Directions Media offers webinars as a proven method for companies to generate sales leads. Directions Media will promote, host, and provide analytics for the webinars. Webinars are limited to two per month to avoid over-contacting readers. The webinars provide educational content for attendees while helping sponsors raise awareness, share best practices, and gain sales leads. Directions Media handles all aspects of webinar production and promotion for their clients.
1. The document discusses the history of books from tablets of clay and rock to modern printed books.
2. Key facts about books include that there are over 129 million books in the world, the oldest known book dates back to 3000 BCE, and Americans read an average of 10 books per year.
3. The presentation covers why people write books like to earn money, share knowledge, and leave a legacy, as well as why people read like to learn, search for information, and for fun.
This document outlines an experiment to deliver 50 web applications with a small team of 4 people within one year using an agile approach. The team is given full funding and autonomy to design their own infrastructure and processes. They aim to demonstrate efficient delivery through automation, frequent deployment, limited scope per application, and transparency between developers and business users. The goal is to show that motivated teams can deliver quickly when given the right resources and freedom from bureaucracy.
The document discusses various cloud computing platforms and services and their suitability for different needs. It addresses common concerns about infrastructure, security, scalability and provides examples of how platforms like Salesforce, Google App Engine, Heroku, Amazon EC2 and Rackspace address these issues and provide reliable, scalable and cost-effective hosting solutions without the need to manage infrastructure. The conclusion emphasizes doing research to find the right cloud solution based on individual needs and workloads.
O documento apresenta as letras e tradução de uma música, "The Reason", que fala sobre mudança e arrependimento. A música descreve como a pessoa encontrou uma razão para mudar quem era e começar do novo por causa de alguém especial.
1. The document discusses the history of books from tablets of clay and rock to modern printed books.
2. Key facts about books include that there are over 129 million books in the world, the oldest known book dates back to 3000 BCE, and Americans read an average of 10 books per year.
3. The presentation covers why people write books like to earn money, share knowledge, and leave a legacy, as well as why people read like to learn, search for information, and for fun.
This document outlines an experiment to deliver 50 web applications with a small team of 4 people within one year using an agile approach. The team is given full funding and autonomy to design their own infrastructure and processes. They aim to demonstrate efficient delivery through automation, frequent deployment, limited scope per application, and transparency between developers and business users. The goal is to show that motivated teams can deliver quickly when given the right resources and freedom from bureaucracy.
The document discusses various cloud computing platforms and services and their suitability for different needs. It addresses common concerns about infrastructure, security, scalability and provides examples of how platforms like Salesforce, Google App Engine, Heroku, Amazon EC2 and Rackspace address these issues and provide reliable, scalable and cost-effective hosting solutions without the need to manage infrastructure. The conclusion emphasizes doing research to find the right cloud solution based on individual needs and workloads.
O documento apresenta as letras e tradução de uma música, "The Reason", que fala sobre mudança e arrependimento. A música descreve como a pessoa encontrou uma razão para mudar quem era e começar do novo por causa de alguém especial.
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The Ins and Outs of SharePoint Workflow- 100 Level LookJason Keller
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Robert Mosca has over 15 years of experience in copywriting, branding, and marketing for luxury travel companies. He has held positions at Silversea Cruises, Ryan + Deslauries advertising agency, and other companies in the travel industry. His work includes writing marketing materials such as brochures, websites, newsletters, and advertisements to promote luxury properties, cruise lines, and destinations. He aims to craft compelling copy that inspires exploration and evokes a sense of adventure.
What do UX specialist and PHP developers have in common? Probably more than you are aware.
I will be doing a session covering what UX is, how it's different than UI and how UX is a close cousin to development with plenty of "how to get started" info.
So come join us this Oct for a light philosophical discussion on disciplines and how to get start doing UX in your programming life.
This document provides an overview of Canela Public Relations, an independent consumer and lifestyle PR agency based in Madrid and Barcelona. It summarizes the agency's services, clients, case studies, and references. Canela specializes in helping international brands break into the Spanish market using their expertise in English, Spanish, and Catalan languages and cultures. Case studies highlight successful PR campaigns for clients such as HTC and Altec Lansing. References from journalists and clients praise Canela's professionalism, responsiveness, and results.
iEnableU is a Content, Design, Technology and Training enabler founded in 2014.
