Mark Rotblat, VP, TubeMogul joins me live over Skype to discuss online video and how TubeMogul is making the job of syndication and reporting manageable.

Internet video is a key tool for any emerging growth company, professional or other to create brand awareness and market position as a domain expert. With the advent of “Universal Search”, videos now rank high in search engine results.

I have set up a new media studio at my home office to test out a few new ideas for producing interviews over the web.  I am using a number of tools on my mac to create this type of show that features live RSS ticker, branding and two camera feeds. I have a new HD camera, lights and a laptop that complete my portable studio. If you are interested to learn how to make internet video part of your marketing strategy, feel free to email tim at (domain) to discuss your needs.

Note that the Vimeo Video Plugin for Wordpress does not work with both 4:3 video sizes and 16:9 at the same time. Thus, the video below looks a bit weird because the video plugin is set for 16:9 wide angle ratio.

ABOUT TUBE  MOGUL: 

TubeMogul is the first online video analytics and distribution company serving publishers large and small who need independent information about video performance on the Internet and automated upload to the Web’s top video sharing sites.

TubeMogul’s analytic technology aggregates video-viewing data from multiple sources to give publishers improved understanding of when, where and how often videos are watched, track and compare what’s hot and what’s not, measure the impact of marketing campaigns, gather competitive intelligence, and share the data with colleagues or friends.

Visit http://www.tubemogul.com 

The Wine Biz 2.0 with Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library TV.I took the opportunity to sit down with Gary Vaynerchuk from Wine Library TV who was visiting Seattle for the Taste Washington wine event.   Gary is an expert in new media, social networking, viral marketing and internet video. Gary and his team have built the Wine Library retail business from $5 to $50mm in revenue by leveraging new technology to reach a whole new market of tech-savvy wine lovers. His message is simple “we are going to change the wine world…” and he has created a massive following. Take a look for yourself. 

  Gary’s message here is positive and inspiring. Enjoy the video. Best, Tim Reha   

–SNIP–  Gary Vaynerchuk has captured national attention as a businessman and Internet celebrity. Gary’s fame can be attributed to his pioneering, multi-faceted approach to personal branding and business building.At a very young age, Gary took over the family business, a liquor store in New Jersey. Over a period of 6 years Gary and his father Sasha rebranded the business as Wine Library and transformed it from a local store doing roughly $4 million in sales annually to a $50 million national industry leader.  The development of the Wine Library juggernaut reached its zenith on August 25, 2006 when Gary was featured with a caricature in the top left corner of theWall Street Journal, a lifelong goal of Gary’s that he achieved before the age of 30!On February 21, 2006, Gary launched Wine Library TV (WLTV), a free daily video blog in which Gary tastes and reviews wines. Gary unleashed the same passion and gusto to building the WLTV brand (now affectionately known as “The Thunder Show”) that he had previously brought to his business, with even more far-reaching results.   Gary made television appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Ellen Degeneres Show, and he has garnered widespread media recognition including features by the LA Times andWashington Post.In February and March of 2008, Gary became increasingly known throughout the Web 2.0 community. His remarks on branding within the social media landscape at FOWA, Strategic Profits, and South By Southwest occasioned praise from established web denizens includingKathy Sierra and earned the admiration of countless bloggers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Gary even made headlines with an impromptu free wine party during South by Southwest. Ever the lover of community and humanity, Gary proceeded to launch @santagaryvee, a free merchandise service using the Twitter platform. 

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“I have never been in a room with a smarter, more stimulating group of people talking in fundamental and important ways about capital markets. It was truly amazing.” 

- Peter Kinder, President, KLD Research & Analytics, Inc.

Investors’ Circle Conferences bring together angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future. 

Join us this May for three exciting days of deal-making, exploration and connections. 

Spring Conference Program At a Glance

SUNDAY, MAY 4 & MONDAY, MAY 5: PLAY BIG EVENTS

Investors’ Circle is partnering with Play BIG and Tides for a pre-conference gathering at the Investors’ Circle Spring Conference in San Francisco. Play BIG was founded by IC member and Tides partner Carol Newell with Marian Moore to encourage those with great financial capacity to Play as BIG as that capacity allows and to make bold decisions now to protect the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants for future generations. We know from experience the power of people gathered with intention. That is why we bring together forward-thinking, committed, wealthy and open-hearted people in an intimate setting to share, explore and challenge each other to realize their greatest potential.* For more information, click here.

MONDAY, MAY 5: MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS

Monday will also include our Members Only events. The afternoon will feature a special meeting for new members; in the evening, we are pleased to host a conversation with Slow Food Founder & President, Carlo Petrini, and an exclusive reception. For more information on membership, please visit our website.

TUESDAY, MAY 6: VENTURE FAIR (Accredited Investors Only)

Presentations by 23 early-stage for-profit companies and small funds working to solve social and environmental problems in the following areas: energy & environment, food & organics, media & education, health & wellness, and community & international development.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7: EDUCATION DAY

A space for people to come together to share the latest thinking about for-profit social entrepreneurship and contribute ideas. Take advantage of valuable networking time during breaks and meals. The morning will feature our Plenary Panel: Is Organic the Next Clean Tech?, a discussion on the investment opportunities of organic food. We are also pleased to welcome keynote speaker, Winona LaDuke of the White Earth Land Recovery Project. In the afternoon, a series of breakout sessions will discuss the newest ideas on socially responsible investing and social entrepreneurship.

 http://www.investorscircle.net/events-1/2008-spring-conference-venture-fair

Here is a Press Release from Grid Networks that John Cook pointed out recently. “New GridCasting Service Provides Television Experience in a Scalable Way; Delivers Nielsen-type Reporting to Build Profitable Content Business Models” SEATTLE, April 8, 2008 - GridNetworks, the leading provider of managed Internet television delivery services, today announced the release of the next generation of their GridCasting technology platform. The new release delivers a better viewing experience for online consumers, as well as improved service integrity, usage reporting, and analytics for content providers.  

