Panel Debates Online Privacy Existence

About 50 souls bravely traipsed to Webtrends after work on the first day of summer and they were rewarded with stimulating discussion and great Widmer Brothers beer.

Our panel was moderated by John Hartman(Evergreen Branded Media, @feedia), and included Aaron Hockley (Hockley Photography, @ahockley), Amanda Mayhew (Ethics Point), Christina Avrevalo (IDExperts), and Marshall Kirkpatrick (RWW, @marshallk) as participants. You can read more about them in our earlier post .

The meeting ran about 1.5 hours, longer than epxected, and people were still asking questions one on one after the panel ended. The range of subjects covered was wide but some of the discussion surrounded:

• Privacy versus ID protection (anonymity)
• Conflating online privacy and ID protection
• The inability to anonymize data/the ability to de-anonymize data (a’la the AOL record fiasco)
• OpenID
• OAuth
• Corporate privacy policies
• Web services privacy policies
• Recent research demonstrating young people acre as much as older people about privacy
• European versus American concepts of privacy
• Privacy paranoia

You can follow the entire thread of the conversation as it was live-tweeted by @carribugbee on @socialmediaPDX or by searching the hashtag #smcpdx for the date of June 21.

Amanda Mayhew mentioned two sources of information that many attendees were interested in researching further. Amanda sent the following:

• “The cliche that young people don’t care about personal privacy because they share intimate details and photos on Facebook or Twitter isn’t always true, according to a study released Thursday,” SFGate.com
• Ad Age Asks a Database Company to Profile Our Reporter, Revealing a Trove of Personal Information — and Plenty of Difficult Questions

Next Up: Super Secret Rooftop Party in Mid-July! Check here for details or follow @socialmediaPDX .

Updated 6/26/2010, 22:26 BREAKING NEWS: Twitter and FTC settle security charges. The FTC didn’t like the way Twitter handled users’ private data, new rules are in place and operations will be reviewed bi-annually for next ten years.

Is There Any Online Privacy? June 21st SMC Meeting

Privacy online is the hot topic of the day….er, month….well, at least the last year and maybe since Scott McNealy declared privacy dead in 1999. Privacy has been on the losing end of the stick ever since. Mark Zuckerberg said essentially the same thing in January 2010 and Apple/ATT have made a privacy mess with their new iPad, exposing names and account information on highly placed politicians and celebrities. Even Steve Jobs is taking a whack at redefining privacy.

Our panel on June 21 has the experience to give us a view from four different perspectives. They’ve spent years working and living online in one form or another.

• Marshall Kirkpatrick follows tech subjects from ReadWriteWeb and has a distinct take on the privacy issue after covering how the industry struggles with the idea.
• Aaron Hockley lives part of his life online, especially the growing business part that includes Hockley Photography, and can give us a complete view of how privacy hides and exposes a growing business operation.
• Christine Arevalo will give us the view from ID Experts, a company built to prevent and repair data breaches for individuals and families, and companies in healthcare, financial services and other industries, as well as government agencies and universities in the public sector.
• Amanda Mayhew, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel and Privacy Officer from EthicsPoint, a services company enabling small businesses up to Fortune 100 corporations to identify, investigate, and manage code of conduct issues that may affect customers or violate required compliance regulations.
• John Anthony Hartman, Partner / Transmedia Producer at Evergreen Branded Media, is our moderator and will use his personal knowledge of dealing with privacy issues to guide the discussion.

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You bring the hot questions.  Taplister* is bringing the cold beer courtesy of Widmer Brothers*.

DETAILS:

Where & When

• June 21
• Webtrends, 16th Floor
• 6:00 – 8:00

Our Panel

John Anthony Hartman, moderator, Partner / Transmedia Producer at Evergreen Branded Media

Marshall Kirkpatrick, Editor in Chief, ReadWriteWeb (RWW)
Marshall Kirkpatrick is the lead writer at ReadWriteWeb, one of the top technology news blogs on the internet and syndicated daily online by the New York Times. Marshall has established himself as one of the web’s leading voices on bleeding edge technology thanks to his ability to find signal buried in real-time noise – primarily through the use of innovative research systems built for crowdsourced data mining and first mover’s advantage. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, two dogs, two cats and three chickens.

Aaron Hockley, Hockley Photography
Aaron Hockley creates photographs, memories, and stories using a photojournalistic style. While he explores all areas of photography, his focus is on imagery of the events, people, and facilities that drive businesses of all sizes. In addition to creating his own photographs, Aaron is a writer, speaker, and podcaster who helps photographers use new media and social media to better market themselves and their work.

Christine Arevalo, Director, Critical Incident Response Team, ID Experts
Director of Critical Incident Response, Christine Arevalo, has been with ID Experts for over seven years and is a founding employee. She has a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration and has completed an Executive MS in Economic Crime Management. During her career at ID Experts, Christine has become very active in the legislative world of Information Security, and has worked hard in the drafting of bills that push for greater protection of PII and PHI. Her most notable work was with Oregon Senate Bill 583 which now makes breach notification a requirement. Christine has extensive experience in data breach and identity theft concepts, practices, and procedures; including victim restoration, risk assessment, data breach laws and compliancy issues affecting each client breach.

