We’ve given this start-up a lot of attention in recent weeks, but rightfully so. Our February Breakfast guest was Aaron Prather, CEO of stiQRd and QR Code know-it-all. When we last spoke to him for our Social Expedition podcast, his team was preparing for 48 Hour Launch. If you missed the podcast, StiQRd is a [...] [...more]
We enjoyed another unconventional Social Expedition podcast this week (will we ever go back to the standard format? Maybe not), this time using a nifty little service called BlogTalkRadio. It’s a super simple way to host a live podcast show that people can call into and participate in! As many of you know, LaunchMemphis held [...] [...more]
This week, the podcast got a field trip! Dave went down to EmergeMemphis with mini mp3 recorder in hand to sit down with Eric Mathews of LaunchMemphis, and their special guest of the evening, Melissa Pierce. A few of our regular expedition folks joined us last night for a screening of Melissa’s new documentary, Life [...] [...more]
After a brief podcast hiatus, we have returned! And with a great interview with Glen Thomas from MLGW. Although the utility company is perhaps not in an industry one would immediately imagine finding much use social media, MLGW has found Twitter to be especially effective as a quick communication tool. They answer questions about outages [...] [...more]
Are you sitting down? Well stand up and get going to one of the multitudinous events happening around the Mid-South! Autumn is BarCamp season, social media is in the air, and many of the tickets are free. TONIGHT! The WordPress Memphis Kickoff!! – 6pm at the LunaWeb offices, 5180 Park, Suite 305 (FREE) LaunchMemphis presents [...] [...more]
Amanda Mauck – Facebook 101
Think you know Facebook? Well, maybe you did a day or two ago, but chances are, they’ve changed something since then. It seems like the internet’s most popular social network site rolls out a new update almost daily, and for the last few months, each and everyone has a parade of privacy complaints right behind it. [...more]
Audio 101 - Justin McGregor
Podcasting can be intimidating, but Justin McGregor promises it doesn't have to be.Equipment can be inexpensive, set-up can be simple, and editing can be just as easy as you need it to be. [...more]
LaunchMemphis and LunaWeb recently co-hosted TribeCamp, a day-long conference on social media, web topics and professional development. The Social Expedition was proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the event. We’ll be posting notes from some TribeCamp sessions over the next couple of weeks. The posts will be on a variety of topics, from social [...] [...more]
This is our 16th episode. We’re growing up so fast – and Elizabeth still hasn’t gotten the hovercar somebody promised her. And while we’re coming of age, social media shows no signs of stopping its growth and constant reinvention. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place recently, and the nascent gadget freaks in us await [...] [...more]
This weekend, geeks, newbies, techies, programmers, entrepreneurs, and social media practitioners all descended on the Memphis College of Art to take part in Memphis’ very first SocialCamp. Social Media Expedition sponsored this event, aimed at providing a common environment where people from all levels of expertise can interact and learn about Social Media in the same [...] [...more]