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Blog This with David Kamatoy Ep. 3 Week 5 2011 Ipad, Sundance I Melt with You, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Craig G. Francis & Bristol Palin?

We're back and here is the new video podcast. We shortened the format and went with an actual shot of San Diego vs. the Virtual Set we had before... I LIKE IT. 

San Diego, CA - Following a short hiatus, “Blog This with David Kamatoy” returns to the Internet covering the phenomenon of the iPad, the new film “I Melt with You,”Bristol Palin’s dating status, Mark Christopher Lawrence’s comedy stylings and review of an interview with SBA loan broker Craig G. Francis.

In his first story, David Kamatoy discusses the amazing popularity of the iPad, with more sold in the holiday quarter than many pundits had predicted for the entire year. David then moves on from the popularity of the iPad to a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from Apple’s successful marketing of this and other products. The question marketers need to learn from their prospects, as David Kamatoy explains, is “How do I feel about your product?”

“We really couldn’t get away from Apple’s branding of falling in love with items.” -David Kamatoy

Apple’s iPad Is Everywhere! -OM Malik Gigao.com

David Kamatoy’s second major topic is the interview he conducted with SBA loan broker Craig G. Francis which reviewed 2010, covering several areas of interest to small business owners and looking ahead into 2011. “If you’re very serious about being a business person in 2011, you want to read the report,” says Kamatoy. Craig G. Francis presents some sobering facts about the current economic situation and what entrepreneurs need to consider as they move forward in 2011.

“If you’re very serious about being a business person in 2011, you want to read [Craig G. Francis’] report” -David Kamatoy

2010 The Year That Was... 
The complete interview with Craig G. Francis SBA Loan Broker

The final major topic of the episode is the Sundance Film Festival premier of a new movie, “I Melt with You,” starring Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, and Christian McKay. David relates his involvement in the creation of a “Behind the Scenes” documentary of the movie, which was shot using Canon 5d and 7d cameras.

I Melt With You Director Mark Pellington Shrugs Off Chilly Sundance Reception

The episode also features a video starring Mark Christopher Lawrence of NBC’s “Chuck” spoofing the Activia Challenge commercials. This leads into a preview of several comedy shows Mark Christopher Lawrence will be producing in February, including at Cafe Muse in Los Angeles, Cygnet Theatre in San Diego and the new show at the Jack Dodge Theater.

Follow David Kamatoy at DavidKamatoy.com, Twitter.com/Davidkamatoy, Facebook.com/DavidKamatoy.

Blog This with David Kamatoy Episode 3 Week 5 2011 features the talents of Director Jason Banks, DP Bruce Ando Jr., VO Steve Dahl, Copy Writer Stephen Prendergast, Music Tony Woodroffe, and Exec. Producer Mark Christopher Lawrence. For more information visit KamatoyMediaGroup.com and call 619-573-9456.

National Hardware Show 2010: Day 1 Sears hosts special Media reception...

Las Vegas, NV- Sears Blue tool Crew hosted a cocktail and hors d' oeuvres event for the Media. The party featured some new tools with a DJ providing the soundtrack.

It's exciting to see one of the oldest brands in the United States

SEARS embracing Social Media. 

 

The real story was the showcasing of the new Sears Blue Tool Crew a sort of Handyman Hotline to get your questions answered for anything having to do with a HARDWARE product bought at Sears. A life line for tools, a GEEK Squad for Screwdrivers...

The team demonstrated logging into the website and requesting help. Within minutes the phone ideally rings with an attendant ready to interact and answer questions.

Dan McClellan and I had a chance to talk with the leads of the division, social media and the PR company taking the lead. 

Sears is taking an aggressive stance and embracing the social media model of interacting with their customers via phone, email and social media. They are utilizing many of the strategies that we talk about on "Blog This With David Kamatoy" and implement with Kamatoy Media Group and our assorted projects: No More Geysers, jugglemail, and CraigGFrancis.com.

We captured some footage today and are planning on interviewing a few more of the principals tomorrow.

• Bill Kiss, Chief Marketing Officer
• S.D. Light SVP- Tools & Hardware

It's exciting to see one of the oldest BRANDS in the United States embracing Social Media. 

So stay tuned because it's clear that we are collectively re-writing the play-book as we go...

We invite you to follow MySears...

