SocialFish Live!
We at SocialFish speak frequently on topics related to how organizations can use social media to transform themselves and energize their communities. We combine humor with practical ideas and a healthy respect for and deep understanding of the management challenges social media creates. Each presentation is customized for the venue and the audience so that your group will walk away with a new perspective on social media for your organization, and what you can do today to get the ball rolling, whether you’re just getting started or deep into your social media efforts already.
Here are some of the topics we’ve presented on (in person or virtually):
- Avectra Adacemy - What Associations Must Know about Social Networking
- Essential E-Marketing Strategies - Social Media 101: It’s All About Relationships
- Webinar with the Nonprofit Marketing Guide (Kivi Leroux Miller) -What’s the Buzz? Find Out Who’s Talking About Your Organization and Issues Online
- Socious Webinars - Five Fears Associations Have About Social Media and How to Overcome Them
- [RECORDING for Socious Webinar]
- Higher Logic webinar - Social Networking Insights for Associations
- ASAE Technology Conference 2009 – Association BisNow - Today’s Tech Confab
- ASAE Technology Conference 2009 - Unleash Your Inner Geek: Shiny New Web 2.0 Objects
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference 2009 - Social Media Lab: Leveraging the Power of Real Time Communications
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference 2009 - Social Media Lab – Answers to Your Social Media Questions
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference 2009 - Hot Topics in Association Blogging
- Buzz2009: Advanced Social Media Marketing for Associations Conference
- ASAE Annual Meeting 2009 - The Power of Technology on Association Education and Learning
- National Council for International Visitors - Membership in 2009 and Beyond
- NTC 2009 - Unleashing the Ultimate Cool Factor: Case Studies of Conferences Energized Through Social Media [+ recording] – [Twitter stream] – [Full video]
- Delaware Valley SAE - Integrating Social Media into a Communications Strategy
- Chapter Leaders Playground - How to Use Social Media to Build More Community in Your Chapter
- KRM Information Services - Social Media and Associations: Why is This a Big Deal? [Audio interview with slides]
- ASAE Annual Meeting 2009 – CounterIntuitive Paths to Success: Upending the Status Quo
- ASAE Annual Meeting 2009 – The Power of Technology on Association Education and Learning
- International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2009 – September 2009 – Social Media – The Good, The Bad, The Future (Panel)
- National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) – Converge! Annual Conference – September 2009 – Building Your Reputation on the Social Web
- Finance and Administration Round Table (FAR) – November 2009, How to Use Social Media to Connect, Communicate & Collaborate [article p 10]
- Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Market Research Association, November 2009 – Exploring the Social Web as a Research Tool [slides]
- National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) – webinar, November 2009, The Power of a Corporate Blog
- ASAE Social Media Workshop, November 2009 – How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Work
- Network Williamsburg – Social Media for Nonprofits [101]
- International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) – Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting, December 2009 – Dive into the Social Web
- IAEE Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting, December 2009 – Communications Strategies in the Age of the Social Web
- Engage365 Webinar, January 2010: Building an Event Blog [Slides]
- ASAE Technology Conference – RUTI Volunteer Town Hall: Building, Launching and Nurturing Online Community [February 2010] – CONFERENCE CANCELLED DUE TO BLIZZARD
- Untech10 Unconference
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference – Truth and Authenticity in the Digital Age, March 2010 (Prezi)
- Beyond Relevance – webcast series
- Association Toolbox Series - Hybrid Events: Tips for Engaging a Virtual Audience, April 2010 [recording]
- Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings – Social Media & Events – Get Beyond the Hype, April 2010
- CalSAE Annual Conference 2010 – Truth and Authenticity in the Digital Age, April 2010 (Prezi)
- CalSAE Annual Conference 2010 – Relevance is Not Enough: Applying Social Media Lessons to Strategy, April 2010 (Prezi)
- Infocomm100 – 30 Social Tools in 30 minutes (full video of presentation)
- LTC-100 – Blogs, Twitter, Facebook – Oh My! The Role of Social Media in Long Term Care, May 2010
- MATSO – Listening Effectively, May 2010 (Prezi)
- UNASSOCIATED – an unconference on advanced social media for communications, May 2010
- KRM Webinar Series: Case study: unassociated — an unconference for association professionals, May 2010
- ASAE Marketing and Membership Conference – 60 Tips for Marketing Your Social Media, June 2010
- ASAE Marketing and Membership Conference – Baked In Marketing, June 2010
- EXPO Magazine Webinar Series – Social Networking For Events (Part 1 – Designing a Strategy – Case Study: CES; Part 2 – Plans and Platforms, Case Study: SEMA; Part 3 – Building Engagement, Case Study: ASAE)
- Buzz2010 – advanced social media for association leaders (Our own event series)
- ASAE Annual Meeting – Deconstructing Social Media Guidelines [August 2010]
- IAEE Annual Meeting and Expo – Building Your Tradeshow Community Online [December 2010]
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Facilitating Social Media Policy [March 2011]
- ASAE Great Ideas Conference – How Collaborative Technologies Are Changing Association Business Culture [March 2011]
Some of our past presentations can be found on Slideshare here and here, and on Prezi.com (search for the title, for those marked “Prezi” above).
You can also search this site for particular topics where you may find links to a relevant presentation. We often provide a special bibliography page on this website for attendees of a particular presentation,which includes the slides and links to any of the other sources we may have discussed at the time, or blog posts after the fact with a quick summary.
Here are a few examples:
- Unleash Your Inner Geek – Shiny New Web 2.0 Objects
- New Rules for Engaging Young Professionals
- Five Fears about Social Media… And How to Get Over It.
- Social Media as a Research Tool
- The Power of a Corporate Blog
We do, however, always tailor a presentation for the people in the room; and as the social media field moves extremely fast, we pay close attention to making sure we present the most relevant and up-to-date information.
Contact us if you’d like us to come speak for your organization or conference.
Speaking Fees:
- 60-90 minute presentation (including discussion/Q&A portion)- $2500 + travel
- full day training (see details here) – $7500 +travel
- half day training (see details here) – $5000 + travel
- webinar – $1500
Speaking fees are exclusive of travel expenses for presentations to be given outside of the Washington DC metro area.





