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Re: Blog Potomac Recap

digitalsista — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:08:28 -0000

I wasn't going to post a comment but I have decided I should. Attach is the link to a clip of my video of my presentation. It seems your perspective was as skewed as I mentioned in my talk that everyone brings their bias when they cover an issue or event. Your first bias implies that I worked for the Obama campaign and I didn't work for either campaigns. I covered it trying to present an unbiased women's point of view about the elections.

My main points were that big media has similar biases as alternative media and that social media was one way to get a range of perspectives from the ground. I gave everyone resources to follow those from various political perspectives that I wouldn't have done if I were only interested in presenting my work on the Obama campaign which isn't what I talked about.

See for yourself and judge: http://www.vimeo.com/6779814

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Ben Martin, CAE | @bkmcae — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:08:17 -0000

Pouring your heart and soul into an event only to have people not love it is teh suck and a fact of life. Still, Elizabeth is entitled to her opinions (especially with that fiery red hair!) and I'm inclined to trust them, knowing her like I do. We association people attend and produce a lot of meetings, so we often have strong (and reasonably well-informed) opinions. For example, I agree that 30 minutes of Q&A preceded by 10 minutes of presentation seems out of balance. So I'm a bit confused by the snarky and provocative reactions to her thoughtful, fair and constructive criticism.

(BTW, I drive a Toyota, but I feel I must point out that while GM and Chrysler have accepted bailout money and filed for bankruptcy protection, Ford has not. Thanks for saving us taxpayers a few bones!)

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Jeffrey Levy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:42:54 -0000

Quite aside from the conference review, thanks so much for discussing DCCK. Because of your post, I now know they exist, and we might hire them to cater my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party!

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Therese — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:27:52 -0000

For me personally I enjoyed Scott Monty's presentation. Although there may have been things in every presentation where I was nodding my head in agreement, it is nice to actually hear them said by someone that has a proven record of success and to hear how the strategy was used not just the wisdom behind it. There were certain presentations that I enjoyed more than others, but I think that is a matter of where your interests lie.

I did catch the version of Scott Monty's mini social media policy and you can find it here: http://pr-mom.com/2009/06/1...

I do agree with Geoff, most of the conferences I have seen that are social media/PR/Blogging focused are far more pricey than $95. If I can snatch a ticket I will surely be there in October.

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Scott Monty — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:49:34 -0000

Hi Elizabeth,

I didn't mention a URL for our social media policy because it isn't online - yet. When it is, it'll be clear. I'm sorry you felt that my presentation on crisis communications was remedial; I also heard from others that some of the content was too advanced.

But I've got to believe that you're coming at this with a strong anti-Ford bias ("Cars that don't suck"?). I respectfully suggest you do your homework on exactly what Ford is producing before passing such a sweeping (and erroneous) judgment. Facts like:
- having the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America (Ford Fusion + Hybrid)
- Ford surpassed Honda and is now tied with Toyota for the best initial quality rankings
- we've been producing the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet for 5 years now (Escape Hybrid)
- and new products like the 2010 Taurus and the 2011 Fiesta, which are wowing people everywhere.

If you didn't like my presentation, I can live with that. But based on all of the feedback I received and other posts I've read, you're the only one who didn't. Sorry I didn't meet your expectations.

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company
@ScottMonty

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

immunity — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:39:24 -0000

I am still reading, but where I got so far is that Scott Monty from Ford did provide a URL. http://www.thefordstory.com/ -- I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but much of what he covered is on that website. OK I am back to reading your recap.

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:25:22 -0000

$950 as oposed to $95, that is. :)

Re: Blog Potomac Recap

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:24:30 -0000

Thanks for your feedback on the event.

As to your reference on quality content and cost, I would challenge you to find another event where you can get speakers of this caliber -- who have actually been successful -- for $95, much less $95.