I was at this event (though Eric for got to mention it in the post) Web Analytics Wednesday San Francisco Metrics and KPIs which Eric Peterson posted on Web Analytics Demystfied- and had no idea the WAW drew as many people as it did or cost as much as it did.

I didn't end up staying that long – but it was fun hanging out with everyone – it was a very crowded Web Analytics Wednesday (which was actually on a Tuesday) and I thought, overall, the WAW's have been getting better in terms of both content and attendance.

I also found Emetrics Marketing Optimization summit very intense and packed with information and meeting this week – and now it's time to take a break and get ready for the next one (meeting, that is). 

By the way, I've been invited to attend the Social Media Roundtable in Toronto on May 20th – and I'm going to try to attend (Pro PR’s Joe Thornley on the Toronto Social Media Scene, Measurement).

Here's a video that explains what the Roundtable is … and why it would be valuable to attend.

I've been San Francisco since last Sunday and my days are full – it's hard to post anything because I'm spending most of my time talking to other people attending Emetrics.

However, I hosted a dinner last night for the Social Media Committee that I direct at the Web Analytics Association – only a few members were present (have over 70 members); but, we had a great time – he's some footage from the dinner:

I meant to post this earlier – just incase some of my readers are in San Francisco next weekend (and attending Emetrics Summit is not actually required for all of what's listed below) – here's some information you might want to keep track of.

I'll be on the 4:30PM – 6:00PM Panel, by the way:

WAA Panel: Web Analytics vs. Audience Measurement & the WAA's Raucous Caucus Reception

 

Dear WAA Members:

Looking for a rowdy good time of extraordinary measure?

Join fellow members and web analytics professionals from around the world for the Panel Discussion, followed by WAA’s fun-filled Raucous Caucus and Networking Reception. Learn more about:

• Panel Discussion: The Role of the Web Marketer and Analyst versus How We Use Online Advertising Tools and Audience Measurement Data
• WAA’s vision for the future and the exciting opportunities coming in the year ahead
• How you can benefit more from your WAA membership
• Opportunities to get involved and make an impact in this dynamic industry

When: Sunday, May 4
(Immediately following the WAA Base Camp and the evening prior to the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit)

Where: Palace Hotel, Gold Ballroom
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA

Time 4:30 – 6:00 pm, WAA Panel: Web Analytics vs. Audience Measurement
6:00 – 7:30 pm, Raucous Caucus Reception