We need your vote! Our panel is being voted on this week as part of Internet Week's "Make the Stage" program. Internet Week takes place from June 6-13, 2011 in New York City. You can vote here: https://internetweekny.com/panels/230 as well as sign up for other Internet Week events.

Why You Should Vote:
Our digital and physical worlds are colliding. Join us for a brain-storming session on the future mobile applications in the modern world. Learn more here >

Cast Your Vote Here >

Event Description
Mobile devices are changing the way we experience the physical world, from personal usage to work applications. Join Phil Thomas DiGiulio for a redux of last year's panel (see below for video) as three new panelists who, working with brands, successfully use mobile media to share information in new and innovative ways. These talks will focus heavily on the exponentially growing field of location-based marketing/advertising and cover topics including sports, food, travel, branding (large and small), fashion, and journalism.

Proposed Speakers:
+ Vivian Rosenthal (@vivianrosenthal) - Founder, CEO at Goldrun. Vivian was named one of Creativity Magazine's top 50 global creative's in 2010. She has lectured extensively on the intersection of advertising, technology and design and has appeared in numerous publications including Wired Magazine, Fast Company and Ad Critic.

+ Aaron Strout (@aaronstrout) - Head of Location Based Marketing at WCG. Aaron is co-host of the Quick n Dirty podcasts and recently co-authored Location Based Marketing for Dummies with past Future of Local speaker Mike Schneider (@schneidermike).

+ TBD

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Here's the video from last year's panel: http://livestre.am/4BSz

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On February 10, 2011 over 120 journalists, bloggers and media makers came out to watch Ann Curry (@anncurry), Andy Carvin (@acarvin)
, David Clinch (@davidclinchnews)
 and Josh Harris discuss the future of publishing as we transition from a "one-to-many" to a "collaborative based" news society. The panel was moderated by New York Times media reporter Brian Stelter (@brianstelter).

Special thanks to The New York Times who helped host and produce this event. Follow their latest news and features @nytimes and http://www.facebook.com/nytimes.

NOTE: You can jump to specific parts of the video by clicking on the "Show Chapters" button found in the lower left corner of the video player. 

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On February 10, 2011, over 120 journalists, bloggers and media makers joined us for discussion on "The Future of Real-time Publishing". This event was hosted by and produced in conjunction with The New York Times. Our moderator was Brian Stelter and the speakers included Ann Curry, Andy Carvin, David Clinch and Josh Harris. See below for photos.

Note: This event was recorded and the video will be online shortly.

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View the entire set here on Flickr →

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Save the date for our next @futureoflocal event, "The Future of Real-time Publishing". This special event will take place at 2 PM on Thursday February 10, 2011 during Social Media Week in NYC. Event details below.

The hastag for this event is #realtimepub.

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The Future of Real-time Publishing
The methods by which information is gathered, published and consumed has dramatically matured over the past year. Digital technology now empowers each of us with the means to share news and information instantly. Protests erupt in the Middle East and we look to Twitter for eyewitness accounts. Political scandals erupt in the blogosphere well before they’re covered by mainstream media. News now breaks in real-time, often with more frequency, and pitfalls. News at the speed of Twitter is maturing -- the medium is maturing, journalists are maturing, and the consumers are maturing, too.

What happens when the citizenry becomes the purveyor of information? How are today's journalists preparing for tomorrow's world? Who verifies the information? The Future of Realtime Publishing will explore the evolution of our media ecosystem as we transition from a "one-to-many" to a "collaborative based" news society.

Moderator:
+ Brian Stelter - Media Reporter, New York Times (@brianstelter)

Panelists:
+ Ann Curry - News Anchor, Today (@anncurry)
+ Andy Carvin - Senior Strategist, NPR (@acarvin)

+ David Clinch - Editorial Director, Storyful (@davidclinchnews)

+ Joshua Harris - CEO, The Wired City

Tickets:
This event is SOLD OUT!

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Watch Part 1 of this event here >

Moderators:
Erik Michielsen, Founder, CaptureYourFlag.com (@captureyourflag)
Emily Cavalier, Founder, Mouth of the Border (@emilyspearl)

Panelists:
+ Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Foodspotting.com (@sorayadarabi)
+ Michael Shuman, Co-Founder, 4Food (@4foodnyc)
+ Lev Ekster, CEO, Cupcakestop.com (@cupcakestop)
+ Jason Anello, Creative Director at Manifold and Co-Founder, Forkingtasty.com (@jahnello)
+ Ulla Kjarval, Food Blogger/Columnist, Goldilocks Finds Manhattan (@nyculla)

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Watch Part 2 of this event here >

Event Summary:
It takes more for a restaurant to succeed then just knowing how to prepare the perfect dish or serve the most trendy cocktail. Creativity is expected not only in the kitchen, but also in knowing how to market your brand, connect with the customer and of course bloggers who are critical to the social element of food/foodies online.

