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Daisy Whitneys New Media Minute

Daisy Whitney is a writer, producer, on-air correspondent, podcaster and expert in the new media business. Daisy also produces e-books on high-impact topics in new media and online video and provides strategy consulting to businesses developing an online video presence. Now running a half-off discount on my E-Book on "Fair Use: How to Keep Your Content Out of Court." Use "natpe" code at checkout at www.daisywhitney.com/ebooks to receive for $17.48!

Tim Jahns Beyond the Pedway

Tim Jahn is on a mission to discover the media companies in Chicago that you may be unaware of. Every Friday he's talking to a different company about what makes them tick and what Chicago means to them. This week Tim talks to McKinney Chicago with the tunes of Moxxy providing the soundtrack.

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ReelChicago Film/TV Industry News


Wis Governor's veto effectively kills incentives

Wisconsin’s hard-earned and effective film tax incentives became history, for time being anyway, when Gov. Jim Doyle used his veto authority in the biennial budget Monday morning.
Ignoring thousands of supportive incentive calls and signatures asking him to retain the film incentives, Doyle slashed a proposed limit on the 25% refundable tax credit, from $1.5 million to $500,000 a year, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2009. [more]


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John Patterson

Chicago Welcomes MillerCoors

From World Business Chicago
Mayor Richard M. Daley welcomed MillerCoors, the second largest beer company in the United States, to Chicago when the company officially opened its new corporate headquarters at 250 S. Wacker Dr. last week. The move brings 325 new jobs to the city.

“The decision of MillerCoors to locate its headquarters here strengthens our reputation as an important global center from which to conduct business and c… Continue

Posted by John Patterson on July 1, 2009 at 3:20pm

John Patterson

Public Enemies beats The Dark Knight as the largest film ever made in Illinois

The latest blockbuster film to be shot in Illinois, Public Enemies, has broken all records in terms of dollars spent in the state to this point. Chicago screening, The Illinois Film Office states that the movie brought in $46.7 million in revenue to the Illinois economy. The movie, which was filmed last spring and summer, created 1,052 cast and crew jobs for Illinois workers. In additio… Continue

Posted by John Patterson on July 1, 2009 at 10:30am

Adam

TEFL Jobs

Teaching English as a foreign language, also known as TEFL, can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. With TEFL jobs, Not only do you get to travel overseas to place you have always wanted to visit, but you also get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people with less opportunity than you, to learn one of the most universal languages on the planet.

TEFL jobs are for anyone with sufficient proficiency in the English language. TEFL is most often utilized in countries… Continue

Posted by Adam on July 1, 2009 at 9:27am

Bruce Eric Montgomery

Centro Named One of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Centro, the Chicago-based leader in local online media planning and buying, has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." Centro, along with other Chicago companies, will be recognized at a symposium and awards luncheon in August.

The selection of the 2009 winning companies is a result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company's entry in the following categories: communic… Continue

Posted by Bruce Eric Montgomery on July 1, 2009 at 7:04am

Adam

Your Brain On Music

Human nature plays a large part in whether or not person decide to make a purchase. Studying all the financial resources is important as well as meeting their desires.

Consumer satisfaction is likely going to win over anything else. Time and time again business has used psychology along with music theory to fuel desires. Products promoted will likely be able to satisfy the shopper. Melodic persuasions will draw people in to try something new or even reinforce something old and familiar. Big bus… Continue

Posted by Adam on June 30, 2009 at 9:30pm

 
 

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