Almost Internet Famous: Building your brand with social media, hosted by Etsy

Almostinternetfamous

From Etsy:

On Thursday, October 27, Etsy is pleased to present a two-part evening (both in-person and via Etsy’s Online Labs) that melds social media and education. We’ll first hear from comedianEugene Mirman, who uses online tools to build his personal brand and grow his audience. From a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for his comedy festival to his large (and growing) Twitter audience, we’ll learn some of his tips and strategies for success.

Next we’ll switch tactics and discuss the day-to-day aspects of building a brand through social media in a panel format. The panel will cover topics like, how can a small business owner, freelancer, brand or creative entrepreneur use social media to connect with customers, clients and fans effectively? What tools can we use to streamline our efforts? And why should we even be honing these skills? Are these connections real? How can we measure their impact on our business, brands and lives?

 

Read the full post, get a link to the live stream (free), and register for the event ($5) at Etsy's blog.

RISD Alum Hannah Smith Allen featured in Gimme Shelter at Kunsthalle Galapagos

KUNSTHALLE GALAPAGOS Proudly Presents:

Gimme Shelter

Friday September 23 - Sunday October 9, 2011

Opening Reception Saturday Sept. 24th 6-9pm
Gallery Hours: Thu, Fri & Sun 1-6pm

Featuring:
Hannah Smith Allen
Caleb Brown
Matthew Conradt
Eric LoPresti
Kenneth Millington
Jacob Rhodes

Described by Rolling Stones' lead singer Mick Jagger as an "apocalyptic, end-of-the-world song," their 1969 release "Gimme Shelter" came to embody the feelings of the times and marked an end of idealism for a generation who believed they could change the world.

Kunsthalle Galapagos presents Gimme Shelter, a group exhibition that examines the uncertainty and disquiet of our current times. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Rolling Stones song, the show features artists who examine the parallels pervading our present circumstances of economic strife, war, and unrest. Working across disciplines and mediums, these artists investigate our media-driven culture, the underlying violence in our society, apocalyptic visions, and the disillusionment with the American Dream. Overall, their work reveals an upheaval in our sense of optimism and a shift towards a new kind of realism.

Image: "Morning Paper" by Hannah Smith Allen, 2011

Kunsthalle Galapagos
16 Main Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY 11201

F train to York St.
A/C trains to High St-Brooklyn Bridge

*** Please use Water Street entrance ***

 

 

 

 

 

Video from Bringing Your Products to Market with Etsy, Kickstarter & Quirky

Watch live streaming video from etsy at livestream.com

Panelists include

Cindy Au, Community Director at Kickstarter
Gaz Brown, Head of Design at Quirky
Danielle Maveal, Seller Education Specialist at Etsy

Alumni & Student panelists include

Nina Maxwell '06 PR and Andrea Starr BArch '06, The Fertile Underground (successfully funded on Kickstarter)
Susan McGovern '82 GD, McGdesign (Etsy seller)
Leanne Luce '12 AP (Quirky participant)