Guidewire Group, a global research firm focused exclusively on emerging technology companies and markets, and executive producer Chris Shipley hosted the BlogOn 2005 Social Media Summit on October 17 & 18 in New York City.

The premier executive conference for forward-thinking marketing and communications executives considering strategic initiatives in social media such as blogs, RSS and podcasts, BlogOn 2005 explored how leading corporations are using social media for business advantage.

Featured companies included AOL, DaimlerChrysler, ESPN, McDonald’s SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Sprint, Sun Microsystems, Unilever and Yahoo!

The nearly 400 attendees also learned how to use social media to create more meaningful conversations with their customers — with insights from leading experts such as Seth Godin, David Weinberger, Gil Schwartz, Jackie Huba, Jeff Jarvis and Steve Rubel.

We invite you to explore the BlogOn site to learn more about the program, including the 20 technology companies selected as Social Media Innovators. You can also review the executive summary of Guidewire Group’s Blogging in the Enterprise survey, created in conjunction with iUpload.

Guidewire Group has assembled a series of tools and services that will help you be part of the ongoing conversation about Social Media regardless of whether you attended BlogOn. Check out the box to the right for more ways to take part in the BlogOn experience.

Plus, even though the conference has officially ended, you can still become involved in the BlogOn 2005 community by signing up to be part of Guidewire Group's Social Media Research Panel.

Community Tools

Conference Blogs

Read more about the conference in the official Event Blog or browse the search pages on Technorati, Feedster and Yahoo! News to read what press, attendees and bloggers have written.

Participant Podcasts

Listen to podcasts of interviews with BlogOn speakers and attendees. Podtech.net, The Podcast Network and Venture Voice offer a selection of terrific programs.

Photo Galleries

See the action at the Copacabana in the official Blogon photo gallery, hosted by Zoto, or check out the attendee pictures posted on Flickr and Buzznet.

Social Networks, Webcasts & More

Guidewire Group is preparing a whole set of tools to help you learn more about Social Media and network with other professionals with similar interests. Check out our Social Media Research Panel.