Written on February 22nd, 2007 at 08:02 am by Darren Rowse
ProBlogger Readers Meetup - New York
I’m really excited to announce that it looks like there will be a chance for the first ever ProBlogger readers meet up while I’m in New York in late March.
Text Links Ads have aggreed to sponsor the night (cough… free drinks!…. cough) and we’re at a point where we’ve narrowed down the date to 28 March (it’s a Wednesday) for an evening meetup (time to be announced).
I’m staying in the Midtown West kind of area so it’ll probably be not to far from there.
At this stage we’re keen to hear from anyone interested in coming along. Getting an idea of numbers will help us choose an appropriate venue.
If you’re a good chance to come leave a comment below with your name and an email in the email field (it’ll be kept private) so we can keep you in touch with the details as they emerge.
I’ve already heard from a few people that they’re considering flying and driving in for the event which blows me away. If there’s enough interest perhaps we could also have an afternoon time for a little more formal get together (perhaps even a workshop or two before the meetup) - an unconference of sorts. If this interests you also please indicate it below.
update: we’re close to having a venue booked. Keep checking your inbox over the coming days and start thinking about what other bloggers you can invite! :-)
87 Responses to “ProBlogger Readers Meetup - New York”
Jonathan-C.
February 22nd, 2007 8:57 am
That sounds like a good idea! I’ll try to make it, i live in Montreal, so NY is not so far! :)
Daniel Goldman
February 22nd, 2007 8:58 am
I’m definitely interested in attending, I live in New Jersey, and NYC is only a 20 minute drive.
Eric
February 22nd, 2007 9:02 am
I’m interested. Thanks for the opportunity.
David Krug
February 22nd, 2007 9:10 am
You still wanting to do an afternoon shop talk event? If you are hit me up.
Otherwise you know I will be in attendance and willing to help out in any way possible.
Darren Rowse
February 22nd, 2007 9:13 am
ooh that was quick. Good to have you all on board.
David - lets chat - been looking for you on skype :-)
Philip Liu
February 22nd, 2007 10:55 am
Darren,
Let me know, I live in NYC so I’ll definitely try to make it.
Philip
Mr SEO
February 22nd, 2007 11:06 am
I am in Brooklyn.
Glenn
February 22nd, 2007 11:08 am
This sounds interesting. Count me in.
Michael Didier
February 22nd, 2007 11:12 am
would love to come! work in midtown so it’s easy….thanks, Mike
Aaron Brazell
February 22nd, 2007 11:27 am
I may come up from MD. :-)
Faces and Names is a decent place on West 54th and 7th, I believe.
Marios Alexandrou
February 22nd, 2007 11:42 am
Sounds like a great idea. The day is still open for me and I’ll already be in NYC so count me in.
"Pink Eyed" Jim
February 22nd, 2007 11:44 am
I’m in New Brunswick, NJ, and I’d happily take the train in for a meet and to buy you a drink nearly one month early for both of our birthdays (the 27th of April rocks!) since you’re ten years my senior to the day. Keep me posted!
Shedwa
February 22nd, 2007 12:39 pm
Definitely interested. I’m located in NYC, so count me in.
Sean Blanda
February 22nd, 2007 12:41 pm
Id make the drive…
Matthew Cerrone
February 22nd, 2007 12:55 pm
I have been reading ProBlogger for quite some time, and have learned quite a lot, which has helped make my blog a full-time job. I would most certainly attend this get-together, please keep me informed.
Karen
February 22nd, 2007 1:17 pm
How about a Melbourne one too for later in the year, Darren?
That would be awesome.
Darren Rowse
February 22nd, 2007 1:24 pm
yes still keen for a Melbourne one. Perhaps once I’m back from this trip late in April.
How to start a clothing line from scratch
February 22nd, 2007 1:29 pm
Dang wish I could be in attendance..but I’m way down in South Carolina!
Cat Laine
February 22nd, 2007 1:31 pm
I’m there with bells.
Marshall Sponder
February 22nd, 2007 1:58 pm
Hi Darren,
I definitely want to come and maybe I’ll drag one or two other bloggers along with me! I live in Brooklyn and read your blog regularly (and Problogger was rated as the #1 blog for something recently ….was it monetization?).
Well, reserve a seat for me - wherever you decided to have the bloggers night.
Chow,
Marshall - Webmetricsguru
ANP
February 22nd, 2007 2:33 pm
Brooklynite interested!
Dre
February 22nd, 2007 2:53 pm
Another Brooklynite interested.
