The BMPR

From the outside looking in, social media can look like a bunch of spoiled brats playing with their high-tech toys, oblivious to the world around them. Sometimes, that’s true. But mostly, that’s the exception. The majority of people engaged in social networks use it as a way to sincerely  connect with their community. Here at [...]

What’s hotter than a habanero? BMPR in July. We’ve got two Tweetups to cool you off: One to work your brain and one to flex your fun muscles. For your brain: Thursday, July 22nd: Noon to 1:30 at the Holiday Inn “SEO What?!” Join us as web analytics experts Ryan Kelly (Founder/CEO Pear Analytics); Susan [...]

We had a very enthusiastic turnout for the June BMPR which featured information on blogging along with a preview of the National Council of La Raza 2010 National Convention. Christian Lozano gave us a preview and called for volunteers to come out and teach some social media, record some interviews and just help out any [...]

@writeontime and @nanpalmero have put the kids in charge of this month’s #BMPR. So @jessyoung13 and I will make sure this isn’t the last #BMPR ever. It shouldn’t be. We’ve got some high-priced (not really) talent coming in to talk to us about blogging and all that entails. So if you’ve considered a blog, have [...]

A big thank you to everyone who attended our first ever BMPR Awards. Check out the great photography from @imagefreedom, @laurenbeaudoin and @voxlive during the event plus rockin’ videos from @doublepunching (below) and @ksatnews here. If you have your photos available on Flickr for sharing and would like to be added to this post, please [...]

Get ready… the glare of lights from the paparazzi are sure to be extra bright on Thursday night at our first BUMPER awards. Like all good glitzy affairs, BMPR May has attracted a larger-than-anticipated crowd. So please, plan accordingly: * Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pack your Crocs, in [...]

You’ve been waiting your entire life to be on this list, even though this concept has only existed for months. The moment of truth has now arrived. Call your friends and families to tell them how awesome you are and how lucky they are to know you. The votes have been counted (so begging for [...]

In less than a week some of the greatest minds this world has ever seen will be descending upon our host venue, @TheGatsbySA.  An overstatement?  Well, not when we tell you that Albert Einstein is going to be there.  Wait, @writeontime tells me he won’t be making it this year.  Nonetheless, as you’ve likely heard, [...]

Thank you all for joining us at another amazing @thebmpr!  We were so fortunate to have the amazing Joel Frey (@cypresswalls) and the Roaming Gnome (@roaminggnome) from Travelocity (@travelocity), Dale Blasingame (@normalguyguide) from The Hotel Guide (@thehotelguide), and Michelle Newman from the San Antonio Express News (@mysa).  Additionally, this BMPR was extra special thanks to [...]

Strap on your Go-Go boots and come join us for the first-ever nighttime BMPR. The Bumper Awards, plus a lineup of speakers who work in the leisure and entertainment industries — talking about how they’re integrating social media. Brent Traylor (@txroadshow) producer, host, owner of Texas Sportsman’s Roadshow will be on hand; SeaWorld San Antonio [...]