Erie will be well represented at this weekend’s PodCamp Pittsburgh — an event aimed at helping folks learn more about social media.

Erie native Douglas Derda — the author of the bubbly beer blog Should I Drink That? — is one of the speakers. And he invites his Erie brethren to make the trip down I-79 for some or all of the free event:

“This would be a great chance for people to find out more about blogging, social networking, podcasting and other aspects of new media. As with the previous 2 Podcamps this one is FREE to attend and will have an all star cast of speakers. There will be plenty of Erie influence on this podcamp with the involvement of myself, Justin Kownacki and Mike Woycheck. Also Erie Brewing Company is the exclusive brewer of the Meet-n-Greet Friday night.”

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