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John Patterson
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The Chicago Convergence 2009
September 20, 2009 at 9am to September 23, 2009 at 5pm – The Spertus Institute
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Television Industry Meet-Up
December 4, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
John Patterson, Director of Business and Content Development for Pixel Brothers and Founder, The Chicago Convergence
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John,
Your willingness to be free will set others free.
Denise
Volunteer for The 2009 Chicago Convergence.
A huge compliment coming from my sister. I love you.
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- 60640
- Industry
- Interactive, New Media, Film, Video, Television
- About Me:
- I am the Founder of the Chicago Convergence.
Bio: John Patterson birthed and led a citywide leadership council that declared Austin, TX as ‘The Arts Capitol of the South’. Since 1994 he has worked for an international consulting leader managing the Midwest US office. Having facilitated leadership development programs for over 10,000 people, he has joined Pixel Brothers, Inc to break new ground for the company and the media industry. He is the Founder and President of the Chicago Convergence, a high profile thought-leader collision of digital media projects, entertainment, technology and ideas; pioneering Chicago as the Global Hub of Change and Innovation. Welcomed by Mayor Daley, the annual event has also become a massive social media network of pioneers, innovators and resources
The Chicago Convergence is a unique opportunity to claim the global stage as the hub of new technology, art, television, film, theater, activism and more.
The Chicago Convergence allows for the unveiling of a new paradigm for collaboration, the real opportunity of a long-term shift in commercial and human connection made possible by the Internet and other digital technologies.
1. That shared ideas contribute escalating benefit; allowing for unforeseen impact, opportunity and alliances which birth new templates in which bold futures are created and fulfilled.
2. That the sharing of information creates a tipping point in which the hope-for realization of human potential and commercial adventures takes form and is powerfully explored.
3. That The Chicago Convergence’s very existence allows for this exploration and honors Chicago’s bold origins and enticing future.
I am the Director of Business and Program Development for Pixel Brothers Entertainment. Pixel Brothers creates video, audio and interactive content for the motion picture, television, digital and mobile industry. Pixel Brothers Entertainment creates and develops original content for the television and motion picture industry.
- Company Name
- Pixel Brothers, Inc
- Website:
- http://www.pixbros.com
- Social Network:
- http://chicagonewmediasummit.ning.com
- What I hope to gain from The Chicago Convergence
- To create a forum where people experience having made history, to connect people across industires and pioneer new territories in collaboration and symbiotic commercial and social relationships.
Quotes
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. - Goethe
John Patterson's Blog
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
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 on July 1, 2009 at 3:20pm —
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 on July 1, 2009 at 10:30am —
The Genius in All People
In 1987 it became obvious to me that my life would become about people knowing themselves as a contribution; that they matter and that I matter - and
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 3:50pm — 3 Comments
The 10 Most Creative People in Video Games
BY Kevin Ohannessian
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Posted on June 11, 2009 at 10:30am —
Welcome from HD EXPO - Createasphere's Education Manager
Welcome from HD EXPO - Createasphere's Education Manager
Monday, May 18, 2009
Posted by: Jeff Seckendorf
Welcome to Createasphere.
I'm Jeff Seckendorf, the Education and Workshop manager at HD EXPO – Createasphere.
We have seen a great increase in Createasphere membership over the past few months, with a lot of you joining regional and interest groups.
The first thing on our plate is to make these groups work for everyone. We'll be adding articles about both the technical and creative aspect… Continue
Monday, May 18, 2009
Posted by: Jeff Seckendorf
Welcome to Createasphere.
I'm Jeff Seckendorf, the Education and Workshop manager at HD EXPO – Createasphere.
We have seen a great increase in Createasphere membership over the past few months, with a lot of you joining regional and interest groups.
The first thing on our plate is to make these groups work for everyone. We'll be adding articles about both the technical and creative aspect… Continue
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 2:45pm —
Comment Wall (48 comments)
- At 7:00pm on April 2, 2009,
Titanic Sinclair said… - John! Wow... thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate the support! Feel free to pass it around to anyone else who might enjoy it :)
- At 10:21pm on April 1, 2009,
Jeff Baraka said… - Thanx for watching & commenting on my video John... (you're not just April
foolin' me, right? ha). I appreciate TCCs vision/focus, glad to be a part...
- At 11:38am on February 19, 2009,
Hugh Jedwill said… - John, I'm interested in approaching Eric Easter from Johnson Publishing about an engagement with the AMA (American Marketing Association). He spoke at the CNMS'08. Would you be able to put me in touch with him? A short intro would be helpful (vs. a cold call).
We are selecting people to speak at our Ethnic Marketing conference and have marketers from P&G and Pepsi. We'd love to get someone from Johnson Publishing given their deep history and authenticity in the African American community.
- At 2:54pm on February 15, 2009,
Steve Mastio said… - ~~~~~~~~~~~~ John - I feel like I'm swimming again after watching the videos at/from chicagoconvergence.com . Thank You and know that there are people like me lurching out there who appreciate an abundance mentality, but have lived in a scarcity world or business for too long. I escaped about 8 years ago and started applying thoughts that I had pre-internet days, even back to when I was a kid, but had no media outlet to express them. This group of friends is what I have been looking for with my new Internet initiative for the services industry. I built a portal concept for the commercial cleaners of the world a few years ago, www.bciclen.com, but now according to others in Academia and business, I may have hit on a missing link of empowermentfor a different services channel. I would love to share it with the likes you and others. If interested look me up... I'm a recent memeber. Steve (spelling opsionel)
- At 1:48pm on January 5, 2009,
Mary Filice said… - Dear John,
Thanks again for taking the time to meet with my students and talk about media convergence, it's opportunities and challenges. Their feedback was positive as they found your insights valuable and motivating. Hopefully you'll be available for a repeat sometime during the spring!
Happy New Year!
Mary
- At 9:18pm on December 29, 2008,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi John,
With your work in New Media, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service.
- At 8:10am on December 13, 2008, John Patterson said…
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Online Videos by Veoh.com
- At 2:02pm on December 11, 2008,
errol said… - Thanks John! I'm glad to be a part. I found out by attending the PhizzPop event a few weeks ago. I had a great time and met some great people! I'm looking forward to more upcoming events and opportunities.
- At 11:00pm on December 1, 2008,
mario sanders said… - Hey John,
Think I have a fascinating media concept that would take an old television format and literally bring it into the heads of the future. If you have some free time I would love to meet with you and go over the concept and tell me what you think.
Mario
708-646-6231
- At 12:50pm on November 21, 2008,
Jim Jacoby said… - john,
thank you for the kind note on manifest's participation in the Chicago PhizzPop event. we were thrilled to be there and look forward to integrating whatever we can from our solution into the broader Olympic effort. any suggestions for expanding or strengthening the concept are welcome too!
--jim
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