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BlogHer 2011: Find me in the Geek Bar & moderating How to Create a Kick A$$ Proposal

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Hi Leticia!  Would you say you’re an expert on social media platforms?
 
-Jes Ferris, BlogHer Conference Programming Manager
 

First of all, Jes Ferris emailing me?!?  Secondly, um…Expert?

Red flags went up in my brain because it’s a huge no-no in the world of social media to ever call yourself an expert. Expert? No. Knowledgeable, yes! So here’s how I responded:

 
“Hi Jes!  I’m careful to say I’m not an expert because not only does that get me in trouble in the blogosphere, but there are always others who know a little bit more than me!  But yes, I am quite knowledgeable about social media platforms!  🙂  ”
 

If you’re heading to BlogHer, you can find me in the Geek Bar on Friday from 10-12 pm doing a session called “Everything You Wanted to Know About Social Media Platforms But Were Afraid to Ask” with Grace Duffy, my  techie friend who writes about all things tech over at ShePosts, fellow Splash Creative Media member, and Wonder Twin.

 
Set up like the Apple Genius Bar, the Geek Bar is a place where you can sign up to come and ask us about Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, StumbleUpon, Instagram, and Skype.
 
It’s a place where you can feel safe asking us anything you want. No question is a dumb question. We’ve all been social media newbies and it’s our job to help you at least create an account and get started in the short time we have together. So bring your laptop and your questions and we’ll see you in the Geek Bar on Friday morning!
 
If you’re a more experienced blogger who is looking for tips on crafting effective proposals and pitches to companies, I’ll also be moderating a panel called How to Create a Kick A$$ Proposal on Saturday, August 6 from 3-4:15 pm.
 
Here are the session details:
 

You could throw out a pitch on Twitter, but chances are that 140 characters won’t be enough to describe who you are and what you can do to adequately represent a company!  Learn how to craft pitches that effectively convey your experience and strengths so that brands can capitalize on your talents–all from established bloggers who have created successful campaigns for a multitude of companies.

 
Panelists include moderator Leticia Barr, along with Andrea Fellman, Julie Meyers Pron, and Kelly Whalen: half of the eight-person Splash Creative Media team, and some of the brains behind Fill the Backpack, All About the Bump Month, and several other campaigns.
 
Andrea, Julie, Kelly, and Leticia collaborate as Splash Creative Media but also work individually to successfully pitch companies like BabyCenter, Lands’ End, Mabel’s Labels, Clever Girls Collective, and Location Labs for campaigns, conference sponsorships, speaking engagements, ad revenue, and consulting jobs.  They will share practical strategies about how to craft pitches that won’t just be noticed, they’ll be funded!
 
If you’re heading to BlogHer, don’t be shy! Come find me in the Geek Lab, in my session, at a party, across the crowded room! I’d love to see you too!  🙂 


Or if you’re a BlogHer newbie, feel free to leave me a question about the conference! This will be my 4th BlogHer and I’m happy to share what I’ve learned as a regular attendee with you!

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