2008 Keynote Speakers
Ethan Kaplan
Ethan Kaplan is the head of all technology over at Warner Bros. Records. This works out well since the two things Ethan loves most in the world are music and technology. At WBR, Ethan's responsible for all consumer facing web properties, technology initiatives, business development... more »
Matt Mason
Matt Mason began his career as a pirate radio and club DJ in London, going on to become founding Editor-in-Chief of the seminal magazine RWD. In 2004, he was selected as one of the faces of Gordon Brown’s Start Talking Ideas campaign, and was presented the Prince’s Trust London Business... more »
Lane Merrifield
Lane Merrifield is general manager and one of three co-founders of Club Penguin, one of the most popular and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Since Club Penguin’s inception, Lane has led the management, operations and business strategy for Club Penguin out of the company’s headquarters in... more »
Garrett Camp
Garrett Camp is a co-founder of StumbleUpon, which was acquired by eBay in 2007 for $75-million. He is responsible for StumbleUpon’s product design and strategy, and has guided the company’s design and development since 2001, from inception to over 3.5M members. Garrett completed his Masters in... more »Also Speaking at mesh 2008
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Who Should Attend and Why
Marketing and public relations:
The Web is rewriting the rule book for the marketing industry. Word of mouth is still the most powerful fuel a company can buy, but now it comes in the form of blogs, podcasts, forums and instant messaging – and it can not only power your marketing engine, but burn you when you least expect it. Those on the front lines share their advice on what to do, and what not to do.
Media:
Traditional media of all kinds – newspapers, radio, television and magazines – are being transformed by the Web, whether they like it or not. For better or worse, the business is changing, and new forms of media are emerging that offer unprecedented levels of interactivity and customization. “Users” are generating their own content, and in some cases being paid for it. To find out how this transformation is taking place and what it means for you, come to mesh.
Investors and entrepreneurs:
One of the most powerful features of the new Web is that a great idea can become reality almost overnight, and great businesses can be built with a fraction of the investment capital required in most industries. How does that change the nature of the venture financing market and what does that mean for startups? What kinds of tools does the Web offer entrepreneurs who are building a business on a shoestring? Find out the answers to those questions and more from people who have done it.
Politicians and social activists:
The Web is a marketplace of ideas, and political ideas are a growing part of that mix. Most of the leading candidates for President of the United States launched their bids with video clips uploaded to YouTube, and they are making bloggers and new media outlets a key part of their campaigns. Social activists and other public-minded groups, meanwhile, are finding that the interactive Web is a perfect tool for getting their message out, and leveraging their communities into action. Learn how by coming to mesh.
