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Intro to Foursquare, Brightkite & Location-Based Social Media

Socialized

That doesn’t mean all of these phones will run Foursquare , Brightkite or any other popular location-based application. Foursquare, for example, runs only on iPhone and Android, though other versions are under development. If you’re at a conference, friends and colleagues can coordinate schedules and get together. Foursquare.

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You Need To Know: Social Media and Retail

Laurel Papworth

Airline staff greet me by name and not just because I’ve left my conference name tag on my jacket. Foursquare Check-in : Similar to Places, Foursquare has 20 million users with mobile phones checking into restaurants, hairdressing salons and doctors’ surgeries. They win badges and special offers for participating.

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Five tips for SXSW Virgins

Jeff Esposito

In a little over a week thousands of techies, hipsters and marketing folks will arrive in Austin, Texas for the interactive marketing portion of the 26th Annual South by Southwest Conference for five days of sessions, keynotes, events, networking opportunities and parties. So you probably have goals that your boss has in mind.

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Getting Ready for Your First Blog World Expo

Kikolani

I wanted to expand upon those tips, and add a few extra ways that I am getting ready for Blog World Expo next month, my first major blogging conference. This is where you want to keep track of everything from your hotel confirmation, airline tickets, conference registration, and any emails from people who want to connect at the event.

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Yet Another SXSW Post (And, No, I Don't Know If You Should Go Next.

Almost Savvy

I’d guess that this unusual evolution has led to a tech event which is more like a festival than a pure conference. This is not like any other conference you’ve attended. This applies to conferences, travel, everyday running around town. Thoughts and Tips for Next Year. Panels, Workshops, Keynotes, Oh My!

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Here are 10 Utah Entrepreneurs You Need to Know

Stay N' Alive

Joel has also been a strong leader in a huge new volunteer effort within the IT talent of the Church at tech.lds.org , resulting in a yearly conference of hundreds of volunteers that collaborate to work on the Church's IT projects.

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Social media training on Foursquare Google Plus Pinterest Facebook Training for June and July 2012

Laurel Papworth

A hands on, practical computer class on Google Plus ( half day ) and some short 2 hour howto sessions ( demonstration ) on Pinterest Foursquare and Facebook Timeline for Business. If you would like to have a course run inhouse for your organisation or conference, please email: laurel [at] communitycrew.com. Session Details .