Q&A Meet-Up #1
Curious about The New Communicators series of events? Want to kick around an event idea? Looking for clarification on this year’s theme, reciprocity? Well, let’s talk people!
We’ll set up camp at Produce Row Cafe on Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm to field all your questions and concerns. We hope to see you there.
If you can’t make it, don’t worry. We’ll do a few more of these.
It’s happening again
The New Communicators is back in 2010 with another 3 days of community organized, open discussion around how people are using online and offline tools to get their messages out to the world. So, here are some quick details to get things started:
Mark your calendars, The New Communicators is happening in September this year:
- Wednesday, September 15 2010
- Thursday, September 16 2010
- Friday, September 17 2010
Something new, we are focusing on a theme this year: Reciprocity.
With so many ways to connect to each other, where do societal norms of reciprocity fit in? Does authenticity exist as we jump between our online profiles and our face-to-face personae? How can we maintain healthy relationships while being asked to “follow, friend and like” each other? We can expose ourselves to anonymous scrutiny so quickly and easily, how do we deal with the repercussions of both positive and negative feedback? What are the ways small businesses can forge real relationships with their audiences and actually allow them to influence the business? Is it appropriate to encounter and engage business in our social environments? How can artists and creators involve their audience and allow them to contribute? Continue.
Want to organize an event?
- Read through the How To Participate page
- Event submission opens Monday, August 2 2010.
People put together terrific events last year and we are so appreciative of everyone’s participation. If you attended or organized an event last year, we hope you will contribute to this year by spreading the word and participating this year as well.
More soon, friends!
How was it for you?
First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who organized an event and attended the New Communicators series of events last week. This particular round is over, but the conversations shouldn’t end. For many of the events, the discussions were just the beginning and now is the time to continue the conversation.
You can use the individual event pages on this site as a neutral meeting ground and jumping off point for the ideas and interpersonal connections you made during the events. Leave a response on the event page and take ownership of the discussion as you see fit.
Some ways you can engage and continue the conversation:
- Post a question or thought regarding a specific discussion topic as a response on an individual event page. Continue the discussion on this site or elsewhere.
- Write a post or article on your blog or web site and post a link to it as a response on the event page that inspired your thinking. Invite others to join your conversation.
- Organize and promote your own follow-up discussions on event pages.
- Share links to your pictures or video from the events.
When you post a response on an event page, make sure you tell people. Tell a friend. Post it on Facebook. Tweet it with #thenewcom. The most important thing is to not let what inspired you fizzle out and fade away. If you have any other ideas on how to continue the conversation, post them as a response here.
Again, thank you all for your participation, passion and contributions to the New Communicators series of events.
Event Idea Discussion Groups
Want to create a New Communicators event, but not sure where to start? We have two upcoming open discussion groups for anyone interested in organizing a New Communicators event. This would be a great time to talk through topic ideas, event formats, or venue possibilities. Or, if you’re simply curious about the New Communicators series of events coming up in October and want to ask some questions in person, come on by. These meet-ups are intended to be casual with plenty of chances for one-on-one, group collaboration and discussion. All you’ll need is curiosity and an open heart.
Morning Ace Hotel Meet-Up
Date: Friday October 2nd, 2009
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Ace Hotel Lobby, 1022 SW Stark St. Portland, OR 97205
Find us on the couches or the mezzanine.
RSVP on Upcoming
Early Evening Green Dragon Meet-Up
Date: Tuesday October 6th, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th Ave. Portland, OR 97214
We’ll try to be in the beer garden, weather permitting.
RSVP on Upcoming
Stacy Westbrook and myself, Erin Kurtz, will attend both these discussions, so feel free to contact us for more information via Twitter or email: info@thenewcommunicators.com. We look forward to talking with you.
Examples of New Communicators
I know there has been some confusion about who exactly is a New Communicator. In this post, I define by example.
Feeding Back
There has been much discussion around the language used to describe The New Communicators event since we launched this site. We appreciate the feedback from the community and your voices are heard loud and clear. In the spirit of collaboration, how would you describe The New Communicators?