Amanda Mayhew, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel and Privacy Officer from EthicsPoint
Amanda Mayhew currently serves as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Privacy officer of EthicsPoint, Inc. In this capacity, she advises the organization on a variety of matters including international data privacy and security, intellectual property, and general corporate matters. Amanda is currently serving as President of the Oregon Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, is a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section and is a board member of FrOLIO (Friends of Opportunities for Law In Oregon). She is past Chair of the Oregon State Bar’s Affirmative Action Committee and is a member of the following organizations: International Association of Privacy Professionals, the Oregon Minority Lawyers Association and the OSB Computer and Internet Law, Corporate Counsel and Intellectual Property Sections. Amanda is a Certified Information Privacy Professional and is licensed to practice in the  states of Oregon and Washington.

*Social Media Club Portland thanks Taplister and Widmer Brothers for sponsoring the beverage for this event.

OMS 2010: Featured Local Speakers

The Online Marketing Summit hits Portland on June 16, 2010. This year’s Summit features a full lineup of industry leaders, including local speakers and presenters Ekaterina Walter (Intel), Eric Petersen (Web Analytics Demystified), Jonathan Colman (REI), Kent Lewis (Anvil Media), and Jason Grigsby (Cloud Four).

Along with great workshops and keynotes, three tracks help focus the content on B2B, B2C, and Advanced Search and Social Media Integration. With a lineup like that, everyone should walk away with actionable information during the Summit.

Take advantage of the Social Media Club Portland discount (SMCP20) when you register for OMS 2010. Use discount code SMCP20 to save 20% off registration!

SoMe Award Winners 2010

The SoMe Awards were great fun, everyone had much fun as the winners. Speaking of winners, here’s a few photos, a list of winners, and the entire awards presentation is available on Slideshare.

Our emcee for the evening was Rob Sample. Rob walked, talked, and sang his way through the sponsors, the winners, and anything else we threw his way.  You can catch more of Rob on Twitter @RobSample

2010 SoMe Award Winners

• “Soon-to-be-Wealthy”
  Bonfire Social Media
  GiveNGobble Thanksgiving Day Run for Helping Hands
• “Keep Your Job”
  Portland Fit
  Campaign to recruit new members for marathon training
• “Rich Get Richer”
  PMSI
  Air New Zealand – KiWeets Promotion
• “Scrappy and Engaged”
  Anvil Media Inc.
  Hotel Max – Brand Awareness
• “People Like Me”
  CMD Agency
  Intel – “Game On” Promotion at PAX East
• “Sugar Daddy”
  StepChange Group in conjunction with McKinney
  Travelocity – Roaming Gnome Cabin Fever Campaign
• “House Party”
  Mambo Media
  Accelerys
• “Next Big Thing”
  Taplister
  Web & iPhone App to help beer geeks find pubs & brews
• “Best In Show”
  PMSI
  Air New Zealand – “Jump Seat” Facebook Game
• “People’s Choice”
  Bonfire Social Media
  Mio Gelato – Promotion

More photos of our winners, and friends, in no particular order. (Photos courtesy of Bonfire Media http://bonfiresocialmedia.com/ .)

The SoMe Awards Premiere At The Multnomah Athletic Club May 6

May 6 is the date for the 2010 SoMe Awards. This year the awards will be presented in the ballroom of the Multnomah Athletic Club. The $20 registration fee includes 2 drink tickets and dessert!

Invite your friends, peers and colleagues to join you at the awards ceremony at May 6 and see who wins. The  Awards event has a number of great nominations and excellent Award winners, which shows well for Portland’s growing Social Media climate.

Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC Club)
1849 SW Salmon Street
Downtown Portland
7pm – 10pm

following this year’s InnoTech <http://www.innotechoregon.com/> event.

April 23 Deadline SoMe Awards Submissions & May 6 Awards Event

This year the SoMe Awards honors the best in Social Media in the Pacific Northwest at a bigger venue to match the bigger interest.

April 23 is the deadline on submissions to the 2010 Some Awards. Awards are presented in 10 different categories ranging from straight ROI to “People’s Choice.” Get the full details at the SoMe Awards Categories page.

May 6 is the big night, so get the details and REGISTER NOW!

The SMCPDX Membership Drive Happy Hour on April 19 at Hop & Vine

The Social Media Club Portland April 19 meeting is devoted to networking. Bring a guest and compete for a prize. Meet up with old friends and some new friends, SMCPDX is growing and you are part of the growth.

Meet us in the Hop & Vine event room. Just walk through the bar, wink at the bartender and exit through the back into the event room. We’ve got hors d’oeurves and drinks ready to go, and some nice prizes for those who bring lots of new friends.

