Brian Shaler is a web developer and a marketer. It is a dangerous combination that can lead to fascinating results. Through many online experiments, Brian has gained a unique perspective on how large and small groups of people connect and interact on the Internet. Brian’s experience in the technology industry is diverse, ranging from hardware to software, from personal to corporate, and from sales to development. Recently, Brian spent a few years at an interactive advertising agency building web sites for several Fortune 500 companies. He currently works for BitGravity as a Senior Interface Developer.

Sessions:

Stranger, Meet Strangers

Some people say social networks prevent people from going out and meeting others “IRL”. This is true, if that’s how you choose to use them. Phoenix is an excellent example of the opposite: social networks being used to get people to go outside and meet new people.

It’s the Internet. It’s Supposed to be Interactive!

Social media is inspired by various traditional forms of media. The biggest difference between social media and traditional media is NOT the content; it is the medium through which it is consumed. The Internet is built around two-way communication, which opens the door for unprecedented interactivity.