Bloogzy
February 22nd, 2007 4:04 pm
I wish i was in NY :(
Jay Wilson
February 22nd, 2007 4:43 pm
Awesome! I live in Brooklyn and would love to attend the potential meetup.
Regan
February 22nd, 2007 8:06 pm
Come on.. surely you could run a meetup in Melbourne simultaneously and turn it into a video event. Both Rach and I will be in Melbourne when you’re in NYC. :)
Chris Garrett
February 22nd, 2007 9:14 pm
That will be so cool, shame I won’t be able to get there … maybe I can make the next one :O)
Rachel Clarke
February 22nd, 2007 9:56 pm
Looks like it could be fun; would love to come along.
Trent
February 22nd, 2007 11:53 pm
If you’re ever in rural northern Iowa / southern Minnesota, I’ll be there!
Vahid Chaychi
February 23rd, 2007 12:49 am
I wish you could also come to Toronto. You would be very welcome and it would be my pleasure to be your host. I am sure there are a lot of bloggers who love to meet you in Toronto. So please think about it and see if it is possible.
I love to come and see you in New York but unfortunately I can’t.
Larry Eiss
February 23rd, 2007 12:53 am
Darren,
I work in midtown west right above Penn Station and Madison Square Garden as it turns out! I am interested in a meetup and will make an effort to attend that and any afternoon session.
–Larry
http://www.LarryEiss.com
Josh Kaufman
February 23rd, 2007 12:54 am
I’m in - just moved to the city, and it’d be great to meet you all! :-)
Adam Ostrow
February 23rd, 2007 1:01 am
Definitely interested. I’m in Virginia but could make a weekend out of it and visit some family if it’s on a Friday or Monday. Keep me updated!
Ken M.
February 23rd, 2007 1:23 am
Hi Darren. I’m totally interested in the meetup. I’ll probably be just a few subway stops away.
Joel Johnson
February 23rd, 2007 1:32 am
Ooh, send out a reminder, Darren. I live in New York and am always pumped for free drinks.
Nancy
February 23rd, 2007 1:44 am
Darren,
Great idea! I live in the West, so I won’t be able to attend, although a summary of the gathering would be a great read. I hope this starts a trend.
Nancy
Jason Van Orden
February 23rd, 2007 2:18 am
I’d love to come. I live in Manhattan. See you soon.
Cindy Timmons
February 23rd, 2007 2:41 am
Hello, I am the Director of Publisher Business Development for Commission Junction and I would be interested in attending the event.
I would just like to introduce myself, meet some of you and learn a little more about your interests and projects/activities related to the online advertising industry.
Best, Cindy
Marina
February 23rd, 2007 2:47 am
I was thinking of flying out to Manhattan that week for another conference — but if you’re there, that seals the deal. Definitely interested!
tish
February 23rd, 2007 2:49 am
Am very interested. Can fly in from Milwaukee for this.
Anita Lott Moore
February 23rd, 2007 3:35 am
All NYC bloggers are invited to write post and link back to their blogs at http://www.nyc-blogger.com
annie frisbie
February 23rd, 2007 5:05 am
I would love to attend. I work in midtown and live in Queens.
annie frisbie
February 23rd, 2007 5:05 am
I would love to attend. I work in midtown and live in Queens.
Tony E
February 23rd, 2007 5:25 am
Just my luck, I’ll be out of town that week. I’ll look forward to meeting you at the next New York meet up though.
David Wilkinson
February 23rd, 2007 5:53 am
I wonder if there are any cheap flights going across the pond…
Anyhow Darren, just come over to the UK, and we’ll show you the meaning of ‘free drinks’. Huzzah!
Grace
February 23rd, 2007 5:57 am
Excellent - please keep me posted!
Tamar Weinberg
February 23rd, 2007 7:12 am
I can’t wait!!!!
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Robert Gorell
February 23rd, 2007 9:32 am
Was it Aerosmith whose first band name iteration was Free Beer? (I guess buzz marketing works sometimes.)
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Nick
February 23rd, 2007 10:47 am
I would love to come, please put me on the list, and thanks for setting it up!
Elaine Vigneault
February 23rd, 2007 1:00 pm
I’m living in New York now and I’d love to come to this! Let me know the details if the meet-up takes place. Thanks :)
Aziz
February 23rd, 2007 4:29 pm
Do you ever visit this part of the world? India that is…
Darren Rowse
February 23rd, 2007 4:44 pm
no plans for India at this stage Aziz - although I was talking to someone about speaking at an event there last year but it fell through. One day hopefully!
