Showing posts with label BarCamp Nashville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BarCamp Nashville. Show all posts

12/31/09

Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive: My 2009 Highlights

I’ve been reflecting upon the positive things that happened to me this year, despite being in the job market twice this year due to the economic times and nature of the advertising industry. I’ve managed to be pretty productive, even between jobs. I am thankful for the successes I’ve had and the friendships I’ve made through networking in 2009. Here’s a recap of my year:

- Received American Advertising Federation (AAF) Nashville’s President’s award for my contribution in rebranding the ad club’s website, email newsletter, and creating social networking sites for the organization. I’ve had my eye on that trophy for a couple of years…so it was a personal victory to have my name etched on it!

- Co-Founded Social Media Club Nashville with Jessica Murray, who I met at Dave Delaney’s Geek Breakfast. We had several successful, well attended meetings of SMC Nashville, including topics on Social Media’s use for non-profits, healthcare, and Nashville Predators. I’ve met so many people with the same interest in social media and marketing!

12/5/09

NASHVILLE’S Ones to Watch (and learn from): Companies who “get” Social Marketing

> Paramore|Redd
Masters of online marketing and social media, this company practices what it preaches. Lead by a preacher’s daughter, no less! Paramore|Redd is a one stop shop for online marketing- from websites to web banners, online media buying, social media, e-mail newsletters, SEO, and more. They don’t just get it, they share it. Hannah Paramore’s team of marketers provide frequent and relevant company and client updates, and marketing tips.  The company’s smart and spunky personality shines through in their e-newsletter and frequent blog, Twitter, and Facebook fan page posts. Hannah is a frequent speaker on the topic of online and social marketing. In the past year, Paramore|Redd consulted with both American Advertising Federation Nashville and Nashville American Marketing Association in developing online communication plans to connect and grow Nashville's advertising and marketing communities.

Check out Paramore|Redd’s Website | Blog  | Twitter | Facebook

> Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Yes, the city of Nashville can tout that we have the best chamber of commerce in the US. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce was named 2009 Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. The Nashville Chamber is a strong supporter of the technology and marketing communities in Nashville, supporting events like BarCamp Nashville 2009. Through the Chamber’s  Informed and Inspired Speaker Series, Nashville’s business community got to learn firsthand about social media from Paula Berg [@paulaberg], Manager of Emerging Media for Southwest Airlines. The Nashville Chamber regularly Tweets, updates its Facebook fan page, YouTube Channel, and has huge support from its members in promoting the value of membership in their own e-mail newsletters. The Chamber also hosts a member-only Social Media Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG).

Check out Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Website | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook