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Strategic Bloggers Conference

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In the last 2 months, I have had a surge in requests from corporate organizations to attend various events. Interestingly I discovered that the common theme with all these corporates was blogging, and the desire to explore social media possibilities. It was in order to create some structure to the industry, and ensure that we can form an alliance or association that helps us all achieve more and together create the third alternative, that we held the strategic bloggers conference. MTN was so gracious to single handedly sponsor the meeting.

I hope I speak for all, when I say that we had a great meeting. It was exciting getting to see the faces behind some of the blogs – www.mobilitynigeria.com, www.webtrendsng.com, www.bellanaija.com, www.startupnigeria.com, www.dipotepede.com, www.felixekpa.org, www.gbengaijotan.com, www.davidajao.com, www.praisefowowe.com, www.orenotes.blogspot.com, www.topeakinyemi.com, www.busayoakanro.com and (who did I miss?). The deliberations were quite fruitful, we seemed to largely be on the same page and like the idea of a synergistic collaboration that allows us all to better position for the corporate advertising possibilities soon to become very relevant on the Nigerian blogosphere. It was also exciting to see that we averagely have all been at this for more than 3yrs, and that for all of us, it started as a hobby ๐Ÿ™‚

We all agreed an association was the right direction, and actually went ahead to all propose and agree on a name. We also agreed that coming together will be based on defined minimum standards, individual internal structures, ethics, and sincerity about blog statistics and so much more.ย  Resolution of a number of issues were pushed to online meetings and email exchanges. Overall, we were able to agree the skeletal framework of our walk together. The future looks pretty exciting. Please if you weren’t invited for the meeting don’t worry, there is another in the works. This was quite impromptu and for a limited number. We’ll be increasing the numbers in the online discussions.

The meeting was not all about talking and brainstorming, it was garnished with the right doze of fun laughter and excitement. Apart from being treated to buffet lunch and coffee breaks that got too much and led to takeaways, we also had an internal raffle draw :). Dipo Tepede, made away with a Compaq laptop, by what seemed like consistent confessions and evoking the laws of attraction :). Felix Ekpa and Ore Notes (I need that name) also won MTN fastlink Modems. It was quite some fun.

We also had the opportunity of hearing MTN out, their challenges, their victories and their current realities. It was in this meeting I discovered that the MTN fastlink that’s currently in use is not what it was 2-3 months ago. They are plugged in on Main 1 now, and one of the people present – Yomi Adegboye of mobilitynigeria confirmed to me that the link works so much better now. I’ll have to dust my copy and plug it again :). MTN, ably represented by Olabisi Oshinaike, assured us of MTNs commitment to providing reliable support for the Nigerian internet and to bloggers. It’s a new walk for them as well, but one in which they see possibilities.

Well, the raffle draw did not end there, in the next few days and weeks, many readers of this blog will be winning a few prices as well. MTN has graciously made some phones available, a blackberry and a fastlink modem. They are all up for grabs :). To qualify to pick them up you need to answer 10 questions correctly and first. The questions will be given one by one on every post, starting from the next one. Please do not send the answers to the questions until we have 3 questions. Prices will be given for the first correct 3 answers, the first correct 6 answers, the first Correct 9 answers, and the overall first with 10 answers will win the ultimate price – The Blackberry 8520. There will also be a special price for the person that notified the highest number of people about this competition.

Raffledraw? Maybe we’ll be able to work out an arrangement to put all the names of people commenting on this blog into a raffle and drawing out a winner, we just need to be able to work on the logistics of making it free and fair. ๐Ÿ™‚

Adeolu Akinyemi

Adeolu Akinyemi

27 thoughts on “Strategic Bloggers Conference”

  1. Peter Oluokun
    October 23, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Hmmmmm…… The land is truly green and full of many verities but only available to those who can see it and stay the course to take full possession of it.

    Thanks Deolu for sharing and weldone Naija Bloggers.

