Comments on: ALT Summit Presentation

By: Margot

Margot — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:20:13 +0000

Jumping in a little late in the game here, but I’m just now getting a chance to absorb this. So, so helpful. I haven’t made much progress finding much clarity this side of blogging. I’ve sort of just glossed over it, and this helps me get over the intimidation factor for sure. Thank you for the ah HA! moment.

By: Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy

Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:11:53 +0000

I really enjoyed seeing this – I’d love to see the other two presenters’ points as well if you have that video.

I think the human factor is something that’s easy to discount until you start working with a lot of brands/companies directly (more than PR reps who I think are still focused too much on “selling”) – the more a brand can get to know you, and you them, the more compelling your story becomes together, and you can humanize the experience. I spent the last 3 years working with brands for the Girl Geek Dinners here in Milan and the events we created grew increasingly relevant and interesting the more time we spent getting to know each other and our mutual goals.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:07:43 +0000

Thanks for making us all look good. Pleasure doing a panel with you — looking forward to the reprise in New Orleans.

I want you to wear The Dress by the way.

By: carolyn

carolyn — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:28:04 +0000

hi maggie – i loved attending your presentation at alt! I learned SO much that I am anxious to put into practice. thanks for sharing this on your blog as well, for those readers that couldn’t be there. so valuable!

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:44:08 +0000

Maggie, Thank you for your comprehensive points about a subject that I have been researching and pondering lately. I was not able to see the whole video but IMHO your advertising choices are just that,your own. It is engaging content(why can’t we call it writing?)That keeps me coming back to a blog.

Life is often a series of comprises. I think we all struggle to make our work rewarding enough to be worth our trouble, and well paying enough to compensate for the inconveniences it causes our families.
Keep wearing those red pants. I loved them.

By: r8chel

r8chel — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:18:56 +0000

Thanks so much for posting your part of this presentation. I’ve been reading a lot about Alt, but this is the first I’ve gotten to HEAR anything. It was fun to hear your story about working with McDonalds for the Mighty Summit. Way to stick to those standards!

Oh, and I’m eager to hear more about these upcoming “public versions” of the Mighty Summit!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:13:21 +0000

Amy J, what is so surprising to you about Maggie earning a living blogging full-time? Don’t other people work to “make money.” It’s many people’s dream to be able to do what they love and earn a living wage doing it.

On the McDonald’s thing, I have to say I was surprised to see McDonald’s as a sponsor for the Summit. It’s not Maggie’s “brand” whereas other big corporations (like Intel) are certainly her brand. I loved the explanation of how the conversation went with McDonald’s. It made perfect sense, and I loved how honest Maggie was about coming around to it.

Do you think Maggie should only do this for free?