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AlwaysOn's OnMedia NYC 2012
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- Category: Previews
- Published on Sunday, 05 February 2012 05:00
- Written by John Matthews
Digital observer/provocator AlwaysOn's OnMedia NYC 2012 conference rolls into New York City on February 21st and 22nd as 2012 promises to be a milestone year for the digital media industry.
With its all-star line up of presenters and speakers, complemented by presentations by the new digital media companies currently shaking up the media industry, this conference offers an unprecedented preview of the year ahead. That line-up of over 100 speakers includes:
- David Kirkpatrick -- author of The Facebook Effect, founder of Techonomy and columnist at Daily Beast
- Gurbaksh Chahal -- CEO, RadiumOne
- Alan Patricof -- founder & Managing Director, Greycroft Partners
- Bill Cleary -- founder, Cleary & Partners
- Michael Lazerow -- CEO, Buddy Media
Both from the perspective of industry and market change but also through the lens of opportunities for investors and owners who benefit from the continuing transformation of media, OnMedia 2012 offers a great chance for interaction and interplay.
The conference also shows how the digital media 1.0 industry and companies are becoming as outdated as traditional media and are giving way to a new breed of digital media 2.0 companies in social, mobile, local, online video, and big data. Their eventual impact on the media industry can not yet easily be foretold but without question these digital trends are reshaping the media industry.
Among the companies taking part in this two-day event the following will be attending and participating:
Leading venture capital companies:
- DFJ Gotham Ventures
- Greycroft Partners
- First Round Capital
Visionaries from the media and advertising from companies like
- WPP
- CBS
- Digitas
And there will be showcase presentations from tomorrow's media disrupters like
- Infinigraph
- Crowd Science
- Linkstorm
Companies such as BuddyMedia and Shaazam who are leading the charge to change media will be there as well.
The conference culminates in an introduction to the winners in the OnMedia Top 100 companies for 2012 followed by the announcement of OnMedia 100's "Company of the Year".
Throughout the two days, there will be discussions, presentations and panels about social commerce, forecasts for digital media in 2012 and for mergers and acquisitions in 2012.
Discussions of trends include:
- The coming together of TV and social media to create social TV
- The threat to ad networks coming from a reorganizing the digital advertising ecosystem around innovative new media buying
- Media selling platforms
The conference also provides an opportunity for innovative digital and social media startups to showcase their companies and products to such attendees as media and advertising industry executives and leading venture capitalists and other financiers.
This is one of the must-go-to conferences happening in NYC this year providing a foretaste if the change ahead for 2012 in the media industry and offering insight into some of the trends and startup companies that will be at the forefront of bringing innovative and change during 2012 and beyond."
For a full schedule and more info go to: http://www.aonetwork.com/AOEvents/OnMedia/OnMedia-NYC-2012-0
OnMedia NYC 2012 2012
February 21st - 22nd, 2012
Time Warner Center
New York, NY
NY Gift Fair Keeps on Giving: Exposure, Ideas, Connections
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Friday, 20 January 2012 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff
The premier gift and decorative accessories market in the United States, the New Y
ork International Gift Fair (NYIGF), is running January 28 - February 2, 2012, at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Piers 92 and 94 in New York City.
This semi-annual event has come to be the largest trade show held in New York City, for both domestic and international events.
Retail's BIG Show 2012
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- Category: Previews
- Published on Sunday, 15 January 2012 15:52
- Written by Brad Balfour
The National Retail Foundation's Annual Convention & Expo was nicknamed "Retail's BIG Show" many years ago and because the name was so appropriate -- so it stuck. Today, Retail's BIG Show is NRF's flagship industry event held annually in New York City, this year from Jan. 15 - 18, 2012.
The four day event, held in Manhattan's Javits Center right by the Hudson, offers unparalleled education, collegial networking, and an enormous Expo Hall full of technologies and solutions. The Convention’s centennial celebration was held in 2011, commemorating 100 years of industry leadership.
Education & Thought Leadership
The NRF team works tirelessly to secure industry leaders as Convention speakers --- the more innovative, revolutionary and intriguing the better.
The sessions are organized into content tracks and focus on everything from mobile retailing and sustainability to research and global trending. Industry super stars take the stage in Super Sessions, while Breakout Sessions concentrate on a single topic.
