Last Saturday, months of planning and anticipation came together for one very special unconference. I had the privilege of co-organizing and marketing NetSquared Camp, a full day event combining social change and technology in one undeniably powerful combination. With just over two weeks to spread the word about the very first NetSquared in Canada, this Ninja embarked on a furious journey of media sponsorship, press releases, and social media. And, as I’m happy to report, the first NetSquared Camp Vancouver sold out and hit the blogs and twitterwaves with resounding success– so much that a followup event is in the works.
The questions that came up the most were ones pertaining to the unconference structure itself and what to expect on the day. With this in mind, I want to share a general guide of unconference survival tips and how to make the most of your unconventional day of learning and networking. Read more…
Our unique Networking Ninja Cecilia Lu was recently interviewed by Sam Zipursky, blogger at AdviceTap, a community that helps marketing and creative professionals find quality projects, connect and collaborate with others.
Sam and Cecilia had a great time chatting. Check out the interview: Read more…
Last week, I went on a camping trip to the Canadian Rockies. Being in the middle of Nature for seven full days reminded me of what green marketing – and the whole green movement – really stands for. But how do we take this movement forward?
Daniel Goleman, author of Ecological Intelligence: The Hidden Impacts of What We Buy might have the answer. Read more…
What’s the hottest flavour of unconference in Vancouver this summer? NetSquared Camp Vancouver drops in just over a week! Kiwano is proud to be co-organizing and sponsoring the first NetSquared Camp here in Canada. What’s the fuss and why are we so pumped about this one-day event combining social change and technology? Read more…
A couple of months ago, we were very happy to feature a guest post from our friends at BuildDirect. Today, we’re paying back the favour. Read more…