Internet Week NY 2009

Affinity + relevant content = high-level user engagement = efficient marketing + revenue for site destinations. Wellness, sports, cooking, pets, family, professional associations—users are increasingly dedicated to sites that closely reflect their interests, careers and self-identity. These affinities offer sponsors and advertisers the best chanc ... More Details

During the week of June 1 to June 8th, Computer Resource Centers, NYC Parks and Recreation, will be hosting open house access during open access hours. Computer Resource Center locations and schedules can be found on our website at http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/crc/index.html ... More Details

Lean into the best and most creative ideas for future success at Federated Media's CM Summit. Our theme this year says it all: What Works? The Case Studies. CM Summit is an exclusive two-day event that brings together executives in social media and conversational marketing for a frank, real-world discussion around pressing issues, beckoning oppo ... More Details

Celebrate the beginning of Internet Week 2009 and YOUR IDEAS at a BYOB--Business Plan--LUNCH hosted by StartupAlpha.com. Enjoy an ice cold pint of draft beer or a frosty soft drink while developing market opportunities and forging alliances. Got a startup or an idea for one and seeking funding? Interested in selling your product or service to ... More Details

The Web TV Producers Toolbox: A Practical Guide to Conceiving, Producing and Distribuiting Your Web Series The New York Television Festival, in partnership with Tilzy.TV and For Your Imagination present The Web TV Producers Toolbox. The afternoon will feature a series of short sessions that highlight the process of creating a successful web show ... More Details

Mobile is on track to be the most pervasive media channel in the world. Over one billion mobile devices are sold annually, and ubiquitous consumer usage will soon make mobile the primary screen worldwide. Always on and always connected - even more than the TV and web - the mobile channel provides brands with the unique ability to connect with thei ... More Details

Share your ideas, your challenges and maybe a few martinis with your industry colleagues and the thought leaders of the world of digital media. Half party, half interactive high-level discussion, our mixers are designed to bring the community together in some of our most digital cities. Hosting about 200 decision makers, these sellout events abound ... More Details

The TechSet is back for Internet Week NY for the 2nd year. With SXSW as well as our successes at Web 2.0, InternetWeek NY, BlogWorld Expo, The TechSet has earned a special reputation as the leading event brand for and by digital influencers. But, it’s so much more than a party...it’s an experience that appeals to thousands of other digital i ... More Details

Starting Up -- Shoestring Budget; Limited Experience; Huge Heart. How to make it your dream a reality Co-Founders of burgeoning internet sensation, scallyroo.com, discuss the art of building a successful start-up company with limited resources. RSVP at registration@scallyroo.com ... More Details

Ignite NYCers, it's incredible to say it: our FOURTH event is coming your way! On Monday, June 1st, we will be kicking off Internet Week at the New World Stages. Ignite NYC IV is proudly co-presented by the team at Web 2.0 Expo, a conference and expo bringing together the best and brightest in the Web 2.0 universe to show the world how the next ... More Details

ONLINE VIDEO SCREENING, BOOZE, MUSIC, MISCHIEF Featuring pilot episodes from upstart video producers and seasoned pros. Sponsored by Blip.tv, Rocketboom, The Hatchery, Start Me Up, and The Tangent Project http://wreckandsalvage.com/images/tangent_party.jpg ... More Details

Three seniors at Philadelphia’s Frankford High School find an unlikely champion in the kitchen of Wilma Stephenson. A legend in the school system, Mrs. Stephenson’s hilariously blunt boot-camp method of teaching Culinary Arts is validated by years of scholarship success. Against the backdrop of the row homes of working-class Philadelphia, she h ... More Details

This year is the the first chance ever to watch the Webby Awards on YouTube. To celebrate, YouTube and The Webbys will be kicking off the entire week of web festivities with some special help from the NY Observer. ... More Details

