Breaking News: BlogHer Moves East in 2007
by Elisa Camahort

Some of you may have heard the rumors. Some of you may have even found the official press release we put out on the wire when the BlogHer '06 Conference kicked off on Friday.

But I hope there are still a few BlogHers out there for whom this is actually news:

BlogHer is moving East in 2007, and we have (thus far) two events to announce:

The first BlogHer Business will take place in New York City on March 22nd and 23rd, focusing on blogging for businesses.

And the third annual BlogHer Conference, BlogHer '07, will take place in Chicago, IL on July 27th and 28th, featuring the same broad diversity of topics and activities that BlogHer '05 and BlogHer '06 did.

Mark your calendars!

And keep your eyes open for an attendee survey. We want to know what you thought of the session topics, the session lengths, the session format, the sponsors, the cocktail parties...you name it.

It's our own version of a Continuous Improvement Program, and you're the ones who provide the data, so watch your Inbox.

Submitted by Elisa Camahort (view blog) on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 21:41

Comments

 

FanTAStic news...

...and I'm loving the launch of a new conference with a business bent. Way to go!

Karen
Chookooloonks

Submitted by Karen Walrond on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 22:29
 

I Agree!

I've already marked the dates in my 2007 calendar...both of them! I agree with Karen that it is fantastic to hear about the conference geered towards business!

Submitted by jillurbane on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 22:37
 

I cannot wait!

My calendar is marked!

Submitted by charlieandnina on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 23:04
 

Yes!

When I first heard the buzz that it was moving East, I crossed my fingers and hoped "Chicago, Chicago, Chicago!" YES, I'll be able to take the L to BlogHer '07, instead of a plane! My calendar is officially marked. Any other locals out there want to organize some kind of 'hospitality' group?

Submitted by Chubber Cheekers on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 23:33
 

Hospitality helper

Hi - I wanted to get involved, so if you do want to organize a "hospitality" group or something along those lines, count me in, a happy local!

Submitted by byakko on Mon, 08/14/2006 - 17:14
 

Thanks byakko

If you want to give me your contact info, email me, and I'll add you to the volunteer list for Chicago :)

Thanks again!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Tue, 08/15/2006 - 20:25
 

This is definitely good

This is definitely good news. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to attend this conference. I don't have to worry about trying to get on a plane with my anxiety. That's out of the way. Now I have a full year to manage to work up the nerve to actually go beyond my normal boundaries and try to handle being in a LARGE group of people. It also gives me a year to try to save up vacation time and money. Okay going to bed now just typing this comment with no errors was extremely difficult.

Liz
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Submitted by proffburd on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 01:24
 

Excited

Maybe next year I'll actually be able to go! At least now I have time to prepare.

Submitted by Fraulein N on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 06:49
 

blogher '07

This is the incentive I need...
I really want to attend.

Submitted by blackbird on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 07:03
 

In a year...

..many things can happen. I'd LOVE to attend. But from Serbia it's...hm..long way

Submitted by La Lara on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 07:26
 

Yay baby!!

I swore to go next year no matter where it's at. And thank goodness for chicago, always wanted to visit that place. I'm going to be there baby!

Girl en Route

Submitted by meenagar on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 08:06
 

Yay!

Chicago should be relatively easy for me to get to. :)

Monkey Trouble, Sassymonkey Reads, and Sassymonkey Eats

Submitted by sassymonkey on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 09:59
 

Next year then, Blogher will

Next year then, Blogher will be close to the headquarters of many fo the national associations - and perhaps inspire some of the staff to attend.

One highlight for me of this conference was overhearing hotel staff talk in awe about the energy and warm of the attendees.

Say it Better Center & Sausalitobythebay.com

Submitted by Kare Anderson on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:17
 

*Insert Manic Cabbage Patch Dancing Here*

CHICAGO!! Fantastic news; that clinches it. I will be there next year. Marking the calendar now! Sometimes, life is sah-weet.

Stay At Aum Mom

Submitted by Melkist on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:24
 

*kicks you*

I said NOT DURING CAMP NEXT YEAR.

No one listens to me. *sighs* Another year, still an outcast. Stupid schedules. ;)

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:38
 

Excellent!

So excited to mark my calendar for next year!

Submitted by deannie on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:55
 

Rock over london, Rock over

Rock over london, Rock over Chicago!

Alotta Errata : Living life one mistake at a time

Submitted by Alotta Errata on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:57
 

This is great news! When

This is great news! When most blogging cons are still predominantly West Coast, the idea of moving them out to other regions was one just waiting to happen. And what better place for the business conference than New York? Well, maybe Boston ;-)

Tish Grier
Editor, Corante Media Hub
Blogging at: The Constant Observer and
Love&Hope&Sex&Dreams

Submitted by Tish G on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 13:40
 

I already put this on my

I already put this on my calendar. I did not go this year - and I wish I did.