Hop & Vine Portland Oregon

Time: 5:30
Location: Hop & Vine
1914 N. Killingsworth

Register with Upcoming

Social Media Club Portland at Portland State Quarterly Breakfast April 20

Social Media Club Portland fills a panel for Portland State’s fourth quarterly Digital Marketing Breakfast. If you work in corporate communications, advertising, public relations or Web development, you already know you need to get up to speed with new tools, tactics and strategies to engage on behalf of brands in social media spaces. But how do you get there from where you are now?

April 20 is your day to spend two hours with six panelists leading you through the basics from six different communications disciplines.

Date: April 20
Time: 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBA via email to registrants (will be on PSU campus)

This event is now closed for registration as we have a capacity crowd.

The panelists are:

• Moderator: Johnny Hartman, Partner & Transmedia Producer at Evergreen Dynamics, PSU Instructor of Social Media Marketing
• Design/Art Direction: Daniel T. Wood, Digital Strategy Director at PMSI Marketing
• Advertising: David Burn, Founder & Editor at AdPulp, Chief Storyteller at Bonehook
• Direct Marketing: Mark Evertz, Interactive Marketing Specialist at Evolution Communications Group
• Interactive Development: Nate DiNiro, Web and Social Media Strategist
• Public Relations: Carri Bugbee, President of Big Deal PR, PSU Instructor of Social Media Marketing

Note: Registration closes on Friday, April 16 at 1pm when registrants will be sent a confirmation email giving location details at Portland State University.

Three Tools To Monitor & Measure Social Media: PositivePress, Scout Labs and Radian6

Join us February 23, when Margaret Francis, Chase Reeves, and Justin Kistner present three different tools that bring robust search and reporting to your social media program.

Aaron Gray moderates the program, guiding us through his user perspective on measuring and monitoring social media. This will be a fast-paced hour and 20 minutes, definitely a “don’t-miss” opportunity to understand the differences and comparisons in these tools.

Meeting Details
Date: February 23
Time: Networking at 6:00 p.m., Panel at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Webtrends
851 SW 6th Ave
Suite 1600
Portland, OR 97204
877-932-8736
No Cost – Register through Upcoming

Aaron Gray moderates our panel as each panel members covers a specific tool: Margaret Francis presents the latest on Scout Labs; Chase Reeves presents the latest on Iterasi PositivePress; and Justin Kistner presents the latest on Webtrends and Radian 6.

A Q&A session follows the three speakers, so get your questions in early in our comments section below.

PANEL BIOS
Aaron Gray, Principal and Owner of Greater Returns, helps companies use web measurement and optimization tools and processes to drive measurable improvements in marketing and business performance.  A veteran in the space, Aaron has held key roles at multiple analytics software companies, including Coremetrics and Webtrends, driving measurement and optimization efforts for organizations like AT&T, Bank of America, Alltel, Mastercard, Fujitsu, HSBC, Logitech, Orbitz, American Eagle Outfitters, ThomsonReuters, Internet Broadcasting, Kmart, SkyMall, and more.

In 2000, Aaron founded Tweak Interactive, an interactive strategy and design business focused on great customer experiences.  At Tweak, Aaron developed and tested site strategies and interaction models for both emerging and established brands.  It was at Tweak where Aaron first discovered the power of data to drive site design optimizations, leading to better business performance of the site. Aaron has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Margaret Francis is VP Product at Scout Labs, leading development of the social media insight & collaboration platform. As former Director of Strategy at Razorfish, Ms. Francis developed marketing and technology strategies for Fortune 500 companies and led cross-functional teams to deliver cutting edge web sites and digital marketing programs.  Her clients have included major brands such as Visa, Nike, JC Penney, Apple, Palm and BP. She is a graduate of Yale University and SFAI.

Chase Reeves is the director of marketing at Iterasi, Inc., a provider of web page and web presence archiving products. Chase has been working online for six years and has experience in product management, web strategy, reputation management, web design and development, and email marketing. He currently lives in Portland, OR with his wife Mellisa and son Aiden.

Justin Kistner has developed social media marketing programs for companies like HP, Intel, and Jive Software. Currently he is the Sr. Manager of Social Media Marketing at Webtrends. In his spare time, Justin has served on the Board of Directors for Artists for the Arts and Legion of Tech. He is also the founder of Beer & Blog.

Network With Portland Creative Conference, Friday at 5, September 11

Get the jump on the Portland Creative Conference by attending the pre-conference networking mixer at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

This year’s Portland Creative Conference promises to be a wild mix of old and new media. Dan Wieden, Bill Oakley, Jen Jako, Emek, and Larry Brooks will electrify the electic collection of creative minds at the conference. Not to discount the improv session, a panel, a reception, and a special creativity session lead by Jerry Ketel.

Join us on the patio at Nel Centro, 1408 SW Sixth Avenue, downtown Portland. No registration necessary.

This is your chance to start your creative juices flowing early so you can make the best of every second during Saturday’s conference.

Speaking of Saturday’s Portland Creative Conference, get your ticket for only $75 by using our special DISCOUNT CODE “SMC” when you register at www.cre8con.com.