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Oct 15

We’ll Miss You, Michael O’Connor Clarke

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As much as mesh is a conference, it’s also a community that has been nurtured over the past six years.

While we organize things behind the scenes, mesh has thrived because of the people who speak, attend and support it. Without people committing themselves to mesh, it probably wouldn’t exist.

Sadly, we lost a member of the mesh community as Michael O’Connor Clarke passed away yesterday, losing his battle with the esophagael cancer.

Michael was one of those people who made mesh mesh. With his charm, wit, knowledge and savviness, Michael was one of our go-to people when we needed someone to moderate a panel or make a presentation.

At last year’s mesh, Michael’s presentation on social media was one of the biggest hits. I tried to get into his presentation a few minutes late but the room was already stand-room-only.

So I stood in the back for a few minutes, and watched Michael have the entire audience in the palm of his hand with not only the slides on the screen but his style, panache and the fact this guy really, really knew he stuff.

Michael was one of those speakers who had “it”, and made anyone else who made presentations wonder how they could strive to be better. In many ways, Michael was one of a kind who happily jumped on every chance to get on stage.

I’ve known Michael for more than a decade when he was in PR and I was a reporter. Most recently, I got a chance to work with Michael when he was head of digital and social media for Media Profile. When I got to see Michael in action, I got a real appreciate for his enthusiasm, expertise, insight and hunger to keep learning and contributing.

Toronto’s PR, digital and social media communities have suffered a huge and tragic loss. It already doesn’t seem the same already.

Our thoughts are with Michael’s family.

May 27

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What is mesh, Anyway?

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In many respects, mesh is a fluid, ever-changing beast.

As the Web evolves and moves into new directions, and as people become more knowledgeable, sophisticated and immersed in the Web, mesh shifts as well.

As a conference organizer, it means there is no such thing as rinse and repeat. It would be an easy way to do things but the conversations and speakers wouldn’t be as relevant or thought provoking.

One of the challenges from a branding standpoint is the messaging needs to continually be updated. While mesh is about connecting, inspiring and sharing, it also embraces many different angles and needs. As we look to get a handle on what mesh is now, it struck me the best approach would be letting a few attendees step into the fray.

“mesh, in a nutshell, is all about big ideas, critical thinking, and emerging trends. It’s not often you get the opportunity to see some of the world’s best thinkers and innovators in one room. I left with not only a handful of great ideas, but with a new perspective on how things work and where we are headed in the future.”
– BV02

“[The] MESH conference in Toronto is all about ideas. Big ideas about social networks – where we are and where we’re heading. Questions too. The organizers present some of the world’s leading thinkers and innovators who, over two days, share insights and challenge the audience to look at our connected world from a fresh perspective. It’s a bit like going back to university – in a good way.”
– Martin Waxman

“As the name suggests, Mesh is about connecting.”
– Financial Post

How would you describe mesh? We’re always looking for new insight so we welcome all suggestions and feedback.

May 22

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Sponsor Spotlight: Monster’s Job Mission

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mesh has always been a platform for connections. We love hearing the whispers of new ideas as attendees network their way for two days, but it takes great people to make these types of initiatives/dreams/conversations come true.

We first partnered with Monster at meshmarketing11 and it’s been a friendship that continues today. Monster is the evolution of the “job board” in this digital world we all share. Their coolest innovations are changing the way connections are made. In fact, they’ve made it their mission to help you find better candidates with technology like:

Career Ad Network®: Monster’s patent pending ad-network solution, the largest global recruitment-focused ad network which reaches 106 million active and passive users per month.

Power Resume Search: Monster’s proprietary 6Sense® Semantic Search Technology, Power Resume Search provides unrivaled candidate matches. 6Sense Semantic Search doesn’t just look for keywords—it “understands” concepts and context, and returns matches based on actual, relevant experience, skills, education and more.

SeeMore™: Monster’s new cloud-based talent management platform that gives recruiters unprecedented access to Monster’s proprietary search and analytics tools.

BeKnown™: Monster’s professional networking app on Facebook® enables job-seekers to harness the power of their personal network to break open new career opportunities.

But, wait, there’s more!!

Monster is offering a special offer on a 30-day Job Posting or a 14-Day Power Resume License to our very own mesh community.

Click here for a 30-Day Job Posting for only $525 (a savings of more than 30%) or Click here for a 14-Day Power Resume License for only $695 (a savings of more than 20%).