WebMediaBrands Announces Media App Summit Keynote Speaker Jason Hirschhorn, December 3 in New York City
October 09 2012 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
WebMediaBrands Inc., (Nasdaq: WEBM) today announced that
Jason Hirschhorn, CEO of The ReDEF Group and former president of
Myspace, will deliver a keynote address at Media App Summit
(#MediaAppSummit), December 3 in New York City.
Hirschhorn will speak about the monumental changes that have
swept the media industry since the rise of social networks and apps
during his session, Where Do We Go Next? A Mobile Roadmap for Media
Professionals. Hirschhorn will provide attendees with fresh,
innovative insight on app development, marketing, and
monetization.
Additional speakers include Amanda D’Acierno, VP and Publisher
at Random House Audio, and Deborah Forte, President of Scholastic
Media and Executive Vice President of Scholastic Inc. D’Acierno
will explore all aspects of the educational app field, from digital
textbooks to app-based study guides during the session, Exploring
Apps & Educational Publishing. Forte, the brains behind the
development and creation of Storia, Scholastic eReading App, will
speak on Maximizing Discoverability and Profitability in Book App
Marketplaces.
"We've seen too many media professionals bewildered by the
breathtaking shift to smartphones and tablets,” said GalleyCat
Editor Jason Boog. “We've gathered experts from every corner of the
media landscape to share practical and actionable advice about how
to get your stories, books, articles, videos and other content on
mobile devices. Media App Summit will help bridge the gap between
technology leaders and media professionals, inspiring a more
productive conversation about the future of media.”
This year's conference has been designed to provide attendees
with strategies to build brand awareness, retain an audience, and
create valuable content. Additional speakers include executives
from Barnes & Noble Digital Products, Disney Publishing
Worldwide, UNICEF, Atavist, Thrillist Media Group, Edelman Digital,
and Lonely Planet.
Featured panel sessions include:
- Multi-Platform Publishing for Mobile
News and Magazine Content
- Self Publishing Across Multiple
Formats
- Mobile Advertising- Engagement Drives
Conversations, Get the User Involved!
- New Distribution Models for eBooks and
Apps
- App-Centered Outreach for Non-Profit
and Institutions
Media App Summit brings together publishers, developers, digital
content strategists, editors, authors, and entrepreneurs for an
extensive look into the cutting-edge world of media app design,
demographics, and distribution.
Register before October 12, 2012 and
save:http://www.mediabistro.com/mediaappsummit/register.asp
For complete event information, schedules, and registration,
please visit:http://www.mediabistro.com/mediaappsummit
For inquiries on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please
contact Frank Fazio at ffazio@webmediabrands.com.
For event news and updates, follow GalleyCat on Twitter via
@GalleyCat.
Media App Summit official sponsors and partners include:
Publishers Weekly, Best Web Design Agencies, TopSEOs, Visibility
Magazine, SocialTimes, AllFacebook, AllTwitter, Inside Facebook,
Inside Social Games, Inside Mobile Apps, Inside Network Research,
AppData, and PageData.
About WebMediaBrands Inc.
WebMediaBrands Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM)
(http://www.webmediabrands.com) is a leading Internet media company
that provides content, education, and career services to social
media, traditional media, and creative professionals through a
portfolio of vertical online properties, communities, and trade
shows. The Company's online business includes:
(i) mediabistro.com, a leading blog network providing content,
education, community, and career resources (including the
industry's leading online job board) about major media industry
verticals including new media, social media, Facebook, TV news,
advertising, public relations, publishing, design, and mobile;
(ii) InsideNetwork.com, a leading network of online properties
providing original market research, data services, news, and job
listings on the Facebook platform, on social gaming, and on mobile
applications ecosystems; and (iii) SemanticWeb.com, a leading
blog providing content, education, community resources and career
resources on the commercialization and application of Semantic
Technologies, Linked Data, and Big Data. The Company's online
business also includes community, membership and e-commerce
offerings including a freelance listing service, a marketplace for
designing and purchasing logos (stocklogos.com) and premium
membership services. The Company's trade show and educational
offerings include conferences, online and in-person courses, and
video subscription libraries on topics covered by the Company's
online business.
All current WebMediaBrands press releases can be found online
at:http://www.webmediabrands.com/corporate/press.html
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