During the evo Conference, attendees had the opportunity to attend an intimate luncheon that transformed into an educational experience centered around food and photography. A group of food-loving bloggers boarded the Grand Summit shuttle that transported us to the beautiful Waldorf Astoria located just a few minutes down the hill from the conference.
Upon arrival, we were greeted at the door with delicious drinks and were seated in the intimate restaurant where we spent time getting to know each other while dining on the finest in Mexican cuisine. Once lunch came to an end, we broke into smaller groups and traveled to various rooms throughout the Waldorf Astoria to spend time with Diane Cu and Todd Porter from @WhiteOnRice, as well as partake in a cooking class with Chef …
Bush’s Beans Food Workshop: Hands-On Workshop, Styling Session, and Photography Class
July 9th, 2011
Posted by: Jen Tilley
Hands On Workshop: Media Skills
July 9th, 2011
Posted by: Kelly Loubet @Childhood
Saturday, I had the chance to participate in the hands on workshop on media skills. The speaker was communications mogul Teri Goudie.
Teri started out by telling us that she’s going to strengthen our core. She went around the room …
Apps, Tech Gadgets, and Online Tools
July 9th, 2011
Posted by: Camille Langston of @makeitworkmom
Publishing Panel: Write a Book, Make your Publisher Proud, and Promote your Book
July 8th, 2011
Posted by: Jen Price of @JenPrice77
This session was led by Jenny Lawson (@thebloggess), Melissa Dawn Lierman (@ILoveAuthors), and Tsh Oxenreider (@simplemom). Tons of great information was given to help start your book and/or promote your book. These 3 ladies …
Photography Tips From Me Ra Koh and White on Rice Couple
July 8th, 2011
Posted by: Camille Langston of @makeitworkmom
The most important thing to learn about photography is using the camera as a tool to capture the moment! Me Ra Koh showed a group of her favorite photos she had taken that have inspired her. The entire group of …
Mobile App Technology: Use It to Grow Your Business
July 8th, 2011
Posted by: Jamie Moesser
Torrie Dorrell, VP of T-Mobile Content, Games, and Apps, talked about the big picture trends in the mobile space:
·It’s all about smart phone saturation – retention and acquisition. Currently, 40% of people in US have smart phones. The …
TV and Entertainment: My Best Takeaways
July 8th, 2011
Posted by: Kelly Loubet @Childhood
Have a Social Media strategy:
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- Define your goals, voice, and what you’re willing to share.
- Social media usage during television shows produce a direct correlation in the ratings. Live tweeting compels readers to tune in.
- Research the
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E-Mail Marketing: Tips and Best Practices
July 8th, 2011
Posted by: Camille Langston of @makeitworkmom
The E-mail Marketing panel was co-presented by DJ Waldow from @DJWaldow, Carley Knobloch from @digitwirl and Joyce Schulman of @macaronikidHQ.
E-mail marketing is dead. (Or is it?) Initially, when people think of e-mail marketing, automatically, they link it …
Beginning SLR Photography With Justin Hackworth
July 7th, 2011
Posted by: Jenny Eckton of @formerlyphread
Now that you’ve purchased that expensive camera, how do you create the type of high-quality, beautiful photos you’re seeing on other blogs? Justin Hackworth to the rescue. In Thursday’s Beginning SLR Photography class, Justin lead a hands-on discussion on how …
Beginning WordPress and HTML Basics Hands-on Workshop Tips
July 7th, 2011
Posted by: Jen Price of @JenPrice77
This session focused on self-hosted WordPress.org. Computers filled the tables while Jennifer Stuart led us on a visual, hands-on walk-through to set up a WordPress blog. We had 3 hours of amazing information. If you are looking to switch to …
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