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Archive | September, 2009

Going Mobile (Minnov8 + MIMA Movie)

30. September 2009

Our final interview for our friends at MIMA had us heading out to Carlson Marketing. There we had a chance to sit and talk with Doug Rozen, who has a rather all inclusive title…SVP, Global Lead – Creative, Interactive, Media & Mobile. Doug shares a some insight on mobile marketing and trends as well as [...]

Buy the Change and Local Tweeps

30. September 2009

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Buythechange.com & Localtweeps.com are two websites created and co-founded by local tech startup Monkey Island Inc. entrepreneur Zack Steven. While these initiatives are miles apart in their application and scope, they share the same DNA: hyperlocal, community-driven services focused on generating both financial and social capital. Buythechange.com, which launched around 3.5 years ago, is a [...]

Minnov8 Gang 52: It’s RAINing Money!

25. September 2009

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This week saw Graeme Thickins liveblogging DEMO Fall 2009, Tim Elliott off to California on client adventures, while Phil Wilson and Steve Borsch attended the Social Media Breakfast #19. In between all of this activity, Graeme and Steve covered the 6th Annual RAIN Makers Conference put on by RAIN Source Capital. The RAIN Makers is [...]

DIY Mobile Coupons with MixMobi

24. September 2009

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There’s no doubt that mobile marketing is hot right now and one of the hottest segments is mobile coupons. While there are multiple services providing the design and delivery of those coupons, Kwingo‘s Lisa Foote and her partners saw a need for a “do-it-yourself” option for businesses. Enter their new sister company MixMobi. Currently in [...]

DEMO Fall 2009 Liveblogging

22. September 2009

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DEMO Fall 2009 is going on right now and Minnov8′s Graeme Thickins is liveblogging the event here. As always, great new companies are launching and you can follow Graeme’s liveblog or send him a tweet: @graemethickins. Startups launching at DEMO Fall 2009

Analytics As a Strategy (Minnov8 + MIMA Movie)

22. September 2009

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Here’s another of our ongoing interviews with MIMA Summit presenters. This discussion with Jennifer Veesenmeyer of Stratigent touches on her session at the Summit and the successful integration of analytics into your strategic plan…early on in the process. The MIMA Summit is on October 5, 2009. Everybody who’s anybody will be there…Minnov8 will be there [...]

U of M Showcases It’s New Media Research Resources

21. September 2009

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Yet another well kept secret in Minnesota tech and media is the Institute for New Media Studies on the campus of the University of Minnesota. In an effort to reveal that secret the Institute annually hosts an event to showcase the many resources available and projects underway at the University. Held on Friday, September 18th [...]

Minnov8 Gang Podcast #51: Cloud and the Crowd

19. September 2009

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This Week’s Show Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott and Phil Wilson (Graeme Thickins is out in San Diego gearing up for DEMO Fall ’09 and he’ll be liveblogging it here). Music by Excellent Adventure from Music Alley, purveyor of podsafe tunes. Discussed during the show: Strib/WCCO comparison and Tim’s pointing out how the Pioneer Press also “gets it” and [...]

SMCpros: Building a Business Around Social Media

17. September 2009

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While we recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the largest network in the world, where does the dawn of “social media” place the web on a maturation curve? As a thought experiment, let’s suppose the web submitted to the infamous real age test and it was discovered to be considerably younger than its calendar age suggests. If [...]

Minnov8 + MIMA = Movies

16. September 2009

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As media partner for the upcoming MIMA Summit, Minnov8 has been doing some interviews with some of the presenters at this year’s gathering. Yes, there is some shamelss plugging of the October 5th event and we have a bit of fun getting into them but the topics are right on. The first in the series [...]

Archive | September, 2009

Going Mobile (Minnov8 + MIMA Movie)

Buy the Change and Local Tweeps

Minnov8 Gang 52: It’s RAINing Money!

DIY Mobile Coupons with MixMobi

DEMO Fall 2009 Liveblogging

Analytics As a Strategy (Minnov8 + MIMA Movie)

U of M Showcases It’s New Media Research Resources

Minnov8 Gang Podcast #51: Cloud and the Crowd

SMCpros: Building a Business Around Social Media

Minnov8 + MIMA = Movies

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