On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Attorney Allison DePaola participated in a “Social Web In Business” panel discussion as part of “Social Web Week CT – 2010” in New Haven, Connecticut. The panel discussion was moderated by Lisa Miksis, publishing editor of Zip06 and included the following participants: • Chris Bartlett – from followcb.com, local writer, blogger, public speaker & seasoned business owner and entrepreneur • Ann Nyberg – of TV News Anchor, WTNH-TV, and founder of anniemame.com, social media & CT business advocate • Sherry Boyd- aka the Retail Goddess, Independent Retail Advisor and advocate for Moms4MedMod • Chef Daniel Lanzilotta – well known foodie and owner of the Mindful Chef and well-versed in use of online media tools • Allison DePaola, Esq. – local attorney versed in the area of Social Media in Business Each of the participants shared their insight as to how Social Media has impacted or changed business and how business flows, and the importance of implementing Social Media in a business frame work. The group discussed examples of the ways in which Social Media can help businesses grow and engage their customers and other businesses in the future. Allison highlighted the legal considerations of Social Media with regards to Advertising/Marketing, Employment Issues, Data Privacy and Security, and Intellectual Property. Also discussed was the impact Social Media may have on growing our Connecticut economy. “Connecticut gets it and will set an example we are rebuilding from the bottom up, social media is helping us to do that. Many more will now prosper because of events just like this put together by volunteers all of whom are working at answers thru this “I’ve been laid off-afraid I’m going to be laid off-or having to reinvent myself” times in which we are living.” – Ann Nyberg
To view a segment of the handout provided along with the presentation, click here.
Many thanks to the #swct crew for coordinating this program and inviting Allison to speak at this event.