On October 14th, 2010, the worlds largest new media event will take place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nv., BlogWorldExpo.
The event will be joined by thousands of bloggers, podcasters, social media pro’s, internet and tv personalities, and more!
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I’ve been thinking about the Demand Media IPO story in the context of how it affects the publishing industry and I’ve come to this conclusion. While SEO plays get search traffic, it’s unlikely readers really trust the source.
Think about it. If you’re looking for an answer, would you rather get a penny-per-word article with all the right keywords, or do you want info from the people who offer you useful solutions?
When an article gives me the answers I want, I’m happy. When I’m happy I not only bookmark it, share it and add it to my feeds, but I also return to it again and again. These are the trusted web experiences that leave me open to recommendations.
So for me, content mills get the clicks, and well-curated stories and editorial teams get my advocacy and referral dollars. That being said, there’s stiff competition amongst trusted web properties — and speed and quantity sadly still play a role in who’ll earn the most ad revenue.
I just wrote a post on ways good publishers can increase their output while maintaining their quality. I’d like to continue collecting these sorts of resources and adding to this one. If you’re interested in seeing the superior signals rise above the noise, and you’ve got articles or topics to suggest, ping me (@suzyperplexus) or let us all know about them in the comments below.
It is hard to explain to my friends what exactly is going on with the TV industry, or why the jobs aren’t as available or rightfully paying as they once were. I have written several posts about the future of media and the content overload, cloud chaos amongst us. Here is a video that describes one of the many threats to come:
The question is… will you trust a cartoon animation? We spend billions of dollars watching them on movies and such. Family Guy and The Simpsons are some of the most popular shows on television, although they aren’t computer generated. Frankly, I prefer the good old-fashioned human approach. We are more unpredictable. Besides, people (like my awesome mom) watch Bill O’Reilly for Bill O’Reilly — What is he going to say? What is he going to do? I think, and would hope, most people don’t watch O’Reilly for the absolute latest, most accurate and objective information possible. The O’Reilly Factor is insight, opinion, commentary, all of which are things many people crave.
My conclusion is this: If you want the truth, watch a computer. If you want an experience, watch a human. Besides, predictable is boring. Most of the television I watch is just to see what other people are doing, wearing, and saying. I get most of my inspiration and ideas from observing other people, that is what life is about. I am not sure how much of that an algorithm can do.
What happened to the post offices, music industry, travel industry and now television, will happen to pretty much every other industry as well… it is cost effective, and frankly probably more accurate and error proof. This digital revolution is just getting started. Each industry will adapt, and make adjustments as we continue to become a leaner, faster, more competitive global economy. What I often wonder is… when computers start replacing our positions, where are all these people going to go? I guess the government could always do their role and create jobs. (ahem!)
My dad is a Facebook newbie and really growing keen on all this digital stuff, I told him tonight that I think he is in one of the safest industries out there. His company, Atlas Machine & Supply (www.atlasmachine.com) specializes in industrial machinery and services. They help industrial plants run more effectively and more smoothly. Luckily, everything you look at is either grown, mined or made. Those needs are not going anywhere. I think he is safe…. for the time being. When the algorithms figure out how to properly repair custom machinery that weigh two tons, then we will really have something to worry about.
Emily Gimmel is a TV personality, media producer, and journalist with a decade of media experience. Visit www.EmilyGimmel.com for more of her thoughts and discoveries. You can also follow the self-proclaimed “Sexiness Advocate” on Twitter at @emilygimmel.
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Audiences 09 is bringing together some of the most exceptional people in the world. From the entertainers who engage audiences directly to the statisticians who measure them, to the technologists building tools to help us reach new and larger audiences and engage with them.
I promise you, this event (and the presenters who are already on board and those we have yet to announce) will leave you enlightened and inspired…
Twiistup is the premier SoCal event connecting innovators and professionals in the media/tech industry, and fortunately for ten rising startups, it’s opening the door and is giving those startups the opportunity to “Showoff” what they’ve got free of charge at this summer’s Twiistup 6.
The uber-trendy LA-based conference, recently bought by unnamed investors and promptly handed over to event producer Francisco Dao, is the golden ticket for startups to gain exposure and visibility in front of investors, entrepreneurs and key influencers alike.
“Sponsors are paying thousands of dollars for space that we’re giving to Showoffs for free,” said Dao. “If you’re a startup who wants exposure there’s no reason not to throw your hat in the ring.”
The formerly locals-only conference recently expanded to include businesses from around the world, so anyone can submit their company or product for one of these ten highly valuable slots. Additionally, the conference is adding an entire day to the line-up, giving “Showoffs” that much more exposure.
Submissions will be selected in two rounds – the first ending on June 12, and the second on June 26. Entry judges will be choosing winners based on each startups’ contribution to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, value and appeal, along with originality and thought-provoking content.
The highly-esteemed panel of judges includes bub.blicio.us’ own Brian Solis, along with:
- Brady Brim-DeForest – Serial entrepreneur, Founder of the International Academy of Web Television, co-founder of Tubefilter. - Neil Patel – Angel Investor, Co-founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics - Mark Suster – GRP Partners, venture capital. Former VP Product Mgmt Salesforce.com & 2-time CEO and entrepreneur - Andrew Warner – Founder, Mixergy.com. Former CEO of Bradford & Reed.
Twiistup 6 will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, 2009 at the massive 23,000 sq ft Universal Hilton in Universal City, Calif.
Besides, people (like my awesome mom) watch Bill O’Reilly for Bill O’Reilly — What is he going to say? What is he going to do? I think, and would hope, most people don’t watch O’Reilly for the absolute latest, most accurate and objective information possible. The O’Reilly Factor is insight, opinion, commentary, all of which are things many people crave.
