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The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)

by Chris Miller at 02:07:43 PM on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

When I put out the blog posting for TriStateLUG a few of you listened and brought along a Poken of your own to share contact data faster, easier and updateable. To further prove my point I brought along a few Poken giveaways for those that did not have one. As I use it more and more, here is what I learned:

Those that gave me a "high four" (term for sharing info across devices) I am instantly connected to, no business cards laying around
I was able to tag you with the conference and any other pertinent information
I am able to see your network updates as they happen now
I can download your vcard and place it into systems like Gist for full management and interaction (I hope they integrate something like this later)
I get your picture along with your card, strengthening my recognition of you again later
No more freakin paper business cards laying around in stacks with no good way to quickly input

After using the device (and E via web at another) I am finding that I am happier and making more meaningful connections since I get all of your social context. Most people carry a business card for where they work, not a personal card showing their blog and other information that I can better associate with. For example Jim, who I had known by name and some of previous work, shared his info and now I see his Twitter stream, LinkedIn, mobile #, location, tags, instant messaging accounts and more. I was not connected to him before and got this instantly instead of poking around the social networks.

This is the type of connectivity we need for Lotusphere and more to better connect. So since we can guess Lotus is not tossing one of these in every bag (let me know if they want to and I know the right people), I am giving you a discount code and link to get your hands on one or many. Imagine handing some of these out pre-populated with your company information? Yeah, catch up, that is what I did to those at TriState LUG

You can visit the whole "Zoo" right here. There is also the possibility to brand and find more customized ones I found out. Jim brought along a USB one that was sleek and had a simple logo.

So use the coupon code for another 10% off right here -------> PWUODPALWTJCMTCPOO4O

Image:The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)

Image:The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Category: Conferences
Tags :TriStateLUG Poken View blog reactions

1) The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by Tim at 11/11/2009 4:21:52 PM email |

Very interesting and potentially efficient concept, but only when the "masses" have adopted it. Maybe they should give away some amount to kick start adoption.

2) The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by Brian O'Donovan at 11/12/2009 5:44:58 AM email | website

When I first heard of Pokens I though they were a great idea. I went out and bought a pack of 10 (because at the time there was no way for me to buy a single one). I then gave them away to friends and colleagues.

However, in my experience they are not really catching on. I have never yet exchanged contacts via Poken with someone I didn't already know (the few times I tried out the device it was with people I already knew and was connected to).

I am interested to hear if your experience has been different. Have you ever met a stranger and found out that you were both carrying your Poken and could use it as an easier way of exchanging contact details rather than witting on a scrap of paper.

3) The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by John Head at 11/12/2009 9:33:43 AM email | website

the coupon is not working Chris ... won't let me paste in the entire thing

4) re: The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by Chris Miller at 11/13/2009 1:11:43 PM email | website

Giving them away would be a great idea but I bet they wil not economically. A sponsored effort would be nice

5) re: The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by Chris Miller at 11/13/2009 1:13:25 PM email | website

@Brian - it depends totally on the event and venue. BlogWorldExpo had quite a few of them and Poken was there giving out more. So yes, that is by far my largest one time addition of people. Interestingly you don't know someone has one unless one of you has it showing, as no one seems to want to let anyone know. I hang one on my badges so it is apparent.

Our local Social Media Club is slowly getting into the act in having them and making new contacts that way

6) re: The #Poken splash at #TriStateLUG (and coupon)
Created by Chris Miller at 11/13/2009 1:15:17 PM email | website

@John - found the issue, sending you a note

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