May 16, 2012

The Animation of Empathy.

Sometimes I like to geek out with social media people. Yesterday I spoke at the "State Of Now" 140 Conference here in Montreal, or #140MTL. So here's ten minutes of me talking about "The Animation of Empathy" wherein I use my drawings to get the audience to do funny deeply meaningful things.



The 140Conf series was created by Jeff Pulver and they typically attract gatherings of inspirational speakers from across the planet. Montreal's 140 was no exception; produced by Mila Araujo from Ogilvy & Ogilvy Insurance (the main event sponsor), the speaker lineup she curated was nothing less than spectacular. I was actually nervous...I hope it doesn't show.

If you're interested in social media for marketing, charitable causes, business management, human resources, or just want to be inspired, you can check out the videos here. The hi-lights for me personally were the humorous and direct Jeanine Morber's "what do I want to share, who do I want to reach and where are they?"; the impressive Deb Weinstein "social media is 24/7" and what companies should not do in a crisis; and Ted Curtin's disarming "courage to be humble" where he quotes Mr. Rogers' philosophy of 'deep and simple' to describe the importance of authenticity in one's online voice. Beautiful.

Oh and the all new SeeSaw app was launched at the conference, which is a new way of viewing and saving twitter convos and images - it's mesmerizing.

I met (and hugged) some amazing people at this event and I can't wait for the next one.

Also? BEWARE OF RAGING ZOMBIE TEDDY BEARS.
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8 comments:

  1. ShezMay 17, 2012 at 1:02 AM

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  2. SherreeMay 17, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    You were fantastic, who knew poking would be so much fun! Oh, and I want a Raging Zombie Teddy Bear. Brilliant :)

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    1. The Animated WomanMay 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

      You're the proof in the pudding that the Livestream worked for #140MTL! I loved getting your comment about laughing 3000 miles away heheh.

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  3. Jeannine MorberMay 17, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    JC, your presentation was truly one of the highlights of the entire conference. It still amazes me how you can create such emotion from your drawings.....amazing. They are beautifully simplistically intricate <--there's a mouthful!

    And girl...you are as funny IRL as you are in your drawings and writings. Don't forget..Buffalo, NY: SMBS13!

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    1. The Animated WomanMay 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM

      Thank-you Jeanine, all's I can say is (and I know The Huz will concur) "it takes one to know one". Buffalo 2013 is penciled in!

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    2. The Animated WomanMay 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

      *Jeannine

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  4. Raving RendalMay 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    you did very well :) Even after FINALLY getting on stage a couple times, I Still am scared.

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    1. The Animated WomanMay 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

      Thanks Matthew. What are you getting up on stage for dude?

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Cuz You Rocketh.

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