Our Next NY:MIEG Breakfast Event in partnership with Internet Week New York June 2nd “Selling Yourself: How to Build a Brand in the New Digital World” Promoting your personal brand and business in the digital space has never been more of a challenge. Yesterday’s blog is today’s tweet so be prepared for what tomorrow brings! Discov ... More Details

Mayor Bloomberg recently stated that New York City's global leadership in online commerce, media and culture is more valuable to the nation and city than ever before. Hear from three of the City's industry leaders as they discuss how New York City's internet industry is well-positioned to play a critical role in strengthening and revitalizing our e ... More Details

We'll explore ways to use your Google Analytics to gather more meaningful data, analyze it better and make your website perform. For marketers and techies (two tracks) Are you really getting everything you can out of your Google Analytics? Or are you just another company suffering from "so much data, so little insight?" At our Google Analytic ... More Details

The Digital Media Summit is a unique event which brings together top leaders to explore current hot-button themes in the digital media industry. The event combines the investor focus of a sell-side conference with the more progressive format of an interactive industry conference. ... More Details

Private breakfast event to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of women to the new media sector in New York City. ... More Details

Lean into the best and most creative ideas for future success at Federated Media's CM Summit. Our theme this year says it all: What Works? The Case Studies. CM Summit is an exclusive two-day event that brings together executives in social media and conversational marketing for a frank, real-world discussion around pressing issues, beckoning oppo ... More Details

One of the lessons of the original Internet boom is that the ability to harm an incumbent business does not in itself suggest an ability to sustain an attractive alternative model. So how will online financial services play out in 2009? Find out from our distinguished panelists who bring expertise from one of the largest financial services companie ... More Details

Digital Video is everywhere – online, on your phone and downloadable on your TV and game console. Our panelists are swimming as fast as they can to stay above the waves – and will give hints to those who want to do the same. Hear from one of the biggest players (NBCU,) one of the most innovative (Magnify.net) and from two Columbia Business Scho ... More Details

We're producing more Dollar Van Demos on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. We make music videos by emerging artists inside a dollar van with real passengers. Email us for consideration as a performer or passenger. ... More Details

On Tuesday, we were very proud to announce the NY Tech Meetup Showcase! (Okay, Nate called it the Demo Pit that night, but has since been advised to change the name.) What’s the Showcase? During Internet Week, it will be the single biggest and best place to see demos from NYC’s coolest tech startups and their products. The revolutionary p ... More Details

Networking party for New York web startups in celebration of Internet Week. When: Tuesday, June 2nd, starting 6 pm Where: Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street between Delancey & Rivington, New York, NY Price: Free No presentations, just drinks + networking. Check back for updates and details. ... More Details

Cocktails and conversation for OT members and their guests. "Pebbles thrown in the Oldtimers pool generate waves in the industry." Founded in 1999, The Internet Oldtimers Foundation (The OT) is a 450+ member, invitation-only industry network focused on Interactive Marketing. The OT's membership is comprised of senior industry executives, decisi ... More Details

This event is free and open to all Join us at Facebook Developers Garage New York to discuss Facebook Open Stream API, Platform and Connect, and Mobile. Come to share ideas, meet key people from Facebook Inc., listen to a few how-to's, present your own demo, find partners for your latest project, check out app demonstrations and business strateg ... More Details

This special cocktail reception will celebrate The Hollywood Reporter's annual Digital Power 50 list and will commemorate the 2009 honorees. Jon Miller, the newly named Chief Digital Officer of New Corp. will be accepting the Hollywood Reporter Power Player honor at the reception. ... More Details

The NYC Business Networking Group will be hosting our June Networking Event as part of the festivities of "Internet Week New York". Our bi-monthly business networking events are some of the most successful and effective networking events in NYC. Join our upscale business professionals to promote yourself, explore business opportunities and form str ... More Details

NY Tech Meetup is New York's largest tech group and monthly event. Our Meetup, during Internet Week, will feature demos from 7 of the most exciting Internet companies in New York City. ... More Details

