Earlier this week I stopped by Frame USA to catch a glimpse of the frames they’re donating toward the 2011 NMC Digital Awards. I think you’ll agree that they look awesome.  Be sure to register to attend if you haven’t already.

Sneak Preview of the 2011 NMC Digital Awards

Each month throughout 2011, we’ve been bringing you news that has moved us. This month, it’s all about the new Facebook changes with a side of Google Plus.

Articles

• TechCrunch: Facebook’s Massive Kitchen Sink Update: Photo Tag Approvals And So Much More
• USA Today: 10 Things to know about the new Facebook
• Mashable: Facebook Is Getting Too Damn Complicated [OPINION]
• Hubze: Facebook’s Secret Project

Videos

What is Google+ (Google Plus) and do I need it?

Introducing Timeline — a New Kind of Profile

A New Class of Social Apps on Facebook

Thanks to Michelle Beckham from C3: Creating Connections Consulting for this video promo!

Click here to see the embedded video.

And if you haven’t registered for Saturday’s event, get to it!

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I just recorded this video update for tomorrow’s event.

Click here to view the embedded video.

In addition to the great time of connecting in person with one another, our own Vickie Sceifers from VS Productions will be talking to the group about online video.

Vickie Sceifers from VS Productions

Register for Online Video for Fun and Profit – October 2010 New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday

We have more influence on one another than we might realize. This TED Talk from Nicholas Christakis explains the science behind social networks. Take 20 minutes and watch this intriguing video:

Click here if you cannot see the embedded video.

Last Thursday a number of us got together at TalkShoe to talk about New Media Cincinnati. We’ve been holding these planning conference calls since May 2009 as a way to share thoughts and set expectations for the upcoming Second Saturday event.

Many thanks to Don Sceifers, Vickie Sceifers, Anne Castleberry, and Michelle Beckham for joining me for the discussion.

On this call we talked about what it was like having the first event in Northern Kentucky at Lazer Kraze. Check out this video that Chris and Anne put together:

In addition, we heard Don, Vickie, and Anne share about Podcamp Ohio/Wordcamp Columbus, which happened at The Ohio State University earlier this month.

Next New Media Cincinnati will be at Molly Malone’s Irish Pub in Covington on July 10, 2010 from 3-5:30 PM. Are you signed up to get an email invitation?

We wrapped up the discussion with some ideas on what the Steering Committee for New Media Cincinnati might look like (more on that in a future blog post). Don let slip a fun, fantastic idea for an upcoming Second Saturday event, and Anne plugged the Digital Hub Nonconference and related events around that.

Music from Drew LaPlante: “I Believe In You”

Here are some video comments I recorded in response the the reaction to this month’s New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday being monetized.

Audio and video are not well-synced, and that probably indicates I should stop trying to record directly from my webcam into YouTube.

Click here to watch the embedded video.

As mentioned in the video, I think the discussion on finding value is one we should continue to have and it will be the topic for next month’s Second Saturday event.

Some related posts worth checking out:

• Laura Fitton is right. PodCamp was never free. (christopherspenn.com)
• Finding Value (managingthegray.com)

Crossposted to danieljohnsonjr.com

Let there be no doubt: new media is alive and well in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Approximately 70 people packed into the patio at The Pub at Rookwood Mews this afternoon for the first New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday event of 2010.  As I was planning this out, I and others wondered if people would show up, given that the AFC Wildcard Playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets was happening about the same time.

With the game muted in the background, several social media practitioners and enthusiasts gathered together in the heated, paneled patio of the Pub to network with one another and learn about some of the changes to the tax laws in 2009 from Chad Middleton from Outerwoven, who sponsored the event.

Opening Remarks

In my opening remarks I reminded us when we last met in November 2009 and learned of people who had started blogs, podcasts, Twitter accounts, Facebook accounts, businesses because of their involvement in the new media community. I encouraged the community to try hard in 2010, to try hard enough to fail, to make their involvement in this space worth their lives. Social media is ripe for experimentation, and we need to learn from one another.

