Our second podcast from Boston, and the first day on the Expo floor, features interviews with Phillip Chipping of invisible SHIELD, Ben and Jen Waldie from Automated Workflows, our old friend Pekka Helos, a freelance journalist who covers the world of Apple from Finland, and Dahiana Rosenblatt and Joakin Eskansan from the Berklee College of Music who knocked out the crowd at a Geeks & Gadgets Stage presentation.
The second in a series of leadership discussions from a professional standpoint, vendor offers just for MUGs, and a wrap-up of Macworld Conference & Expo in Boston.
Jen Shelby, professional leadership trainer and coach, of Signature Leadership makes her second appearance on The User Group Report, to continue discussions of motivation in user groups.
The team that puts together the user group events at Macworld Expo, including the User Group Leadership Conference, an overview of a vendor’s user group program by a departing manager, and how one innovative group is giving the world access to their meetings.
The Macworld/User Group Leadership Conference Planning Team gives a comprehensive summary of all of the user group events going on in Boston for Macworld Expo Week, and tells you why you and your group should be involved.
Susan Nixon of UGLC sponsor Peachpit Press discusses their user group program, what it offers, and how to get involved. Susan is moving on to new opportunities, but assures us that the program is alive, well and in good hands.
Mark McDaniel of the Colorado Macintosh User Group profiles his group, talks about how they broadcast (audio and video) their monthly meetings over the Internet, and how you can attend, even if you’re not a member.
The Macworld/UGLC Planning Team, Peachpit Press User Group Program & Colorado MUG’s Meeting Broadcasts[ 1:04:04 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Two Macintosh Expos, one regional and one international, are spotlighted in this edition.
Warwick Davies, Group Vice President for IDG World Expo talks about the special relationship user groups enjoy with Macworld Expo, why he and members of his team have been out visiting local MUGS, and some of the new offerings that attendees can expect in Boston.
Paul Kent, the Conference Chairperson for Macworld Expo – Boston 2004 outlines the multiple conference tracks available at the July show, why they are better than ever, and how different events and content are being integrated into the conference program.
Chris Kiltz of the Josephine County Macintosh Users Group tells us about her group’s upcoming Rogue Valley Mac Expo, their presenters from Adobe and Apple, and how they partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce to improve the third iteration of this annual event.
acworld Expo Group Vice President and Conference Chairperson, and the Rogue Valley Mac Expo![ 51:53 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Our first show of 2004 starts with an exclusive story of impromptu user group support of at Mac vendor at Expo, a visit with the groups exhibiting in the User Group Booth and a Chicago MUG meeting at the Apple Store. New vendor deals are spotlighted, we wrap up Macworld Expo and look at what’s coming for MUGs in the weeks ahead.
Elizabeth Statmore of Circus Ponies talks about supporting User Group University, reports on their success at Macworld Expo, and how user groups provided some unexpected support and encouragement following one of the demos at Steve Jobs’ keynote. Joe Fergesun from The Rest of Us profiles his group and talks about how his group developed a relationship that allows them to meet at The Apple Store in Chicago. Jim Sims of TechieTours has a unique offer for user group members: Photoshop and MacOS X training, along with with a vacation package, on the island of Malta for 20% off. Get the details, and find out why Jim’s prior positive experience with user groups led him to make this offer.
The User Group Booth at Macworld Expo featured a different set of user groups each day. On Friday, we got the flavor of the Booth by talking to:
Circus Ponies at Expo, The User Group Booth, The Rest of Us, Techie Tours, Vendor Deals & Macworld Wrap-Up[ 1:14:00 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We review all of the user group events at Macworld Expo, cover the involvement of Adobe in those events, talk to a User Group University presenter, get the year’s last set of vendor deals for MUGs, and look back at user groups in 2003.
Terry White of MacGroup-Detroit and Adobe talks with both hats on about his user group web site review at User Group University, and then covers Adobe’s activities at Expo, including the Adobe User Group Breakfast.
Members of the Macworld/User Group University Planning Team take time out from a meeting to review what they’ve been up to over the past few months, and how you can enjoy the fruits of their labor at both UGU and Expo.
