Startupism Day 2: The Future is Now
Day 2 of Startupism: a keynote speech on the Future, a sneak peek into new apps hitting the market, and a bit of whinging about the pitches from the Death Match.
Lessons Learned from Startupism – Day 1
For Day 1 of the Startupism conference, the main focus was innovation. In essence – how is the system of people and companies that orbits the sun called Entrepreneurship moving the rest of us forward? What ideas are changing the way customers experience or expect things to work?
The “Shadow” of Ignorance – FHM, Bela Padilla, and why dark skinned women aren’t happy
Bela Padilla and FHM, you’re right when you said you weren’t thinking about “harming anyone” with a cover that depicts your light skinned, bikini-d self surrounded by Filipina models in blackface. You weren’t thinking. This is the point.
Wine Country Pinoys – Hosting the launch of Cortez ’78
The launch of Corte Riva Winery’s newest label, Cortez ’78, was held at the Cortez Residence in sunny Penngrove California on Feb 18. Hosted by Ampliphi Media, Cocoy Ventura, and Nieves Cortez
Simple, Effective Videos for Non Profit Organizations
The Alliance for Smiles needed a quick, simple, but effective video to raise money and awareness during the holiday season. Thecommich was happy to oblige.
Educating Business Execs on the Benefits of Online Video
Scott Gilbert of Mesa Verde Solutions trains sales teams to talk about why companies need video. So you don’t have to.
Promotional Video Tips from a Serial Entrepreneur
The little things matter when producing a promotional video. Thecommich loves to share the wealth – especially in the form of great tips and tricks. Below is a video from serial entrepreneur Scott Gerber (am I the only person who thinks he looks like Harry Potter’s older brother?) with some really good, solid, basic tips ...
Overseas Filipino Workers get media ups with a little help from Thecommich
OFW’s (Overseas Filipino Workers) have been a part of the Filipino working population since the early 1900′s, and now play a huge role in Philippine economy – bringing millions of dollars each year to their family members in the Philippines and enabling their children to go to school and receive birthday presents. But what of ...
Ampliphi Media Feature on Intuit Small Business Blog
Yup, that’s right! Thecommich has landed on the Intuit Small Business blog. I wish I could take credit for being so incredibly popular/accomplished that Intuit couldn’t help but take notice… but really, this feature was the result of valuable networking opportunities that came my way (thecommich says: networking works. Get your business cards made! Get ...
Maximize your marketing spend with a video tag-along
“Efficiency” is not a word you often associate with the term “Marketing.” Yet, when marketing professionals are efficient in the use of their budget, and think outside the box for branding, the results are usually pretty awesome. Consider the uber-successful e-zine Rue Mag. For the fashion editorial section of their recent anniversary issue, Rue Mag’s ...