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www.jilbean.com (personal site)

Submitted by jilbean3 on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 13:46
 

Very cool! I'd love to get

Very cool! I'd love to get to both, we'll see!

Busy Mom Blog

Submitted by Busy Mom on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 14:27
 

Cewl...

...things are looking better for me attending both in '07 (knocking on wood 'til knuckles bleed)...um...anyone wanna hitch a ride from Joisey ;o)

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Submitted by Liz Thompson on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 14:39
 

Road trip to Chicago?

Are you going to drive from NJ to Chicago, Liz?

I'd be interested in that road trip! I am definitely, absolutely, without-a-doubt going to make it to BlogHer07 in Chicago (one of my fave cities in the US!). I'll be flying in to NYC from Dubai, and a road trip sounds a lot more fun than just jumping on a place from NYC to Chicago!

Jules

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Australia, New Zealand & Oceania
Dragongirl blog

Submitted by Jules on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 19:12
 

I'm happy you're happy :)

Well, most of you.

I agree that Serbia is a long way to come, so hopefully some day we'll be announcing BlogHer Internationale.

And Jenna, what kind of camp is this that only exists on BlogHer weekend? You should talk to them about their poor scheduling!!!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 14:56
 

LOL

Only the oldest (189 years next year) Holiness campmeeting in the country, yo! I think they beat you out on existence for years. YOU change your dates. ;)

I think someone should take a picture of me with them and photograph themselves with it during the entire event. Yes. Do that.

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 17:12
 

Hey, Jenna

Since the camp has been around that long... can't you send the spouse and kids to camp, and skip it just this once???

Debra
A Stitch In Time
Deb's Daily Distractions

Submitted by debra roby on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 11:01
 

Well, Hmm

I'll keep it in mind. Basically it will come down to flight costs and if my family would be willing to drive me to the Pittsburgh airport on Friday. And technically, if I took an early Sunday flight out... I could be back in time for evening goodbyes.

But, we'll see how Josh feels about that whole idea. ;) LOL. I'll definitely keep it in mind. *taps foot* Because now I REALLY want to do that.

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 13:49
 

I'll be there. That's right,

I'll be there.

That's right, you heard me.
Sarah and the Goon Squad

Submitted by Sarah on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 14:59
 

I am so freakin' excited for

I am so freakin' excited for BlogHer '07. I live 4 hours from Chicago so this is convenient for me. I've already requested vacation time, a year in advance! Thanks BlogHer for rotating the conference location!

Dana From The Dana Files

Bloggin' Mommas...Changing the World One Blog At A Time!

Submitted by Dana J. Tuszke on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 19:30
 

Elizabeth Table for

Elizabeth
Table for Five
http://table4five.wordpress.com

I checked and it is 218 miles to Chicago from my house. So I can drive instead of spending two whole days on airplanes. Woo -HOO!!!

Submitted by Elizabeth@Table for Five on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 20:13
 

PERFECT!

And the reason I couldn't go this year was because I was IN CHICAGO...I'm just ahead of my time. But my calendar is marked for 2007! I'm really enjoying reading about everyone's trip, it sounds amazing!

Submitted by Paintingchef on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 20:46
 

I'm already planning to go!

This is great news! Let me know when the sign up is, and I'll go do it!

Shash

Submitted by Shash on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 09:14
 

Welcome to Chicago!

Right in my BACK YARD! Woo hoo! Can't wait....

-bethany

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Submitted by bethanyh on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 10:38
 

milkmoney or not, here I

milkmoney or not, here I come

Oh yay oh yay oh yay. I may actually get to attend this next one! See you there!

Submitted by schmutzie on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 21:51
 

Blogathon???

This year BlogHER took place during blogathon.org 2007. I wonder if the same thing will happen. Is there anyway to communicate with the folks at Blogathon.org to try to avoid this from happening? I know it did affect many people...

Jill A Warner
www.jilbean.com

Submitted by jilbean3 on Thu, 08/03/2006 - 06:56
 

As someone who took part in

As someone who took part in the Blogathon ths year to raise $2500 worth of pledges for local charity, Food Runners, instead of going to Blogher (I was actually offered a pace helping one of the sponsors), I have two ideas regarding this:

1) I go to Blogher next year to get out of doing the Blogathon: It was REALLY tough work! ;)

2) There is a group blogathon effort going on from the Blogher conference itself. It would help to raise awareness for both blogher and the chosen charity.

Submitted by sam breach on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 17:03
 

Blogathon at Blogher

I considered trying to participate in Blogathon from Blogher this year because I really wanted to blog and not just send money. I'm glad I didn't commit, because of the internet connection problems.

If we could find someway to do this, I would be really happy.

~Denise
Daily Dose of Denise and Fast Times @ Homeschool High

Submitted by Denise on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 17:42
 

I was not your typical

I was not your typical blogathon blogger
I was out and about all day
I used moblogging from my cell phone directly to my blog
AND
I have a PCS card in my laptop which means I can get internet access anywhere at all with a phone signal.
It worked like a charm.

