Comments on: Finding a social media job… Canadian edition http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/ Exploring new communication tools & strategies Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:03:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: kelly http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-404 kelly Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:20:48 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-404 Thanks Veronica and congrats on the new job!! BTW-Apparently I work with your hubby! I don't think we've actually met though. Thanks Veronica and congrats on the new job!!

BTW-Apparently I work with your hubby! I don’t think we’ve actually met though.

]]> By: Veronica Giggey http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-403 Veronica Giggey Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:42:08 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-403 Try checking out Virtual PR firm like Perkett PR, or even a local one like Thornley Fallis. They're both pretty active in the social media space. I just got what I hope will be a great job with Social Media Group based out of Dundas. If all goes well, I'll end up relocating next year, but I think it will be well worth it. Good Luck and also take a look at http://www.redcanary.ca seems like a neat job site. Try checking out Virtual PR firm like Perkett PR, or even a local one like Thornley Fallis. They’re both pretty active in the social media space.
I just got what I hope will be a great job with Social Media Group based out of Dundas. If all goes well, I’ll end up relocating next year, but I think it will be well worth it.
Good Luck and also take a look at http://www.redcanary.ca seems like a neat job site.

]]> By: Simon Chen http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-386 Simon Chen Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:33:43 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-386 I thought about that. A conference sales guy called me recently to pitch attending a Customer Self-Service Conference and he pointed out that the Zip CFO is going to speak at it on the topic of cultivating customer loyalty via online community (sorry, that's made up but the topic is something like that). Anyway, it stuck in my mind because I'd be interested in seeing my CFO do that ;) Anyway it's a good suggestion. I'm not very familiar with Zip as I don't use it but I got to know the previous community manager from the Community 2.0 Conference that we attended last year. Good suggestion - I'll look into it. I thought about that. A conference sales guy called me recently to pitch attending a Customer Self-Service Conference and he pointed out that the Zip CFO is going to speak at it on the topic of cultivating customer loyalty via online community (sorry, that’s made up but the topic is something like that). Anyway, it stuck in my mind because I’d be interested in seeing my CFO do that ;) Anyway it’s a good suggestion. I’m not very familiar with Zip as I don’t use it but I got to know the previous community manager from the Community 2.0 Conference that we attended last year. Good suggestion - I’ll look into it.

]]> By: Kelly http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-385 Kelly Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:07:21 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-385 Ok got another one for you. Even though I just borderline badmouthed the parent company... Zip.ca has a cool community site going at zip.tv and they are also local. Might make for a cool case study style presentation. Ok got another one for you. Even though I just borderline badmouthed the parent company… Zip.ca has a cool community site going at zip.tv and they are also local.

Might make for a cool case study style presentation.

]]> By: Simon Chen http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-384 Simon Chen Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:19:59 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-384 We'd like to get recording & green screen studios like our friends at Fuel! Great idea re Breakfast speakers. Love to hear more. We’d like to get recording & green screen studios like our friends at Fuel!

Great idea re Breakfast speakers. Love to hear more.

]]> By: allan isfan http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-383 allan isfan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:57 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-383 You might want to add the absolutely incredible startup called favequest. They are building a new video platform for the social age and recently released an app on facebook that you can check out at http://apps.facebook.com/favequest/ or by going to www.favequest.com and clicking the "try it" button. Ok ... so I'm biased ... I'm one of co-founders. You can follow me on twitter @isfan and I just posted a very important blog just this morning at http://isfanstartup.blogspot.com about "my big dream to make the world a better place". We're looking for a few people but of the s/w developer type at this point. You might want to add the absolutely incredible startup called favequest. They are building a new video platform for the social age and recently released an app on facebook that you can check out at http://apps.facebook.com/favequest/ or by going to http://www.favequest.com and clicking the “try it” button.

Ok … so I’m biased … I’m one of co-founders. You can follow me on twitter @isfan and I just posted a very important blog just this morning at http://isfanstartup.blogspot.com about “my big dream to make the world a better place”.

We’re looking for a few people but of the s/w developer type at this point.

]]> By: Kelly http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-382 Kelly Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:36:15 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-382 Hi Simon Thanks for the tips! Can't believe I forgot Ramius--Seems like an awesome company & I'm in love with your office! Fuel is definitely doing some cool stuff too, in fact I can't even visit it's website without getting sucked into one of its games for hours! (They have a pretty sweet office too actually) Overlay.tv I only heard about via the Social Media Breakfast, but it sounds interesting. Love that they are Ottawa-based too. We are finally getting on the social media map! As for speakers--I did have an idea. What about getting some social media power users. You know, the influencer types that companies want to reach to spread the word. I can't think of any names of the top of my head, but what about that guy who made the most contributions to Wikipedia-isn't he from Ottawa? Whatever happened to him? I'm sure there are others that might make for an interesting panel or something. Hi Simon

Thanks for the tips!

Can’t believe I forgot Ramius–Seems like an awesome company & I’m in love with your office!

Fuel is definitely doing some cool stuff too, in fact I can’t even visit it’s website without getting sucked into one of its games for hours! (They have a pretty sweet office too actually)

Overlay.tv I only heard about via the Social Media Breakfast, but it sounds interesting. Love that they are Ottawa-based too. We are finally getting on the social media map!

As for speakers–I did have an idea. What about getting some social media power users. You know, the influencer types that companies want to reach to spread the word. I can’t think of any names of the top of my head, but what about that guy who made the most contributions to Wikipedia-isn’t he from Ottawa? Whatever happened to him? I’m sure there are others that might make for an interesting panel or something.

]]> By: Simon Chen http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-381 Simon Chen Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:14:24 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-381 Nice post idea! If you're interested in Radian6, you may also want to check out Ottawa-based DNA13. We (Ramius) will be growing as we begin to beta our new Sixent service so keep an eye on our Careers page. I think you should help me find future guest speakers for our local Social Media Breakfast! My co-founders also have companies to check out: Ryan @ Fuel, Rob @ Overlay.TV Nice post idea!

If you’re interested in Radian6, you may also want to check out Ottawa-based DNA13.

We (Ramius) will be growing as we begin to beta our new Sixent service so keep an eye on our Careers page.

I think you should help me find future guest speakers for our local Social Media Breakfast! My co-founders also have companies to check out: Ryan @ Fuel, Rob @ Overlay.TV

]]> By: kelly http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-376 kelly Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:25:50 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-376 @Colin on the surface Momentous seems to be doing some cool stuff. Though I've heard some rumours about the place, so I'll settle with a "No Comment" for now. @Colin on the surface Momentous seems to be doing some cool stuff. Though I’ve heard some rumours about the place, so I’ll settle with a “No Comment” for now.

]]> By: David Alston http://web2dotwhat.com/2008/06/25/finding-a-social-media-job-canadian-edition/#comment-372 David Alston Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:29:50 +0000 http://web2dotwhat.com/?p=45#comment-372 Hey there Kelly. Thanks for including us in the list of companies to keep an eye on. Looking forward to the review. Cheers. Hey there Kelly. Thanks for including us in the list of companies to keep an eye on. Looking forward to the review. Cheers.

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