Comments on: Liveblogging BlogPotomac in Falls Church, VA

By: MetroStar to Liveblog Final BlogPotomac :: SUPERNOVA

MetroStar to Liveblog Final BlogPotomac :: SUPERNOVA — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:17:49 +0000

[...] every time I reflect on the experience. As my first real foray into liveblogging (see the post here), it was quite well received, convincing me of two things: (1) that I would definitely be attending [...]

By: Blog Potomac & 140Conf: If You Had 10 Min to Talk What Point Would You Make? - Liz Strauss at Successful Blog - Thinking, writing, business ideas … You’re only a stranger once.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:22:06 +0000

[...] first conference was Blog Potomac in Falls Church, VA. Liveblogging BlogPotomac in Falls Church, VA, and this photo were provided by Mahdi [...]

By: Todd Pitt

Todd Pitt — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:35:18 +0000

@Shashi Thanks for giving the great talk @blogpotomac I enjoyed listening to your adventures in new media! It was great to meet you at the event I am sure we will run into each other at a barcamp sometime in the not-so-distant-future.

- Todd

P.S. Once again thanks for the swami shout out!

By: My Takeaways from Blog Potomac |

My Takeaways from Blog Potomac | — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:34:23 +0000

[...] Gharavi did a excellent recap Here Posted in PR Tips, Social Media | Tags: Aaron Brazell, Amber Naslund, BlogPotomac, Hillary [...]

By: Kimba

Kimba — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:49:33 +0000

Padawan, you covered this event so well! I felt I was right there. Great work! Your live blogging is excellent!

By: Mahdi Gharavi

Mahdi Gharavi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:04:29 +0000

@LongHairSteve:
Thanks for your comment. You’re right to say that social media did not win the election for the Democratic Party. Shireen didn’t say that either. Her implication goes much deeper than a simplistic statement.

Recall one of the day’s themes: “relationships, not tools.” Social media was just a tool for engaging prospective voters; i.e. a means, not the end. But as a means, the Democratic Party used it well, and engaged the masses that brought many young and undecided (or both) voters out and ran one of the most successful grassroots campaigns in recent memory. Basically, they used the tool, but with their focus on relationships.

Right of center, social media was used, but by everyday citizens (and citizen-journalists), not by the RNC itself (at least not effectively). But notice how so many prominent members of the Republican party have now rushed to Twitter et al, and are connecting with citizens much more effectively than before.

Again, social media did not win the election for one side nor lose it for the other. But its impact cannot be denied. Even the RNC wouldn’t deny it.

By: Mahdi Gharavi

Mahdi Gharavi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:01:17 +0000

@Shashi: Thanks, you gave an excellent talk. It was a pleasure meeting you. If you’re ever in the Reston office, do drop a line and stop by.

By: LongHairSteve

LongHairSteve — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:08:41 +0000

Shireen Mitchell, seems to have promoted the self-serving Mass Media Myth, that the media sways people’s vote: “The RNC did not use Twitter, they did not engage the blogs, and the result? We now have a Democratic president.” Not true!

The big vote shift to the Democratic Party was due to the disastrous events following Republican decisions again, and again for 8 years. Media only helps people express their storyline for their vote change!

By: Shashi Bellamkonda

Shashi Bellamkonda — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:51 +0000

Hi Mahdi,

This is a great recap and thank you for mentioning the Network Solutions strategy in such detail. It was great to meet you and Todd Pitt and chat at #blogpotomac. I hope we can run into you soon.

Thanks,

Shashi Bellamkonda
Social media Swami
http://blog.networksolutions.com

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:35:34 +0000

wow! great job so far Mahdi, impressive live blogging content so far