Kopper(left), Bill Streeter(right)

Bill Streeter and I have known each other about two years and change. We started running into each other before we were formally introduced. It turned out we were both bloggers. Bill had worked up Lo-Fi St. Louis to a full fledged multi-media blog and go to sight for the local music scene.

Bill has moved beyond creating and chronicling social media in St. Louis on his own to writing for the Riverfront Times. He’s now a regular columnist for the online version, covering the who, what, when and why of folks like myself, and events, such as tweetups, interactive festivals and more.

Imagine my excitement when St. Louis Social Media Report chose him as the first interview in a series. The Report will be interviewing social media types in the greater St. Louis area, but I think Bill was perfect to go first.

The interview with Bill Streeter gives us a bit of his history, what he’s doing now, and where he thinks St. Louis is headed. Some interesting insights he has. You may not agree with everything, but I wager you’ll find it a good read.

My only complaint? Not enough questions! Maybe you have more questions for Bill? Share them here and I’ll pass them on. Or if you have a story to tell, I’d love to hear it.

Cheers,

Todd

Links:

St. Louis Social Media Report

Bill Streeter at the Riverfront Times

Lo-Fi St. Louis

     St. Louis is going to be host to the Midwest Media Conference.  A variety of speakers will be on hand for an evening of stories, questions and answers about online media.  One of my favorite guys involved in social media, Duane Myers, aka PreppyDude, will be hosting the show.

     Three of the presenters are well known folks in St. Louis media, David Myers, Bill Streeter, Dana Loesch, and Michelle Havens. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting these folks in person on more than one occasion.  But not only are locals turning up, like the St. Louis Bloggers Guild, one of our Ohio favorites is joining us as well, Ann Miller, aka AnnOhio.

     Duane and the out of town speakers will be here a bit early. I’m hearing rumors of dinner and drink plans. Be sure to get a hold of these folks and let them know your interested.

Here’s a twitter ID roundup:

@geoSteph

@Fireton

@PreppyDude

@BillStreeter

@Mamalogues

@DavidStl

     Excited yet?  I am.  Come out and join us on Saturday, May 31st, 2008, 34 S. Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, Mo.

****UPDATE**** The event will be broadcast live and interactive – go here to sign in.