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Laura K. Leone: My Professional ExperienceLaura K. Leone
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This document outlines the business model and operations of an international media company focused on shipping and offshore industries. It describes marketing strategies including social media, advisory boards, and events. It also details various content offerings such as video reports, blogs, interviews and market updates. Commercial aspects involve advertising, sponsorships and paid subscriptions. Production capabilities include video, design and programming. International offices and licenses in multiple countries are mentioned.
We incubate, develop and bring to market mobile applications.
We are not an agency or a one-off developer, we see ourselves
as partners with our clients. Our business is to create ideas
and their mobile solution
ThingFace is a platform that allows non-programmers to create custom apps for connecting people's online and real-world activities. It provides authoring tools that can build sophisticated, contextually aware apps for specific tasks without needing to know how to code. Initial apps created on ThingFace include personal trainers apps that integrate with fitness devices, home assistant apps, and tour guide apps. ThingFace aims to empower people with expertise in various domains to create apps that deliver their knowledge.
ThingFace is a platform that allows non-programmers to create custom apps ("Agents") for connecting people's online and real-world activities without needing to know how to code. The platform produces compelling apps authored by non-technical users to meet clients' specific needs. It integrates with existing apps, devices, sensors and platforms. Example uses include fitness trainers creating motivational apps for clients or tour guides authoring custom apps with location-based information.
The document provides guidance on writing requirements to define a software project from concept to coding. It discusses establishing the client's needs through defining the territory, context and direction. It also covers identifying users and writing personas, user stories and acceptance tests to define features and their scope. The goal is to fully specify requirements before development through documenting the user stories, workflows, wireframes and specifications for each feature. This process aims to uncover gaps and ensure all parties share a common understanding of the project.
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Native provides international campaign implementation services through its parent company, The Engine Group. It offers comprehensive advertising services across online and offline media, utilizing industry-leading technology. Native's goal is to increase marketing efficiency through automation and new systems to benefit clients. It provides services such as international market insights, campaign translation, and production.
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net website to request assistance with writing assignments. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account; 2) Complete an order form with instructions and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and select one; 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions until satisfied. It emphasizes that original, plagiarism-free work is guaranteed or a full refund will be provided.
Geospatial Companies! Is Your Homepage Doing its Job?Joe Francica
The document describes the homepages of various geospatial technology companies and how they rotate content on their homepage. It notes that Esri, Intergraph, PCI Geomatics, Mapbox, Pitney Bowes, DigitalGlobe, Caliper, and Boundless all use tools to rotate different numbers of images, topics, or statements on their homepages, while Planet Labs and Skybox Imaging have static or slowly changing images and Safe Software's homepage does not reference mapping or geospatial data.
The Ins and Outs of SharePoint Workflow- 100 Level LookJason Keller
The document discusses SharePoint workflow and its benefits. It provides examples of how workflow can save time and money for organizations by automating manual processes like leave requests. It also outlines best practices for gathering requirements for workflow projects, such as identifying process owners and asking questions to understand needs and opportunities for improvement.
Robert Mosca has over 15 years of experience in copywriting, branding, and marketing for luxury travel companies. He has held positions at Silversea Cruises, Ryan + Deslauries advertising agency, and other companies in the travel industry. His work includes writing marketing materials such as brochures, websites, newsletters, and advertisements to promote luxury properties, cruise lines, and destinations. He aims to craft compelling copy that inspires exploration and evokes a sense of adventure.
What do UX specialist and PHP developers have in common? Probably more than you are aware.
I will be doing a session covering what UX is, how it's different than UI and how UX is a close cousin to development with plenty of "how to get started" info.
So come join us this Oct for a light philosophical discussion on disciplines and how to get start doing UX in your programming life.
This document provides an overview of Canela Public Relations, an independent consumer and lifestyle PR agency based in Madrid and Barcelona. It summarizes the agency's services, clients, case studies, and references. Canela specializes in helping international brands break into the Spanish market using their expertise in English, Spanish, and Catalan languages and cultures. Case studies highlight successful PR campaigns for clients such as HTC and Altec Lansing. References from journalists and clients praise Canela's professionalism, responsiveness, and results.
iEnableU is a Content, Design, Technology and Training enabler founded in 2014.