Women in the Macintosh User Group community are discussed by two of our guests, as well as lots of User Group University and Macworld Expo news and event information, vendor deals, and a busy MUG Event Calendar.
Nyx Wolfwalker of Macintosh Sisters talks about why a Macintosh User Group directed at women is needed in today’s environment, what they offer, how they protect an environment that fosters women in technology, and why it is necessary to do so. Dawn D’Angelillo of Small Dog gives us a comprehensive look at one of the most innovative Apple Specialists around; why their image has gone to the dogs (literally), what services they offer, and why they are a Gold Sponsor of User Group University (in spite of the fact that they won’t be on-site.) Sandy Foderick of the of the Macworld/User Group University Planning Team, and the Volunteer Coordinator for all of the MUG events at Macworld Conference & Expo outlines all the good reasons that MUG members and leaders should be part of those events, and tells you how to volunteer. David Roemer of the Macworld/User Group University Planning Team runs down the special MUG events at Macworld Conference & Expo that are either geared specifically to students, or that students are taking part in, and how any students coming to San Francisco can get involved.
Macintosh Sisters, Small Dog, Macworld Expo MUG Volunteers, Student Events, and Vendor Deals[ 53:31 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Our last edition before Macworld Creative Pro Conference & Expo features a User Group Leadership Conference sponsor, the host group for the User Group Booth, two more Apple Regional Liaison Team members, the monthly MUG deals, a review of all the MUG events at Expo and commentary on the closing of Casady & Greene.
Gary Wilson of Microsoft introduces us to the Macintosh side of their User Group Program, and talks about being a Platinum sponsor of the upcoming The User Group Leadership Conference. Apple Regional Liaison Team member Macbeth Vannoy introduces herself, and her group, the North Coast Macintosh Users Group, tells why she wanted to serve on the Team, and what her group did for her when her appointment was announced. Bill Medlow of the Long Island Macintosh Users Group, talks about his group and what they offer, how they get big name speakers, and their position as host of the User Group Booth at Macworld for the third year in a row. Gary Kampel of the the Palm Beach Macintosh Users Group, and his inspiration for successfully applying to become a member of Apple Regional Liaison Team.
This edition includes a roundup of the many regional events MUGs are organizing or participating in, as well as these exciting guests:
Derrick Story of O’Reilly talks about the his user group presentations, the recent O’Reilly MUG Field Trip, the MacDevCenter, how O’reilly works to include the international MUG community in their program, and his article on why making contests and user group offers a global affair isn’t as easy as one might think.
Louise Dawson of the Leisure World Macintosh Users Group discusses her group’s use of iMovie for self-promotion and fun, using .Mac to publish your site and your movies, and how those movies draw inspiration from everything from CNN to Bambi Meets Godzilla.
Jim Ritz of Washington Apple Pi tells us about his group’s 5th annual bus trip to Macworld Expo (now Create), how they use it as a membership enhancement and incentive, why it is so much fun, and why our group should think about organizing a similar outing.
Doug Cox of The Fresno Macintosh Users Group briefs us on MacFair Central Valley, the regional event their group organizes with CompUSA, how it has helped expand their visibility and their membership, and why the first one was a “bet the MUG” undertaking.
O’Reilly & Global MUGs, Pi Bus Trip, Leisure World MUG, MacFair Central Valley and MUG Deals[ 0:01 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco is almost here, and with it come User Group University and a host of MUG events throughout the week. Hear from the folks making those events happen, The Macworld/User Group University Planning Committee. You’ll hear a brief summary of each event and a little about what it takes to put it all together. Lorene Romero, Vendor Liaison for the User Group Advisory Board, makes her monthly visit to tell us about the December vendor deals exclusively for MUG members.
(This abbreviated holiday edition is our last for 2003. Look for updates and info from Macworld Conference & Expo, and interviews recorded live at the show.)
User Group Report #221: Macworld/User Group University Planning Committee & December MUG Deals[ 18:59 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Jen Shelby, professional leadership trainer and coach, of Signature Leadership makes her second appearance on The User Group Report, to continue discussions of motivation in user groups.
