project: Marah

My family has known this for years, but now it is official, I’m a character presenting @ The 140 Characters Conference

http://www.140conf.com will be taking place in New York City June 16-17, 2009.

Produced by Jeff Pulver, it will feature some of the most interesting people involved in: Media, Business and Marketing to talk about how they are using twitter and what this means to business.

I’ll be presenting on Day 2 – providing a history of art on line and the continuous evolution of Shakespeare as the people’s poet.
Some of the other people who are part of  “Cast of 140 Characters” include:

- John Bell, 360° Digital Influence team, Ogilvy
- Diane Birch, Recording Artist
- Chris Brogan, President, New Marketing Labs
- John A. Byrne, Editor in Chief, BusinessWeek.com
- Ana Marie Cox, National Corresponded, Air America
- Steve Greenberg, Founder, S-Curve Records
- Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak
- Jim Jones, Recording Artist
- Jason Linkins, Political Reporter Huffington Post
- Natalie Gulbis, Professional Golfer, LPGA Tour
- Peter McKay, Writer, Wall Street Journal
- Troy Murphy, Forward, Indiana Pacers
- Tim O’Reilly, Founder and CEO, O’Reilly Media
- Shelly Palmer, President of the Emmy Awards in NY
- Gavin Purcell, co-producer, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
- Lindsey Reed, “Rock and Roll Mama”, Mommy Blogger
- David Saranga, Consul for Media and Public Affairs, Israeli Consulate
- Fred Wilson, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures

- and me!

I’m honored to share a stage with these individuals.
More information is coming in daily at  http://www.140conf.com/

also – I have a discount code of 75$ off the conference price – use VKBRCBNA at checkout.