At iEnableU we will build new forms of communication/ interaction by having a lethal combination of visualisation and innovative statistical analysis of data and develop mind boggling content for you.
Laura K. Leone: My Professional ExperienceLaura K. Leone
Laura K. Leone has over 20 years of experience in marketing communications, nonprofit management, and event coordination. She specializes in developing branding strategies through integrated marketing, writing, design, and social media. Leone holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations and has held leadership roles with several organizations in the Revere, MA area.
This document outlines the business model and operations of an international media company focused on shipping and offshore industries. It describes marketing strategies including social media, advisory boards, and events. It also details various content offerings such as video reports, blogs, interviews and market updates. Commercial aspects involve advertising, sponsorships and paid subscriptions. Production capabilities include video, design and programming. International offices and licenses in multiple countries are mentioned.
We incubate, develop and bring to market mobile applications.
We are not an agency or a one-off developer, we see ourselves
as partners with our clients. Our business is to create ideas
and their mobile solution
ThingFace is a platform that allows non-programmers to create custom apps for connecting people's online and real-world activities. It provides authoring tools that can build sophisticated, contextually aware apps for specific tasks without needing to know how to code. Initial apps created on ThingFace include personal trainers apps that integrate with fitness devices, home assistant apps, and tour guide apps. ThingFace aims to empower people with expertise in various domains to create apps that deliver their knowledge.
ThingFace is a platform that allows non-programmers to create custom apps ("Agents") for connecting people's online and real-world activities without needing to know how to code. The platform produces compelling apps authored by non-technical users to meet clients' specific needs. It integrates with existing apps, devices, sensors and platforms. Example uses include fitness trainers creating motivational apps for clients or tour guides authoring custom apps with location-based information.
The document provides guidance on writing requirements to define a software project from concept to coding. It discusses establishing the client's needs through defining the territory, context and direction. It also covers identifying users and writing personas, user stories and acceptance tests to define features and their scope. The goal is to fully specify requirements before development through documenting the user stories, workflows, wireframes and specifications for each feature. This process aims to uncover gaps and ensure all parties share a common understanding of the project.
Promax provides branding, marketing campaigns, film production, web design, and event planning services. Its vision is to be a professional advertising leader with universal reach and impact. The company's mission is to create effective advertising through high-quality design, service, and ideas. Promax values its customers, employees, and performance. It has many major clients in sectors like government, education, energy, and real estate. The company offers branding services including identity design, guidelines, literature, photography, and gifts. It plans marketing campaigns using various tools. Promax also produces films for different purposes and uses the latest technology. It designs websites and handles online advertising. Additionally, the company organizes various events like conferences, exhibitions, workshops and
Native provides international campaign implementation services through its parent company, The Engine Group. It offers comprehensive advertising services across online and offline media, utilizing industry-leading technology. Native's goal is to increase marketing efficiency through automation and new systems to benefit clients. It provides services such as international market insights, campaign translation, and production.
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net website to request assistance with writing assignments. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account; 2) Complete an order form with instructions and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and select one; 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions until satisfied. It emphasizes that original, plagiarism-free work is guaranteed or a full refund will be provided.
Reactive is a digital agency specialising in strategy, creative, technology and marketing with over 150 staff across our five offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Auckland and New York.
Our reputation is one of excellence and innovation in the online channel — evidenced not only by the quality of work we do but also by the results we achieve for our clients.
Over the past sixteen years, we have designed, built and marketed hundreds of websites for some of Australia, New Zealand, America and Europe’s most prestigious clients including blue-chip corporate, retail and travel brands, B2B companies across all industries, as well as Local, State and Commonwealth Government.
Clients we have created websites and performed online marketing for include Rip Curl, British Airways, Cervélo, Sydney Airport, Coles Group, ANZ, Nissan, Tesco and Amnesty International Australia. Our focus is on planning and implementing engaging online experiences that fuel profitable growth for our clients. We work with you to unearth the most effective methods and solutions to fulfill your business objectives online.
