The SMB Future Stars program recognizes early stage companies that are focused on developing the next wave of digital marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The program offers qualified startups access to digital media leaders, influencers and investors through a conference participation package that includes discounted registration, a company profile in the SMB Future…
by Ken Doctor Neiman Journalism Lab Whether you call it marketing services, digital services, or something else, it’s the new point of emphasis for newspaper companies. Can it bust out of the “other” category of earning reports and become a key to financial sustainability? Read more here
By Meg Heckman It’s becoming an almost common sight in convention halls and conference centers all over America: Dozens, sometimes hundreds, of small business owners packed in rows, sipping coffee and listening to a passionate presentation about how to grow their brands online. These gatherings are among the most visible aspects of a fast-growing…
The Newspaper Association of America has announced the eight participants for its Accelerator Pitch program that will allow startups to present their ideas to attendees of this year’s mediaXchange conference. Participants will include: Cinemacraft, City Portals, Ebyline, Guarantee Digital, MediaWorks, saambaa, Simpli.fi and SocialNewsDesk. Find out more here
As only he can, Jerry provides insight into our fascination with Smart Phones, why the battle between text vs talk is over and hilarious take on why a Business Model created in the 1600’s based on licking, walking and a random number of pennies may not be the best fit for the 21st century.
High visibility in the Google+Local results can win you as many customers as you’d like. Because visibility there is free, it can also save you huge chunks of advertising dough. But even many business owners who know about local Google and try to get visible there don’t actually profit from it. Either they fall…
Kinda like Bigfoot, certain myths surrounding Digital Agencies at Media Companies have a way of taking on a life of their own. For example, turning a profit doesn’t have to take 18 months! (Good luck with getting that past the Exec team!) Check out this short slide share deck to learn more about profitable…