Danielle and I are at Search Engine Strategies this week. I have been completely unplugged (since my Blackberry keeps dying) and am just now getting a chance to check in. I just went to download my email and there are almost 2,000 since Monday (ugh). This is Danielle’s first SES and she is really loving it and getting a lot out of it.
Monday night was the IMNY Charity Party and Greg let me know that we were able to raise over $5,000 to help out the Ronald McDonald House. On top of that, so many people told me that it was the best party they have ever attended at a conference – not the fanciest but just a great vibe all night. Check out Greg’s recap here.
I have only been to a few sessions and they were okay – I have been spending most of my time networking and making a lot of good contacts (way more important then the sessions). Also – I have had so many people ask me why am I not speaking – truthfully I never really thought about it but perhaps at one of the upcoming shows I will.
Last week I did a quick interview with Kevin Newcomb (who I got to meet Monday night) for Search Engine Watch about whether or not social media marketing is a natural progression for search marketers (for good ones – it is). Check out the article: Why Are Search Marketers Getting Social?
Once I get back (can’t believe it’s only Wednesday) I’ll do a full recap of the conference and give you my most important takeaways.
it was an outstanding event. great job everyone. indeed a good vibe.
We cannot wait for the recap. Great work with the benefit party too!
See you Monday!