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Jan 20
2012

The Super Lineup at ILM East March 26-28 (Boston)

ILM East is coming back to Boston March 26-28 with a lineup of do-ers and innovators that are transforming and re-defining the local space. Highlights include a featured keynote from industry legend Ted Leonsis (Groupon Vice Chair/Amex Board Member/Sports team owner/AOL mastermind), along with keynotes/interviews from Jason Calacanis, Leslie Berland, Jay Herratti, Michael Zimbalist and …continue reading »

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Jan 3
2012

Via iPad App, The Reintroduction of UT San Diego (The San Diego Union Tribune)

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Nov 22
2011

New at ILM West: Google, Facebook, SoLoMo Day +++

ILM West is shaping up to be one of the great ones. Taking place Dec. 12-14 in downtown San Francisco, ILM West really reflects a sea change in local marketing from advertising to the new hybrid model of advertising and commerce (i.e. prepaid deals, reputation management, mobile app sales etc.). We’ve made some big additions …continue reading »

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Sep 21
2011

DMS ’11: Microsoft, at the Intersection of Cool Maps, Search and Local Commerce

Microsoft isn’t doing anything particularly unusual in search. But the assets it is assembling over the next year or two will pack a mighty punch by leveraging all the fast-moving trends, said Chris Sampson, head of worldwide Bing Local search and Emerging Products, Microsoft Advertising. Sampson was speaking at DMS ’11 in Denver. “From where …continue reading »

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Jul 11
2011

My Vacation and Technology, Summer 2011

We work with online and mobile services every day, so it is easy to lose perspective on what “civilians” really do with such services. Really, there is no better reality test for the progress of technology in our society than going on summer vacation. This year, my wife and I joined a group of friends …continue reading »

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Jun 21
2011

Froogll’s In-Flight Deals: It Really Knows Where You Are Going

The credit card-based, in-flight beverage, food, entertainment and Internet era has a new twist: “Froogll” deals that can be bought online and targeted to users based on destination (i.e. Las Vegas); gender; and observable family status (i.e. travelling single/married/family). Froogll is the brainchild of Jetera, a targeted, in-flight ad provider based in Danbury, CT. The …continue reading »

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Jan 12
2011

Gannett’s Planet Discover on the Evolution of IYPs

When it was launched in 2004, Gannett’s Planet Discover was a pioneer in local search and later, the development of local online marketplaces. But it has lately had a lower profile, dating to a temporary mid-2007 mandate to focus on Gannett newspaper and broadcast properties. That mandate ended in mid-2008, and the company has since …continue reading »

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  • Events

    ILM East: The Largest East Coast Local Show
    Boston March 26-28

    Keynotes
    Ted Leonsis, Vice Chairman of the Board, Groupon +++
    Jason Calacanis, CEO, Mahalo
    Michael Zimbalist, VP, Research Operations, New York Times
    Jay Herratti, CEO, CityGrid
    Leslie Berland, SVP, Social Strategy, American Express
    Michael Silberman, GM, NewYorkMag.com

    Featured Speakers
    Bill Bice, CEO, BoomTime
    Merrill Brown, co-founder. MSNBC.com, Court TV
    Geoff Cramer, CEO, Social Made Simple
    Juan Delgado, Managing Director, Americas, Perform!
    Jim Douglass, EVP, Cartera Commerce
    Jere Doyle, CEO, EverSave
    Walt Doyle, CEO, Where
    Josh Fenton, CEO, GoLocal24
    Adam Japko, CEO, Digital Sherpa
    Maria Kermath, Dir., New Tech, AT&T Advertising Sales
    Mark Josephson, SVP, AOL Local
    Charlie Kim, CEO, Next Jump
    John McIntyre, CEO, Pixelfish
    Scott Maxwell, Sr. Managing Director, Open View
    Randa Minkarah, SVP, Revenue, Fisher Communications
    Randy Parker, President, SMB Apps
    Mark Schmulen, GM, Social Media, Constant Contact
    Andy Slater, VP, Digital Agency Sales, Katz 360
    Andrew Shotland, Publisher, Local SEO Guide
    Christopher Tippie, CEO, FindNSave
    John Valentine, VP, Scvngr/Level Up
    Darren Waddell, EVP, Reply.com
    Zohar Yardani, CEO, Main St. Connect

    Welcome

    Thanks for coming to my personal site. Most of the content on this site is also found on BIA/Kelsey’s Local Media Watch, which includes material from other BIA/Kelsey analysts. I am a Vice President with BIA/Kelsey, and am focused on the Marketplaces research program.

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