Wednesday, February 28, 2018

21 Connections Special Review Feb'18 Birthday, Olympics,Book Review & 2 Videos

"Learn, Speak and Social leads to monetize!" Jim Pagiamtzis
February  Blog Review 2018
 It has been amazing journey blogging since 2009. Next year I will celebrate 10 years as blogger and writer. Until then I wanted to start sharing articles that I have writing on my blog in January 2018

 Below you will find TV Reviews, Book Reviews, (True)Stories, Event Reviews.

 Enjoy!                                                                                                

Special Birthday:
Today is Anthony Robbins Birthday!

 Congratulations to all the amazing Canadians who competed in Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

So many great memories!  
Event Review: Podcamp 2018

It was another amazing year of learning from awesome speakers. Read more 
                                          
Book Review: Project Management


Managers will no longer dread the word "project." Read more 
                                         
  
Spotlight: Hisham Qaddoumi

 We connect with people everyday and everyway online and offline. Read more
                                        
 Special Video Post: How To Hack Networking | David Burkus | TEDx University of Nevada Read more 

How To Hack Networking | David Burkus | TEDx University f Nevada 
How To Hack Networking | David Burkus | TEDx University f Nevada
                                           

Special Video presentation: Jim Pagiamtzis speaking on activity based management Read more
Jim Pagiamtzis Speaking on Activity based management
Jim Pagiamtzis Speaking on Activity based management
  Need a speaker?  Learn more 
 
                                          

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

I am so proud of Canada Massive wins at Pyeongchang Olympics!




                                                     


                                                       

Book Review: Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management





                                        
            Jim Pagiamtzis
          " An amazing book full of strategies, tips and expert advice. Becoming an effective project manager is about understanding the scope of the entire project and the variables involved in getting it done."
    

             Managers will no longer dread the word “project.” Fully updated and revised, this guide covers the tools and processes of project management, complying with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Packed with examples, case studies, and expert opinions, this book includes essential information on implementation strategies, setting up schedules, troubleshooting, and more.
--Perfect for the new project manager—or the re-learner
--New, updated information on software, PMBOK facts, the PMP exam, and integration management                      Buy book                            

Monday, February 26, 2018

Special Event Review: Icefest 2018 in Yorkville











                                                                    

Special Teaser Trailer: Eleftheromania (Trailer | Short Film with Olympia Dukakis)



February 2018

 Short film I particpated in October 2016 film in Toronto Old Fort York

                                   

Special Teaser Trailer: The Joke Thief


Monday February 5,2018

  It was great experience to part of the The Joke Thief  filming in Toronto in early January. You can catching me as a laughing patron in te 6 second mark of the trailer.

 Look forward to watching the film soon.
 
                                                        

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Event Review: Podcamp 2018

     Amazing Podcamp 2018 Learnmore

                       





    Saturday 10:00am

Hisham Qaddoumi sharing


Future Digital Media with Artificial Intelligence


Artificial Intelligence has become an essential part in our day-to-day life, and with the advancements in this field and how close we got to the Artificial Consciousness it’s getting into all types of digital media and even the film and TV industry. Machines now can author novels, create art, generate videos, act as news anchors, write fiction, compose music and the skies are the limit.
Where is AI taking us to future with digital media? Will there become a day that it will totally replace us? What is Digital Creativity and how close it is to our human creativity? How can we deal with a future where all these scary factors are approaching fast?
All these topics and more will be the core of the subject of the speech. It’s a conversation long due now and we should initiate it now before it’s too late. My experience in both Digital Media and Artificial Intelligence alongside with my recent research about Artificial Consciousness makes me qualified to carry such a tough conversation and bring it to light. I always say: Machines are NOT coming,they’re already here.

Key Take Aways

  • Artificial Intelligence in media: Past, Present and Future
  • How is Artificial Intelligence competing humans in the digital media field with Artificial Creativity
  • Current media and creativity projects that run AI and how humans are involved in it
  • How is Artificial Consciousness affecting our creativity and advancing Digital Creativity
  • How can humans stay relevant in the age of Artificial Creativity


   Saturday 12:00pm
                                           
Amber Mac and Christopher Dick sharing


AmberMac Media has been doing live “TV” shows on Facebook and YouTube for clients such as Shopify, Intel Canada, Staples USA, The Mobile Shop, The Yellow Pages, The Munk Debates and of course AmberMac herself. Join Chris, Director of Production, as he sets up and explains his set, best practices, and what may be next.

