Comments on: We’re Pleased to Announce…meshmarketing

By: The Karin

The Karin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:59:21 +0000

This looks fantastic. I can’t wait to see the lineup of speakers and presentations.

By: Kevin Richard

Kevin Richard — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:46:26 +0000

I had a great time at MeshU this year, and am really excited for an event that puts together my two passions of technology and marketing. Can’t wait to hear more details in the coming weeks!

By: Joseph Thornley

Joseph Thornley — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:46:00 +0000

I’ve attended every Mesh and this year I also attended Mesh U. I’m a marketer. Unapologetic about it too. But the neat thing about Mesh is that I can attend sessions that take me outside of my comfort zone. New things that I don’t get at a Marketing Conference. So, please keep programming the things that interest you, that you think are new. There’s lots of good stuff for everybody at Mesh.

But hey, having a focused day on marketing – MeshMarketing – it’s hard to argue with that! Looking forward to it.

By: Eden Spodek

Eden Spodek — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:13:52 +0000

mesh all about marketing, really? Kim and Jay, I’m not sure where your interests lie and maybe next year you should consider attending mesh U too.

I’ve attended all four mesh conferences. I thought this year’s mix of sessions was quite diverse – with a stronger emphasis on society and culture, and lots of sessions for startups.

By: Mathew Ingram

Mathew Ingram — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:18:49 +0000

Kim, I’m sorry you felt that mesh was all about marketing. We thought we had a lot of interesting content from other fields as well, including media and business, as well as the political sphere.

And Jay, I’m sorry mesh was a disappointment for you as well. We certainly wouldn’t claim to be perfect, but we thought we put on a pretty good show and provided a lot of thoughtful content at a pretty reasonable price.

We’re happy to receive constructive criticism about things we could do better, so if you have any specific suggestions we’d definitely be interested in hearing them — but ad hominem comments about specific individuals aren’t particularly helpful.

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By: Jay Hewitt

Jay Hewitt — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:26:49 +0000

Agreed. This year’s MESH was a big disappointment. Lots of fluff, self-promotion and “soft” marketing speak. Worse, every twit that knows how to @reply is now a self-proclaimed social media and marketing expert. Mark Evans may have been a good reporter in his day. But getting fired from your last Web 2.0 job and putting up your own shingle doesn’t qualify you as an expert. This whole industry feels like it’s going to implode on itself from an excess of self congratulation and insider buzz .

By: Kimberly Silk

Kimberly Silk — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:48:18 +0000

IMHO, this past MESH was pretty much all about marketing. Marketing is important, but I am looking for a forum where I can see what’s up and coming and innovative, with more than just a marketing focus.

Perhaps if you host MeshMarketing, MESH in the spring can focus on more than marketing.