Becks & Posh

Submitted by sam breach on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:19
 

Cat from Blogathon...

Cat from Blogathon kindly reached out to us about our schedule overlap.

She and I are discussing some options about how BlogHer and Blogathon can work together.

Stay tuned...

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:28
 

Thank goodness

If I can help, I will.

~Denise
Daily Dose of Denise and Fast Times @ Homeschool High

Submitted by Denise on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:35
 

blogathon

Me too - please count me in as your Blogher CE with Blogathon experience under her belt. Although I have not been to Blogher, I am sure I can help, with Denise and everyone else, think of ways that together we could all make this work. In fact I think an overlap might actually be a good thing for both entities.

sam

Submitted by sam breach on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:57
 

Great Ideas!

That is awesome. If I can help - please let me know!

Jill A Warner
www.jilbean.com

Submitted by jilbean3 on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 21:02
 

You're geekier than I am...

I actually thought about upgrading my cell phone just for Blogathon. But I have no money and I only use my phone for about 45 minutes a month. It wasn't cost effective. I'd have been better off just donating the money I'd have paid for an upgrade and stuff. Which is what I did, actually.

Next year, I'll probably have a new phone and moblogging will be an option. :-)

~Denise
Daily Dose of Denise and Fast Times @ Homeschool High

Submitted by Denise on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:37
 

moblogging

I have had the moblog feature for over a year now and it works with blogger software for sure.
I don't think you need internet access on your phone - but you have to be capable of sending picture messages as email as far as I understand it.

As far as the PCS card in my laptop - it was the only option for us as we live in a remote industrial SF neighbouthood without cable or dsl or anything modern. Even dial up wasnt working for us reliably. Yes, in SF, can you believe it???

Sam

Submitted by sam breach on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 19:01
 

AWESOME!!

I am SO. THERE.

But I am not a mommy blogger. :( Can we have a session about non-mommy bloghers? Erin Dailey of the Redhead Papers would be an AWESOME speaker.

Jules Maas
www.maaspublications.typepad.com

Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are all in harmony. ~ M. Gandhi

Submitted by jules.maas on Thu, 08/03/2006 - 10:44
 

Also?

She's a former Chicago resident:
http://www.erindailey.com/theredheadpapers/

Submitted by jules.maas on Thu, 08/03/2006 - 10:55
 

Are you joking Jules?

Over two days and 29 sessions I think we managed to have 28 sessions that were not specifically about MommyBlogging...so I think you''ll be OK.

Now, will you be able to elbow your way to the bar? That I cannot guarantee.

I'm kidding, KIDDING!!!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Fri, 08/04/2006 - 18:27
 

Pitched to "mommybloggers" primarily

Yeah, well, I didn't go this year because the conference was pitched as being for "mommy bloggers", and I didn't want to be party to conflating feminism with obligatory parenting.

If anything, I was really offended - it seemed like a bunch of mommies were cheapening my and other women's efforts as serious bloggers by reducing blogging by women to the mommy track, with a side of fashion and diet.

You might want to watch how you get represented in the media, since the whole "mommyblogger == female blogger" thing was how the conference was promoted and talked about on mailing lists and in the newspapers beforehand. "Mommy" and "Woman" are not synonymous - one is a subset of the other.

Submitted by ljlaubenheimer on Mon, 08/07/2006 - 18:27
 

Media positioning

Heh, I think I just commented on your blog?

The media take may be one thing, although I think the media positioning was very strongly on women bloggers as a powerful consumer force, not just mommies. You may not like the consumerism angle either, but that's the common thread I saw.

Whatever the media representation, the conference never pitched itself as just being for Mommies. Again, I urge folks who are interested to review the schedules and see if they couldn't have built themselves a full day of sessions that were interesting to them. Politics, business, sex, academia, blogging identity...these all got as much schedule space as MommyBlogging.

But I also have to say that though childless by choice it doesn't mean I can't be interested in and moved by the experiences and expression of mothers. And I certainly don't think we should ask women to check any aspect of their personal identities at the door before participating to make people who don't share that aspect more comfortable.

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Mon, 08/07/2006 - 23:04
 

Yes, if I had realized that

Yes, if I had realized that it was for more than just mommies, I would have gone. It's just that the media representation/advertising was all pitched toward mommies, and I don't fit into that demographic, so I didn't look any closer.

I like a balanced approach, so that all kinds of women can participate. I've been blogging since 2002, and women have gotten short shrift in the blogosphere.

The fact that the media portrayed BlogHer as "MommyBloggerCon" did you (and me) a disservice.

Submitted by ljlaubenheimer on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 11:24
 

Thank you...

And to your point, we can always work on stronger outward messaging about how inclusive we want the conference to be.

I certainly hope we'll see you in 2007!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 19:33
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