Get on the Party Bus to Affiliate Summit, hosted by InternetGeekGirl
May 12th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 1 Comment

It’s time for Affiliate Summit East and InternetGeekGirl and friends are heading up to Boston on a party bus!

Affiliate Summit is all about networking, so why not network on your way to and from the event? Join some of the leading experts in Affiliate Marketing as they make their way from NYC to Boston (and back). Participants will receive special gifts, provided by sponsors, and have the ability to win prizes. Refreshments will be provided on the bus. The bus is a typical charter bus. Unfortunately - no wifi, but bring your aircards and phones as we will be twittering away.

Click here for event details and to sign up for the Party Bus to Affiliate Summit!

Please note that this is not being organized by the Affiliate Summit team, so if you have questions, please contact me.

We will leave on Saturday, August 9th from NYC sometime in the morning (exact location TBD). Mimosas anyone!?! We arrive in Boston with plenty of time to get settled in and attend the Affiliate Dinner (hosted by Schaaf Consulting). Remember activities start early on Sunday, so arriving Saturday is recommended. We’ll head back to NYC in the morning on August 13th (so you can stay over for Tuesday night festivities). Tickets are round-trip only.

As a friendly reminder, the hotel is filling up fast (or may be already filled). Here’s the URL in case you haven’t called yet: http://www.seaportboston.com/ The show code is AFS8.

Looking forward to another great Affiliate Summit East. See you in Boston.

Love 2.0 - Socializing The Dating Experience at Web 2.0 Expo
April 18th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 4 Comments

In the last few weeks I’ve been chatting with my “girlz” about how important it is to me in both friendship and dating to find people who “get” the technology we’re using today… i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc. Not only that, but we all felt like we knew so many incredible single people – both guys and girls – who we would love to introduce to our other amazing friends. I’m here in San Fran / Silicon Valley – the “mecca” if you will – attending the Web2.0 expo, and I thought – there’s no time like the present to bring it all together.
Please join fellow technophiles this coming Monday, April 21st at 8 pm, for a fun, casual way to expand our rapidly-growing social circles, IRL! We’ve planned a laid-back evening with one goal: meeting new people. We all loathe the so-called “singles” events, so this is anything but – just grab a few awesome, like-minded folks who aren’t afraid to Twitter out their most ridiculous thoughts while sipping on an adult beverage (or four.) To make it even better, we’ve teamed up with Engage; they share our views on matchmaking our incredible friends & have kindly offered to sponsor the drinks for this event! What’s better than that!? Oh yeah, plus give away some really fabulous T-Shirts.

And, what better way to celebrate Web 2.0 than to feature some of the more prominent (and single) people helping to define the new Web. Stephanie Agresta (that’s me), Tara Hunt, Pete Cashmore, Willo O’Brien, Aubrey Sabala, and many more will be running around!

RSVP HERE!!

Twitter it.

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Get it on FriendFeed or Tumblr or talk about it on Seesmic.

The Who, What, Where, When, Why
Who: Fabulous Singles and Their Friends Who Love Them

What: A Monday night kick-off event and videos throughout the week at Web2.0 Expo

Where: Harlot, 46 Minna St., San Francisco, http://www.harlotsf.com

When: Starts at Harlot on Monday night, April 21st at 8 pm

Why: Because we believe in Love 2.0!

PLUS, if you’re single happen to be at the Web 2.0 expo, come by and record a video with The TechSet (a collaboration between InternetGeekGirl and @briansolis) .  Check out the very Bub.blicio.us Post Brian did.  We’re meeting with interviews of the best and brightest SINGLES in social media sponsored by Engage throughout week. Send me a note to stephanie.agresta@gmail.com, to set up an appointment. I can help you get a discounted pass (or even a free pass) if you need one in order to come by to shoot your segment.

The TechSet is a Hollywood Hit!
April 12th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 1 Comment

(photo credit, Brian Solis)

I’m just about to check out of the Hotel Roosevelt and head to the airport for a flight to SFO. It has been an eventful week here in LA. The TechSet Hollywood event and the TechCrunch/PopSugar party were both successful gatherings of the best and brightest in the industry. I was so impressed with all the fine individuals I met here. There are too many to name, but you can see the story via my pictures on Flickr. LA is a new scene for me. But not for my partner in crime Brian Solis. He wrote an great re-cap of the growth of the tech community here in LA.

Content is King - especially here in LA. I predict that internet content developers will continue to gravitate to this town and explore the synergies that explode when technology meets the entertainment industry. I for one am excited to plan my next trip here. Stay tuned for more about Digital Hollywood (coming up in May)!

Big thanks to everyone who attended. We look forward to our next gathering in Silicon Valley on 4/20. Hope to see you there.

@StephAgresta and @BrianSolis Host “The Techset” in LA 4/9
April 5th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | Add a Comment

Taking the show on the road! And stay tuned, b/c there is much more in store.

