What is PodCamp? A place where people set up tents in the woods, roast marshmallows, and listen to iPods? That’s the first image that came to mind. The name is pretty quirky and fun, but what kind of people would go to PodCamp? As I’m sure you’ve observed, there really is something out there for ANYBODY and EVERYBODY…

PodCamps cater towards the interests of podcasters, videocasters (perfect for YouTubers!), event marketers (to reach the masses!), bloggers, social-media (you too - Facebookers!), and new media enthusiasts — beginner or advanced practitioners — who all get together to learn and share their ideas and skills for a couple of days. It’s referred to as an “unconference” — which means that it doesn’t adhere to the conventional formalized, uptight structure, but rather facilitates carefree discussion among all participants. A major plus is that it’s free to attend!

PodCamps have been hosted around the globe and the next one, PodCampMidwest, starts tonight (February 15-16)!

Upcoming PodCamps include:

• PodCampSLC - March 15th, 2008 - Salt Lake City, Utah
• PodcampDC - April 18-20 2008 - Washington D.C.
• PodCamp NYC 2.0 - April 25-April 26, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY

Other PodCamp Locations are in the works - check for updates!

Who knows! You could even end up meeting a cute little redhead who likes to tell good stories

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Octane’s Harry Hallman has been looking into social networks and suspects demand for such a service on behalf of event marketers. We whole heartedly agree and encourage you to take the survey they are soliciting in which they ask that very question.

<blockquote>”If you are an event professional please compete this survey. No names are required, but you can get a summary once it is done if you leave your email address.”</blockquote>

Octane, an Atlanta based interactive and analytics agency, leverages new media to deliver effective, efficient results. Hallman a partner with over 30 years marketing experience has, for the last 12, been devoted to interactive and internet marketing. With resources dedicated to platforms such as MySpace and social media, web design, and word of mouth marketing, Octane is worth your consideration set.

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