State of Now/140Conf12: From Disenfranchised to Empowered, Part Two

Disenfranchised:  deprived of power, marginalized (Merriman Webster) I was witness to two days of speaking truth to power, to sharing stories of marginalization that opened all the floodgates of the heart, to a gut wrenching time of bringing power out of pain.  The State of Now/140 Character Conference NYC 2012 made these incredible stories of…

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State of Now/140ConfNY 2012 Part One

This year for the second time I went to NYC to be a part of the State of Now/140 Character Conference.  It’s two days of 10 minute presentations from people talking about how the technology of now (real time internet, twitter, facebook, blogging, etc.) has affected their lives. Last year was a whirlwind and I…

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Ag in August in Ames – State of Now First Mini

We know not everyone has a full day to dedicate to hearing about the effect of real time internet on today’s human being. What if we could drill down and present you with information specific to your area of interest? Presentations are given by people using the technology of now every day. They will address…

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Top Five Reasons to Attend the 140 Character Conference

Why am I so enthralled with the State of Now/140 Character Conferences? I get asked that a lot.  Always by people who have never been to one.  My first instinct is to get my hackles* raised up and wonder why they just ‘don’t get it’? Of course, having a conversation with your hackles raised is…

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I Love Franklin County

That’s right – I love where I live!  Here’s my presentation from the 140 Character Conference/State of Now in Des Moines.     In the next week, I’ll be sharing other presentations.  Let us know what you think!

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Success Comes With Help

The State of Now Conference 2012 is over.  It was a big success, with many viewpoints presented, ideas exchanged, stories told and excitement generated.  Over the course of the next several weeks you’ll hear guest posts from those who spoke and those who attended.  You’ll read about the plans we have for the future, bringing…

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Get off your butt

Michael Libbie, who is speaking on the ROI of social media at the 140 Conference, made this video.  Just for the State of Now Conference. You can still order tickets.  As a matter of fact, use the code ‘verizon’ and get your $70 full price ticket for only $40!  See you at the 140……..  …

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Comment for a Free Ticket

So I’ve been a little busy lately ………. and excited for Monday the 23rd to come and we can rock out this State of Now/140 Character Conference! Now for the fun part ………… tell me why you’d like a free ticket that I’m giving away!  Just post a comment and I’ll let you know Friday,…

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People Are Talking

April 23 the State of Now/140 Character Conference takes place in Des Moines at the Civic Center. Here’s what a few of our attendees and speakers have to say.   “While the technology that is available to inform us and reach others has grown so rapidly, I can’t wait to hear others share the value…

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Why You Should Come to Des Moines April 23

There have been many 140 Character Conferences (now known as the State of Now conferences) around the world.  New York, London, Tel Aviv, LA, Hutchinson, Kansas, Canada. Des Moines, Iowa is having their second one in just two weeks – April 23.  Des Moines held the first local 140 Character Conference last year.  It was…

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