Twitter: http://twitter.com/mysears

Website: http://www.mysears.com/

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/SearsBlueToolCrew

Fun Fact: Sears founded in 1886

Blog This with David Kamatoy: Episode 2

Peeps, iPad, Blogs.com, Ricky Martin, Internet Marketing, Home Business Success Kit with Mick Moore

San Diego, CA - Episode 2 of "Blog This with David Kamatoy" is now available on Viddler, YouTube, and DavidKamatoy.com. Emarketing is the focus for this episode covering blogs.com, twitter tips, and Mick Moore's "Home Business Success Kit," a home education kit for starting an online business. The show also briefly touches on the iPad launch and the not so surprising Ricky Martin entertainment news.

The show starts off with a notably bright change in its virtual set, "The tone of the show is rather tongue-in-cheek anyway, so going with the bold strokes crayon-type news set is kinda fun." says host David Kamatoy.

 

On the first part of the show David features Blogs.com, a top ten blog site run by Six Apart, "A great resource for successful blogs." WrongButFunny.com is highlighted as blogger Brad French's Peep Photography was chosen for the Top Ten in the Chicago Tribune's annual "Peeps Diorama Contest." Twitter sites to explore include splitweet.com, tweetdeck, and mashable. David also talks about comically being denied access to a twitter group promoting blogs and a somewhat annoying example of email marketing. Ricky Martin's unsurprising revelation of his personal preferences also pops up in this section of the show.

The second part of the show is a promotional interview between TV Personality Terry Burhans and Mick Moore, The Internet Entrepreneur. 

The second part of the show is a promotional interview between TV Personality Terry Burhans and Mick Moore, The Internet Entrepreneur. The two discuss Moore's an educational program that serves as an overview and Do-It-Yourself guide to starting an online business. 

Click here to view more details about the Home Business Success Kit.

The show can be seen on DavidKamatoy.com as well as on popular social video sites including Viddler and YouTube. "Blog This With David Kamatoy" serves as an extension of the blogging efforts from the Kamatoy Media Group, covering trends, sites, and opportunities for the small business owner and entrepreneur. The show is sponsored in part by NoMoreGeysers.com, AirGorilla.com, SBALoanStore.com & jugglemail.com.

For more information, inquiries and submissions, please contact Kamatoy Media Group at 619-573-9456 or [email protected].

Twitter Update: Twitter Quietly Rolls Out ‘Most Popular Tweets’

Twitter’s search results have changed thanks to the addition of a feature that wasn’t much of a secret in recent weeks. When using search.twitter.com, or the search box on Twitter.com, the results now show up to three “most popular tweets” at the top, above the most recent results. For example, a search tonight for ipad looks like this:

via searchengineland.com

 
 This new edition to twitter should be a good. Most usable filtering has been done by third-party applications like tweetdeck,graders, etc. The largest challenge is to the newbie twitterers and this feature will help make quicker sense of twitter.

"Blog This" With David Kamatoy Kicks Off First Show Episode 01

Entrepreneur/Entertainer Explores New Possibilities

 

San Diego, CA - Entrepreneur, Marketing Master, and Entertainer David Kamatoy kicks off his new online program, "Blog This," with a look at the Internet, technology, and theater. This first in a new series of video programs sets a tone for an irreverent look at information, technology, and "whatever we feel like covering."  In the inaugural webisode, David Kamatoy discusses blogging and tweeting, reviews some of the new smart phones, and looks back at opening night of a local production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson."

"Blog This" is targeted at entrepreneurs, entertainers, and e-marketers...

 

"Blog This" is targeted at entrepreneurs, entertainers, and e-marketers, but provides enough information and entertainment to keep any Internet video watcher coming back for more.  David Kamatoy begins his first episode with an explanation of blogging and how it relates to video blogging, podcasting, and traditional media.  One of the goals of "Blog This" is helping people better understand the role of blogging in promoting businesses and projects.  The program itself is very much in a blog format.  "What's unique about the content of this show is that it's literally going to be on random formats," says creator and host David Kamatoy.  The focus of the show will be on content, but presented in a variety of ways to reflect the ecclectic format of blogs.

 One of the goals of "Blog This" is helping people better understand the role of blogging in promoting businesses and projects.  The program itself is very much in a blog format. 

 

In his technology section, David Kamatoy looks at and compares the Palm Pre, the Nexus One, the Blackberry 8330, and the iPhone.  More than just comparing, he delves into some of the plusses and minuses of both the various phones and their carriers.  David Kamatoy provides his own particular take on the good, the bad, and the just plain strange of these smart phones and their technology, and gives some advice on when to get into smart phones.  There are also short discussions of the new Google "Buzz" and the new Facebook format.

