RT @mashable HOW TO: Use Social Media to Enhance Your Event

HOW TO: Use Social Media to Enhance Your Event Meaghan Edelstein has gained national media attention through her blog, I Kicked Cancer's Ass, which she started to document her battle with end stage cancer. She is an attorney, the founder of the non-profit organization Spirit Jump, and works for the Real Time Marketing Group. Using social media to enhance events might seem like a no-brainer, but many conferences — even social media ones — fail to take full advantage of the low-hanging fruit that social platforms offer, like ways for attendees to communicate with each other, broaden their participation, share information and have fun. If you're planning a conference, here are some ways to incorporate social networking into your big day. READ MORE: http://mashable.com/2010/11/21/social-media-events/