Jenn Wright (of Simple Souls, Mighty J, Kanalo, and MySpace) reached out all over and collected several songs for us to be able to use for making media. Please remember:
You must mention the artist and their website when you use this music - in the audio or video itself as well as adding a link [...]

If you missed the first two messages, we recommend you read them on our web site:

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It’s Almost Here! We’ve got a few more reminders for you and I am personally looking forward to seeing you in person. We have 500 people registered; if you need to cancel please reply to this email and [...]

LBJ Catering was a full-service, last-minute sponsor, brought to us by the BBQ Wrangler, Ed Morita. It was looking like the BBQ would be cancelled due to lack of volunteers, then Ed showed up, and brought along his friend Leon! Ed planned the menu and got the food and supplies while Leon brought his [...]

Greg is a founder of Vantage Counsel, and helped us set up the legal requirements for Podcamp + Wordcamp Hawaii. In true aloha spirit, he didn’t hesitate when asked and offered his services pro bono to set up the official LLC that is responsible for this event.

Greg is an active participant in various tech groups [...]

Photos credit: Chris Heuer.

The opening ceremonies to Podcamp and Workcamp Hawaii were, put simply, the very best opening to any *camp style unconference to date.

The morning started out with two traditional Hawaiian chants (called ʻoli) done by two local sisters, Haunani and ʻIlima Kauka, of Aloha Blessings. The first chant was asking for permission to [...]

Flying all the way from Pennsylvania for the Social Media Club Workshop, Podcamp and Wordcamp Hawaii, I had no way to know whether or not my session would resonate with the attendees. I was incredibly happy when room 304B was standing room only, and didn’t empty once I began my session.

I thought, beyond just sharing [...]

Who Else Wants a Rush of Traffic to Their Blog/Pod Site For Free?

Arleen Anderson will share specific proven methods and techniques that drive traffic to your blog and/or podcast pages which do not require spending money.

You have or wish to create a public presence on the web for the purpose of being seen. You have [...]

Managing your Identity

Rob will give a brief overview of identity, building your personal brand and ways to build relevance in social media.

About Rob Farrow

Rob Farrow is brand czar (Co-Founder and VP of Marketing) of chi.mp, and is responsible for the creation and messaging of the brand and the implementation of all consumer outreach programs, including [...]

Video Podcasting 101

Roxanne will be joined by partner Shane Robinson to talk about getting started: Video Podcasting 101.

Here’s the slides from their presentation.

Using Twitter

Kids use it, celebrities use it, brands use it, new and old media use it, even regular people use it. In this session you will:

see Twitter in action

learn about some of the [...]

Podcasting tips for Musicians & Bands

The state of the music industry is all over the map right now, and it is even harder for local Hawaii musicians to get heard and make a living. All of the members of this panel have had success with podcasting (both audio and video) and will discuss with you [...]

Video options & opportunities for independent media creators

Unlike never before, independent film and video is accessible to just about anyone with a camera and a story to tell. Dina will tell us about how this works, including how to host your videos for free, how to let others find sponsors for you, and how to [...]

New Media in Government

Congressman Abercrombie will talk about his use and understanding of social and new media tools.

About Congressman Neil Abercrombie

Congressman Neil Abercrombie brings leadership, experience, and seniority to the job of representing Hawaii in the U.S. Congress. Now seeking his tenth full term, he is widely recognized as an effective, knowledgeable and hard-working champion [...]

Podcasting Hawaii to Japan: Integrated Marketing to Asia through New Media Channels

Dave or Brian will show a brief video interview with Peter Williams, partner in the Official Hawaii Podcast (delivered in Japanese). He is a former radio personality and native English speaker and expert in new media in Japan. We will also talk about [...]

Blogging in Education

Because a teacher is often a single source of communication for a large number of recipients, education and blogging are an easy fit. Though there are a few landmines to consider, free or low-cost options for teachers interested in blogging abound. With careful attention to possible pitfalls, however, many educators discover [...]

Social Media — The Who, What, Where, & What The!?

What will Dan (with co-speaker Sid Savara) talk about?

What is social media?
Who are it’s participants?
Why is it important for you to join “The Conversation.”
Authenticity vs. Privacy
Your personal brand

Here are the slidles from Dan’s presentation:

About Dan Zelikman

Dan Zelikman is the lead strategist for StarrTech Interactive [...]

Social Media Game

Play the social media game–a cool card game that will help you think through some strategy and tactical ideas.

Here’s her page (link updated!) that describes more about it.

About Beth Kanter

Beth Kanter is a trainer, blogger, and consultant to nonprofits and individuals in effective use of social media. Her expertise is how to [...]

I love when the angels show up at the last minute, and D-J Mixx is one of them! Short story: wife of owner, @FranMagbual heard my pleas on Twitter and volunteered her husband’s services. They are bringing a sound system, so we can have music aka “mele” and make it super easy for local [...]

Building Community 101: Your Customers Are Talking, Are You Listening…and More Importantly, Acting?

Customers are discussing your brand online. Are you listening? Are you participating in their conversations? What do you mean you don’t think you don’t have to? Silly rabbit.

This day and age, it is critical every company builds a Social Media strategy into [...]

Introduction to Social Media

Chris will give an introduction to social media based on a completed chapter from his unfinished book, Social Media Champions. During this session, he will discuss “what is social media?”, provide a brief overview of what he calls the 4 C’s of social media (context, communications, collaboration, connections) and dive into [...]

Alltop: Aggregation without the Aggravation

Alltop is a website that functions as an “online magazine rack” with the latest from a wide variety of news sources and blogs covering “all topics.” Many of the Alltop sites are very useful to entrepreneurs, investors, and everyone else in the high-tech community. Alltop covers more than just business. The [...]