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Charlotte O’s social media conference

by Matt Comer, December 21, 2009, 9:50 am

You know the media world has definitively changed when the local daily newspaper announces its hosting a social media conference.

The Charlotte Observer will host their day-long conference on Jan. 23 at Queens University:

Throughout the day, you’ll hear from some of the most forward-thinking social media gurus in the region, including Jeff Elder, Lisa Hoffman, Crystal Dempsey, Scott Hepburn and Jason Silverstein. Observer Editor Rick Thames will deliver the keynote address. Capping it all off will be a panel discussion on “The Next Hot Thing in Social Networking.”

The event is only $30, but there are only 200 spaces open. If you want to go, you’d better register quick. Get more info and register at ObserverSocialMedia.com.

    About the Author: Matt Comer
    Matt Comer, 24, is an LGBT journalist, blogger and activist who hails from Winston-Salem, N.C., and currently lives and works in Charlotte where he serves as editor of QNotes, the LGBT news, arts and entertainment publication of the Carolinas. He is the owner & editor of InterstateQ.com and has been active in LGBT advocacy work since high school. Learn more about Matt, read his extended bio and see press clippings at MattComer.net.

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