Daradiction

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Ever since two friends and I staged a two-week jaunt around the Midwest to attend a great new conference earlier this year, I’ve been more and more aware of a growing trend: the social media road trip. As promised, here are ten must-haves for planning and executing a successful social media road trip. More on that later.

Social Media 62

Social Media Media Technical Review Content 62

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

We're not talking publicly about that yet, but the idea is to get away from the annual review, away from the quarterly review, and give everyone within and outside a company the ability to recognize people, up and down the chain, for doing great things in the workplace. Beyond that, it's really about real time recognition.

Startup 216

Startup Technical Review Software Review Platform 216

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2012

Higher conversion rates (10-15x online conversion) and higher value at closure (up to 2x higher) due to up-sell & cross-sell potential. So having a software filter in front of the calls is key to making them cost effective. How ads work are always different across media types. Here’s the deal.

Mobile 311

Mobile Technical Review Google Screening 311

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

We caught up with Jeffrey Hayzlett at the 140 character conference held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Video Editing Software. ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (PC only). The way of photo sharing today is "Allowing people to be able to connect in different ways" says Jeffrey. Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Screening Conference 40

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

In April 2011, the Association of Coupon Professionals held an Industry Conference in Atlanta to address the present and future state of couponing. The industry had seen unprecedented growth in the past decade due to a combination of factors, one of which was the United States’ economic recession. . – Paul Breummer, Search Engine Land.

Mobile 85

Mobile Software Review Statistics Technical Review 85

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Despite what you read in the media HTML5 web applications can be extremely powerful and engaging. In this talk I will review how developers can easily change their applications to be more functional in a mobile, touch first world and provide an engaging user experience. It’s OK you can fight back.

Training 65

Training Technical Review Technology Software Review 65

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. Five Reasons You Haven’t Launched - Software By Rob , November 10, 2010 Photo by stevendepolo. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews. This Thanksgiving it might seem that there’s a lot less to be thankful for.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

10 Ways To Be Your Own Boss - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , June 18, 2010 The folks at Behance and Cool Hunting asked me to talk at their 99% Conference a couple months ago. The 99% conference is aimed at creative professionals and is focused on Edison's "99% perspiration." " Patterns in Chaos. Surprised?).

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

In this article the focus will be on how to successfully attract media attention. In order to prepare for TechCrunch Disrupt 2012 I reviewed company bios via the official site and read taglines that said “cool” rather than what the company does. I needed to have a plan to be efficient with my time during the 3 day conference.

Press 97

Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2009

Santa Barbara-based Cogi (www.cogi.com) recently launched a phone-based service which allows users to transcribe conference calls and meetings. That's what the Cogi service offering is all about--giving you the ability to capture, review, and share the content of your important conversations. Mark Cromack: It's pretty substantial.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Startup Software Review Technical Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. I usually try to avoid getting stuck reviewing people’s PowerPoint decks (I get this request too often and frankly I’m already behind on my own work!) If you’re not then you’re not trying hard enough.

Entrepreneur 414

Entrepreneur Technical Review Slides CTO Coach 414

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

So I’ve always advised people that if they do launch at a big show, the most important public relations work they do is after the conference. Imagine if you had to release your software daily in order to keep your job or to have the traffic numbers you need to earn your paycheck. Many other great companies are not. -

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Traditional media companies published their stories on the web. Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). And it is the most notable media darling not making any money so everyone is asking the question – how will they make money? So did the media.

Ideas 286

Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2009

In terms of sectors, it's going to be Internet, Consumer Internet, Software-as-a-Service--though in that area, not enterprise as a Salesforce, but along the lines of business productivity tools and customer acquisition--and also digital media. Typically, our investments would be in the $500,000 range or maybe $750,000.

Southern California 113

Southern California Venture Capital Startup SoCal 113

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Hence the emergence of Source13, a new mobile conference produced by Flurry. John Busher, Harry Balls – a humorous site offering reviews and information about mobile apps, primarily indie games. Simon also shares his thoughts on building a strong fan base through social media and public relations.

Mobile 71

Mobile Technical Review Platform Startup 71

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

In no expert in Seattle but when I look around I see: enterprise software (Microsoft), the market leader in cloud services (Amazon AWS), games (Xbox), some of the most innovative retailers in the country (CostCo, Starbucks, REI) and what is left of Boeing (HQ moved to Chicago). Every region needs its local media & events.

Venture Capital 317

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317

AeA Los Angeles Council

JULY 7, 2008

As I earlier suggested, part of the problem is due to the organization of Washington, DC, right down to fiscal years and annual budgets. and "new media" to connect with audiences. Press conferences are given and military recruiting is done in virtual, online worlds. Army, for example. An interesting anecdote about use of Web 2.0

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Education Technical Review Research Web 2.0 45