Invitation to Future in Review — Tim Reha

FiRe 2008 will return to the world-class Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California, May 20-23, 2008 

This year looks to again be a fantastic Future in Review event. I had the honor to work with Mark Anderson, Sam, Sally, Bruce, Scott and the gang to create the event video highlight ( http://www.futureinreview.com/aboutfire.php ). 

For more information about this year’s event, please visit http://www.futureinreview.com   

Invite to Red Herring event in Beijing. Best, Tim

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Hope this letter finds you well. I would like to extend an invitation for you and your senior colleagues at your Company to join us at Red Herring Wireless in Beijing on May 28-30, 2008 at Ritz Carlton.

For the second year in a row, Red Herring is producing an event focused on the incredible breakthrough occurring in the mobile and wireless space. We cover diverse aspects of life from entertainment to media and are impacting our daily life in many unexpected ways. For three days, 250 CEOs representing carriers, service companies, and equipment vendors from 20 different countries will join together under the same roof to exchange the insights and create a deep impact of the future of the mobile and wireless.

Red Herring Wireless will host a unique group of leaders seldom put together in Beijing.
Indeed, we are already assembling an exceptional set of innovative start ups.
To this date, more than twenty operators are joining forces and confirmed their participation at the highest levels and we expect no less than seventy of the most important global players.
As importantly the venture capitalists who have specialized in the sector will share their insights and highlight their portfolio companies’ achievements.

Join us to

Network: Gain direct access to an elite audience of wireless technology executives, CEOs, venture capitalists, influential journalists, and government officials.
Make Deals: Meet with a carefully selected, highly qualified group of key decision makers and serious investors.
Find Partners: Form or set the stage for strategic business alliances with the best and brightest wireless technology influencers.
Be Heard: Speak with our reporters and editors and other local and international news media, since Red Herring Wireless will receive special editorial coverage in Red Herring magazine and other publications.

I would appreciate your joining us in Beijing on May 28-30 2008, representing your company to maximize the impact of this unique gathering.

We will soon define and narrow the topics given the selection of our ultimate speakers.
In the meantime, we would like you to confirm your participation and preference for either May 29 or May 30.
We would appreciate your filling up the registration and we will follow up immediately with your staff regarding your biography and picture for our Conference book.

More event details pls check http://www.herringevents.com/wireless08/index.html
To Register, pls download form from http://www.herringevents.com/wireless08/register.html

I will look forward to receiving your feedback shortly.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question.

With kindest regards,
Ellen Gao

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Event Director  |  Red Herring Wireless  |  Red Herring, Inc
Deputy General-Secretary  |  China Mobile Communication Association
Tel: +1 650 585 3524  |  Fax: +1 650 321 5597 |  M: +86 1380 127 8898
www.redherring.com  |  egao@redherring.com

 Friends from SIIA are looking for deal flow. Entrepreneurs see below. Best, Tim Reha

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Tim,

We are looking for early-stage content, content-technology, software and infrastructure companies to present at SIIA NetGain: the Convergence of Content & Software, taking place May 18-20, San Francisco. Presentations will be made before an audience of 200+ industry players representing potential business partners, customers, investors, and acquirers.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, March 12. Details can be found online at http://siia.net/netgain/2008/preview_call.asp

I?d appreciate it if you?d let your relevant portfolio companies know about this opportunity.

Thanks,

Ed Keating / VP Content Division
Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
1090 Vermont Ave NW, 6th Fl
Washington, DC  20005

How will tomorrow’s internet reshape how you do business? What exciting new ways will you be able to connect with customers, family, friends…even total strangers halfway around the globe?

Get inside the mind of internet pioneer Vint Cerf as he discusses the new frontiers in cyberspace with University of Washington’s Ed Lazowska. Log on to the future along with 1,000 leaders from business, research, education and government at the premier event for Washington’s technology community.

The State of Technology Luncheon
May 9, 2008
The Westin Seattle
Networking & Registration: 11:00 am
Luncheon Program: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Sponsorship packages featuring reserved seating, extensive visibility for your company or organization, and other exciting benefits are available – click here for details! Reserve your package today by contacting Katy Tollefson at (206) 389-7261 or katy@technology-alliance.com.

Individual tickets are $85 with advanced registration. Click here to register online.

Investment Forum 2008 - Last Chance to Submit Your Application - Apply today!
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
4/24/2008
7:30am to 6:00pm
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 2008! - Apply Today!

Don’t forget to register for this event - Register today!

The 15th Annual Washington Technology Industry Association Investment Forum provides a unique vehicle for new, fast-growing, and promising technology companies in the Northwest to connect with key venture capitalists and technology buyers to provide an unparalleled exchange of business ideas, information and feedback. Not only will you have the opportunity to listen to the business presentations by some of these promising new technology companies, you will also meet leaders in the investment community and executives from some of the top technology companies in the region. Nearly 350 attendees will gather to observe the presenting company forums and take advantage of leading speakers sharing trends and innovations in the technology industry and the investment community.