Texting For T's

As noted in a previous post by Biray, we are entirely excited that IDEA is embracing the era of social media by creating a group in Facebook (to which membership has grew 8 members from the start of the conference to the end). In celebration of IDEA's representation in facebook, we custom designed t-shirts (below) and passed them out to those who took advantage of the interactive text messaging componet of our session!

That wasnt our only shirt however. Here's another one of our T's reading -

My online health goals include:

1. Reduce MySpace between my waist & hips
2. Google my fridge for healthier foods
3. Flickr positive thoughts

So Wiki LIVE LONGER!

Speaking of promotional activities, thanks to those of you who humored us by trying your hand at our "online lingo quiz (see below)" or allowng us to ink you up with our "I DIGG U" stamps. For those of you who we didnt meet or greet this time around, we will find you - Its URLife, Make it a Healthy WWWone!

Test Your Online Lingo

1. LOL

Laugh Out Loud

2. T+

Think Positive

3. HAND

Have a Nice Day

4. ^5

High Five

5. n00b

newbie

BIRAY has requested to be added as your friend in Facebook!

Did you hear the great news!? IDEA is now a group on Facebook! Much like MySpace, LiveJournal, and Twitter, Facebook is a form of online social networking (sometimes referred to as "online communities"). The term “social networking” is not new, especially in the business arena. In short, it conveys the idea that professional and/or personal relationships can be an important resource in the development of any opportunity. The internet simply takes the concepts of social networking to a powerful platform, giving individuals significant exposure and greater access to a global audience.

In our IDEA session, It’s URLife, Make it a Healthy WWWone! the importance of online social networking and its influence on the health and fitness business will be addressed. What social networks currently exist? Does it cost anything to join? Is there a community for fitness professionals exclusively?

The good news is that most online communities are absolutely FREE to join and can be incredibly easy to navigate, even for the technically un-inclined. The hard part is determining which community will best suit your personal or professional needs.

I find it really encouraging that IDEA is supporting an online community for our health and fitness professionals. And if you are already a Facebook member, be sure to add me (‘Biray Alsac’) as your friend!! If you’re not networking online – what are you waiting for??


FREE T-SHIRT!! COME FIND US AT THE CONFERENCE AND WE´LL GIVE YOU ONE OF OUR FACEBOOK T-SHIRTS!

Feel free to submit any questions by clicking on the comment link at the bottom of this post!

See you in San Diego!