Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

“As corny as it sounds, Tony Hsieh is a seller of dreams,” said Sarah Evans, founder of PR firm Sevans Strategy and social media venture FAVES + CO. “So Digital Royalty : Since 2009, Digital Royalty has given businesses and media personalities groundbreaking social media strategies to engage fans and generate tangible traction.

Social Network 111

Social Network Social Media Press Technical Review 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2014

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 102

Marketing Funding Social Media SEM 102

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

I pointed out the fact that they only ever talked to the press when the had an announcement and that it was a continual process. And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. Make sure you’re not spewing out meaningless reams of press releases.

Startup 349

Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2011

With the proliferation of social networks, communications clients and VoIP phone services, users often find they need to use multiple ways--Twitter, Facebook, phone, FAX, and more--to communicate with their contacts. Why would your users want to manage all of their communications, social networking, and so forth in one place?

Social Network 259

Social Network Platform Networking Google 259

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2013

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 106

Marketing Startup Social Media SEM 106

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

Enter social media and its importance as a traffic source. Talent – in a world where startup founders are rewarded handsomely for taking risks of building their own startup companies and where the press shines a brighter light on them, much of the early-stage company traction will come from startups. Of course not.

Technical Review 299

Technical Review Venture Capital Yammer Google 299

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 94

Marketing Startup Social Media SEM 94

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Create and manage your social media presence. Master social media marketing. Reach out to relevant newspapers and press. Print flyers , brochures or catalogs.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

Streaming media. Social media. Social networking. Social games. It covers a range of technology trends, from social media to mobile, clean technology, games and chips. But its also home to the best articles from gamers, developers, and other folks outside of the traditional press.

Southern California 57

Southern California PHP Technical Review Orange County 57

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

The following was available: “I kept hearing about startups that raised VC funding, but which hadn’t filed Form Ds (nor issued a press release). SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. I’d link to it but it’s behind a paywall. OTHER DEALS.

Venture Capital 285

Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Some will cite my investment two years ago in social-media advertising company Ad.ly Asymmetric – Before Twitter most social networks had “symmetric” relationships meaning that when somebody wanted to follow you, you had to follow them back in order for us to be connected. Not so on Twitter. Twitter is inherently viral.

Platform 307

Platform News Startup Invest 307