Sci-Fi Speed Dating Returns to C2E2 2012

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Published on Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:00

Written by Sean Cusack

Sci-Fi Speed Dating, the enormously popular dating event which has figured prominently at several ReedPOP shows will return to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo in 2012. After a successful launch at Star Wars Celebration V in 2010, Sci-Fi Speed Dating gathered considerable momentum at the Chicago event and New York Comic Con in 2011.  Organized by founder Ryan Glitch, this event has taken the geek romance world by storm by providing venues where like-minded and passionate fans can meet each other and indulge their common -- and sometimes not so common -- interests.   

Featured in The Huffington Post, EW.com and numerous other media outlets, the event was even filmed at NYCC last fall for a two-part-special for the TLC channel called Geek Love.

“This works, whether you’re looking for true love, or new friends … relax, be yourself, and you can find someone to wander the con with, and maybe more … trust in the force!” says Glitch.  “We’re just here to do a good job, and have fun.”  

This year’s conference will feature five free Speed Dating sessions taking place throughout the course of the weekend.  Speed Dating’s blind dates last three minutes, but if sparks fly, participants are free to meet up after the session.  At all sessions, host Ryan Glitch and his crew will take fans through the easy process of finally finding their true match.  

For more information on Sci-Fi Speed Dating, check www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating. For tickets and other information for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, visit www.c2e2.com.

Sci-Fi Speed Dating @ Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
April 13-15, 2012

McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Social Music Summit 2012: Taking On the "New" Music Industry

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Published on Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:00

Written by Sean Cusack

The Social Music Summit, an annual event celebrating innovation and creativity in the music business, will take place Febrary 22^nd - 23^rd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Hosted by Digital Media Wire online magazine, the Summit brings together both some of the biggest names from the music and technology industries together with those with an in-the-trenches perspective, including entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, musicians, top journalists, and organizations who work to further foster innovation.

"The launch of Social Music Summit at DMFE is especially exciting as… the event features a diverse array of speakers ranging from some of the hottest start-ups from the 'new' music industry to the senior most executives from established entertainment companies and top brands." said Ned Sherman, founder and CEO of Digital Media Wire.

The event is the industry's most comprehensive digital music conference focused on the evolution and future of digital music. Featuring senior participants from major labels, leading indie labels, social networks, online music retailers, mobile companies, artists and association heads. Keynotes, discussions and panels on topics including mobile apps, music and social web, music, money and innovation, music in the cloud, online video, digital innovation, investments, the digital copyright debates, rights management, live music, touring & concerts, social networking and building music community will also be featured over the weekend.

Among the many incredible discussions and presentations taking place are:

"Spotify and the New Artist Revenue" with Spotify's Content and Distribution guru Sachin Doshi 

"Gamifying Music and Culture" with Red Light Management’s Matt Ringel will discuss with Marc Ruxin, Founder and CEO of TastemakerX 

"Developing Non-Popular Music & Catalog Content for the 21st Century" With industry icon, legendary record label executive and NEA Jazz Master, George Avakian

A “fireside chat” on reform copyright with Google’s Senior Copyright Counsel William Patry and  Jim Griffin, Managing Director of OneHouse 

So come and see as music industry insiders and top digerati converge for 2 days of demos, live music, panels and networking in an event that is an absolute must for anyone looking to make it in the rapidly evolving world of music or technology!

For more information, check out http://digitalmusicforum.com/east/.

Social Music Summit
February 22-23, 2012

Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280

Toy Fair 2012 Is The Place To Be

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Published on Monday, 13 February 2012 17:43

Written by Brad Balfour

Of the many events that happen in New York City annually, there are few I look forward to more than American International Toy Fair. It combines all my obsessions -- collectibles, fantasy and sci-fi, technology, and the idea that people can do things they love while actually offering something for children.

Though it’s a trade event, it offers a focus on the season to come that’s for the industry and consumers alike. The 109th American International Toy Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies on Sunday, February 12th at 10 a.m. and runs through Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, until 4 p.m. at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.   

The largest and most important youth product exhibition in the Western Hemisphere. Toy Fair is the event to attend if you want to know about a world of trands that filter through society in more ways than one.

The Javits is filled with over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing 100,000 products -- all under one roof -- with more than 7,000 new toys debuting with the hope of being the next big thing.

Besides these booths there are a number of other features that happens during Toy Fair. These include the following educational sessions:

• Guerilla Marketing: Free and Low Cost Marketing Ideas to Drive More Traffic and Profits to Your Store, presented by Patricia Norins, Publisher, Specialty Retail Report, Gift Shop magazine & GREENRetailer
• 3 Secrets to Increasing Retails Sales & Profits in 30 Days presented by Cathy Donovan Wagner, RETAILMavens
• Guide to Exporting presented by Anne S. Evans, District Director, US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration

There are also serialized education and networking events and12 specialized Product Zones.

Toy Fair offers four days to meet, connect, network and play with industry professionals from around the world.

if you want to  get in on the fun, start reading the official TIA blog at: www.toyfairnyblog.com. The information is last-minute news and views and it offers lots of ways to earn points that can be redeem for some pretty cool Toy Fair stuff, Broadway tickets, an iPad or maybe even a New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

There is also a downloadable Toy Fair Mobile (the TIA free app) and other tools to help navigate the show floor.

For details on sessions, special events, travel, and hotel information and to see who else is attending, visit www.toyfairny.com.

The 109th American International Toy Fair
Sunday, February 12th - Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
the Javits Convention Center
Manhattan