Darren Barefoot presented at the September 2011 Net Tuesday and he killed. The kid’s a pro. He generously offered his slide deck and allowed us to record the session. P.S. Darren and Julie Szabo also offer a Social Media Marketing Bootcamp. The next one is on October 21. The slides How nonprofits win with word…

Check out this cool event put on by the UN Association and Schema Magazine. ======================== How does ethnicity shape the stories we tell about our city and ourselves? Do you think media plays a role in creating a more inclusive Vancouver?  Where: Vancouver Public Library Alice MacKay Room, Central Library, 350 West Georgia St. When: Tuesday, September…

The blog’s been dead recently, but I’m not dead yet. Here’s a quick summary of my work life over the last six months: The day gig I’m the Creative Services lead at the David Suzuki Foundation. Shockingly (to me) I’ve been at the Foundation for over 4 years now. Who knew that I’d settle down? I guess…

This is the year I get off my duff and put some effort into my Net Tuesday meetups. I’ve committed to one per month for the year, and I’ve brought on an organizing team to help. I’m super jazzed for the first event of the season: ========= How nonprofits win with word of mouth marketing…

How nonprofits win with word of mouth marketing with Darren Barefoot with Darren Barefoot RSVP Meetup.com or Facebook If you only engage in ordinary outreach activities – petition asks, email marketing and Google AdWord buys – you won’t get noticed in a busy landscape where every nonprofit is vying for attention and support. Why? When…

Net Tuesday is taking August off, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay home bored. Or get sunburned on the beach. You’ve got options! Check this out… ====================== HackVAN is taking place on Saturday August 20, 2011. One day after the GROW conference in Vancouver. At HackVAN we bring together developers, hackers and designers…

A huge thanks to the 20 people who filled out the Net Tuesday Vancouver survey. I’ll use your feedback to make Net Tuesday better next season. Here’s a summary of the results: You want to schmooze Luckily Net Tuesday will be hosted at W2 this year, so we’ll have easy access to gastown and the…

OMG! W2 Community Media Arts has just agreed to be the venue sponsor for Net Tuesday’s next season! They’ve got a delightful boardroom space on the second floor, and a large studio space for groups of 100+ (if necessary). Plus, they’ve got a soon-to-be-opened café, a letterpress studio and a million other cool things .…

Hey Vancouver folk, Google’s offering some training on Adwords. Do you work for or with a charitable nonprofit? Then you’re eligible for $10,000/month in free adwords advertising. This workshop could be a good opportunity to learn how to use your grant more effectively. ============= Google Engage is Coming to Canada! Agencies, Webmasters and SEM experts:…

Google is going to hold a training workshop for nonprofit technologists who have experience or an interest in mapping and data visualization. It sounds pretty groovy. ===================== What: Google Mapping Technology for Nonprofits When: September 26-28, 2011, 8:30am – 5:00pm Where: Morris J Wosk Centre for Public Dialogue at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia…

Hey Net Tuesday-ers, It’s time for a summer update. 1) I’m looking to make Net Tuesday better. Please take the survey. It’s just 9 questions! 2) Net Tuesday is a sponsor of ReMixology. I hope to see you there. Fresh Media ReMixology #6// Hit Refresh – Taking Media to the Street Sunday. 6pm. $5.00 http://remixology6.eventbrite.com/…

Net Tuesday is thrilled to be a sponsor of Fresh Media Remixology 6. The name may be a mouthful, but it’ll be super fun. I’ll be attending ’cause the topic is interesting and social change-y . Plus it’s put on by the hipsters at OpenMedia. They’re swell. ============= FRESH MEDIA CREW is Proud to Present: …

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Volunteers are awesome. So the July 5 Net Tuesday is gonna focus on volunteer coordination. Volunteers are awesome, but the relationship between a nonprofit and a volunteer can be tricky. VOLUNTEERS: Maybe the nonprofit never got back to you? Maybe the job they offered kinda sucked? VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS: Are your volunteers creating a ridiculous pile…

Volunteers are awesome. So the July 5 Net Tuesday is gonna focus on volunteer coordination. Volunteers are awesome, but the relationship between a nonprofit and a volunteer can be tricky. VOLUNTEERS: Maybe the nonprofit never got back to you? Maybe the job they offered kinda sucked? VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS: Are your volunteers creating a ridiculous pile…

I’ll be on the prairies this weekend. Whoop! First to Calgary to speak at Social Media Marketing Unplugged on May 7. Then off to Edmonton just in time for Mother’s Day (ain’t I sweet?) See you soon, prairie crew.

Net Tuesday is thrilled to me a media sponsor of Fresh Media’s “Remixology”. It’s gonna be super-fun. See you there!   THIS MONTH’S TOPIC // Media innovation plays an essential role in ensuring that the revolution unfolding in communication continues. More than ever before, there is opportunity to take an active role in shaping government…

If you’re planning to attend our #NetCulture event our afterparty is not to be missed! Register today for the #NetCulture Afterparty on Eventbright Registration for the afterparty is separate from the event registration, so if you want in make sure you register for both! Tickets are free but donations will be accepted at the afterparty…

Be sure to check out this amazing event organized by Coop Culture co-lead Ajay Puri in conjunction with Net Tuesday Vancouver! — Stories connect us to each other, our cultures, and the world. Come and hear from inspiring speakers reflecting our culturally diverse communities who will show how social media has helped them strengthen their…

Videos from the March 1, 2011 Net Tuesday meetup. “Yelp Mobile and the Land of Local” – Crystal Henrickson, Marketing Director of Yelp Yelp Q&A Mobile dating is fun. Desktop dating is lame — Parveen Kaler Tingle Q&A “Location is Fun” — McElroy Flavelle, CEO and Founder of Compass Engine “Speed, Simplicity, Usefulness and Privacy…