 

David Kamatoy finishes up this episode of "Blog This" with his video interviews of Mark Christopher Lawrence (NBC's "Chuck") and other members of the cast of the Cygnet Theatre production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "The Piano Lesson."  Much of the footage was filmed during the opening night celebration, held at Cafe Coyote in San Diego's Old Town area, with clips from the play interspersed among the interviews.

 

"Blog This" can be seen at DavidKamatoy.com,  Viddler and YouTube. Interested parties please send press releases, and contact Kamatoy Media Group at 619-573-9456.

Blog This With David Kamatoy Episode 1

• What is A Blog?
• Smart Phone War
• Mark Christopher Lawrence August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson"

David Kamatoy- Host

Steve Dahl- Voice Over

Shawn Rover-Production Manager

DP- Bruce Ando Jr. (The Piano Lesson)

Stephen Prendergast-Writer, Photography

Piano Lesson Cast Members:Mark Christopher Lawrence, Laurence Brown, Monique Gaffney, 

Antonio "T.J." Johnson, Maritha Hornbuckle, 

Palm Pre Plus Hits Monday, Palm has become the Apple of Smart Phones

The race in smart phones gets interesting this quarter with the introduction of the Nexus One First Generation Smart Phone. But palm is about to hit hard with the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi a second generation phone on Verizon. 

Palm Pre Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon

That and add that AT & T and Verizon just dropped their plans FINALLY taking the nod from Sprint. Any frugal buyer that had sprint coverage could see that oh saving $1,000 over 24 months on an unlimited plan was quite substantial. 

"Palm has become the Apple of the Smart Phone World."

The elegance of the Palm OS and it's limited number of applications sounds a lot like the the Macintosh a decade or so ago.

Apple was first to the market defining the market itself. We all were aghast at the interface 
  but many of us were locked out of the phone if we could not switch to AT & T. This left a lot of Mac Users (Myself, at the time.) out. 

So Palm the creators of the original Digital Handheld Assistant finally came to the table with Palm Pre and a new OS. Since Palm had it's own elegant os not connected to either PC or Mac that was it's original Strength and with a program like Synergy it's easy to see that they are hell bent on productivity. 

Android pops up and then DROID shows up only quickly to be surpassed by the Nexus One. What makes this interesting is Nexus One Sheer Processing POWER combined with the Google Applications being NATIVE. That and the geek factor of an open system lends itself to high creativity towards application. 

So that all being said the real questions are...

"What are you using your smart phone for?"

Business? Games? Social Media? School? Internet Company? etc. 

"What are you close friends or associates using?"

From a social bonding perspective and shared tips aspect as well as a financial friends calling circle this is a good question.

"Is this smart phone a liability or a productive tool?"

To borrow a concept from Robert Kiyosaki...Which phone is going to make you the most productive? 

If I were still an everyday apple user and an Itunes user I would be using an iphone. 

Palm Pre is exciting because it's trying to be elegant and stay true to its roots of a productivity tool. (Who remembers the little reminder "ding" from the calendar application.) That and this phone is second generation the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi will allow itself to be turned into HOTSPOT. THAT IS COOL. 

 
 Finally Droid like the Linux, Mozilla mentality comes an open system.GEEK ON BABY! I sort of want a Nexus One because its the first generation kick ass 1 mhz processor with ability to have 32 gb of ram. Come on my first computer had 16k. I like the turn by turn connected to google maps. 

The largest reason I consider the Nexus one really is because we are using a ton of google applications right now and the model of an internet company creating a phone means that they have googe users "me" in mind. 

My final word is on Applications. I don't really care about the number of applications that are available right now because that's not the kind of free time I have. I am worried most about being able to access a document for review, getting access to the internet for information and if I need do something for a client or customer online. I worry about managing a team via text or IM. (I have in the past directed a team in India via a smartphone IM chat program while sitting at a table with friends in the evening.) I worry about getting lost on my way to see a client or getting to a gig on time. 

So my suggestion is to answer the above questions in making a decision to what smart phone is best. The reality is that they are damn comparable.

"The Second Quarter of 2010 gives you the best options in 

Smart Phones with the release of the Nexus One to Verizon."

If you can wait, and I know some of you can't. The second quarter looks good. Nexus One on Verizon gives you an almost second generation phone with a really large network. Palm Pre Plus is on Verizon as of Jan. 25th. and with the drop in pricing you really do have more options. 

If I had unlimited resources I would probably grab a no contract Nexus One with a T-mobile plan. I like having a physical keyboard and the hotspot on the Palm Pre Plus so most likely that will be my next phone. The elegance of the OS and it's mindset to be a productivity tool is hard for me to ignore as a former daily mac user with a Palm/Handspring that's what most attracts me to Palm.