Todd jackson
February 23rd, 2007 6:35 pm
Definitely curious about this. Could be very educational.
jim
February 23rd, 2007 11:30 pm
Do DC next! :)
Flexo
February 24th, 2007 12:30 am
I’ll be there in the evening… coming from Jersey.
Lara
February 24th, 2007 4:28 am
Darren - I am SO there!
3.5 hrs by train for me - but I’m in - without a doubt.
Let me know if you want to do a workshop on SEO or Internet Marketing… ;)
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paul
February 24th, 2007 11:13 am
I’m an hour away in NJ, keep me posted. thanks
Allen Stern
February 24th, 2007 11:27 am
can you push it out a week :) — I want to be there!
Mark
February 24th, 2007 3:48 pm
Coming from S. Jersey - count me in. Afternoon unconference sounds great!
Elise
February 24th, 2007 8:02 pm
Love to attend please keep me posted.
Todd
February 24th, 2007 9:59 pm
Depending on what is all planned out there is a chance that I could make it over on frequent flier miles. A little ways away, but it is during my spring break period.
So if a workshop gets put together, I might just be able to pull it off and catch a flight.
Jim Willis
February 24th, 2007 10:03 pm
Would love to attend both a workshop and the meetup. I’m in Upstate New York (about a 3.5 hour bus trip).
Dr. Vino
February 25th, 2007 2:15 am
Great idea! I’m on my third meetup in a monthly wine bar crawl of NYC. Let me know if you need any help selecting a venue. To get the ball rolling, I have a mashup of NYC wine bars:
http://www.drvino.com/nycwinebars.php
Cheers,
Tyler
Minic Rivera
February 25th, 2007 1:08 pm
Would love to attend. Keep me posted please.
Dan
February 25th, 2007 5:56 pm
I’m interested. I’m a Sydneysider but will be in NYC then on a post SXSW holiday.
Steve
February 27th, 2007 1:10 am
another brooklyn boy - in!
Dave H
February 28th, 2007 1:03 am
I’m in from S. Jersey. Looking forward to the meetup.
Yaacov
February 28th, 2007 4:24 pm
Put me down for the 28th. I’m only a few stops away on the subway. Looking forwards to it.
bill
March 1st, 2007 3:29 am
I’d be interested. I live in NYC, midtown west. Might have a line on a location if you don’t already have one.
Michael Kaplen
March 2nd, 2007 3:28 am
Sounds like a wonderful idea.
Look forward to meeting you.
Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
http://www.braininjury.blogs.com
CT
March 2nd, 2007 11:32 am
Wow, you’ve got people coming from all corners of the globe for this! Makes me feel like a slug, since I’m actually in Manhattan. But I’ll slug my way over, (hopefully) via subway!
Ken
March 8th, 2007 4:44 am
Darren!
This sounds great! I work in the SOHO area in NYC so I could come right after work.
Please keep me posted!
Dan Blank
March 10th, 2007 2:40 am
I will be there! Thanks.
Jeffrey Keefer
March 13th, 2007 3:26 pm
Sounds like a great idea. After some of what I saws at Northern Voice recently, count me in!
Payton
March 14th, 2007 7:27 am
I’ll be in NY that week and would love to attend! Have you chosen a venue and a time yet? I haven’t seen any more info on this.
Thanks!
Darren Rowse
March 14th, 2007 7:52 am
Update: we’re close to having a venue booked. Keep checking your inbox over the coming days and start thinking about what other bloggers you can invite! :-)
Lara
March 15th, 2007 12:24 pm
Just double checking to make sure I’m on the list to find out where this is going to be… I only need a few hours advance notice to get there, but it’d be super nice to have a wee bit more time than that! LOL I can’t wait!
Dossy Shiobara
March 15th, 2007 11:40 pm
I’m across the river in New Jersey and would love to come, but I have choir practice on Wednesday nights! Augh! Maybe if you do something during the day/afternoon, I could come for that and then head back to Jersey and miss the evening activities.
Payton
March 16th, 2007 2:33 am
Thanks for the update Darren!
Ray Dotson
March 16th, 2007 8:54 pm
This one sounds like a blast. Any Cincinnati area bloggers looking to carpool?
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Lara
March 19th, 2007 12:53 am
Any updates on where and what time? *batting eyelashes*
A. Casalena
March 19th, 2007 9:24 am
Also interested on location / time. Where and when will that be announced?
Thanks!
Marc Beharry
March 20th, 2007 5:10 am
I bet “Fosters” would have loved to be a co-sponsor.
Tamar Weinberg
March 21st, 2007 1:48 am
Still getting pumped!
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