Today’s guest post is by Matthew Barker, managing partner of HitRiddle Travel. Do you have something valuable to share with the TBEX community? We’re looking for guest bloggers – drop us a line.
TBEX Memories
As TBEX matures out of infancy and into its toddler years, I’m struck by all the new faces I see at each conference. There are a few people who have been to every single TBEX so far, but I imagine that number will shrink fairly quickly from here on out. Because of that, I wanted to make sure we’re doing a good job of talking about not just the latest or next TBEX but also chronicling where we’ve been and how far we’ve come – especially while looking in the rearview mirror back to Chicago in 2009 isn’t too much of a strain yet.
New Media Expo Launches #NMXU Scholarship
There may be relatively low barriers to entry when it comes to starting a blog, but in order to get to the next level of blogging success sometimes there are investments to make. For many bloggers, that includes attending a blogging conference in order to meet and learn from the people who have blazed the trail. The price tag on big conferences can be cost-prohibitive for some bloggers just starting out, which is why we’re excited to announce today the launch of the New Media Expo University Scholarship.
It’s a Wrap: TBEX Europe in Girona, Spain
It seems like we were just getting excited about going to Spain and now TBEX Europe is a thing of the past. It came and went, and in between there was plenty of great food, opportunities for learning and to do business, and plenty of fun. But don’t take our word for it, read what others are saying. (And while you’re at it, why not register for TBEX 13 in Toronto.)
The Human Tower Featured at TBEX Opening Night Party
This human tower was built amidst much cheering from the crowd:
Girona Castle Party in Pictures
We looked forward to the opening night party at Castell de Sant Gregori for weeks, and it did not disappoint. The setting was beautiful, the food was excellent (not to mention full of surprises), and the entertainment was spectacular. Enjoy these few images from the party, with more to come in the TBEX Flickr pool and Facebook page as more people download images from their phones!
Blogger Opportunity with Eric Vökel
Having a well located, upscale apartment as a home base is a great way to explore a city. TBEX sponsor Eric Vökel has launched an ongoing promotion with bloggers who are planning a visit to Barcelona or Madrid to provide them with just such a home base.
Three Ways for Bloggers to Get More Out of Social Media
For most of us, being on social media goes hand in hand with blogging. Even if it’s not a conscious marketing effort, chatting with friends on Twitter and Facebook or posting photos of food in jars to Pinterest is fun. That fun can easily translate from “Oh, I’m going to check Facebook for ten minutes” to “Holy wow, where did the last three hours go?!?” if you’re not careful. And I’m guessing you’ve got more important things to do on your blog (or, y’know, your laundry) with those three hours, right?
TBEX Girona Photo Walk with Gary Arndt & Kirsten Alana
There will be plenty of cameras clicking at TBEX – Girona is, after all, a beautiful city. You could snap away and come up with plenty of great shots and there are a couple of educational sessions focusing on the photographic part of your content. Gary Arndt and Kirsten, two of our photography speakers, will be leading a photo walk of the old city of Girona and you’re invited to come along.
Barcelona’s Mosaic of Neighborhoods
Erica Gutiérrez is from L.A., but she’s been living in Barcelona for long enough that her suggestion for a guest post for the TBEX blog was an overview of three of the city’s neighborhoods. On this virtual walk, you’ll begin to get a picture of historic Barcelona – so when you wander the city streets either before or after TBEX this year, keep Erica’s words in mind!
