At Socialized! our Social Media Agency we have had some incredible opportunities over the past year to work with brands such as the Ford Dealers Association of BC and Alberta, the Certified Management Accounts, CGA BC, CGA Canada and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. However…even producing the week long event “Social Media Week Vancouver” did not prepare us for the passionate, loyal and often opinionated fans at Wizard World Comic Cons. This is a relatively new adventure for us but this podcast reviews 5 social media lessons I have learned (or re-learned) so far: 5 Lessons (Listen to the podcast for a full explanation): * Tapping into a Tribe is much better than building one * When people know you’re listening they talk, share, tweet, like and follow * Amplify the moment * Run contests to find influencers * Partner to expand influence Here are some of the links and resources mentioned in the podcast: * Tribes By Seth Godin Wizard World Comic Con Sites and Resources * Wizard World Event and News Site * Wizard World Comic Con Blog * Wizard World Facebook Page * Wizard World on Twitter Social Media Monitoring: * Viral Heat * Tweet Reach Socialized! Social Media Agency * Socialized! Blog * Socialized! Team on Twitter * Shane Gibson – Chief Social Officer on Twitter * Tris Hussey – Chief Geek and Pixel Washer on Twitter * Anthony Caridi – President on Twitter