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Check out the Social Media Memphis Facebook group to see pictures from yesterday’s breakfast!

“Analytics” was the keyword of the morning for our second Social Media Breakfast. Bob Hazlett and Emily Joyner discussed social media analytics, varying in topics from Facebook and Google to RSS Feeds and Social Bookmarking.

All attendees, even the newbies, participated at a high level, whether it was exchanging a new idea, bringing forth questions or admitting when they needed a little more explanation of a new tool or social network! The constant conversation and the open-flow of new ideas represent the spirit of the un-conference, which is highly encouraged at the breakfasts.

Soon, we’ll schedule a date for May’s Social Media Breakfast #3 and will definitely post in on the blog, as well as the Social Media Memphis Facebook group! 

This afternoon, we’re gearing up for tomorrow morning’s second Social Media Breakfast Memphis! The first breakfast was well-attended and provided great conversations and networking, so we only expect things to grow and move forward as we continue to meet.

Once again, the spirit of the “un-conference” will be alive, as attendees are encouraged to openly suggest topics and lead discussions when they have knowledge or ideas to lend. Memphis joins other big cities who are among the first in the nation to hold Social Media Breakfasts, including Boston, New York, Austin and the Twin Cities. Bryan Person, who created Social Media Breakfasts, does a wonderful job in promoting and lending expertise through his blog.

Social Media Breakfast #1 was covered in a Commercial Appeal article, which–no doubt–will help continue spreading the word about this trend in technology and how Memphis is keeping in stride with the rest of the country. Tomorrow’s breakfast will include a panel discussion by Bob Hazlett, Dave Barger and Emily Joyner. Attendees will also have a chance to discuss new tools they’ve found to be useful online, SXSW attendees will share their experiences and we’ll discuss opportunities for online interaction and networking among the Social Media Memphis group.

We look forward to a great turnout and productive discussion!

During our 13 years of business, LunaWeb has become an established web design company in Memphis, TN. Throughout the years, community support has always been a priority. Because of our dedication to local organizations, we will create posts from time to time featuring our clients and events happening within their organizations.

Most recently, the Memphis Child Advocacy Center had two events which we have featured below. LunaWeb staff attended each of these Flag Raisings so that we could do a couple of things:

1. Show our support for this organization
2. Help increase public awareness of the organization and the terrible events by micro blogging live during the ceremony and capturing still photos and video to post online

Not only does the use of social media increase awareness and outlets for spreading that awareness, but it also adds value to the organizations taking advantage of these beneficial new trends. By attending the Flag Raisings and working with the MCAC to use social media, we are adding value to both the organization itself and our relationship with the client.

Local Non-Profits We Support:

• Brooks Museum of Art
• Cotton Board
• Crime Stoppers-Memphis
• Dixon Gallery and Gardens
• Memphis Child Advocacy Center
• Memphis Humane Society
• Memphis Literacy Council
• Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission
• National Foundation for Transplants
• Urban Arts Council
• YWCA of Greater Memphis

We hosted the inaugural Social Media Breakfast (SMB) Memphis this morning. A group of 14 professionals (plus 1 participating via ooVoo.com!) met to discuss ideas, ask questions and offer advice to one another—all focusing on the social media realm of communications.

This morning’s networking “un-conference” used an idea inspired by Social Media Breakfast New York, which brought online communities to life in Memphis. Participants used their social media “tool kits,” which included Post-It Notes, white stickers, two name badges and a pen, to create profiles along the wall of the dining room. On one nametag, people simply wrote their name—boring, huh? That’s where nametag #2 came in! On the second badge, people wrote their “personal taglines.”

Some included Twitter handles or blog titles, while some got more creative:

·         “Sidekick #2”

·         “My wife calls me…Einstein”

·         “Social Media Diva”

·         “Small business is BIG business!”

Just as online networking communities allow users to create a profile, the SMB Memphis networking community asked participants to create their profiles on oversized sheets of paper hung around the room. On those profiles, attendees could post messages and tags, just as in an online community.

***View photos of the profile fun***

SMB Memphis included professionals from LunaWeb, Inc., FedEX, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Southwest Tennessee Community College, the Small Business Chamber and entrepreneurs. All of these great minds came together and spoke freely about the various topics brought to the table, including the benefits of Twitter, a micro-blogging site, the dynamics of Facebook and the segmentation of professional and personal networking online.

Our first SMB was great, with a solid turnout and wonderful conversations. Fortunately, many attendees were eager to participate in sharing ideas and useful advice, which left little room for any awkward lulls in conversation! We’re looking forward to next month’s SMB Memphis, currently scheduled for April 2.

Steven shows Emily and Maurrean how he accesses Twitter via his BlackBerry.