ChatterBachs… Composing Strategies

ChatterBachs hosted the first-ever #SMfastfwd on Wednesday, November 3rd.  Here is a recap of that tweetchat.  I’ve tried to put in a format where the actual flow is easier to follow and makes sense, background chatter has been minimized, and so that the most valuable information and insights from #SMfastfwd are presented without this blog post getting too long.  In the process of putting together this summary, I was amazed at how many tweets I had missed, especially with the flurry of activity in the second half-hour.  A special thanks to the following guest panelists/participants for making the first-ever #SMfastfwd a great success: Keri_Mellott, JohnFMoore, and BSStoltz!

#SMfastfwd– Q1: What is the one thing you do differently in #socmedia than you did 6 months ago?

Keri_Mellott:  I’ve taken better advantage of the real-time factor of social media for live events.

JohnFMoore:  Better manage all channels in a more consistent fashion with each having their piece of the larger engagement effort

#SMfastfwd– Q2: How do you keep up with the latest in #socmedia?

ChristinaatHP:  Twitter for all my news on what’s hot in #socmedia.

JohnFMoore:  Constant reading, regular conversations (on #SM and in person), and avoiding sleep.  Also, use Google Instant, Tweetdeck searches, Facebook pages (there are some good ones) and a few LinkedIn groups

BSStoltz:  Read, read, read and keep my eye out for new tools to try. #socmedia.  Share what I know and learn from others. #socmedia

#SMfastfwd– Q3:  What 3-5 Twitter profiles do you follow most closely for #socmedia info?

E5V:  @digiphile and @Scobleizer are great sources to emulate in regards to social media use

stevecbriggs:  @mashable, @techcrunch

Keri_Mellott:  For profiles to follow – I add qualified peeps to my #socialmedia twitter list: http://www.twitter.com/Keri_Mellott/socialmediatweeps

samallgood:  @ChatterBachs , @JohnFMoore

#SMfastfwd– Q4:  What #socmedia blogs are a must-follow for you?

E5V:  I find Mashable to be great for #socmedia I find even better info through forums though

#SMfastfwd– Q5:  What #socmedia events do you find worthwhile?

JohnFMoore:  I tend to avoid #socialmedia only events. Focus on biz-related events with #socialmedia component

ChristinaatHP:  TweetUps – it’s great to meet in real life. Social Media needs to be social to work

DKRex:  lunchtime chats like this doable; wish there were live SM groups here in SJ – they seem scarce

samallgood:  This is the second regularly scheduled tweetchat in which I have participated, the other being #localgovchat. Both helpful!

ArcadiaPD:  Participated in #140conf & upcoming #SMILEconf #socmedia Few good webinars too!

kikilitalien:  I loved BlogWorld Expo #bwe10 & I’m attending #GrowSmartBiz on Fri… of course, Association Chat #assnchat 😉

janlgordon:  @140conf, @getstoried, #blogchat, awarenessinc all have virtual events if I’m not able to attend, great!

Keri_Mellott:  #socialmedia events – the BEST are the #140conf, hosted by the amazing @jeffpulver. All over the world. Just had one here!

#SMfastfwd– Q6:  What is the one #socmedia tool/resource you could not do without?

E5V:  Hands down The Archivist is the best tool I’ve found for taking in tweets. Also automatically creates charts

stevecbriggs:  definitely tweetdeck! indispensable

kikilitalien:  Just 1 tool? Eek! Tweetdeck…maybe pack.rati 2nd…

DKRex:  twitter & govloop at the top of my list

LoAshley:  I could not do without a blog reader! Delicious is a close second; it really helps me organize my bookmarks

BSStoltz:  What I can’t live without? Love #nimble and tweetdeck, twidroid for Droid.

Keri_Mellott:  For my #iPhone it’s #TweetDeck usually. Love the columns to track tweets during live events

#SMfastfwd– Q7:  What is the #socmedia tool/resource you’ve been meaning to try out but just haven’t gotten around to it yet?

TomMartin:  u mean the 20 or so that are in my “to review” file 😉  I’m wanting to play with Closely a bit more – interesting option to things like Groupon

kikilitalien:  Hmmm…I want to play with Tungle more. I want to go check out Archivist now…

E5V:  O’Reilly Media was using a beta #socmedia tool that builds an article based on Twitter feeds. I really want to test that out

BSStoltz:  Looking forward to seeing what @twitsprout does with analytics.

janlgordon:  I love the #reinventionsummit, storytelling & social media, ck it out! http://bit.ly/9DuiBK, great tool!

#SMfastfwd– Q8:  What will the biggest trends in #socmedia be in 2011?

TomMartin:  2011 SocMe Trends: organic digital presence by brands… less contrived, more real time, random and real

JohnFMoore:  by end of 2011 we’ll stop calling everything #Social. Also, #geosocial will become “real” through #Facebook #Socialmedia and #gaming is coming together. It is a key for social communities

BSStoltz:  Continued adoption & integration. Lots of M&A activity. It’s only the beginning.

samallgood:  A blog on #govloop today suggested that expanded use of gaming techniques was the next big thing http://bit.ly/935ioH

E5V:  I’m still blankly looking at trends for 2011. I’m still tracking all of the memes of 2010

The following comments were not in direct response to a question but were too insightful and/or entertaining to not include in this blog post.

DKRex:  SM has helped me relay hot info & totally impresses my boss

Keri_Mellott:  I was SO happy when #twitter launched their Lists feature. That’s really the power here. Organization.

LoAshley:  @kikilitalien I just checked out pack.rati and oh my god it is going to be my new favorite! Thanks for changing my life 🙂

LoAshley:  Amen. I’m writing a list from this chat to add to my huge list RT @BSStoltz A7: So many #socmedia tools, so little time…

What else did you learn from the first-ever #SMfastfwd?

We look forward to having you join us on Wednesday, November 10th at 12:00 p.m. ET for the next #SMfastfwd tweetchat.  Let me know if you plan to participate.