socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2008

In their case, people write their scripts on a web site, and when they're done, they can submit them to contests with a single click. If you're doing freelance writing, have a story you're trying to sell, there's a whole process of finding out where you're doing well, not doing well, and what responses you have received.

Writing 209

Writing Hollywood Startup Sites 209

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. Communication and writing skills are required. Find the right tools to analyze the ROI.

Social Media 101

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. Use strong communication and writing skills. Find the right tools to analyze the ROI.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Platform Tool 58

InfoChachkie

JUNE 11, 2012

Bill Gates – “The best way to prepare [to be a programmer] is to write programs, and to study great programs that other people have written. However, his first-hand knowledge of how to write, test and commercialize code facilitated his ability to lead Microsoft from startup to world dominance.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Education Entrepreneur 279

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. Communication and writing skills are required. Find the right tools to analyze the ROI.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Platform 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2011

There are hundreds of consultants out there who will take your money for guidance in this area, but I recommend that you start with some free resources on the Internet, or one of the many recent books on this topic. Communication and writing skills are required. Your Twitter YouTube messages better match your print advertising message.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Platform 93

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

I moved into writing software to analyze audience data, and wrote a lot of computer graphics software. In 1986 I started an advertising and public relations firm to serve software and hardware companies, which became a marketing consulting business ( www.Allen.com ) when I moved to L.A. Great stuff.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking Marketing Startup 150

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

As I naturally get asked all the time why we invested in Company A or Company B, I thought I’d just put forth my thesis in writing. The Kindle has already revolutionized book reading. it provides complete transparency in how much advertisers are paying, how much Burstly takes and what your revenue is.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2010

I’ve talked about how Twitter is a new form of RSS (curated RSS), it’s a a new form of IM / SMS , it’s a place where business is conducted and it’s a place where advertising will drive leads due to the link sharing nature of Twitter. Brad did not know Mark. had a great evening talking tech and startup.

Social Network 347

Social Network Networking Blogging RSS 347

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2013

We get wired with a payment at the end of the month, and never have to worry about collecting, and don''t have to talk to advertisers. However, we are here in Santa Monica, and we are a celebrity and entertainment site, and the next step for us in monetization is to get direct partnerships and deals with entertainment advertisers.

Google 236

Google Sites Startup Web 236

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Emily Nagle Green, in her book from a while back “ ANYWHERE ,” argues effectively that the future of the world and business is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network. Here are some principles I have adapted from Emily’s work: Be eternally curious.

Entrepreneur 95

Entrepreneur Ideas Writing Training 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. You can also establish authority by writing and public speaking. You are your own brand, and the brand for your business. Show your ability to build customer consensus.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2011

Our daily lives are filled with advertisements of the latest and greatest technologies offering to “change the way we live.” These applications have quickly become a part of our daily lives from booking airfare, to social media, to streaming content, etc. QR codes and Augmented Reality. TechZulu iPhone App QR Code.

Advertising 87

Advertising Content Template Technology 87

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2011

Emily Nagle Green, in her recent book “ ANYWHERE ,” argues effectively that the future of the world and business is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network. So how do entrepreneurs train to lead the Anywhere Revolution, rather than be dragged along by its wave?

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Ideas Writing Training 92

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Your revenue is the $75 million you got paid in booking fees. The advertiser who bought the ads might pay the ad network in 60 days.

Startup 418

Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

On the card I usually write the date, where I met the person, how I met them and what value I can bring to the table. A great example of a website displaying amazing social proof with client results is Killian’s Workshop for how to book commercials. Pay Per Click advertising. Help a Reporter Out (HARO). Friends and Family.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Marketing SEO 85

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

You can buy a car, book a trip, and do all your expenses on your mobile. What advice would you give to employers to advertise their company to job seekers? PF: Pascal, the French mathematician and philosopher, back in the day said something like this, “I wrote you a long letter because I did not have time to write you a short one.”

Mobile 86

Mobile Marketing Writing Startup 86

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. Andy, a trainer, uses amSTATZ to book appointments, handle payments and message with multiple clients. Advertising revenue is generated from each site visitor, paid or otherwise.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The ratings were poor, the writing was uninspired and Oprah did not have enough time or energy to devote to the show. Saying “No” to certain advertisers was a cornerstone of her authenticity, which ultimately led to her global popularity. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire.”.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Networking Entrepreneur 279

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

Advertisers upload their 30 second ads and each time a user watches the ad, they receive $.50. Targeted mobile advertising. After choosing one of their affordable monthly service fee plans, users simply interact with their advertisers. AdWallet (Albuquerque, NM). That’s the concept behind AdWallet. The room is 45 sq.ft.