With traditional newspaper food pages shrinking, the industry has grabbed onto social media as the next great movement. Yet, although anyone can initiate a viral campaign, it does not mean it will spread. How do you share your story and stand out from the crowd? On August 31, 2010 we explored the future of food.

Download a list of questions from the Moderator.

Moderators:
Erik Michielsen, Founder, CaptureYourFlag.com (@captureyourflag)
Emily Cavalier, Founder, Mouth of the Border (@emilyspearl)

Panelists:
+ Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Foodspotting.com (@sorayadarabi)
+ Michael Shuman, Co-Founder, 4Food (@4foodnyc)
+ Lev Ekster, CEO, Cupcakestop.com (@cupcakestop)
+ Jason Anello, Creative Director at Manifold and Co-Founder, Forkingtasty.com (@jahnello)
+ Ulla Kjarval, Food Blogger/Columnist, Goldilocks Finds Manhattan (@nyculla)

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On Tuesday August 31, 2010 we'll explore trending topics in the production, promotion and consumption of food. Emphasis will be placed on changes in the relationship between the service provider and customer. Additionally we’ll explore trending topics including food trucks, underground supper clubs, local sustainability, and more. 

Get your tickets here → 

A few topics we plan to cover:
- What does it take for a restaurant to succeed with social media?
- Tainted eggs and food safety... Is the industrial system broken?
- Food trucks are everywhere! What's all the fuss about?
- Sharing what we eat and where we eat it... but why?
- Local, Sustainable, Organic... Hype or here to stay? 

Moderator(s):
+ Erik Michielsen, Founder, CaptureYourFlag.com (@captureyourflag)
+ Emily Cavalier, Founder, Mouth of the Border (@emilyspearl)

Panelists: 
+ Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Foodspotting.com (@sorayadarabi)
+ Michael Shuman, Co-Founder, 4Food (@4foodnyc)
+ Lev Ekster, CEO, Cupcakestop.com (@cupcakestop)
+ Jason Anello, Co-Founder, Forkingtasty.com (@jahnello)
+ Ulla Kjarval, Food Blogger/Columnist, Goldilocks Finds Manhattan (@nyculla)

Get your tickets here →

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Event Summary:
The potential for brands (local & national) to connect and engage with consumers is greater now than ever before. On June 7th, 2010 we explored the future of location based marketing.

Details:
Location based services (LBS) are all the rage these days. Is geo-location hype, web 3.0 or something in-between? What innovative ways could location awareness impact marketing and advertising? Who stands to benefit more, large brands or small business (mom & pops)? Which LBS offerings (Foursquare, Gowalla, Pegshot, Loopt, Brightkite, etc.) are most applicable for my agency or business? 

Moderator:
Erick Schonfeld, Co-Editor, Techcrunch (@erickschonfeld)

Panelists:
+ Ian Schafer, CEO, DeepFocus (@ischafer)
+ Mike Schneider, VP, Director Digital Incubator, Allen & Gerritsen (@schneidermike)
+ Joshua Karp, Digital Media Manager, PepsiCo (@jkarpf)
+ Mark Ghuneim, CEO, WiredSet / Trendrr (@markghuneim)
+ Ian Spalter, Executive Creative Director, Mobile & Emerging Platforms, R/GA (@ianspalter)

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The Future of Food
SAVE THE DATE - August 31, 2010. This month we’ll explore trending topics in the production, promotion and consumption of food. Emphasis will be placed on changes in the relationship between the service provider and customer. Additionally we’ll explore trending topics including food trucks, underground supper clubs, local sustainability, and more. Join us on August 31, 2010 as we explore the future of food! Learn more here >

*** Early bird tickets ($10) are available on a first come first served basis until August 26, 2010. Ticket prices will increase ($20) as of August 27th. *** 

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The Future of Local Media (FLM) holds a monthly mixer focusing on people, technologies and services helping to shape the future of local media. Follow @futureoflocal for breaking news and updates.

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The Future of Location Based Marketing: View the full set (hi-res) on Flickr

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Event Summary:
The potential for brands (local & national) to connect and engage with consumers is greater now than ever before. This month we will explore the future of location based marketing. Follow @futureoflocal for breaking news and updates.

Internet Week page >
 

NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Early bird pricing ($15) thru May 20th, 2010. Ticket prices increase to $25 on May 21, 2010. Get tickets here >

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FLM Originals found here on Flickr >

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And we’re back! Happy 2010 to all. We hope your having a good start to your New Year. FLM has lot’s in store for 2010. Look out for for some big announcements over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, we’re happy to be working in conjunction with Social Media Week (more info below) and Wired magazine hosting, “The Future of Space & Time”. The event is SOLD OUT (sorry!), however it will be lived streamed. Additionally, there are over 60+ events taking place in NYC and other events in Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paul. Don’t miss out!