Key Take Aways

  • Multi Cam vs Single Cam set ups on location
  • How to integrate the two
  • Best practices for social integration
  • Best Practices for streaming protocol
  • How to deal with brands
 Saturday 2:00pm
Tara Wilkins



Digital Marketing on a Budget



You don’t need a big budget to get noticed on the web – you just need creativity! Savvy podcasters and business owners are turning to bootstrap marketing to amplify their message online, with very little marketing dollars. In this hands-on, beginner-level workshop lead by Camp Tech’s Director of Marketing & Sales Tara Wilkins, you’ll learn the tricks and tools needed to effectively market your business online, on a shoestring budget.
Discover the right strategies for your SEO, social media marketing, online advertising and how to get featured in online publications. Explore helpful tools and apps to streamline and automate your workload, and learn how to measure and track your efforts. You’ll walk away with a handful of resources and a long list of fun ideas you can try.

Key Take Aways

  • digital marketing on a budget
  • social media marketing
  • seo tactics
  • online advertising
  • digital marketing tools



   Sunday 11:00am

Laura Garner and Silvio Rivas

  

Goodbye to the classroom: Corporate learning goes social!


With over two decades in the learning fields, we have seen the evolution of traditional training become a way of the past. By embracing more digital mediums Learning Architects are providing a more enriching learning experience to employees.
In the age of “Let me google that…” and watching tutorials on YouTube, training employees using only a traditional classroom structure doesn’t make the grade. Companies are realizing more and more that they need to incorporate social media platforms and practices into their strategies if they are going to be seen as employers worth working for.

Key Take Aways

  • What is "social learning"
  • Why are corporations looking to include social media in their training programs
  • How are corporations blending social media into their traditional learning
  • How do employees benefit from the use of social learning
  • What skills are needed to move into the world of “Social Learning”

     Sunday 12:00pm


Jim Pagiamtzis



The future of digital marketing in the 21st Century

Jim Pagiamzis was Authorized Local Expert from 2012-2014 as a speaker he shared strategies and tips with groups all over Ontario,He has been a Core Certified Solution Provider for Constant Contact since 2011, 2018 marks his 10th year as a speaker.
Author of Get Connected 21st Century: Online & Offline Strategies that work. He works with speakers and authors to help them learn, speak and socialize so they can monetize their gifts to change the world from the front of the room!

Key Take Aways

  • Strategies to grow you list with contacts interested in what you share
  • Award winning tips from a successful email marketing strategist
  • Share you strategies with templates, tool and strategies that work
  • Learn the power of curating content
  • Everyone will be getting a workbook to write down and execute their plans


    Sunday 1:00pm

Amy Lee
        

Bullet journaling, created by a New York-based designer named Ryder Carroll, is a new twist on journal writing. This concept combines the best of planning, journal writing, creating to-do lists, and tracking important events in your calendar.
The bullet journal is ideal not just for someone who loves using a planner, but also someone who wants the benefits of a journal, but doesn’t enjoy writing. Everything is done in a rapid logging method, reducing how much writing is actually done in the journal.
In this session, you will learn what bullet journaling is, how to effectively use it, and learn how to make the most out of the technique. Bullet journaling is a lifestyle change because it changes your behavior about writing, organizing and priorities. However, the changes for the better are worth it and much more.
Amy Lee is a management consultant with over 30 years of business experience in technology, finance, insurance, event planning, volunteerism, complementary health and entrepreneurship. She enjoys sharing knowledge with others by empowering people to discover and learn new things.

Key Take Aways

  • Discover what bullet journaling is all about
  • Basics of Starting Your Bullet Journal
  • Setting Up Your Bullet Journal
  • Rapid Logging
  • Tips and Tricks for Bullet Journaling
                                             

Monday, February 19, 2018

Awesome car and licence plate!

                 Thursday February 15,2018

                Porche Carrera on bloor street with awesome licence plate


                              

21 Connections Special Event: Podcamp 2018 Sunday February 25th -The future of digital Marketing in the 21st Century

Learn more


                                           

Amazing murals and statues in Downtown Toronto






Harboard and Bathurst



College and Yonge

Nathan Phillips Square
                                           

Friday, February 16, 2018

Special Movie Post: 5 Amazing Movies to watch



            I have been a avid film goes for many years and and have watching thousands of movies. Worked for both Video 99 and Blockbuster gave the opportunity to do so.

             Below are 5 films to watch and reason you should!

     Eagle Eye

    Shall I say anymore Steven Spielberg!  Fast action paced thriller that will keep you guessing all the to the end!

     Bait

Amazing shark film out of Australia, not well know cast but tremendous performaces by everyone. Gives Jaws a run for its money
   
      The Crimson Rivers

French films with Jean Reno and cast that delivers amazing and blood filled story. Detective on the run trying to figure out a murder. Watch this all the way to the end!
     

