Well, it is almost too embarrassing to put up this report so many months after the event. Nonetheless, it is part of the plan and we want all of you out there to remember what an incredibly successful event this was! Plus, it’s never too late to add thanks to all those who helped [...]

Sure, most conferences focus on the attendees, the venue, the speakers. But we wanted to also focus on our sponsors. They each (large and small) have a custom landing page on our site, where they can speak directly to our audience and be part of the conversation that is the social web. They also experienced [...]

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

Message #1
Message #2

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Much mahalo to the press and to our friends for sharing the story of this event!

Erika Engle, of the Star-Bulletin understands the challenge:

PodCamp and WordCamp will pull eyeballs to Hawaii
Oct. 3, 2008

So how do you join in and market your business and engage your customers, promote your canoe club’s fundraiser, or play in the [...]

Thank you to everyone for all of your patience. I know this has been a long time coming. Normal conferences do the schedule and book the speakers very early on; we do the infrastructure building and relationship-building first, and spread the word to anyone who wants to speak.

You can view the spreadsheet online here. And [...]

Many business managers may be wondering what the new social media and Web 2.0 technologies are all about, and how new social media might help the business’ bottom line. Especially in these tough economic times, many managers realize that creativity and outreach may make the difference between a long and happy business life or the [...]

Why Blog?

A panel discussion about why individuals as well as businesses should blog. Topics will include networking for individuals, branding, and customer relations for business. We’ll also discuss blogging versus traditional media as a platform for reaching customers. We will also offer case studies, which will include personal examples, Google, Adobe, Twitter and more.

About [...]

Event: PodCamp HawaiiDate: Friday, October 24, 2008 at 08:00 AM - Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 05:00 PM (GMT-1000)Location: Hawaii Convention Center1801 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, HI 96815

Aloha!
This is the second email about Podcamp. If you signed up after October 9th and missed the first attendee email, no problem. We posted it here [...]

Editor’s Note: This is the email sent to all attendees who were registered as of October 9th. Once you register, you will receive emails from us via the Eventbrite system.. We will then add them to the web site for your convenience!

Date: Friday, October 24, 2008 at 08:00 AM - Saturday, October 25, 2008 [...]

We could not have put this conference together without our volunteers!

Kyle Nishioka – Civil Engineer and podcast junkie. I subscribe to 75 - 100 podcasts, but I do not have a podcast of my own. However, I blog for the Technorama podcast at chuckchat.com/technorama as well as my own sites kylenishioka.com and madmarvonline.com. Iʻm also [...]

Here’s the working WordCamp schedule. Note that this track of PodcampHawaii is pre-arranged. We wanted to make sure some specific topics were covered, and we did! w00t!

Friday, Oct. 24
TimeTopicSpeaker(s)
8:00 - 9:15amRegistration & Networking
9:15 - 9:35amWelcome to PodCamp and WordCamp Hawai’i
9:45 - 10:45amWhy Blog?Sid, Lindsea, Aaron, Christie
11:00am - NoonEasily Create and Manage Unlimited Websites with WordPress [...]

Tiki’s Grill & Bar has made the PodCampians an offer I doubt many of us can refuse. This offer is for the FRIDAY post-PodCamp bash! Here’s what they’re doing for us:

Free Valet Parking for 3 Hours
Show Your Pod Camp Badge and get special priced drinks
Ask about our special PodCampPunch!

Tiki’s will have three (3) Live Bands [...]

Just a quick shout-out to Ed, our volunteer who is wrangling up a beach bar-b-que after Saturday’s day at PodCamp. Not only is Ed doing the organizing, he’s doing it green!

This is a great way to end PodCampHawaii 2008, with a beach bar-b-que. I couldn’t ask for a better way to wrap what’s shaping up [...]

As we posted a few days ago, our title Sponsor Road Runner is giving us 300 30-second TV spots. We had a great turnout and shot the commercial in 3 takes. We didn’t even really need the 3rd take but I like to be sure we have enough coverage with so many people involved. You [...]

We’ve got over 150 people registered for Podcamp + Wordcamp Hawaii, but now and then we hear of someone who is going to be unavailable for the event. Not to worry! There are several other geek happenings you can attend in the coming weeks and months that will be covering similar topics.

First let’s [...]

This is the beautiful Hawaii Convention Center, where we were today, and where we hope you will join us on October 24 & 25! We met up here today to film our TV spot that Road Runner is graciously going to air for us 300 times over the next few weeks! It was very new [...]