Moderator:
John C. Abell, New York Bureau Chief for Wired.com

Panelists:
Tony Jebara, Associate Professor Computer Science, Columbia University & Chief Scientist at Sense Networks
Chris Dixon, Co-founder, CEO at Hunch
Denis Crowley, Founder and CEO of Foursquare

If you’re not familiar with Social Media Week, it’s a week long ‘barcamp style’ conference taking place simultaneously in multiple cities around the world. The aim of each event is to advance the use and understanding of social media in the corporate, public and non-profit sectors.

From the site:
“The second annual conference will take place between February 1st – 5th, 2010 simultaneously in New York City, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paulo. The five day conference will explore the profound impact that social media has on culture, business communications and society at large.

Social Media Week organizers and local partners will plan some of the events, however just as in 2009, the local business community has been invited to add their own events to the program to broaden the scope and diversity of the conference.”

Keep up to date by following Social Media Week on Twitter > OR search #SMWNY to keep up real-time.

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The local space is heating up and just in time cause it’s getting cold out there! With much in store for 2010, we’ve decided to do things a bit different this month. Yep… it’s party time.

Join us on Wednesday, December 16th 2009 for the Future of Local Media holiday party. Get your butt of the internets and join us for a few hours in the East Village of Manhattan. 2 for 1 Drink Specials from 7pm-9pm.

Complete Details and Tickets here >

Event Notes:
1. We’re having a small Clothing Drive for a local charity. If you have something to donate (shirt, warm blanket,etc.) simply bring it with you and drop it the box… that simple. See below for more details.
2. When you arrive — make sure you say “Future of Local Media” at the door (this way you get in for free and don’t have to pay!). Our event is UPSTAIRS.
3. There will be a Hookah. Feel free to bring whatever you like to “add to it”.

CLOTHING DRIVE
The Bowery Mission & Kids With A Promise is called to minister in New York City to men, women, and children caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity

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The Future of Local Media (FLM) holds a monthly mixer focusing on people, technologies and services helping to shape the future of local media.

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What’s Good in Your Hood?
Tuesday - October 27, 2009 | 6:30-8:30pm
View complete event details >

Moderator:

Panelists:

Prior to founding Curbed, Steele served as the managing editor of New York-based Gawker Media, one of the web’s largest independent media firms. Gawker Media, the most-trafficked blog network on the web, publishes such top-100 web brands as Gizmodo, Gawker, and Deadspin. In his position as managing editor, Steele oversaw editorial operations for the entire company, growing editorial staff from 12 people to over 150 and network-wide pageviews from roughly 25 million to over 200 million.

Pitch & Present Guests:
Sandra Ordonez - OurBlook.com
Roger Lee - PaperG
Justin Alcon - Blip.tv

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jenrobinson Unbelievable view of the city from BBH Labs. #flmny 29 Sep 2009  from Birdfeed

InternetSong The format influences the impact (on why print isn’t dead). -John Wiseman of Thrillist #flmny 29 Sep 2009  from UberTwitter

ceonyc Why cant print advertisers in subscription mags buy purchase data from credit card companies? #flmny 29 Sep 2009  from txt

jehutson future of local media, listening to some role models (@ BBH Labs in NYC) http://bit.ly/RaPqt 29 Sep 2009  from foursquare

InternetSong People without *gasp* computers still need print. #flmny 30 Sep 2009  from UberTwitter

RobKelley Urban Daddy: “You need to ask yourself ‘How do I corner the market for my type of content?’” Um, even if u do,how long will it last? #FLMNY 30 Sep 2009  from TweetDeck

ceonyc Local venues are the content and big brands sponsor it. I still feel like local advertising can be fixed/disrupted. #flmny 30 Sep 2009  from txt

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As many of you know, we recently held a contest to help decide on the final FLM panelist for this month’s panel, “The Future of Local Journalism”. The question was this, “Who’s good in your hood?  Who of the five companies would you like to hear speak about the future of local journalism?”

Well the results are in (see below) and we have a winner! Congratulations to Gothamist for being selected as our fourth speaker. A BIG thanks and shout out to all of the other nominees Brokelyn.com, JerseyCityIndependent.com, Neighborhoodr.com, BrooklynBased.net and everyone who voted! See you next Tuesday.

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Connecting NYC Pitch filmed by Jesse Gebryel on WellcomeMat

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KlickableTV Pitch filmed by Jesse Gebryel on WellcomeMat

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