Just finishing up here for today. I’ve been wandering the Demo Pavilion area, chatting with the various vendors. There’s a nice reception sponsored by Intercall and Microsoft Office LiveMeeting.
Heading to New Orleans for Webmaster World Conference
I’m off to New Orleans for the Webmaster World Search conference. It looks like the weather will be a bit warmer and more humid than I’m used to.
Conference Calling Evolved
Originally the conference call was limited to businesses paying exorbitant fees to the telcos. For business, it still made sense economically because the costs were less than the travel costs involved in bringing the people together. Additionally, significant time savings are involved, both in terms of travel time and in being able to communicate fairly rapidly to an extended group.
Conference Board Reports Drop in Leading Economic Indicators
After a 0.6% drop in March, and no change in April, the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 0.5% last month according to a report from the Conference Board.
Conference Board Shows US Economy Declines
A drop in the leading index for the month of May follows a period of no change in April for the American economy.
John Battelle at OMMA Conference
While I have been attending the OMMA West Conference, I was able to go see John Battelle’s keynote speech.
Greenspan Address’s Monetary Conference: Bonds Hold Firm
Fed chairman Alan Greenspan addressed an International Monetary Conference in Beijing on Tuesday and had much to say about low long-term interest rates, Chinese yuan revaluation and other issues.
International Brand Design Conference
To see how ingrained brands have become in our lives, take the brand alphabet test. I’m willing to bet you’ll recognize more than a few of the brands chosen for this online quiz.
Blogging The IABC Conference
Incoming IABC Chair Warren Bickford has issued a call to action for communicators attending IABC’s annual international conference in Washington, DC, next month …
Come Home Rich – How to Get the Most out of Your Next Conference
Success in your career depends upon how well you manage your professional development. A prime source of this development comes from being a member of a professional association that relates to your career. As a member, you can attend conferences where you advance your skills and meet people who can help you.