@StephAgresta and @BrianSolis cordially invite you to join us at the Hotel Roosevelt next Wednesday, April 9th, at 8 pm. This is an informal celebration of The Techset, the people who are actively contributing to the evolution of the social economy. The Techset is everywhere, online and offline. In essence, the Techset is you.

If you’re local or if you’re in town for the party, please RSVP here and we’ll see you in Hollywood!

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Time: 8 - 11 p.m

We look forward to generating lots of content with you.

Good People Day - April 3, 2008
April 2nd, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 2 Comments

Gary Vaynerchuk is good people. In addition to WineLibrary.TV, Gary hosts an inspirational show at GaryVaynerchuk.com that reminds me regularly to count my blessings and remember the BPP. Tonight Gary announced a FlashHoliday (thanks @pistachio).

Watch it here.

Tomorrow I celebrate all the good people in my life.

The truth is, my whole life is about good people and I try hard to meditate on that every single day. The success I have had in business is solely due to the good people I surround myself with. And ultimately, I care more about the people than the business. I guess that’s why I succeed.

To put a list of all the good people I appreciate and care about would be impossible. My friends, family, and cherished colleagues that give me strength, love and support mean everything to me. Really - I know you know who you are. I do my best to tell you and show you regularly. I am grateful for each and every one of you.

Money, career success, big home, fancy car? Means NOTHING! Good energy people are everything. For me, success is defined by how much LOVE you share!!! That’s it. Thanks for the reminder @garyvee.

Namaste my friends (the light in me honors the light in you).

SXSW Video Round Up: Lisa Nova - YouTube killed the TV Star!
March 20th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 7 Comments

Lisa Nova and Danny Diamond blew thru the SXSW BlogHaus. Her YouTube Channel is one of the hottest out there. As I write this, the stats on the site are as follows:

Style: Variety

Joined: June 05, 2006

Last Login: 3 minutes ago

Videos Watched: 10,173

Subscribers: 87,705

Channel Views: 6,232,103

These two are quite the YouTube Team! I grooved on their energy and expertise. I also liked it when Danny grabbed the mike out of my hands. Thank goodness, he improved the shot.

SXSW Video Round Up: Cathy Brooks Does the Reveal.
March 20th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | Add a Comment

It was an absolute pleasure and honor to interview Cathy Brooks, Executive Producer at Seesmic in the SXSW Bloghaus, sponsored by AMD and b5 media. Cathy served on the steering committee for the conference. In this video she talks about how she maximized the show - personally and professionally.

Cathy is full of amazing energy, and an inspiration to entrepreneurs and artists in the Valley and beyond. Plus - as one of the leading female experts in social media and content, we give her huge props. Seesmic is still in closed beta, so go to the site and request an invite - or email Cathy directly (if you’re an instant gratification kind of guy or gal): cathy (at) seesmic (dot) com.

Watch the video until the end you’ll get to see the fab shirt she’s wearing. We love ya Cath!

SXSW Video Round Up: I’m a Chris Brogan FanGirl!
March 18th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | View 3 Comments

Chris Brogan is a prolific writer, thinker, blogger and a generally amazing guy. He gets the BPP. He loves his family, he inspires the social media world, and he works really hard. Check out his insights from SXSW 2008. To use Chris’ words - it was a kick as time!

SXSW Video Round Up: Scott Carroll from AMD - Thanks for ur sponsorship!
March 18th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | Add a Comment

Scott Carroll gets it. Scott lead the AMD staff and their sponsorship of the SXSW BlogHaus 2008. The influencers gathered to generate content, play games and generally create all sorts of good energy. Thanks to AMD for all their support! Kudos goes out to b5 media, PodTech and The Conversation Group as well.

SXSW BlogHaus Video Round-Up: Robert Scoble and Loren Feldman
March 14th, 2008 by Stephanie Agresta | Add a Comment

Over the next few days I will will be posting the video interviews I conducted in the SXSW BlogHaus, sponsored by AMD and b5 media and produced in conjunction with PodTech and The Conversation Group.

Part Red Carpet, part Charlie Rose, these interviews show the energy and vibe that is SXSW. It was a honor to participate and I look forward to seeing you all there next year! Enjoy!

Show Highlights: In this episode, Robert Scoble of FastCompany.tv and Loren Feldman of 1938 Media talk about the A-list - and what exactly the “A” stands for (it’s not what you think). Robert describes SXSW as the “walking twitter conference.” Loren talks about his appreciation for the melding of art and new media. For those who think there is no love lost between these two - think again! In addition to all the good vibes, both Loren and Robert agree that Qik is the break out hit of the show. Of course, it goes without saying that Hugh bags and WineLibrary.tv gear were the hottest schwag! (Check out the t-shirt I’m sporting).