    Reply
  2. Babs
    October 23, 2010 at 8:47 am

    You forgot femmmelounge.org

    Ore’s name is Ore Somolu

    Reply
  3. Ettefia Emmanuel
    October 23, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Thanks a lot for the information,may God bless you!

    Reply
  4. Adeolu Akinyemi
    October 23, 2010 at 9:11 am

    @Babs, so sorry… Yes, there was Femme Lounge, ably represented by Babs Okubote and Yes, Ore Somolu!

    @Peter and Ettefia You are welcome!
    You’ll see that I’m working hard on getting a new look, I hope it’s making sense so far ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Olaoluwa
    October 23, 2010 at 11:09 am

    This new look is looking like it.

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  6. Dipo Tepede
    October 23, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Great meeting! Great minds! Opportunity plenty, plenty…..

    It was lovely meeting the bloggers in person.

    Thanx Deolu for coordinating!

    Reply
  7. BolaOni
    October 23, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Didn’t hear of this until I saw pics posted on facebook. Was excited reading this post and I hope I will be invited for the online meetup and other subsequent meetings.

    Keep up the great work bro. We’re surely getting there!

    Reply
  8. DARE
    October 23, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Well done Deolu, please lets have an invite for the next meeting.

    Reply
  9. Adeg
    October 23, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    stayin tuned.

    Reply
  10. Matthew Abolurin
    October 23, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Chairman,this is good. I am game oooooooo.

    Your site is looking great.

    Reply
  11. Doubra
    October 23, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Interesting, just started blogging and would not mind being in a meeting with great bloggers like this.
    Great work and well done

    Reply
  12. Oluniyi D. Ajao
    October 24, 2010 at 5:25 am

    Good summary of the event and congrats on your new blog look.

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  13. Adeolu Akinyemi
    October 24, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    @Oluniyi,

    I’m trying to be like you. The meeting has motivated me to step up as well… I’m going all the way ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Daniel Ajumobi
    October 24, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Hello Sir,
    I pretty love this post. Just getting this info too. Please keep me abreast … Interested in Spreading general info on my blog and fb group like a virus.
    And also need you for yet another gr8t WorkShop for Dec.

    Reply
  15. deolakayodee
    October 25, 2010 at 9:01 am

    fantastic one!

    I remember us having this kind of meeting a while back.

    Count me in! the future of social media for businesses is US!

    Reply
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  17. Wale Akinola
    October 25, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    I guess there is room for newbie bloggers too!

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  18. Wale Akinola
    October 25, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    @ Babs its femmelounge.org…you’ve got one ‘m’ too many.

    Reply
  19. Omooba
    October 25, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    This is just great! We’ll waiting…

    Reply
  20. Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
    October 25, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    I’m sure you all had a great time.
    I would have loved to be there.
    Kindly keep me abreast of subsequent events.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  21. Samuel
    October 26, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Awesome post man! Umm… I never knew naija bloggers would be stunting on the blogosphere like this. Keep up the good work. Have fun.

    Reply
  22. olufunke
    October 26, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Interesting, I like the idea of synergism to be well positioned for corporate advertising in Nigeria.

    Great work! More power

    Reply
  23. Adesoji Adegbulu
    October 28, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Too good and i missed it. i hope i don’t miss others

    Reply
  24. tunde hundeyin II
    October 29, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Thanks for this. pls give an update asap.

    http://www.tundehundeyin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  25. Paul
    November 6, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I’m impressed. Hope to be around for the next conference.

    Reply
  26. Tito Philips, Jnr.
    November 8, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Definitely a long awaited idea …i’m glad this is coming at a time like this when the internet-consciousness of Nigerians is beginning to tip as a result of the “Facebook Phenomenon”.

    It does hurt I couldn’t make it on the list for this maiden meeting, will absolutely be prepared for the next.

    CM ..as always, great work!

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  27. Andy
    November 9, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Great work, MTN has done well by organising this event. Hope more people are invited next time.

    Reply

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