150 bloggers, journalists and members of the press gathered for an informative and educational panel hosted by BlogCrush and OC Press Club recently. Graciously hosted by the wonderful Anaheim Marriott Suites, it was a night of amazing food and great conversation centered around the intersection between traditional journalism and new media. BlogCrush invited some amazing panelists to share their wisdom including: Steve Churm (Churm Media), Michele Himmelberg (Disneyland PR), Chris Epting (Author and Columnist) and Keven Sablan (The OC Register). All of whom were invited as they have been leaders in new and traditional media.

Marcy Massura (BlogCrush Co-Founder) moderated and kept the conversation moving along, as well as Suz Broughton (Co-Founder) who added some wonderful words of wisdom. Marcy had joked that she saw the evening like a ‘gang truce’ trying to bring two sides of the world together to eliminate the friction between traditional press writers and less formal bloggers. Her goal she said was ‘to help both sides respect each other for the role they each play in story telling.’ 

More educational/ panel events are being planned for 2012 from BlogCrush.

We hope you will plan on attending them all!

 

A very special thank you to Anaheim Marriott Suites for an astonishing array of unique food including  the famous macaroni cheese bar! And wonderful service. If you are considering a event of any scale in Orange County please consider Anaheim Marriot Suites.

 

PHOTOS are COURTESY of the talented Kathleen Enge.

Do not duplicate without permission. Copyright 2011

Dear BlogCrush Members:

On behalf of the OC Press Club, I’m pleased to be partnering with BlogCrush
on the Blogging/New Media Panel & Mixer.

The world of journalism has been changing rapidly. Traditional reporters continue to embrace social media and incorporate it into their ever-expanding roles, more and more online-only news sites are being launched, and the “new journalism” world is filled with bloggers who provide niche news to faithful followers.

The OC Press Club recognizes the importance of all media – traditional and new – and welcomes bloggers and others to join the OC Press Club. Our annual Journalism Awards Contest held every July has several new categories for bloggers, but of course you must be a member of the OC Press Club to enter. I encourage you to participate in the Press Club as we plan more fun events and mixers for 2011-2012.

I look forward to seeing you on Nov. 9. You’ll be able to meet the Press Club board and members, and learn more about the OC Press Club.

Sincerely,

Christopher Trela
President, OC Press Club

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If you'd like to attend the BlogCrush / Press Club Panel and Mixer on Nov., 9, please RSVP, here.

We hope to see many of you at BlogWorld next month. Marcy (BlogCrush Co-Founder) is speaking on Saturday as well and hope you will be there to join in the fun. Sidenote? She is giving away a YEAR’S SUPPLY of BACON at her presentation.

Host: Jane Gillespie, Irvine

One of my favorite things to do are things I have never done before. Over this weekend I had an opportunity to spend the evening at StyleWeek OC at The Irvine Spectrum Center. It was Rack Rave kick off party for many many FAB-U-LOUS fashion centric events taking place at the much loved shopping center AND at the world famous Fashion Island. Invited BlogCrush members were treated to a VIP lounge and amazing goodies.

We were also thrilled to get some one on one time with the master of ceremonies Nick Verreos. Don’t know him? You should. He is from Project Runway and besides that? His gowns are being worn by everyone from Beyoncé to Carrie Underwood. He is simply hilariously charming. Suz and I are considering joining his posse actually. I am sure he has a shopping/cocktailing/gossiping posse that could use two bloggers.

Suz, Nick and me. We are shiny happy people.

Jamie and me. With my new hair color mistake. My colorist owes me a fruit basket or a new iPhone5.

 

How about a gourmet dinner in a shoe box? Really astonishing good roast beef sandwich from Nordies bistro. I took one home to the husband. We have plans to go eat there next week. Seriously. THAT good.

 

Our tweets were streamed on the awesome rave backdrop. This DJ was great. Let’s all be glad there was no alcohol at this event. Saved me from table dancing regret.

Oh and the FASHION show! Great looks that were very wearable. Lots of animal prints color and that whole mix and match thing I can never pull off without looking like Punky Brewster. It was inspiring- and I will be back to The Spectrum to shop soon.

Perhaps I will see you there?

Want to attend StyleWeek and be cool like us?

GO HERE!

Host: Jane Gillespie, Irvine

In the heart of OC, there is a movie theater that breaks the mold. Not only is this a state of the art 100% digital facility but this the only movie theater in OC with the coveted and AMAZING D-Box seats. During a recent BlogCrush event, we were given the opportunity to test out this technology.

So what is D-Box?

The chairs are preprogrammed with movement to coincide with the movie. Watching a trai