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Dr. J from CNBC's "Fast Money," Covers the Recent 140 Conference

While making pitches to the media for the recent 140 Conference, I received a response from none other than Dr. J from CNBC's Fast Money program.  Dr. J came in from Chicago and filed the story below.

Major Media Covers 140 Conference on Twitter

Thanks to all of you who are covering the 140 Characters Conference.  We're truly striking a chord with technology and mainstream media.

Here's a sampling of recent coverage:

AOL Finance - Lessons from Twitterland

Fox:  Twitter 140 Conference in NY

Ha'aretz - Twitter revolutionized Israeli diplomacy

Inside the Marketers Studio - Twitter TV Panel at 140 Conference....

The New York Observer - Ann Curry Defends Foreign Correspondents, Twitter; Rick Sanchez Defends CNN

TechCrunch -Is Twitter the CNN of the New Media Generation?

The Wall Street Journal - Twitter's Cast of a Thousand-Dollar Character

Media Coverage for 140 Characters Conference Takes Off

Media coverage on the 140 Conference which starts tomorrow in New York is really taking off.

News on the event includes:

Huffington Post:  Twitter Time in the Big Apple

Media Post:  Twitterati Take Manhattan

The New York Observer:  Who is Jeff Pulver?  And Why Is he Hosting a Conference About Twitter?

Who Is Blog:   Jeff Pulver on #140Conf

Credentialed media wanting to attend please apply here.

Media Coverage for 140 Characters Conference Takes Off

The New York Observer: Who is Jeff Pulver and Why Is He Hosting a Conference About Twitter? - - - 

There are just a handful of tickets still available for next week's "140 Characters Conference."

Credentialed media please apply here.

Interviews for Jeff-  please email me alan at weinkrantz dot com

Event: The 140 Characters Conference - Networking Party

On the evening of June 16th, Jeff Pulver is hosting the 140 Characters Conference Networking Party. 

Friends are invited to join Jeff and the "cast of characters" who are in town from around the world for for a networking / cocktail party 

The cost is: $50 in advance and $75 at the door. 

Click here to register and be sure to select “140 Conf: Networking Party Only (June 16th)”

This will be a great evening of networking and the biggest networking event of it kind so far this year in New York City.

Credentialed media wanting to cover the event should log on here.

Are you a "Character" on Twitter? Send your "shout out" to the 140 Characters Conference

Jeff Pulver's 140 Characters Conference, taking place June 16th and 17th in New York City has attracted a very dynamic cast of characters.  Credentialed members of the media can request access to the event here.

Jeff has an open “casting call” looking for people who are on twitter who would like to record a “shout out” to the people who will be joining me in New York City at the 140 Characters conference. These “shout out” videos will be shown during the breaks in the conference program.

If you are character and would like to be seen and heard at the 140 Characters Conference, please use 12Seconds to record your “shout out” to the people attending the 140 Characters Conference.

Please be sure to include your name and location in your 12Seconds video. Once you have recorded your video, please tweet it with #140conf hash tag.

The deadline to have your “shout out” video considered is June 11th.

Jeff Pulver Explores “The State of Now”

In advance of the upcoming 140 Conference, taking place June 16 and 17, Jeff Pulver explores the the State of Now.  If you are a member of the media, log on here for more information.

 

4 Ways to Attend the 140 Characters Conference...

I'm working with Jeff Pulver to help promote his 140 Characters Conference that will be taking place in New York City June 16th and 17th. (Please use: #140conf)

This event has evolved into the “Davos of twitter” and will be a worldwide gathering of people whom collectively are the pioneers who are amongst the first to use twitter for business.

- If you would like to attend, you can REGISTER right now.

- You can apply for a conference scholarship. Up to 30 scholarships will be awarded prior to the commencement of the event.

- Enter (and win) the “I am a Character” contest. (Entries due by May 29th).

- If you are a startup, you can apply for the “equity=cash” option.

Note: If you are affiliated with a University, please ask about discounts available to Universities.

Members of the media should apply here.

Join Jeff Pulver for the 140 Character Conference

Here's Jeff Pulver talking about the upcoming 140 Character Conference which takes place in New York City June 16 and 17. (Twitter Hashtag:  #140Conf) 

If you are a member of the media and would like to request press credentials, log on here.

Jeff Pulver's 140 Character Conference Launches "I am a Character" Inititiative

The 140 Characters Conference is hosting a contest and looking for inspired people to create video clips that says to anyone who watches the video that "I am a Character." If you are interested in participating, please be sure to mention the 140 Characters Conference in your submission. (You might also want to reference twitter in your video.)

To get started, record your video clip (or episode of your Internet TV Show) and then Submit your Contest Entry and be sure to include a link to 140 Character Conference (http://140conf.com) in the show's notes. tweet the entry (including #140conf) before 11:59PM (ET) on May 29, 2009, and you'll be entered into the contest. Winners will be announced around June 2nd and we expect all of the winners will make it a point to attend the 140 Character Conference June 16-17 in New York City. (Winning prizes are not transferable.)

GRAND PRIZE: VIP Access to 140 Characters Conference + Round Trip transportation from any jetBlue or Virgin America city to NYC. (up to US $2,000 value)

SECOND PRIZE: VIP Access to 140 Characters Conference (US$ 1,200 value)

THIRD PRIZE: Full Conference Access to 140 Characters Conference (US$ 900 value)

For more information, please see the "Contest Rules" page.

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