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Ignite DC #9

Patrick OBrien

Wham Bam Instagram

It seems like I've hopped into the sack with a mobile app without even bothering to ask about its own needs. That app is Instagram, which is becoming one of the most popular social platforms, known for making it easy to share filtered photos with your connected friends. But, how exactly can an app like this work for you, your neighborhood or the big city? In 5 minutes, I'll take you through my fanatical ride of curiosity, obsession, failure, and redemption that ultimately puts Washington, DC in the global spotlight each and every day.

About Patrick OBrien:

Patrick is an Emmy award-winning Social Media Manager for Gannett, helping spearhead social media initiatives and strategies for hundreds of TV and newspaper sites across the country, including USATODAY. His passion for the industry is fueled by mobile, search, streaming video and social.

He is often an early adopter with social platforms, which is the reason why he wants to share his wild Instagram experiment with Ignite and other leaders in the community.

Patrick can be found online as