"Internet Week" Posts
Countdown to Internet Week NY – Clear your schedules June 1 – 8, 2009. 5.11.09
Last year I wrote my re-cap to Internet Week and described it as “the start of something grand.”
Internet Week NY 2009 will undoubtedly prove me right. For those of you that don’t know about it, Internet Week New York is a week-long festival of events saluting New York’s thriving Internet industry and the many talented companies, organizations, and innovators creating the future of online media. It is presented by IADAS & The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting.
This year, The TechSet and PepsiCo will be kicking off the week’s activities with the TechSet party on Monday June 1st (6 – 8 pm at the Bubble Lounge). PepsiCo’s commitment to bubbling up innovation will be on display all week. Stay tuned for other exciting announcements from PepsiCo soon!
It will be a busy week in the always busy Big Apple. There are a range of events planned, from educational to celebratory. Whether you want to pitch your start up or just add to your LinkedIn Network, Internet Week is sure to delight your digital sensibilities. Keep in mind, there are activities that suit every budget level as well. While some of the conferences are more pricey, most events are free or cheap (though require sign up early). Bookmark the ever-growing online schedule to stay up-to-date.
My list of don’t miss events include (please feel free to add more to the comments):
The Conversational Marketing Summit hosted by Federated Media ; the NY Tech Meet Up Showcase and Monthly Event; Silicon Alley Insider’s Startup 2009; Mashable’s NextUp NYC: Social Media Marketing 101; the Digg MeetUp; Social Media Camp, hosted by the Social Media Club; Ignite NYC; and the Webby’s, which will be a star-studded line up again this year.
Lodging in NYC is never cheap, but the kind folks @InternetWeek have secured an excellent rate at the Standard Hotel – $235 while supplies last. Also, you should check out The Roger Smith Hotel (for those of you who are mid-town inclined). Their “Roger Smith Life” and active Twitter account have made them a favorite for out-of-town blogger-types on a budget. Their rate for Internet Week NY is $165 / night (you really can’t beat that in NYC). Ask for the Internet Week Promo Rates at both locations. But hurry – rooms will go fast.
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Vegas Baby, Vegas! 9.16.08
That’s right. My second trip to Vegas this year. I’m super excited for the second annual Blog World Expo that starts this Friday. It’s not too late to make your plans (there are actually some really good hotel deals on Hotels.com). The speaker line up and the party list look fantastic. Don’t forget to use the code: GEEKGIRL!
Follow @blogworld on Twitter for all the latest updates!
The TechSet has earned a reputation for hosting some of the most glamorous and connected events around the country. We’d like to invite you to what just may be our most incredible event yet as we celebrate you and the other entrepreneurs defining the new Web landscape. At BlogWorld, we will gather poolside at the new Bare lounge at the Mirage Hotel.
(mt) Media Temple, our title sponsor, will be hosting blog super stars and super startups alike! Check out the *cabana* sponsors, including: Canvas On Demand, Empressr, MindTouch, ShareThis and Tagga.
In addition to Sarah Lacy, Hugh MacLeod, and Loren Feldman, we’ll be welcoming — all of you – the people that are the TECHSET!
(mt) Media Temple Inc.
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ShareThis (Twitter = @sharethis) lets people easily share the things they find online, in the most convenient way possible. ShareThis consolidates address books and friend lists, so that anything can be shared immediately, without ever leaving a webpage.
Tagga (Twitter = @tagga) allows anyone to create text message campaigns instantly so that you can interact, sell to, or simply communicate with mobile users. Promote your product or service to a targeted audience on their mobile.
You can target the audience you want, deliver the content you want and pay only on success. Monetize your web or print content like blogs, websites, signage or print publications and expand your distribution channel. Integrating with Tagga is fast and simple. In just a few minutes you can be on your way to extending your website’s functionality and earning additional revenue. www.tagga.com.
MindTouch, (Twitter = @mindtouch) recognized the world over for innovation beyond open source wiki collaboration and content management, is delivering a leading edge application integration and development platform. MindTouch Deki, built with a Web Oriented Architecture (WOA), enables users to connect teams, enterprise systems, Web services and Web 2.0 applications with IT governance. Users easily access and organize data and systems efficiently to achieve their business objectives.
MindTouch Deki is deployed by Fortune 500 companies, major media, research/education institutions, government agencies, and online businesses worldwide. Customers include Microsoft, Fujitsu, Siemens, Gannett, FedEx, U.S. Army, DoD, and others. MindTouch is committed to delivering next generation solutions to people, businesses and governments.
Empressr (Twitter = @empressr) is the first of its kind rich Internet application that provides users with the tools to create and share Multi-media visual stories online. Armed with only a Web browser, users can combine photographs, artwork, text, music, videos, audio recordings and charts to produce anything from a simple slide show to a state-of-the-art business presentation.
Empressr embraces the best of what the Internet has to offer with features such as asset tagging, Web mashups, embedded data and a comprehensive selection of rich media features. Once created, an empressr can be distributed in many ways. It can be published to the community site or your social networking page, sent in an email and even embedded in a blog or wiki.
Canvas on Demand is the Raleigh, North Carolina that transforms your sentimental photos into canvas artwork. Co-owners Tom Lotrecchiano and Joe Schmidt were named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year finalists and ranked number 283 in the 2008 Inc. 500. You can visit www.CanvasOnDemand.com for more information or to see samples.
Internet Week 2008 in New York City: In five words, the start of something grand. 6.19.08
During the Webby Awards last week, each winner got exactly 5 words for their acceptance speech. At the time I twittered that the whole thing was very Twitteresque. I’m going to keep my wrap up post brief as well (since it’s already late). All these parties have a way of messing with one’s action item list. Overall, it was an excellent week. Kudos to the Internet Week team and the IADAS (International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences). Given how spread out the events were, it would have been nice to see a more cohesive social media strategy. The site (and the event overall) needed a “community manager” (in addition to the PR company they had running the show). It also would have been nice to see more coverage by main stream media. For a first go-round though, I think they did a good job. I see a lot of potential with this event.
Check out the following reviews of Internet Week for more details:
Caroline McCarthy of CNET summed it up in three words instead of five: Let it Blend!
PC Magazine also captured some of the best 5-word summaries that winner shared with the audience at the Webbies!
Adam Hirsch of Mashable did a nice recap and thank you post too.
Undoubtedly, one of my favorite parts of the week: The Webby Awards Film & Video After Party 2008: Digital Photobooth presented by Adobe.
But of course, my *true* favorite was the TechSet event at the Gansevoort! Thanks to all who participated. The TechSet *Hearts* New York!
New York Tech knows how to glam it up. Watch out Fashion Week, here come the real L337!
Pictured above (Top to Bottom):Pic 1: Stephanie Agresta, Pete Cashmore (Mashable), Michelle DeForest (NextNewNetworks)
Pic 2:George H. Ruiz (ICM), Alex Albrecht (Revision3)
Pic 3: John Hamilton and Kevin Chan – both from Barbarian Group; with the fabulous Aubrey Sabala (Digg) in the middle.
