With the turn of the year, there had been a lot of anxiety in the marketing and advertising arena surrounding SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), and PIPA (Protect IP Act). The passing of these two bills could have crippled the internet and legitimate businesses that surround their curriculum around internet activity. However, at the writing [...]

We’ve known about this for over a year but keep coming across folks who are unaware of the QR Code generator inherent in Bit.ly. If you want a QR Code for your company or personal detail, simply create a shortened link in Bit.ly and copy the shortened link into your address bar at the top [...]

In our current times, information is literally a click away. What does this mean to advertisers and marketers? Recently YuMe and Nielsen paired up to determine the effects of running both online video ads along TV ads concurrently. The results were to be expected. If a TV ad missed their target audience, online ads were [...]

In the early evening hours of January 19, 2012, hacker group Anonymous retorted to the file share site MEGAUPLOAD being shut down. The site received numerous indictments from a grand jury in Virginia for racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit copyright infringement, amongst others. With the news traveling across social media networks, anonymous caught wind and [...]

The Consumer Electronic Show (CES), held every year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is regarded as the one of the biggest electronic shows in North America. Closed to the general public, the show comprises its attendees of industry affiliates, leaders, and decision makers. Exploiting new developments and inventions, advancing current technologies, and simply put, [...]

DJ Dakota – Exhibit Hall CD1 – Download DJ Dakota – Exhibit Hall CD2 – Download The Exhibit Hall at Digital World Expo v201.1 was not your ordinary trade-show expo… rather; it was a completely immersive atmosphere complete with a live DJ, a fully stocked Bar, Live SEO demonstrations, a Mobile Gaming Theater (not as [...]

24 Startup Companies Showcase Their Innovations Another first for digitl media conferences was the introduction of the Digital Startup Speaker Series at DWXPO. The main stage, located in the middle of the stylized exhibit hall was an exciting area throughout the show as crowds gathered to see the “latest greatest” and what may become tomorrow’s [...]

    Upon entering the studio of King Ink inside The Mirage, the faint intermittent buzzing of a tattoo gun could be heard. Our fearless protagonist, Michael York walks with an air in his step, eager to receive his first tattoo in the name of technology. Once in the chair, with frightful eyes, Michael looked [...]

As Digital World Expo came to an end on the evening of September 26th, there were mixed emotions felt by all. One emotion that everyone wanted to share was the excitement and happiness of the first DWE being such a success. What better way to share that excitement than with a celebration! Thanks to the [...]

The Digital World Expo Hall featured an Interactive SEO exhibit which was a mixture of part classroom, part question and answer session. The exhibit is where top SEO speakers from around the country came to help attendees better understand how each of their site components effects their site placements in search engines. The exhibit was [...]

In the face of trying economic times, we’ve seen new companies spring up to become large successes within a few years.  As the recession comes to a close, a handful of startups make their way to stardom, providing tech solutions for media and operations.  The conference has experienced a phenomenal turnout of new companies looking [...]

This Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. People will never forget that terrible day when the unity of America was tested and there are many plans to honor the victims in the next few days. The 9/11 Memorial will officially open at Ground Zero while commemorative services for all victims will [...]

Through special arrangements, Digital World Expo secured a room block with special room rates at the Mirage offered to conference attendees. Attendees can save hundreds by booking their rooms before September 16th. Enjoy all the Mirage amenities in newly remodeled rooms catering to traveling executives while offering plush surroundings. If you’ve registered for the conference [...]

There is a new tool for you to use in your quest for that next best career opportunity. REZSCORE.COM is new web-based utility that digitally analyzes and grades your resume. According to RezScore “Our proprietary algorithms read through your resume and analyze it on over a dozen metrics according to the recommendations of hiring managers, [...]

As new channels continue to emerge through technology advancements and social integration, it seems our portfolio of options for digital marketing strategy is infinite.  The new and next will continue to grow with more and more to decipher and assess.  One of the biggest challenges I see today is marketing decisions that don’t necessarily reflect [...]

Thinking back to when Nintendo first revealed their home gaming console and how fast technology seemed to be moving can’t begin to describe the thrill of seeing the future advancements in medicine.  People will have accidents, people will get sick, but what people will not do is accept that they are lessened in any way [...]

Sara Gabriella has interviewed our very own John “Mischief” Heaukulani. To see the full article, please click here. Other great articles by Sara: Convention Article An Interview with Shahab Zargari

We are announcing our first “open mic” session for up and coming startups to inform our attendees of their products and services! “On Monday, Sept 26th & Tuesday, Sept 27th, 2011 in the Mirage Events Center, qualifying startup companies will have an opportunity to present their products, services and developments to Digital World Expo attendees [...]

Everyone always has something to say about the weather. Whether it is too hot or not hot enough, people want to tell others about it. Your weather comments can now be heard literally across the country. The Weather Channel and weather.com have just launched Weather Channel Social. This platform allows for real time weather discussion [...]

We have all witnessed the change from phone calls to text messages. Today, people prefer to text versus call someone. It has become a part of life and it is wonderful to finally see 911 adapting to the digital world. During the campus shootings at Virginia Tech, students who were trapped were not able to [...]