Please COMMENT, DIGG, BLOG, TWITTER THIS. I would love to hear your decision or feedback in using any smartphones...

Blog Updates Are Upon Us...WIDGETBOX in the HIZZY

We are in the process of cleaning up the state of the blogs and sites right now. Which is always something that you think would take less time. It's like editing a "God is in the Details" Moment.

I just added the Google Voice Widget, a new Viddler Widget and WIDGETBOX...

I just started playing with Widgetbox and am figuring out the best way to customize the widget. But this application is the what I've been looking for to get more dynamic content into a small space and more importantly "Above the fold".

What it has allowed us to do is to replace several of the feeds on the blog into one space. That and now this widget is distributable to other like minded blogs, websites and social sites.

We will be customizing several widgets over the next week or so. Here is the first one and I will be able to update it once its posted design wise as well. So here it is and if you would like to embed it PLEASE DO =).You can resize these widgets to your specifications.

EEI News Podcast 11.20.09 Entertainment Entrepreneurship Internet Marketing

Coronado, CA- DavidKamatoy.com first podcast via chroma-Key green-screen. This is a test of a green screen format that intends to be a regular event. So it's a little rough around the edges. Same babble as on the news section of the LiveStream Show... Enjoy!

Hey so check this out... Looks cool and now we will improve the format.

Articles Mentioned...

Why Global Entrepreneurship Matters

Promotional Event Leads to Violence in Paris 

The Governors Awards: On the scene at Oscar's special honors

Thanks for the views and please comment both on viddler and the blog.

Entrepreneurial Leadership & Masters of Martial Arts today on Ustream.tv

San Diego,CA-Amy Wilkinson is authoring the book, "Rainmakers: New Paradigms for Next Generation Leaders" in the book she will discuss how new leaders in entrepreneurship are being influenced by globalization, technology and a shift in public service models. Masters Hall of Fame CEO Grandmaster Daniel Hect announce the new location of the 2010 Masters Hall of Fame event. David Kamatoy is a juggler both figuratively and literally the show covers entrepreneurship, entertainment and internet marketing.

The show can be seen  at
http://DavidKamatoy.com or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/david-kamatoy-radio-show.

4:00-5:00 p.m. pst: Amy Wilkinson is authoring the book, "Rainmakers: New Paradigms for Next Generation Leaders" in the book she will discuss how new entrepreneurial leaders are being influenced by globalization, technology and a shift in public service models. Ms. Wilkinson holds a BA in political science and English from Stanford University, an MA in sociology from Stanford, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. We recently caught here article in the USA Today entitled, "Entrepreneurial Nation" and invited her to talk with us about some of her work and hypothesis on entrepreneurship.

5:00-6:00 p.m. pst: Internet News and Trends: White House Sustainability Goals, Internet Addiction, Levi Johnston to do Playgirl.com, 

6:00-7:00 p.m. pst: Masters Hall of Fame CEO Grandmaster Daniel Hect and V.P. Karate Grandmaster Eric "Lionman" Oneal, Sr. announce the new location of the 2010 Masters Hall of Fame event. Next year's event put's the organization 3 years ahead of schedule as they are announcing a martial arts competition as well as a a new venue.

MASTERS HALL OF FAME was founded in 1999 and was recognized as one of the premier Martial Arts events on the West Coast.  In 2006 under new leadership of Daniel Hect the Masters Hall of Fame expanded the focus and operations to include the recognition of exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through Induction and Recognition in the Masters Hall of Fame an Academy of Masters.

Sponsors of the David Kamatoy Radio Show show includeNoMoreGeysers.com,  Jugglemail.com, SBALoanStore.com,FatalFunnelTraps.com and AirGorilla.com. The show can be seen live or on replay at http://DavidKamatoy.com orhttp://www.ustream.tv/channel/david-kamatoy-radio-show.For more information please contact David Kamatoy 619-573-9456 or email at [email protected]

Successful Social Media: Ten Twitter Tips Part I

Here are Ten Twitter Tips, social media and it's best and worst. Hopefully this will inspire a few ideas on how to build and monetize your database using twitter. This post will be discussed on the David Kamatoy Radio Show.

Ten Twitter Tips, Successful and Unsuccessful Examples with David Kamatoy and Morgan Westerman. Morgan Westerman created one of the most successful viral videos of the internet and has recently focused his energy on social media. In just a few short months he has gathered about 25,000 followers on twitter. He is currently working with entrepreneurs on best practices in sales conversion. He can be followed @morganwesterman.