Startup 80

Startup Mentor Platform Help 80

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2010

Emily Nagle Green, in her new book “ ANYWHERE ,” argues effectively that the future of the world and business is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network. Here are some thoughts from Emily: Be Anywhere curious. Don’t let yourself be talked out of powerful ideas.

Startup 48

Startup Entrepreneur Ideas Writing 48

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 15, 2013

Other than paying for traffic with advertising, there are only so many ways to get people to show up at your door. Engage in the community and make friends.Most of these sites are based on some type of voting or book-marking system.More community friends = more exposure = more traffic. Search Engines. Referring Traffic / Press.

Web 61

Web Social Media Content Sites 61

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

The questions that a VC mulls before writing a check are precisely the questions you should be asking yourself. For example, if you’re going to build a travel planning website (as many, many startup entrepreneurs do) your basic research would be: How much do people spend on travel books / guides today? Market Size. Efficiency?

Startup 150

Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

So I thought I’d write a post about how I drive my personal creativity. (A The key is channeling what you learn when you drive onto paper for retention purposes so you have to write it down soon afterward. All are known creativity drivers and are covered in the book mentioned above. For others they swear by music.

Writing 356

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 356

Frank Addante

APRIL 16, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Recently, I have been looking very closely at the online advertising market. Inventing Stuff, Obviously Impossible? Zondigo, Inc.

Google 40

Google Advertising Startup Venture Capital 40

Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

It should be the next generation content/ entertainment portal that leverages millions of user profiles to more accurately provide data to advertisers on what is appealing to specific demographics. Leverage a worldwide community to enable a perfect market for outsourcing activities like online research, writing, & content review.

Development Team Review 76

Development Team Review Content Sites eHow 76

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

innovated in social media advertising and for a variety of reasons wasn’t ultimately successful and went to zero. The second founder, Rob Duva , created another company called Fin & Field to book hunting & fishing excursions. The second “exit”?—?Adly?—?innovated Entrada Ventures? —?that

Venture Capital 363

Venture Capital Capital Funding Startup 363

Jason Nazar

JANUARY 14, 2009

Other than paying for traffic with advertising, there are only so many ways to get people to show up at your door. Leave comments on their posts, link to them from your site… do that and when you approach them to write about you, you’ll find a welcomed reception. Search Engines. Make a list of 15 similar websites.

Web 62

Web Social Media Content Sites 62

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

There are hundreds of entrepreneurs here in Los Angeles who are building awesome companies, writing awesome books, making awesome movies and are trying to solve important problems to help make this world a better place. million members who have added over 270 million books, completely by word of mouth. MUST be on this list!!

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Frank Addante

JANUARY 23, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. There are a lot of people out there who can "write code", but very few good engineers. Inventing Stuff, Obviously Impossible?

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Develop Development Product 40

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

I found the rules and expectations nicely illustrated in a new book, “ Conversation Marketing: How to Be Relevant and Engage Your Customer by Speaking Human ,” by one of the experts in the new digital marketing strategies, Kevin Lund. Yet even conversation marketing has to be done right to get customer attention and have an impact.

Marketing 91

Marketing Examples Startup Customer 91

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We both felt that the critical reasoning skills and writing skills were critical to our career development. BookRenter – plus a discussion about Chegg … what is going on in the university book market? We talked about the analogies between what NetFlix achieved in movies and whether this is relevant to the book market.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. I started dabbling with a few ideas around online advertising, search engines and other random projects. Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog. Around 2003, Quigo was doing tens of millions of dollars in revenue with two main products: a ready-to-use, search engine marketing solution for advertisers called FeedPoint and a contextual advertising platform for publishers called AdSonar. Thank you, John.

Google 302

Google Startup Advertising Acquisition 302

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

billion in annual subscription revenues not including advertising or eCommerce). Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# You couldn’t pick up a magazine in the 96-99 timeframe without seeing AOL Keywords advertised everywhere. They controlled distribution to the masses.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Some will cite my investment two years ago in social-media advertising company Ad.ly This is important both to maintain a consistent user experience (think the cleanliness of Facebook UI versus that of MySpace where users controlled the UI more) as well as to have advertising be an important part of their economic future.

Platform 307

Platform News Startup Invest 307