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About @jmproffitt

AlaskaTweets.com founder, healthcare and nonprofit technology project manager, social media instigator // my posts and comments are my own

Social Media Seminar coming Jan 27

Posted on January 7, 2011

Not everyone is as skilled with social media as you are, my Twitter pals. If you have some old dogs in your life that need to learn some new tricks — with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Flickr and more — … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Media Events

Join the AlaskaTweets Kiva lending team

Posted on January 1, 2011

It’s a new year and a chance to make new commitments. Why not make an impact in the world with your Alaska Tweets pals? We’ve started a new AlaskaTweets Lending Team on the global “micro finance” platform Kiva and we’re … Continue reading →

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AlaskaTweets.com 2010 in review

Posted on January 1, 2011

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how AlaskaTweets.com did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about … Continue reading →

Posted in Stuff

Dog Biscuit Tweetup: Sun, 11/21 at 4pm

Posted on November 15, 2010

Join @kaizan and friends this coming Sunday, November 21 at 4:00pm for a Dog Biscuit Baking Tweetup! Make crunchy cookie treats from scratch for tweeter’s best friend while chatting over drinks. Location to be provided to attendees via email. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Media Events, Tweetup

Ignite Anchorage 4 – Thu, Oct 21 @ 7pm

Posted on October 16, 2010

It’s time for another Ignite Anchorage event, and all our Alaska Tweets friends are invited! If you haven’t attended any of the prior events, now’s your chance to discover this fast-paced fun event, packed with 5-minute presentations on almost any … Continue reading →

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August 6: Bacchanalia with Marian Call

Posted on July 12, 2010

Though you didn’t realize it, it’s almost time for… Cook & Juback’s Epic #NoPants Bacchanalia & Birthday Party Featuring Marian Call! SAVE THE DATE — add it to your iPhone, desk calendar, stick a note to your fridge, just remember … Continue reading →

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Nukeup Tweetup Attendees

Posted on July 3, 2010

Thanks to @ak_hepcat and @FX_DaleTran for calling together the latest tweetup (and @AgentIceCream for promoting). The hot wings at Wings-n-Things were indeed hot. But the company was cool: @907natalie (and daughter) @AgentIceCream @ak_hepcat @AKSiiri @DFiasco @FX_DaleTran @jmproffitt @kaizan @kevintraver @nitwhit13 @Robotkarateman … Continue reading →

Posted in Tweetup

Solstice Tweetup Attendees

Posted on June 19, 2010

Kinda of a rainy, cold day in Anchorage, but the Snow Goose offered a warm Solstice for the following Anchorage tweeps (and please comment if we missed anyone): @AgentIceCream @ak_hepcat @akflutterby @AKSiiri @beardedjon @BigDaveGrizzly @davidhulen and Linda @DFiasco @djencybrown @guilprickette … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Solstice Tweetup on Saturday

Posted on June 18, 2010

Don’t forget this weekend’s Solstice Tweetup in Anchorage! It’s a casual come-as-you-are-when-you-can event open to new friends, old friends and the curious. Details: Saturday, 6/19 Anytime from 3:00 – 7:00pm Snow Goose (717 W 3rd Ave) Good weather: we’re out … Continue reading →

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Solstice Tweetup: Sat 6/19 3-7pm

Posted on June 16, 2010

Hey kids! It’s @jmproffitt here, back from the dead — I mean the lower 48 — for a visit to the Last Frontier. And I couldn’t visit without instigating at least one Tweetup! So here’s the deal: The peak of … Continue reading →

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Radio, CDs, vinyl, sweepers and snacks

Posted on December 6, 2009

Thanks to @jennywalks, Loren Dixon and @KNBA for hosting a fun little tweetup at Anchorage’s only music-based public radio station. Tune in to FM 90.3 to hear some of your fellow tweeters on the air soon! Attendees @akdawn @akminx @alaskaveterans … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaskans to Follow, Tweetup

KNBA Tweetup: Fri, Dec 4 at 6:30pm

Posted on December 2, 2009

Join fellow Alaska Tweets folk this First Friday at local radio station @KNBA — a public radio and “AAA” music station famous for eclectic live-hosted music shows plus local news and public affairs. Our hosts: Journalist and producer Jennifer Canfield … Continue reading →

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