Together with the Chelsea Cultural Partnership, Yelp - a website that connects people with great local businesses - is hosting 'Yelp Passport to Chelsea'. A week-long event in which the best businesses in every Yelp category throughout the Chelsea neighborhood are offering deep discounts to Yelp passport holders. At the kick-off party Tuesday, June ... More Details

CaT is a gathering of brand creativity professionals and tech-side development companies for a discussion of furthering creativity through technology. Both conference and trade show, CaT gives creatives, producers and marketers the chance to see what's coming next, to get the big picture from thought leaders across a range of creative and technolog ... More Details

This event is part of MediaNYC 2020, a scenario series commissioned by Mayor Bloomberg and NYCEDC, aimed at creating a better understanding of what the media industry will look like in 2020 and finding ways the City and private sector can work together to maintain and enhance New York City's position as a global leader. This session will share insi ... More Details

Social Media continues to influence the way consumers interact with each other and with brands. While it's clear that sites such as Facebook and Twitter are having a cultural impact, marketers are struggling to transform popularity into revenue. Speakers from the biggest sites will discuss surprising ways they've found to maximize brand opportuniti ... More Details

We're pleased to announce the Startup 2009 conference, which will take place in New York during Internet Week on Wednesday, June 3. The conference is co-hosted by Silicon Alley Insider and New York University's Stern School of Business, with support from founding sponsor General Catalyst Partners. Startup 2009 will showcase 10 top startups compet ... More Details

Social Media has the power to connect us globally to each other and develop relationships which strengthen the opportunity to effect change. Each of the speakers will share how their organization has engaged community on a global, local or in a personal way to make large and small changes. The impact of social media on fundraising has provided more ... More Details

Social Media and Networking are changing the way consumers receive and process information. In this landscape, working smarter - not harder - is the key to promoting your brand. Join Michael Maher (Senior Partner, Director of Client Services, Greater Than One) for a seminar on how to maximize marketing impact through the intelligent use of Social M ... More Details

The Digital Content NewFront 09 Theme: The Digital Content Marketplace Digitas and its brand content entity, The Third Act: will host the second annual Digital Content NewFront on June 3rd in New York. Last year's powerful event explored the emerging brand content landscape. This year the dialogue continues with focus on planning, implementin ... More Details

I Want Media's second annual forum will present a panel of leading-edge media figures to discuss the trends and issues that are reshaping traditional media. Details to come. When: June 03, 01:00 PM — June 03, 02:00 PM ... More Details

The New Silent Killer: AIDS in Black America will be the third in a series panels hosted by the TheLoop21.com and ICED Media. The discussion panel will center on AIDS education and awareness amongst African-Americans/Blacks in America, and options and compelling tactics to utilize the internet as a tool to inform and educate. Key topics of dis ... More Details

Media That Matters: MORE THAN A FESTIVAL WORLD PREMIERE, NYC Wednesday June 3, 2009 6:00 pm – Doors Open Arrive early to take part in the impACT salon with some of our presenting partners for Take Action opportunities and a chance to meet the festival filmmakers. 7:00 - 9:00 pm – Screening of ninth annual Media That Matters Film Festiv ... More Details

Red Bricks Media cordially invites you to a panel exploring the changing face of media. Join us as our esteemed panelists discuss how digital marketing is helping them to navigate these tough economic times and chart a bright course for the future.Speakers include representatives from Hearst Digital Media, Marvel Entertainment, American Express and ... More Details

DFJ Gotham Ventures, a preeminent early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, present Venture Capital Bootcamp. The program is designed for entrepreneurs seeking advice on venture capital financing. Pres ... More Details

The third Mashable NextUp NYC will provide information and guidance on Social Media Marketing; every successful company, whether it’s a small business or a major corporation, can utilize this affordable form of online promotion. The night will comprise of networking and keynotes on the topic by Steve Rubel (SVP, Director of Insights for Edelman D ... More Details

