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Shaili  //  Hi, I'm Shaili, and I love the online environment. Like some of you, I live, work and play a significant part of my life on the Internet, and I am always on the lookout to learn new ideas. Market research is my passion, and the uncharted terrain of online research methodologies seemed like a very natural transition back in 2004. Thankfully, it has been a time-tested good choice.

I am best known for conducting studies with leading edge methodologies including online research, mobile research and digital ethnography. I also conduct traditional in-person interviews, either in focus groups or one-on-one, and I should also mention that I am always on the lookout for new projective techniques and creative ways to ask questions.

Nov 10 / 4:04am

Google Wave vs. Twitter at conferences

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Hoping for real-time audience interaction at your next conference?

Twitter is not alone. This post in FreshNetworks' blog describes the innovative use of Google Wave during a recent Ecomm conference where delegates banded together to edit a single, collective summary of each presentation... as each presentation was being delivered.

The screenshots in this blog say it all. It's such an awesome idea!

I usually carry my smartphone with me, which is essential to tweet or access group tweets during any event. The downside is that I don't usually carry my laptop when I attend a conference, and I think I would need it to participate in a Wave.

I admit that "Waving" could be a bit distracting to the live educational value of the presentation. That said, I am one of those people who is twittering several times an hour during events... I admit that I can't wait to try creating my own Google Wave with a crowd at a future event.

Fascinating use of the new Wave platform. What a great way to share your notes!

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