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A New Trade Association For Blogging And New Media (IBNMA)

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International Blogging And New Media AssociationA new trade association was launched over the weekend.

The International Blogging & New Media Association opened it's doors at BlogWorld Expo. Why? "Blogging, podcasting and other forms of new media have become tools of an emerging industry. The International Blogging and New Media Association (IBNMA) has been formed to serve as a single voice representing members of the industry and as an advocate to promote its growth. The Association's mission is four-fold: To provide Research, Information, Education and Advocacy to bloggers, podcasters, social media practitioners and others related to the industry in any way."

I had the pleasure of live streaming an interview with Paul Chaney, who is one of the leaders of this new association.

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Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Kim... well, I have no idea where this will lead, but as Stefan said above, it is certainly an "interesting validation of a growing trend."

Sep 23, 2008 09:57 AM
Anonymous
Paul Chaney

Thanks Jeff for the mention here. Yes, blogging/new media is becoming "legit," but that's a good thing imo. We're an industry...the discipline/technology/practice is becoming more and more mainstream and considered part of acceptable business practice.

If you look at other arms of the internet marketing world - SEO, web analytics, email marketing, etc - you find those groups being represented by trade and professional associations. Though ours is more broad-based in that we're attempting to cover the full gamet of social media under one umbrella, I believe there is a role for the IBNMA in shaping the industry and representing its members who are practitioners and participants in blogging, podcasting and social media.

Sep 23, 2008 10:01 AM
#20
Derec Shuler
Mile High Urban Living - Denver, CO
www.MileHighUrbanLiving.com

REBW and Blog World were great this weekend!  I'm really looking forward to where new and social media are going to be taking our industry.

Sep 23, 2008 10:06 AM
Anonymous
Kyle Berube

Everything needs an associaiton. I can't wait to hear from the Real Estate Bloggers Association Micro Task Force Sub Committee. Perhaps soon there will be a new designation. Real Estate Certified Blog Writer ( RECBW ).

 

Sep 23, 2008 11:18 AM
#22
Debbie Durkee
RE/MAX T-town - Tulsa, OK
ALC, CRS -- Land & Country Estates near Tulsa
Great comment, Kyle. Seriously, it is only a matter of time before someone figures out that they are not taxing us or making a profit off our efforts. An association like IBNMA would help to offset such an effort if it stick up its ugly head -- which it is bound to do at some time when the powers that be wake up to what is going on.
Sep 23, 2008 01:10 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I just checked... I won't be legit.  Not allowed. 

Sep 23, 2008 01:29 PM
Heather Moriah Martin
eXp Realty - Allentown, PA
REALTOR - Lehigh Valley
Hey Jeff thanks for sharing...wish I could have been at the show...will try to be there next year. Hey..this might be a basic question but, I am going to ask it anyway! How did you tape this interview? I wanted to get some clips of my Home Inspector to broadcast on my video website and add to an AR blog for Buyer's and I was going to use my regular video recorder but, I have no clue how to transfer, edit and all that stuff and the only problem I can see using my webcam is the fact that it must be connect to my laptop and I have to be online to make it work...and I will be outside without internet connection. Unless, I can record without being online...yeah...maybe that this the answer...I am learning...I am trying....I will get it sooner or later! So, simple solution...how did you do it? Thank you for sharing!
Sep 23, 2008 02:14 PM
Erin Stumpf (Attardi)
Coldwell Banker - Sacramento, CA
916-342-1372 / DRE# 01706589 Sacramento, CA
Thanks for sharing - I just visited their website and I am definitely intrigued. Wish I could have attended the conference...
Sep 23, 2008 03:09 PM
Suzanne Gallegos
Equity Real Estate - Advantage - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor - Salt Lake City, Utah Homes

Wow, exciting to think we are witnessing the birth of a whole new industry!

 

Sep 23, 2008 03:37 PM
Trevella Williams
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC - Hilo, HI
Realtor, Salesperson, ABR SFR

You always have the best info Jeff! Mahalo!

Sep 23, 2008 03:51 PM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

What a wonderful resource. I just subscribed. thank you!

Sep 23, 2008 04:25 PM
William Collins
ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ
Property and Asset Management

Jeff,

Thanks for the post and sharing information about this group and its mission.

Sep 23, 2008 04:59 PM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Moriah... I actually streamed this one live while I was at the show using Qik.com and my iPhone. But I could have done it using any digital camera with video capability, then uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo or any other video hosting source online.

Sep 23, 2008 05:16 PM
Keahi Pelayo
KU Realty - Honolulu, HI

Thanks for the insight.  I checked the site and it sounds interesting.  I will track it and may join in the future.

Aloha,

Keahi

PS-check out my blog at http://honolulurealestateviews.com/

Sep 23, 2008 06:33 PM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

I saw you doing this over the weekend and signed up.  Just found out yesterday our office is closing so maybe this was fortuitous.

Sep 23, 2008 09:43 PM
Anonymous
Keith Manson
This was interesting as a new blogger, may well circle back and join. When it indicated discounts for training what type of fees are associated for training?
Sep 23, 2008 11:40 PM
#34
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Jeff,

I saw this at the conference and was excited, I know it's been attempted before..  Did you attend the open meetingl?  I did not, but still plan on joining.

Sep 24, 2008 12:50 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

I'm signed up! While oversight and controls seems to fly in the face of what is the true nature of blogging, I believe that this association can have some significant positive influence/impact, especially in the business sector. Best of luck to Paul and his group!

Sep 24, 2008 05:51 AM
No Longer Active in Staging. No Longer Staging
Hickory, NC
Jeff, Very cool and interesting stuff. You - doing the live stream with your iphone was even more interesting. Thanks and God bless,
Sep 24, 2008 06:27 AM
Stephanie Hall
Keller Williams Realty - Madison, MS

Thanks fro the post Jeff....as always your sharing great info........mississippi girl

Jan 23, 2009 07:57 AM
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