The Social Experiment Continues

What can I say other than bowled over. Another great night at the tuesdaytweetup and some great feedback. The tuesdaytweetup is still in its infancy and its clear we are all still working out what to make of it - but I guess that goes for twitter too!

Is the tweetup a business event? Is it aimed only at media types? Is it a techie event? or is it a social event? And I'm beginning to realise it's what ever people want to make it.

As for who was there, who was mixing and mingling and really getting behind the event and enjoying the company there are too many to mention. The guys behind @collaboratehq arrived before anyone else and they are an interesting bunch with an office opening in Italy soon. @kevinbriscoe, @lwarren17 and @lisaharris were quick to follow in their footsteps and start mixing with the tweetup crowd. And i finally got to meet the man behind the logo yeap @apatheticmike who was at the event with @tomchapman who has a great understanding of the world of twitter.

Among the new comers to the tweetup were @bennap who is expanding and opening an office in southampton shortly. @barrysampson who recently launched onlightment and is a big player in the e-learning circles. @jofarnold presented at openwebsoton and reading his blog site seems to be a serial technical entrepreneur. @alicedickenson who arrived with @catstormont both work for alto marketing you may have spotted recent tweets about their marina offices. @quaiacom new to twitter and a twitter skeptic on the night but i think we all managed to convinced him that there is far more to it than just updating on status.

But for me the highlight of the event was meeting up with @sotonrich, @neicey and @ljattrill who had all arrived bravely at the tweetup not knowing what to expect , had meet each other for the first time and grabbed me at the end of the night singing the praises of the tweetup while hot footing with others to finish the night at Pizza Express.

All of this has got me thinking what is the tuesdaytweetup it started off as one thing but i'm starting to think its turning into something else ... roll on tuesdaytweetup 3!

Icebreakers - Who's who at the Tweetup

Without these guys the tuesdaytweetup would not be possible - they are followers of the tuesdaytweetup, some of them attended the first event on the 31st March, a few of them appeared on the tuesdaytweetup video, most if not all of them are planning on attending the tweetup this tuesday and all of them are actively promoting the event - so my thanks goes out to them all.

To help us all "tweetup" on tuesday 16th June from 6:30 at Dockgate 4 in the piano bar - here's some soundbytes on who's who at the tweetup.

@Apatheticmike Geek, webcartoonist, pseudo philosopher, marketing analytics student. Working @headstream

(and yeap he’s the guy who came up with the tuesdaytweetup logo)

@Catstormont social media geek, digital marketing girl, salsa dancer and cake baker

(yeap Cat Stormont was one of the first tuesdaytweetup followers and blogged about the first event)

@Icicle_halo redhead, procrastinator, communicator #badmovieclub lover and more

(prompted tuesdaytweetup to approach mashable.com for sponsorship)

@Overland2oz Trans-continental car rallier and TV Camera Operator. Driving from UK to Australia in a 1966 Baja Beetle in aid of No More Landmines - summer 2009

(and adventurer of the highest order and yes always looking for sponsorship)

@Adammanning Lawyer, actor, film-maker, environmentalist, space cadet and kung fu student

(was one of the first followers of the tweetup and a big promoter of the event)

@Jamiescomputers reducing, reusing and recycling computer waste – our not for profit organisation provides a professional IT decommissioning service to businesses in the UK

(didn’t come to the first tweetup but is promoting this one and will be there)

@Clar_key international trade, freight and logistics sales professional strategic marketer and PR specialist. Enjoys working in collaborative approach with stakeholders

(a big follower, a big promoter and “wouldn’t miss the tweetup for the world”)

@Amandagolding passionate about the environment, passionate about my work

(didn’t come to the first tweetup but has tweeted about this one)

@Kevinbriscoe public relations and media professional

(was at the first tweetup and has been activily promoting the tweetup)

@Harris_jon Project Officer in Charity dealing with Supporting People, housing, health and social care sectors

(appeared on the tweetup video and has been promoting this months tweetup and lobbying all contacts to attend the events)

@Barrysampson Independent eLearning and web media consultant by profession

(missed the last event but was one of the first to say he’d be at this event)

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@Nicolalalalala Makeup Artist, Party Princess, Local Celebrity. Everything is either Lush or Amazing. I work hard, but party harder...Follow me, I'm something special

(knows how to make us all smile – missed the last event but plans to be at this event all be it a bit later than 6:30)

@Strangedog One part of the perpetual. Loves the web, words and anything done well.

(following the tuesdaytweetup didn’t make the first event but keen to attend the next event)

@Lwarren17 researcher in entrepreneurship & innovation

(was at the first event – has been off work for a while but now back on her feet and will be at the tweetup)

@sccevents Follow Southampton City Council's Events Team to keep up with events in the city...

(tuesdaytweetup is listed on sccevents and they’ve been actively promoting the tweetup – planning on attending this tweetup so fingers crossed)

@Chrishatch Director of a web development and digital media company based in Southampton

(a newer tuesdaytweetup follower I think Chris is planning on attending the tweetup – and you can also catch him playing in the bandstands of the parks of Southampton)

@Cminion IBMer - Geek - hunger for gadgets - desire for challenges - VirtualWorld overloader - not bob

(this guy recently got engaged was at the first tweetup and plans to be at the second – “as in-parents no longer coming down”)

@Dailyecho The Daily Echo newspaper in Southampton, Hampshire. We also run @the_saints @scenesouth and @echo_biz

(you all know who these guys are)

@Kay_Bee_ My name is Kelly. Internet lover - Blogger - Artist (mainly encaustic) - Deviant.