New York Web TV Meetup The New York Web TV Meetup is a monthly event devoted to celebrating and supporting innovation in the exploding digital entertainment industry and bringing together the dynamic web television community. ... More Details

Thanks to the power of the Internet, the open government movement has been able to make great strides at the national and local level. This Summer, we're taking the open government movement into the New York City streets, bringing new people into the mix. Join us for a hot event at New Work City to find how to participate. Doors open at 7pm f ... More Details

An informal gathering of NYC's leading entrepreneurs and innovators. RSVP Online ... More Details

CollegeHumor and Guest of a Guest present Yacht Rock. ... More Details

As a premier content company, Time Warner will celebrate some of the web's best content creators. This panel will offer a behind the screens look as to how an idea goes from a cocktail napkin to an award-winning sensation, with examples of how these innovators have coordinated and collaborated across various media platforms to deliver engaging digi ... More Details

If you haven't attended yet, CEO Breakfast is a fun, collegial group of large and small company heads, sharing information, ideas and a general sense of camaraderie. (It's rare that we at the top get to share with others in our position.) ... More Details

Social Media Camp is a participant-driven, low-cost event organized with the intent of helping Small Businesses and Job Seekers to learn how Social Media can help them with their current (or starting up) business, or with their job search. Social Media Club is excited to be hosting Social Media Camp during Internet Week NY this year. This wil ... More Details

This course will break down the complexities of monetizing video, including integrating ad serving systems, encoding video ads, tagging content effectively for ad targeting, defining specifications and developing ad creative according to those specifications, and troubleshooting. Attendees will learn basic production techniques as well as best prac ... More Details

What Is the Next Iteration of Live Events? At Event Horizons, you'll hear cutting-edge ideas first-hand, from leaders in event management, mobile applications, social media, interactive video, green tech, digital advertising, content development, licensing/legal, not-for-profit, and brand strategy. Featured Speakers/Panelists * Christopher Co ... More Details

With their altruistic goals and motivated member bases, non-profit organizations stand to benefit greatly from the use of social media tools. Join us for a lively discussion surrounding non-profits and social media, with coverage of: - Challenges that non-profits face in the social media space - Best practices from non-profits who've had succes ... More Details

Join CP+B's lead digital team for a sneak peek inside the factory. Hear the thinking behind some of today's most compelling digital campaigns and applications, learn how Subservient Chicken was created, and be the first to see new work as CP+B unveils as-yet-unreleased projects. CP+B digital team: Winston Binch, VP/Managing Director of Interact ... More Details

Twitter is a phenomenon - clearly the hottest technology on the internet today. As usage of Twitter has exploded, so has the set of startups seeking to add value and monetize the platform in their own, unique ways. There are dozens of companies now built on Twitter. But which ones (if any) are making money - and how? This event will explore this ... More Details

Semantic Advertising is the application of semantic technologies to advertising solutions. The goal is to semantically analyze and classify online content for targeted advertising. In this session of the New York Semantic Web Meetup we will take a look at and discuss the foundation and the future application of semantic technologies in the advertis ... More Details

The launch of NYC's premiere event platform for the convergence of music and technology. SoundCtrl aims to -Promote NYC music and tech scene -Foster community and nurture collaboration online & offline - Create awareness, focusing on innovation -Identify emerging trends and best practices -Contribute to the growth and prosperity in music, digit ... More Details

The Hyperlocal & LBS Roundtable is an opportunity for leaders of like-minded companies that are shaping today’s local advertising industry, to get together, collaborate, and explore partnership opportunities. The objective of the meetings is to find ways in which our companies can collectively help each other overcome similar challenges and make ... More Details

An all-expenses paid evening of drinks with a FledgeWing.com students and mentors. FledgeWing.com is an online community for entrepreneurial university students, seeking to cultivate their ideas and get in touch with mentors and other students. ... More Details