Here’s the link to the intro video. For some reason the sound on my microphone kept going in and out.

Announcements a-plenty!

A quick recap of some of the many announcements made is below. I’ll let those who made them provide further details in the comments.

• Check out Breanna Gaddie‘s Networking with Passion blog and the corresponding local networking calendar for information about other events going on in the Greater Cincinnati area.
• Justin Rains holds a monthly networking lunch at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport on the third Friday of the month from 11:30 AM to approximately 2 PM. He organizes it via Twitter. The next event is next Friday, January 15th.
• Mary Beth Dunn Wilson mentioned a mentorship event next Wednesday, January 13th, put on via the Authentic Leadership group. Get in touch with Mary Beth or Michelle Beckham for more information.
• Also next Wednesday, in the early morning, from 6:30 to 9:30 AM, Brian Monahan‘s group Meeting Point Cincinnati has a Pecha Kucha Over Easy event. The cost is $10. Pecha Kucha is a presentation style that is 20 slides, 20 seconds per slides. I will be giving a talk entitled “5 Qualities of Successful Job Seekers.”Brian has given me 3 passes to give away. If you’re interested, please leave a comment below as to why you think you should get the passes. If only three people leave a comment, then those three people get the passes. It’s that simple! (these have been picked up already).
• Debba Haupert mentioned the Maximizing Your Job Search series going on at Crossroads Community Church on January 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8:30 PM. Experts in the HR field will be on-hand to help job seekers better prepare for the job search process. For more information, get in touch with Debba.
• Debba also said to check out the Cincinnati Women Bloggers website for information about upcoming events they are doing. They typically meet on the fourth Saturday of the month.
• Broom ball on Fountain Square, next Saturday, January 16, 2009 at 1 PM with mascots.
• Today, January 9, 2010, is the eighth anniversary of my very first blog post. (Correction: the 7th was.) Who among those who attended their first New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday will start up a blog in 2010?
• Julie Bogart mentioned she celebrated her 10-year anniversary of her Bravewriter business this week. Who among us will start a business this year?
• Be sure to check out the Twitterstream from the event. Look for the hashtag #newmediacincy.
• Become a fan of New Media Cincinnati on Facebook.

• Anne Castleberry reminded everyone of the Social Media Holiday Happy Hour held in December. There will be another event every quarter, the next one to be in March.
• George Williams announced a new experiment in hyperlocal citizen journalism and community-building entitled Cincy Voices, launching next week. Be sure to connect with George to get involved in this project.

Here’s a corresponding video of these last two announcements:

2009 Tax Changes – Featured Speaker

It was really great to have Chad Middleton from Outerwoven give us a low-down on some of the many changes to the tax laws that went into effect within the past year. New and updated tax credits and deductions are available. Some serious caveats as well.

For some reason the UStream feed was a bit flaky and it caused the video stream to break up. Here’s the first video of Chad’s talk:

Here’s the second video of Chad’s talk:

Chad’s other website for Blackberries is Themes4BB.

Final thoughts

Thanks again to everyone who came out and has followed the group online. If the first Second Saturday is any indication, this is going to be a great year for the community. I can’t wait to see what we come up with together.

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Earlier today I stopped by The Pub at Rookwood Mews, who is sponsoring the 2010 season of New Media Cincinnati Second Saturdays. I got a chance to briefly talk to Aaron, the Manager, who provided me with some tips on how we’re going to make tomorrow’s event the best one ever.

New Media Cincinnati Preview and Chat

I apologize that the video and audio are not synchronized. It seemed okay when I’d recorded it. Hopefully you were able to follow what was being said. Here are some points:

• The Pub staff will be ready for us
• Paneling and overhead heaters are in the patio to keep us warm
• Don’t push or lean against the panels because it’s costly to get fixed
• They will have the Bengals-Jets game on but with the sound down in the patio for us.

See you tomorrow at The Pub!

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