FutureWorks PR Kicked Off the Holiday Season by Co-Sponsoring Digital Family Reunion

FutureWorks PR Social Media Release Download Logo FutureWorks PR Kicked Off the Holiday Season by Co-Sponsoring Digital Family Reunion Unique SoCal event brought together Web 1.0 and 2.0 luminaries – for an amazing evening of synergy, inspiration, and holiday cheer 12.15.2008 – Sunnyvale, Calif. – Dec. 15, 2008 – FutureWorks PR, the social media strategy and PR company, helped bring together the pioneers from Web 1.0 and the catalysts for Web 2.0 at the Digital Family Reunion (DFR) held December 11 at LA’s Skirball Cultural Center. FutureWorks was a key sponsor of the event, while FutureWorks’ principal and social media pioneer Brian Solis served as an advisor. Resource Links Tags FutureWorks, media , PR, technology The unique networking event created the optimum conditions for 1.0 and 2.0 synergy – starting conversations, reigniting old relationships and sparking new ones. Attendees included leaders from all major industry sectors, such as media, entertainment, finance, publishing, venture funding, software, commerce, and education. Photos from this unprecedented gathering can be found here: http://poprl.com/88v The Digital Family Reunion was held December 11th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The evening included a town hall meeting forecasting 2009, a conversation with Alan Bushnell, the recipient of the DFR “Outstanding Achievement Honor,” as well as showcase tables from over 25 technology associations and networking groups. About Brian Solis One of the top 50 social media pioneers, Brian Solis is globally recognized for his views and insights on the convergence of PR, Traditional Media and Social Media. He is co-founder of the Social Media Club and is an original member of the Media 2.0 Workgroup. Solis has been actively writing about new PR since the mid 90s — and coined PR 2.0 along the way. Solis’ blog, PR2.0 (http://www.briansolis.com), ranks in the top 1% of authoritative blogs and is listed in the top third of Ad Age’s Power 150 index of leading marketing blogs. In 2008, Solis was named to the Silicon Valley Business Journal's “40 Under 40.” In concert with Geoff Livingston, Solis recently released “Now is Gone” an awardwinning book that helps businesses learn how to engage in Social Media. He has also written several ebooks on the subjects of Social Media, New PR, Customer Service, and Blogger Relations. About FutureWorks PR With offices in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, FutureWorks PR partners with market leaders and emerging companies to increase visibility, cultivate markets, amplify conversations, and grow the community of customers. The agency’s specialty lies in its ability to understand technology and in turn, present market-specific and compelling stories and solutions. FutureWorks combines PR, Social Media, and grassroots marketing for intelligent, results-driven communications programs that impact the bottom line. Contact Lisa Christopher lisa@future-works.com 408-428-0895 Ext. 106 Short URL: http://pitch.pe/2238 About FutureWorks PR Contacting FutureWorks PR FutureWorks PR 530 Lakeside Dr. Suite 130 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 408-720-8228 Website: http://www.future-works.com © Copyright 2009 PitchEngine, Inc.