(a new follower to Tuesdaytweetup may or may not attend still contemplating but promoting)

@Shirleypinn Event Manager for Destination Southampton, Stadium Experience & Venue Smart

(new to twitter and the tweetup and plans to attend – great fun to talk too)

@Carolinek250 Personal Trainer, Kettlebell Coach and Yoga Teacher helping you reach your goals and enjoy the process!

(if you’ve seen the video you’ve seen caroline, she’s keen to get us all fit and healthy and has a great concept)

@Collaboratehq We collaborate and create awesome things for the web.

(these guys missed the last tweetup but fingers crossed they’ll make it to this event – they’ve got a great web business~)

@Neilmoodley Micro-business consultant and avid business writer

(this guy is writing a book – and knows his stuff about small businesses – was at openwebsoton so some of you could have already met him)

@Benjiegillam iPhone and Web Developer - GymFu.com, BrainBakery.com. Objective-C, PHP, X/HTML, JS, XML, bash, Python,

(an i-hone application developer and again if you’ve seen the tweetup video you’ve met him already – he’s bringing a colleague with him)

@Lisaharris teaches online marketing at the University of Southampton ...

(One of the first followers of the tuesdaytweetup, attended the first event and actively promotes the tweetup)

TuesdayTweetup is a 100 days Old

Its hard to believe Tuesdaytweetup is a 100 days old today. It was started as a social experiment with a call out on twitter to all creative genuises, social commentators, smart thinkers and digital darlings. The highlights of the idea so far must be:-

• Dockgate 4 agreed to host the event providing the piano bar for exclusive use by solent based Tweeters.
• @dailyecho and @sccevent quickly supported the event and included @tuesdaytweetup in the #followfriday campaign and an article appeared in the local business pages @dailyecho http://snipr.com/eojq6
• @adammanning and @icicle_halo_ were soon promoting the event within their own twitter circles.
• @theroryjackson and @mynameisbainsy volunteered to film the event as part of the social experiment. http://tuesdaytweetup.blogspot.com/2009/04/tuesday-tweetup-video.html
  
• 31st March circa 70 tweeters and facebook followers attended the first tuesdaytweetup event at dockgate 4 piano bar.
• 1st April @catstormont wrote about the tweetup on her blog site and this was quickly followed by @adammanning and @jtonline.
• 6th April one month on photos of the event appear in scene south daily echo pages and followers of @tuesdaytweetup have one more day to vote in the poll on the frequency of the future tuesday tweetups.
• 11th May the tuesdaytweetup logos designed by @apatheticmike were launched.
  
• 17th May Mashable.com agree to promote the tuesdaytweetup
  
• @theroryjackson has confirmed he'll do a 5 minute stand up at the next tuesdaytweetup on the 16th June.
• 5th June Dockgate 4 have confirmed 50% drinks offer for first 30 minutes and free tapas circulating for the first hour..
• 6th June @tuesdaytweetup breaks the 300 follower threshold with many followers now solent based

It's been a great 100 days and what started out as a social experiment has grown into a network of talent - @tuesdaytweetup is now counting down to the second tuesdaytweetup at dockgate 4 southampton. It probably will be the event with the most solent based tweeters in one place at the same time - it will be an interesting night.

New Business Launch - TuesdayTweetup Followers Invite

Pinnacle Complete Business Solutions Launch Party

The Directors of Pinnacle Complete Business Solutions are delighted to invite TuesdayTweetup business followers to attend the company’s official launch party being held in the Piano Bar at Dockgate 4 Bar and Grill in Southampton on Wednesday 10th June.

Drink and canapés will be served from 17h 30 and guests will have the opportunity to meet the founders of the organisation and network with businesses from across the region.

Southampton based Pinnacle Complete Business Solutions provide a comprehensive outsourced range of essential professional services that include Accountancy, Human Resources, Business Consultancy, Sales Development, Information Technology, Marketing and Public Relations.
Our team boast a wealth of experience in both the ‘SME’ and ‘Blue Chip’ sectors having held senior positions with a number of household names across the region.

Our hands on approach allows you to focus on the day to day running of your business whilst we work with you to maximise efficiency and profit. From bookkeeping and HR administration through to marketing campaigns and project management Pinnacle offers the complete outsourced business solution.

We do hope that you will accept the invitation to come and share a glass of wine with us at our launch party. Please reply to Judith@pinnaclebusiness.co.uk confirming your attendance

It's TweetUp Time

The next tuesdaytweetup will be on the 16th June at Dockgate 4 Piano Bar Southampton from 6:30pm til late.

@tuesdaytweetup has over 60 new local followers since the last tweetup and "word of mouth" is working, the 16th June will be a great event.

There will be:-

• half priced drinks between 6:30 and 7:00 pm
  
• free tapas for the first hour
  
• @theroryjackson will be doing a 5 minute standup
• twitter live-streaming
  
• plenty of southern based tweeters to mix and mingle with

As ever bring friends, collegues, clients... and lets see what happens (it's a casual affair)