--- title: "Social Media Roundup: The Conference Call Blues" id: "21364" type: "post" slug: "social-media-roundup-the-conference-call-blues" published_at: "2014-01-24T23:41:06+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-16T03:32:26+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/01/24/social-media-roundup-the-conference-call-blues/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/01/24/social-media-roundup-the-conference-call-blues.md" excerpt: "The business convention most deserving of a parody gets one, and it's really, really funny. Also: These curation tools could help you turn your next meeting into an informative content hub." taxonomy_category: - "Meetings / Events" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "Business" - "conferences" - "eventtech" - "Meetings" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Director" - "Executive Team" - "Manager" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Social Media Roundup: The Conference Call Blues ## The business convention most deserving of a parody gets one, and it’s really, really funny. Also: These curation tools could help you turn your next meeting into an informative content hub. Sure, we can get people sitting hundreds of miles apart together in a meeting—and maybe actually get some work done. But how often does that happen? A perfect parody and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: ### Conference Calls > Yes, so very true! Association friends, I know you can relate to this happening frequently on conference calls! [https://t.co/4AUEivUtH3 (opens in a new tab)](https://t.co/4AUEivUtH3) > > — Diana Tavares Mertz (@DianaTMertz) [January 24, 2014 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/DianaTMertz/statuses/426820554520559617) **Random disconnections,** awkward phrasings, stilted introductions, people repeatedly talking over one another… you’ve been in a meeting like this. Well, maybe not in person—but over the phone? Absolutely. The comedic duo [Tripp and Tyler (opens in a new tab)](http://www.trippandtyler.tv/) have a hit on their hands with a spot-on parody of conference calls, complete with barking dogs, coffee shop sounds, and a document that nobody can seem to open. The clip, an ad for the multicity [LeaderCast (opens in a new tab)](http://leadercast.com/en/) conference series, is good for a quick smile. Because we’ve all been there. *(ht @[DianaTMertz (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/DianaTMertz/status/426820554520559617) )* ### Curate This > 5 Fabulous Tools to [#Curate (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Curate&src=hash) > Meeting Content [#MPI (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MPI&src=hash) > [#PCMA (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PCMA&src=hash) > [#eventprofs (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23eventprofs&src=hash) > [#assnchat (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23assnchat&src=hash) > [#expochat (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23expochat&src=hash) > [http://t.co/il0CSxsl1j (opens in a new tab)](http://t.co/il0CSxsl1j) > > — De-de Mulligan, CMP (@DedeMulligan) [January 24, 2014 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/DedeMulligan/statuses/426819845980954624) **So much content flies around a meeting** that it can be a real challenge to keep everything straight. SmartSource blogger DeDe Mulligan’s [list of the best curation tools for meetings (opens in a new tab)](http://blog.smartsourcerentals.com/blog/news-and-tips/5-fabulous-tools-to-curate-meeting-content) feels like a lifesaver. Beyond the traditional platforms you’re probably already familiar with—Pinterest, Storify—Mulligan recommends a handful of options designed for the really big events. The tools on her list vary in scope from free and basic to full-featured and robust. That said, one Mulligan missed that’s pretty solid is [RebelMouse (opens in a new tab)](https://www.rebelmouse.com/) , which allows for a slightly more automated feed at events. *(ht @[DedeMulligan (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/DedeMulligan/status/426819845980954624) )* Any favorite conference curation tools you’d like to recommend? Throw them in the comment thread below. Feel like you’re talking to a wall when you’re on a conference call? (YouTube screenshot) [Ernie Smith](https://associationsnow.com/author/ernie-smith/) Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now. 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