Digg is returning to NYC for Internet Week & throwing a Digg Meetup! Details to come, but save the date for what will surely be a great night. ... More Details

DoSomething.org, winner of the 2009 Webby People's Voice Award in the category of Youth and the largest national youth organization in America that empowers young people online to take action and create social change offline, will host the 2009 annual Do Something Awards on June 4 at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theatre. ... More Details

We will bring the internet to life. It's gonna be wwwild. ... More Details

On June 5th, some of the biggest brains from Brooklyn-based interactive agency HUGE challenge you to steal their jobs. Think you're good? Take it to the next level by learning from HUGE's celebrated senior team. Find out what they're looking for in the next big talent. Now that you're a major player, how do you move higher? Where are the jobs in ... More Details

Sure, a debutante ball may be the premier event for daughters of high society, but where is web-society's coming out party? Where's our classy prom? To celebrate Internet Week, Jessica Amason and Richard Blakeley, bring you the WEBUTANTE BALL. A cocktail-formal event for both male and female "WEButantes" held at the swanky rooftop of a luxury hote ... More Details

Tangible Interfaces Hackday, with New Work City + createdigitalmusic.com | createdigitalmotion.com Check out futuristic tangible digital interfaces for music, motion, art, and the Web, using tagged physical objects, augmented reality, and motion tracking technology. Or, if you're brave enough, make your own - joining hackers around the world. ... More Details

Internet Week participants are invited to take a vinyasa yoga class with Erica Heinz, founder of Yogoer. All levels are welcome! Our venue, Om Factory, is an elegant loft space in the heart of the Fashion District. We'll flow through 60 minutes of vinyasa, with plenty of alignment instructions. Enjoy a cup of tea after class and meet your fellow ... More Details

Join us at our Brooklyn loft space for an open house/networking party. Formed in November 2009 and comprised of web gurus, designers and iPhone obsessives, we'll provide food and drinks while we get to know you. DJ Katy and DJ Agony provide the noise. You must RSVP for this event. RSVP at rsvp@iconoclashmedia.com ... More Details

Cap off your Internet Week fun by joining Angelwish and Social Media for Social Change (SM4SC) for an 8-team double-elimination charity Wiffleball tournament. All proceeds from this event will benefit Angelwish. Created in 1999 with the mission to provide the public with an easy way to grant wishes to the millions of children that are living wit ... More Details

About Delicious Digital NYC Inspired by the Pho brunches put together to discuss the future of music in Los Angeles many moons ago, Delicious Digital invites digital thinkers, executives, marketers, technologists, artists and yarnspinners to contemplate the future of storytelling over a delicious lunch. We'll meet the FIRST Sunday of every mont ... More Details

Party (4-7pm) with filmmakers and internet innovators 2 for 1 drinks and free appetizers register at RSVP@indiegogo.com ... More Details

How better to start off the Webby festivities than with a few cocktails with fellow Internet-enthusiasts? ... More Details

On the eve of the Webby Gala, come celebrate with the team and featured musicians and directors from the hit web series, as well as Next New Networks' Webby Award Winners, Nominees and Honorees. Featuring a set of music and videos from the series. Special guests will include Rob and Corinne from ThreadBanger, Erik and Bobby from Indy Mogul, and Rus ... More Details

Change and Media Makers Intimate Party An exclusive gathering to wrap up the Internet Week in style On the eve of the IWNY's last day, Sandira Calviac & Juliette Powell are hosting an intimate and exclusive gathering where Change and Media Makers are welcome to relax around drinks and music at a fun venue. DJ Tim "Journeyman" Fielding will s ... More Details

digiday:NETWORKS will bring together the leading executives from agencies, brands, advertising and content network companies to discuss and debate the best strategies and approaches to drive performance across branded, behavioral, performance, mobile, social, and video based ad networks. The event