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Launching Memphis in 48 Hours

by Bob Hazlett on February 21, 2010

For the 3rd year in a row, I’ll be taking part in 48Hour Launch or what was formerly known as Startup Weekend Memphis. This year, the event begins on the evening of Friday, March 5 and ends with show and tell on the afternoon of Sunday, March 7th.  The entire weekend is a set of orchestrated madness where participants pitch their latest and greatest ideas, folks vote and form teams and then get to work on getting the business off the ground in the short span of 48 hours.

48Hour Launch is one of the most unique entrepreneurship programs in the country.  People of all skill levels and areas including marketing, development and design are encouraged to attend.  Last year, we had some amazing projects come out of the weekend including Mark’s Menus, The Roll Play and Cheezy Weezy. I’ve personally had the chance to meet and work with so many people who I normally wouldn’t.  Its great exploring new ideas with people who are passionate making Memphis the best.

I hope you’ll join us for 48Hour Launch over the first weekend in March at Emerge Memphis LaunchpadGet your tickets today!

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BarCamp Memphis

by Bob Hazlett on November 7, 2009

Saturday, Nov 14th marks BarCamp #2 for Memphis.  BarCamp Memphis is a small part of a larger network of user generated conferences or ‘unconferences.’ These events are open to everyone, participatory and ad-hoc. The content is determined and provided by the participants. Its pretty cool to see how it all shakes out.  barcamp_memphis

A lot of times, the BarCamp focuses on web applications, social media and related technologies. BarCamp Memphis has a list of topics ready for Saturday’s agenda.  Personally, I’m looking forward to Brian Cauble’s presentation on building an iPhone application, the Google Wave live demo and the cool stuff that BuckDaddy and Dave Delaney are going to serve up.  I’m also really excited to hear the panel conversation on community blogs that includes the fine folks at MemphisConnect, Nashvillest and Andre Natta of The Birmingham Terminal.

I’ll be tag teaming a presentation with Daniel Prichettt about setting up your own custom URL shortening service and helping out with some PowerPoint Karaoke during lunch.  I think you all will be in for a treat.

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PowerPoint Karaoke Memphis Style

by Bob Hazlett on October 19, 2009

I hosted PowerPoint Karaoke last week and wanted to share the results with you. Toggle through the videos below.

In case you’re new to it, in PowerPoint Karaoke, contestants deliver PowerPoint presentations in a karaoke-styled venue. But there’s a twist: Presenters see the randomly chosen slides for the first time when they’re presenting. Presentations are on the clock and off the cuff. For more info, check out PowerPoint Karaoke

Thanks for everyone who came out, Craig from Space150 and the fine folks at Imation. We had a blast. #PPTK

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Social Camp Memphis – Saturday, Sept 19th. Grab Your Tickets Today!

by Bob Hazlett September 7, 2009

Come out to Social Camp Memphis on Saturday, September 19th at the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering.  Social Camp is all about social media, social networking and the community of people behind it.
They’re still looking for good people to present their ideas and knowledge. So if you’ve got some burning knowledge or something you’d [...]

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Get Your Tickets to Memphis Startup Weekend

by Bob Hazlett May 17, 2009

Startup Weekend returns to Memphis May 29th – 31st.  In case you’re new to the scene, Startup Weekend is a community building event that brings together the best local developers, marketers, designers and enthusiasts to do what they do best – start projects and start companies.  Your brain synapses will literally be firing on all [...]

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Memphis Pillow Fight

by Bob Hazlett March 22, 2009

Memphis Pillow Fight Bobby Digital Style from Bob Hazlett on Vimeo.
On March 21, 2009 a fun, old-fashioned pillow fight broke out in Overton Park. Bobby Digital was there to catch all of the action. Enjoy!

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Tommy the Toilet Invites You To Social Camp Memphis

by Bob Hazlett March 2, 2009

Come out to Social Camp Memphis on Saturday, March 7th at the Memphis College of Art.  Social Camp is all about social media, social networking and the community of people behind it.  Learn about Twitter, Facebook, using new media in business and much more.  For more information or to register, check out the official Social [...]

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You Suck at Social Media – BarCamp Edition

by Bob Hazlett January 22, 2009

Originally posted November 8, 2008
BarCamp Memphis was great. If you missed my presentation or are interested in viewing it again, feel free to send me an email or check it out via SlideShare below.
You Suck At Social Media 11 Copy
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BarCamp Memphis – Calling All Thought Leaders

by Bob Hazlett January 22, 2009

Originally posted October 25, 2008
What is BarCamp? – BarCamp Memphis is part of a network of user generated conferences – open, participatory workshop events whose content is provided by the participants.  Often, content focuses on early-stage web applications, social media and related open source technologies.  I got the chance to attend BarCamp Nashville a couple [...]

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Cut the Clutter: 7 Social Media Experts to Follow

by Bob Hazlett January 22, 2009

Originally posted October 8, 2008
I’ll admit that there is a lot of stuff out there in terms of social media.  Some of it’s good and some of it’s bad.  Here are some of the folks I’ve found who actually understand social media and its application.
Chris Brogan – Chris advises businesses, organizations and individuals on how [...]

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Lessons in Online Marketing – Make Sure Your Form Works

by Bob Hazlett September 11, 2008

Check out the image below, its from Rhodes College.  While looking for some adult education classes I came across their form for a free class catalog.  The only (and big) thing wrong with it is that it requires a CAPTCHA to process your request.  The issue in this example is that the CAPTCHA image is [...]

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What I’m Reading this Week

by Bob Hazlett September 6, 2008

Google releases geo-performance reporting feature
10 Web Applications for FriendFeed
Social Media Breakfast #6 Memphis and an update from Sharing at Work
Will it Matter in 5 Years?
On Demand WordPress Theme and a nice Thesis Update
The Most Brilliant Outdoor Campaign Ever
How Simple Web Design Helps Your Business and 40 Creative Design Layouts from Smashing Magazine
I also ordered two [...]

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Memphis Social Media Breakfast

by Bob Hazlett August 6, 2008

Big thanks out to Dave Barger of LunaWeb and Justin McGregor for putting together and presenting at Social Media Breakfast Memphis today. There was lots of great dialogue and idea sharing amongst the group pertaining to using RSS, LinkedIn, Twitter and FriendFeed. Today’s meeting was held at Mantia’s, here in Memphis.
Social Media Memphis Facebook Group
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