What does the business convention, Stompernet Live 8, and Barack Obama have in common?

by | Aug 9, 2009 | General

Q: What does Barack Obama and Stompernet Live 8 have in common?
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A: David Bullock

After speaking to David Bullock at Stompernet Live 8, I was inspired by his story,  good fortune and book.

If, like me, you marveled at the cutting-edge marketing prowess of the Obama 08′ Presidential campaign last year, then you might appreciate Bullock’s  Barack Obama’s Social Media Lessons For Business.”   As Amazon.com explains, the book:

Outlines the multichannel marketing sequence used by the Obama campaign to win the 2008 Presidential Election. Video, audio, microblogging, blogging and user generated content are a few of the business applications examined in this guidebook.

I’m glad someone actually documented the campaign step by step to create a case study that will serve as “the definitive reference for the use of social media as it applies to effective business promotion” for some time.

Petition President Barack Obama to support the Arts

by | Jan 23, 2009 | Arts, Music, Music Industry Resources

AP photo of Barack Obama on Foxforum.files.wordpress.com

AP photo of Barack Obama on Foxforum.files.wordpress.com

I received this announcement from Moses Avalon’s newsletter and thought it was well worth sharing.  If those who participate (creators and appreciators) in the Arts would sign this petition and share it with friends, could turn out well for all concerned!

“Announcement:

Dear Friends,
Quincy Jones has started a petition to ask President Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts.  While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries, The United States has never created such a position.  We in the arts need this and the country needs the arts–now more than ever.  Please take a moment to sign this important petition and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues.

http://www.petitiononline.com/esnyc/petition.html “