WeMedia and FOWA

We are not the only group smart enough to host a discussion with really smart people about the future of media and technology in Miami later this month.  Our friends at FOWA – the Future of Web Apps – have put together a big conference at the Adrienne Arsht centre in Miami on 23rd & […]

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Podcast: A Conversation with Jessica Clark

Another podcast! WeMedia is producing a regular podcast that features in-depth interviews with prominent media, technology, and social change figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.  This is the fifth episode. Our goal is to help the WeMedia community understand the roots of the changes taking place in our society, hear […]

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Pitch It Finalists – Two More!

I made a mistake. In putting together the announcement of the finalists for WeMedia Pitch It, I left two people/ideas off the list. It is my honor and pleasure to let you know that Brooks Lindsay from Debateapedia (http://wiki.idebate.org) and David Stern from MixedInk (http://www.mixedink.com) are finalists for Pitch It. That means there are eighteen […]

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The Finalists

One of the highlights of the upcoming WeMedia Conference in Miami is the WeMedia Pitch It competition. We are looking for ideas for new services, experiences, products and business models for media and technology – coupled with a potential for social impact and social benefit.  We will award up to $50,000 in seed funding to the […]

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Podcast: A Conversation with Chris Willis from Footnote

Another podcast!  Whoa! two in one day… WeMedia is producing a regular podcast that features in-depth interviews with prominent media, technology, and social change figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.  This is the fourth episode. Our goal is to help the WeMedia community understand the roots of the changes taking […]

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Podcast: A Conversation with Joe Marchese, SocialVibe

We’ve recorded another podcast! WeMedia is producing a regular podcast that features in-depth interviews with prominent media, technology, and social change figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.  Today marks our third installment.  Our goal is to help the WeMedia community understand the roots of the changes taking place in our […]

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Shameless WeMedia Promotion (#2)

With February approaching, and snow falling across most of the east coast over the next couple of days, another plug for WeMedia in Miami seems appropriate.  Forget for a second that this will be a must-attend, everyone-talks-about, where-were-you? kind of event… and just imagine warm temperatures, sunny weather, and relaxing surroundings.  That’s Miami in February […]

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Shameless WeMedia Promotion (1 of many)

We are just over a month away from the beginning of our annual WeMedia event in Miami — and I assure you, it is going to be an incredible, must-attend event.  I strongly suggest you join us. I can prove it to you.  I am going to use this space on the blog each day […]

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What, You Don’t Have Any Good Ideas?

[UPDATE: We are aware that the application for the Pitch It competition is not working properly at the moment.  What great timing. Sorry!   If you have any trouble submitting your idea, email all the information directly to me (brian [at] ifocos dot org) and I will make sure your entry is recorded and you are […]

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