        Sneakers

                All Star Cast that deliver amazing performaces full of comedy, action and cute action sequences. Ben Kingsley, Sindney Poiter and Robert Redford. 


         Transsiberian

               Amaizng cast Ben Kingsley, Woody Harrelson with a spectaculiar action packed story that will have trying to figure out who exactly are the good guys and bad guys in the film. Watch all the way to the last frame!
























                                           

Spotlight Feature: Dr. Hisham Qaddoumi


         We connect with people everyday and everyway online and offline.

      When I met Dr. Hisham Qaddoumi in early  December 2016 at movie event that my Sujit K Reddy put together for movie addicts called Work Hard Play Harder Toronto. In early 2017 he created logo for my Patio Power Series. he even attend a gave talk on his Ph.d thesis on Social Media in the 18th century.

   Then in October 2017 I had a client who need a video done for the landing page of his website. Hisham and I came to quick agreement on splitting of project. It was completed on time and on budget.

    Moral of the connection: You never know when and where you will meet connections that will have impact on your life and business.


       December 2016

Work Hard Play Hard December 2016 at Yorkdae Cineplex theatre


               May 2017


(left to right)Sujit K Reddy, Hisham Qaddoumi, Brett Dequire and Jim Pagaimtzis



      October 2017

Video Production
                                                        

Why I refuse to watch anymore Marvel movies movies forward after 2018.


 It has been amazing 10 years following the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from the Hulk, Iron Man, Spiderman to the Avenger.

 2018 marks the 10th year and I have decided I will no longer be watching Marvel Movies after this year.

 Let me explain. I collected comics for years Spiderman, X-Men, X-Force, Spectacular Spiderman come to think I have couple of  boxes kicking around in the attic. But that came to an end and I sold them.

  Coming back to Marvel Studio has done a tremendous job created and give us fans amazing movies to watch. As I write this Black Panther is coming out today and I won't be watching it. (there not going to mis my $15) It's going to break weekend records. That's awesome!

  I am planning to watch Antman and the Wasp and Avengers Infinity War and after that its over!

   A the great Stan Lee has said "Excelsior!"



Black Panther coming out on February 16th
                                                              

Special Guest Post: Trade Show Social Media Checklist (courtesy of Skyline)



Effective social media marketing means taking the proper steps before, during, and after the show. To ensure you cross everything off your social to-do list, refer to the following checklist:
PRE-EVENT PLANNING
  • Create a calendar for event marketing.
  • Work with your designer to conceptualize any infographics, Twitter cards, Pinterest Pins, social display ads or other visuals for your campaign.
  • Add your event to your email signature.
  • Create an event page on LinkedIn, Facebook, and/or Eventbrite, as well as on your own website.
  • Submit the event to the relevant directories, so that it shows up ASAP in listings.
  • Create a highlight reel from last year’s event, and upload it to your YouTube channel. This can also be repurposed for Facebook and Instagram, and used a teaser for the next event.
  • Find out what the show’s official hashtag will be, and come up with your own company hashtag.
  • Designate a social media leader to be the primary voice and driver for your messaging.
PRE-EVENT MARKETING
  • Commit to doing X posts per day/week on each of your social platforms
  • Amplify your updates via promoted posts, tweets, and updates to reach new, lookalike audiences.
  • Send a LinkedIn InMail to prospects you’d love to see at the conference and expo, to alert them to your attendance.
  • Upload any and all email lists to AdWords, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and create Custom Audience campaigns to serve display ads to just these people.
  • Participate in any discussion groups on LinkedIn that are relevant to your event.
  • Start following the show hashtag several weeks in advance to stay up to date on what’s trending.
AT THE SHOW
  • Use Facebook live to capture and webcast the most exciting moments as they occur.
  • Use photos of attendees in your social updates. ID the people (with their permission) to encourage social sharing and interaction.
  • Utilize HootSuite or another social scheduler to post on your behalf when you are busy at the show.
  • Use the Twitter @ sign to engage directly with your sponsored speakers or other known social brand champions in attendance.
  • Engage in social listening to see what topics and events attendees are interested in. Respond to other attendee questions, rather than just inviting people to come to your booth.
POST-SHOW FOLLOW-UP
  • Go through any leads you gathered, and connect with those people on LinkedIn, follow them on Twitter, or like their business page on Facebook.
  • Follow up with your leads and connections via email.
  • Post an event summary on your blog, with photos of the show highlights.
  • Create and share a Twitter Moment of the event highlights.
Most importantly, nurture your social leads and build your network year-round, rather than being a fair-weather user. Effective social media usage means being an active and engaged part of your social community!

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