Networking
From the kick-off opening night reception and EXPO Hall happy hours to more intimate working breakfasts and lunches, the Convention offers numerous networking opportunities for attendees. NRF members (Full Conference attendees) are treated to a special Members-only Luncheon and all Full Conference attendees are invited to the Annual Retail Industry Luncheon to honor retailers for their innovation and industry achievements.
Expo Hall
For two full days, the Expo Hall is a showcase for the industry’s most innovative technologies. Retail executives searching for the most effective solutions and tools find them in specialty pavilions, exhibitor booths and exhibitor-led BIG !dea educational Sessions.
Attendees
From the C-Level and Senior Execs who make up 39% of the BIG Show audience to the regional managers and the single store operators – anyone who is in retail has a home at Retail’s BIG Show.
Below are some details as to who attended in 2011:
- 22,000 industry professionals
- 500+ exhibitors
- 175+ speakers
- 82 countries represented
- 45 international delegations
Registration
Registration is open to everyone.
Full Conference registration includes all educational sessions, networking, the ARIL Luncheon and access to the EXPO. NRF and Shop.org members receive a discount when registering either as a single or as a team. International delegations also receive a discount. An Expo-only Pass is also available for the two days the Expo is open.
The Pass is free to retailers and non-retailers may purchase a pass for a nominal fee. Exhibitors and Sponsors register separately. Learn more about registration.
For further info contact NRF Retail's BIG Show Staff
Walk on Water and Have a Ball: LA Travel & Adventure Show
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- Category: Previews
- Published on Saturday, 07 January 2012 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff
For the seventh year, Southern California's largest travel show, The Los Angeles Travel &
Adventure Show, is taking place January 14 - 15, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.
The event is presented by Unicomm LLC, an independent business-to-business communications company "specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in under served and nascent markets." Unicomm is responsible for producing the largest series of travel events in the United States -- the Travel & Adventure Shows.
Attractions include:
- 18,000 Gallon Scuba Pool
- Aerial Zip Line
- Rock Climbing Wall Experience
- and something new has been added: Bubble Rollers™ Water Balls! These Aqua Balls are designed for one to walk or float on water, walking inside the sphere.
Featured Presentations are:
- Pauline Frommer – Traveling Smarter: When to Splurge & When to Scrimp
- Andrew Zimmern – Bizarre Travel
- Patricia Schultz – 1,000 Places to See Before You Die
- Peter Greenberg – New Rules of the Road
- Samantha Brown – A Comedy of Travel Errors: My Globalization of Mishaps
At Destination Theatre, learn about such locations as:
- Africa
- Costa Rica
- Falkland Islands
- Germany
- Guam
- Spain
- Taiwan
- Tasmania
Cultural Performers include:
- Happy Chinese New Year presentations by Taiwan dance troupes
- Cultural Chamorro – Uniting the Marianas
- Malaysian Cultural Dance Troupe
- Cabaret Berlin
- Indonesian Traditional Dance
- Music and Dance of Spain, Turkey and Egypt
- the ever-popular Belly Dancing
The Culinary Stage theme this year is International Fiery Foods Challenge. Local chefs representing some of the destinations at the Show will cook traditional “hot” dishes.
- Travel for Foodies – Tips, Trends, and Tools.
- Mark DeCarlo Interactive Cooking Class and Competition – Three lucky audience members will be picked from a drawing to recreate a dish of Mark’s choosing, right on the spot. The winner, chosen by the audience, wins an all-inclusive Yucatan vacation.
- There are plenty of demos and food tastings, such as:
- Berlin Bulette (aka Frikadelle)
- Taiwan Popcorn Chicken
- Rendang Padang (Indonesian Caramelized Beef Curry)
- Medjool Dates with Chorizo, Mascarpone and Tunisian Harissa
- Lemon and Avocado Taste Sensations from 120 Year Old, Sustainable Limoneira Ranch
- Tequila Pairing Tips and Demo with Herradura Ambassador
A Photo Clinic will be in session with Peter Velasco, travel photographer/author, who will show visitors tips and tricks for maximizing photographic memories.
Whether you know where you're going and want more tips, or you are seeking out something new and different, this event is sure to meet the needs of every level of traveler.
For more information, go to www.adventureexpo.com and select "Los Angeles".
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show
January 14 - 15, 2012
Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-3636