TEN TWITTER TIPS Part I

1. 

Dell Computers $2 million and counting: Dell was the first company to come out with a press release that actually stated that they made a profit via twitter. http://twitter.com/DellOutlet started tweeting for the U.S. Dell Outlet in June 2007 based on a suggestion from someone attending the   SXSW Interactive.

They rewarded dell followers by promoting refurbished gear specifically and have noted sales to prove it.

THE LESSON: They created a specific type of reward and message that was different from their other marketing. In tandem with the reality that most twitter followers will be a bit tech savvy purchasing online this was a good match.

The result would have been different if they didn't do the discounted and refurbished sales.

2. Steve Agee, The Sarah Silverman Project: Steve Agee comedian started off his twitter following by pulling off a stunt on Ustream.tv about reading all first 5,000 names live on air when he hit 5,000. He is currently at  863,420.

Really good example of someone in the public spotlight using that publicity to gather a following in a new genre. Dane Cook did it on myspace and now Steve Agee is doing it on twitter.

ENTERTAINER TIP: Remember that when your on a hit show or in the limelight. Use it to build your database. Anyone in this side of the business knows that you never know when your going to get your show canceled. In radio they often sell the station out from under you with very little rumbling. If they told you the advertisers would go away.

OWN YOUR OWN DATABASE AND GET THEM TO AM EMAIL LIST

LIKE JUGGLEMAIL RIGHT AWAY.

3. Burger Lounge: http://twitter.com/burger_lounge Our friends at burger lounge did a great promotion that got some solid coverage. They gave away a burger to their twitter followers for an evening.Twitter fans, get a FREE burger in Little Italy today!

The Lesson: REWARD your followers at some point with a free gift, special discount or content.

Unsuccessful Social Media:3 Examples

4. Straight to Sales: Straight to SPAM! http://twitter.com/Wealth_Formula No Humanity This is perfect example of what does not work and will most likely be deleted as spam. Straight to a landing page with only one message. REALLY!!!

5. Good Porn Bad Porn: http://twitter.com/A_Dempsey While this may go straight to a porn link the good thing is the quotes and a varying message. Sneaky Porn Spam generally bad. 

6. Don't Get Bitchy: It's a Public Forum... Personal Conversation Gone Wrong: http://valleywag.gawker.com/5152016/canuck-rag-regrets-tech-reporters-twitter-tirade Wow! read this exchange just awful. Thanks Joe Long.

The Lessons: 1. Use a landing page as seen below. 2. Quotes can be quite useful if used correctly. Choosing quotes that are related to your subject matter and then either blogging about them or just reference them back to you is a good idea in creating an ideal emotion. 3. It's public people remember that journalists are now quoting "tweets".

THREE TWITTER TIPS

7. Customize your twitter page. I use Google's picassa to create a collage using pictures and logos. You have to play with the output settings to get it right but it's a great free application. 

http://twitter.com/davidkamatoy

http://twitter.com/guykawasaki

http://picasa.google.com/

8. Use Social Media Landing Pages ala Darren Rouse and facebook. 

http://www.problogger.net/about-darren-rowse-problogger/

http://yotamak.blogs.com/davidkamatoy/about-david-at-davidkamatoycom.html

9. Content, Content, Content...

If you truly want to convert to sales or interactivity then you have to earn the respect of your followers through credibility. Therefore push content...

Blog postings- Like this one.

Press Releases- 

Email Marketing: Jugglemail emails create unique URL's that can be easily posted onto twitter. We do it all the time with our press release emails. 

Videos

Facebook

Other peoples content: rt someone elses tweet usually garners attention and is often reciprocated. 

10. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery: Pay attention to who you and others pay attention to and then customize that style to your own.

BONUS Final Advice: Remember that ultimately you don't own your twitter,facebook or myspace profiles. They can be deleted at anytime for complaints, overuse, spam. To top it all off the parameters are constantly changing.

TIP: Covert to a real email and contact information as quickly as possible for real contacts.

 jugglemail.com FREE TRIAL

We do this using the auto responders on our jugglemail system or just dropping them into the system upon approval. 

David Kamatoy is a juggler both literally and figuratively. He hosts a show on Ustream.tv 2-5 pst on Entrepreneurship, Entertainment and Internet Marketing. As a co-founder of the email marketing brand jugglemail.com one of his goals is to share best practices on how to integrate social media, blogging email marketing with more traditional models. Join the email list to contact him directly.