I’m happy about this video. It’s not about the politics for me though, it’s about the video. Today the Presidential Office has broken new ground in communicating to our children, and to the nation as a whole.

Television is no longer king. It’s been replaced by high quality video, video you can embed, share, rewind, mix and more. Video no longer controlled by the media, the fourth estate.

This speech will not just reach the millions that watched it live, but the many more millions that will watch it online. Imagine how many beyond those in generations to come that will be watching it, and in how many languages.

Bonus? The Whitehouse is the one sharing it out. Media embedding is even encouraged on the Media Resources site.

This is a trend I hope not only continues but grows to become commonplace in all levels of politics. The President has set the bar; who will rise to it?

It has been almost a month since this blog launched, with much help, guidance, and contribution from Todd Jordan. Todd and I both share a vision of St. Louis as a thriving social networking community, one of benefit to many, and this blog was seen as a means to facilitate and encourage the realization of that vision by promoting and reporting on local social media news, events and groups.

So shares Greg Bussmann, aka @execbp, about the launch of St. Louis Social Media Report. It’s been a great first month from my point of view as well.

Greg goes on to share this:
We picked a great month to get started, as the last month has seen lots of big events around town such as the Girls Guide To the Galaxy relaunch party, the Social Media Club St. Louis Small Business event, some Bring a Tweep to Lunch tweet-ups, and many others. We have lots more in store for you and the future looks bright for St. Louis.

He’s not kidding about a great month. Tweetups every week. Relaunch parties. Networking events. Heck, even Shock City Studios got in on the act.

Updating and informing are critical to the site’s continued success.  Help out by contributing event news, commentary on events already behind us, and other social networking and media news you happen upon.

It’s an exciting time for St. Louis and social media. Can’t wait to see you out there.

     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.