So earlier this month I was in LA doing a little business, but mostly there for vacation. I arrived on July 4th and decided to stay at The London West Hollywood, which was probably the best decision I’ve ever made. Not just cuz of the roof top pool, or the view, or even the fact that Gordon Ramsey has a restaurant there, but because I ended up meeting a very special group of people. During one of my many smoke breaks, I ran into a dude named Aaron who was nice enough to invite me to hang out with him and his crew in their private cabana. The drinks were flowing, the beats were bumpin’ and the girls were bangin’ (figuratively speaking of course). continue reading...
Dr. Dre will be releasing his highly anticipated follow up to The Chronic 2001, called Detox. This release has been delayed for years, but it’s finally coming our in early 2011. continue reading...
Duck Sauce is a collaboration between DJ A-Trak and DJ Armand Van Helden. This video is for their first single Barbra Streisand. continue reading...
Just checked out the new Eminem video “Love The Way You Lie” ft. Rihanna. continue reading...
Sham-Wow guy Vince sells Eminem’s new CD infomercial style!!! continue reading...
This is a must see for any true fan of True Blood. continue reading...
Here’s a gallery I’ve been working on for a while… Play any one of these songs for your girl and I guarantee she’ll shed a tear… continue reading...
This is a truly amazing remix by DJ Earworm. Not only did he remix the audio, he remixed the videos too!!! continue reading...
Ten Reasons why “Telephone” Is Dope
From the first moment I hear this song, I knew it was gonna be a hit and I’ve been hoping they would put out a video… Now it’s official, there will be a video for”Drop The World” and the proof is below. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
ad:tech San Francisco is winding up, but attendance was still solid for a Q&A with Andy Cohen, CEO of elderly care Web site Caring.com , John Durham, CEO and managing partner of marketing services firm Catalyst SF and Will Price, CEO of Widgetbox. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
After a while (keep in mind I’ve been here for all of a day and a half), attending presentation after presentation at a conference can become tedious, especially when you don’t have a vested interest in what is being discussed (other than being paid for blogging). That’s why it was especially enjoyable to attend a presentation where panelists provided practical ideas for how start-ups can cope with the recession. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
A few more thoughts from Digg founder Kevin Rose at ad:tech San Francisco. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
No matter how many times we’re exposed to a successful young entrepreneur, it’s always a little bit disconcerting to run into one to give you a reality check of just what you’ve accomplished with your own life. That segue leads us to this morning’s keynote presentation at ad:tech San Francisco, with Digg founder and chief architect Kevin Rose onstage being interviewed by Wired.com editor-in-chief Evan Hansen on the stage of Digg and consumer generated media. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
A few tips on local and video search tactics that attendees at the ad:tech conference were treated to. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
Not all of the discussion at the ad:tech conference revolves around how to make money on the Internet. A recent panel discussion focused on the rise of digital out of home advertising networks. Dubbed the “Fourth Screen,” digital signage includes embedded screens, projected interfaces and kiosks placed where people work, play and socialize. They can be seen in grocery stores at sporting events, coffee shops and even elevators. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
For many content providers, a large number of people who view their content see it somewhere else from where it’s originally produced. The challenge, then becomes, how to best syndicate content and also find ways to monetize it. It turns out, there’s a whole industry that has cropped up designed to help content providers with distribution. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
In a roundtable on the state of the digital advertising industry at the ad:tech conference Wednesday morning, panelists emphasized that even with all the knowledge Web sites can gather on their users, challenges remain in digital marketing. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
Hulu CEO Jason Kilar just wrapped up a short question and answer following his presentation. Responding to a question regarding whether Hulu will explore different types of advertising, such as interactive television advertising, which is gaining steam with cable operators, Kilar said Hulu remains focused on brand advertising, noting that brand advertising is a $60 billion business. continue reading...
Live coverage of ad:tech San Francisco by David Shabelman.
A near packed-house greeted Jason Kilar, CEO of hot online television and movie service Hulu.com, to hear his keynote speech that started the second day of the ad: tech digital marketing conference in San Francisco. Kilar is speaking about the user revolution in the digital age. continue reading...
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