Putting some sizzle in the Pittsburgh technology sector.
The second Pittsburgh Tweet Up is happening this Friday, November 14, at 8 p.m. at the Mattress Factory. The Tweet Up is for social media enthusiasts to gather and connect in person over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. All levels of experience are welcome to attend.
This particular Tweet Up will be held in conjunction with the opening exhibit for PREDRIVE: After Technology. Attendees are welcome to blog, tweet, post, etc. the event, as free WiFi will be available.
Tomorrow, October 1, will be Pittsburgh’s first ever TweetUP. Cities all around the country have been participating in TweetUPs for some time now and it’s Pittsburgh’s turn. A TweetUP is a casual forum for users of Twitter, a social media tool considered a micro-blogging mechanism, to congregate in person and share ideas, thoughts and stories surrounding this on-line culture.
Twitter is comprised mostly of individuals, however, businesses are finding great ways to use Twitter as a constant communication tool with their customer base. One of the most memorable “tweets” lately have come from the CEO of Zappos.com, who tweeted about his recent trip to the Olympics. Subscribers to his Twitter saw regular updates about what the experience was like and included pictures and links of the excursion. It really helps customers realize that there are real, approachable people behind the larger, corporate brands.
So, even if you don’t currently use Twitter, but just want to find out more about it, stop by! The TweetUP will take place at the Firehouse Lounge in the Strip District from 7-9 p.m. Come learn and discuss Twitter and other social media at this first time event. Find out more on the TweetUP Ning site.
Twitterers we like: @iheartpgh, @zappos, @pghpenguins
Have a Twitter account? Post a link in our comments section so people can start to follow you!
The PTC is pleased to be a sponsor of Flashpitt 2008, a one-day conference for multimedia designers, developers and artists. It’s Pittsburgh’s first major Flash-centric conference. National and international industry leaders will be present to inspire, educate and challenge the region’s Flash community. The speaker line up will share inside tips, new technologies and behind the scenes looks to Flashpitt’s attendees.
Two tracks of sessions, running from 9 a.m. until about 6 p.m., will provide creative and technical support for all levels of Flash folk. An after party full of fun and networking opportunities will cap the end of the conference.
Sheraton Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr., 15219
Friday, October 10, 2008
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
You can now recieve all of your TECHburgher news as Tweets on Twitter. If you friend pghtech on Twitter, you will receive updates to TECHburgher as Burgher Bytes in your friend feed. If you don’t have a Twitter account, or are not familiar with the benefits of Twitter, view the video below to understand how to use it and how to set up your account.
