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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[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 […]
NOTE: We asked each of our 2009 Game Changers Awards finalists to write about their projects, what they’ve learned along the way and what’s next. This essay written by Donna Liu, Director for Strategic Initiatives, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University. UCHANNEL: ACCESS TO A WORLD OF IDEAS The Woodrow Wilson […]
Today we’re announcing two new programs to support innovation and social entrepreneurship with media – and to help incubate the next generation of game changers and world changers. Here’s how: 1. The We Media Pitch It Challenge. We’re offering two visionaries up to $25,000 each in seed funding to help turn their bold ideas into […]
NOTE: We asked each of our 2009 Game Changers Awards finalists to write about their projects, what they’ve learned along the way and what’s next. This essay written by David Dunkley Gyimah at www.viewmagazine.tv. We tell stories. Everything we do is about stories. From the young child skipping home from school, the mother navigating a […]
NOTE: We asked each of our 2009 Game Changers Awards finalists to write about their projects, what they’ve learned along the way and what’s next. This essay submitted by Jim Turner, Media Relations, Humana Inc. As one of the nation’s largest health care companies, Humana, Inc. is dedicated to improving the health of Americans. As […]
NOTE: We asked each of our 2009 Game Changers Awards finalists to write about their projects, what they’ve learned along the way and what’s next. This essay written by Jory Des Jardins, BlogHer co-founder and President of Strategic Alliances. In early 2005, my co-founders, Lisa Stone and Elisa Camahort Page, and I wanted to put […]
NOTE: We asked each of our 2009 Game Changers Awards finalists to write about their projects, what they’ve learned along the way and what’s next. This essay written by Joey Borgogna, Director of Special Projects and Production Associate of Creative Visions Foundation. Similar to Game Changers, Creative Visions Foundation (CVF) supports Creative Activists, individuals who […]