Kompass India stands for quality and trust worthy business contacts. We connect a business to other business ventures, with the help of our online business directory. You register with us and we offer business associates’ contact details, which is essential to get in touch with a buyer, seller, exporter or importer in whatever business you are into.
This document provides an introduction to The Best of News Design, which showcases winning entries from the Society for News Design's annual creative competitions. It summarizes the mission of SND to promote excellence in visual journalism worldwide. It outlines the general judging awards given to print entries, including the Award of Excellence, Silver Medal, Gold Medal, and Judges' Special Recognition. It recognizes the growing importance of digital media and includes highlights from the digital competition for the first time. It acknowledges the thousands of entries received from around the world and the millions of readers who benefit.
Springer Plug & Play, Irish Times Fusion and Ideas Lab, RBS, Alma Media Diverso, Schibsted Polska, Stimuleringsfonds voor de Pers, Nextmedia.... De plus en plus d'entreprises media recréent un écosystème industriel créatif ou les donneurs d'ordre renouvelle peu à peu leur parc de partenaires ré inventent avec des start-ups les liens qu'elle entretenaient historiquement avec leurs grands partenaires industriels. Présentation Assemblée Générale Medias Suisses, Lausanne, le 9 mai 2014
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Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
To fill this gap, we propose adapting mutation testing (MuT) for task-oriented chatbots. To this end, we introduce a set of mutation operators that emulate faults in chatbot designs, an architecture that enables MuT on chatbots built using heterogeneous technologies, and a practical realisation as an Eclipse plugin. Moreover, we evaluate the applicability, effectiveness and efficiency of our approach on open-source chatbots, with promising results.
The Microsoft 365 Migration Tutorial For Beginner.pptxoperationspcvita
This presentation will help you understand the power of Microsoft 365. However, we have mentioned every productivity app included in Office 365. Additionally, we have suggested the migration situation related to Office 365 and how we can help you.
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"What does it really mean for your system to be available, or how to define w...Fwdays
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Session 1 - Intro to Robotic Process Automation.pdfUiPathCommunity
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In this session, we shall introduce you to the world of automation, the UiPath Platform, and guide you on how to install and setup UiPath Studio on your Windows PC.
📕 Detailed agenda:
What is RPA? Benefits of RPA?
RPA Applications
The UiPath End-to-End Automation Platform
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💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Introduction to Automation
UiPath Business Automation Platform
Explore automation development with UiPath Studio
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Location Intelligence Conference
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fast and in a cost effective manner and you’ll get reliable
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8. verview – Conferences
The conference that explores
the emerging technologies that
enable the “location intelligent”
enterprise. For 2010, our onsite
conference will focus on
geospatial cloud computing. LI
GeoCloud Executive
Symposium will address how the
location intelligent enterprise
will adapt to changing business
solutions that offer Software as
a Service (SaaS), Platforms and
other Internet infrastructure
using cloud-based
architectures. The location will
be Washington DC in late
September.
Directions Media Ov
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“LI Virtual an online
LI Virtual”
webcast on business GIS to
be held June 2. This 3.5
2
hour webcast will feature
topical sessions on retail,
banking, and insurance.
The premier state and local
government GIS conference in
the Southeast. For 2010, the
conference will look at
advances bring together
regional GIS coordinators and
local administrators to discuss
ways to cooperative and share
data. The conference will be
held November 16-17 in
Huntsville, Alabama.
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LI GeoCloud
Location Intelligence for Geospatial Cloud
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Computing Executive Symposium
September 22, 2010
Newseum, Washington DC
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potential for hosting applications using a cloud
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Location Intelligence 2009 and it was by far a
topic that needed additional discussion.
ussion.
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this topic in a one-day executive symposium at
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web standards, business models, geospatial
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data delivery and other topics.
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Sponsorship Options: Will include guaranteed
nteed
speaking position on program, table top display,
ble LI Virtual
literature in attendee bag; banners on
rs Enterprise Business
conference website, signage; advertising in
vertising
program)
Solutions 2010
Diamond Level (1 available): $5000 - Lunch
0 June 2010 - On June 2nd,
Sponsor plus table top display as well as Directions Media will present
literature in the attendee bags and banners at
d an online virtual conference
the LI website. on the applications of
geospatial technology for
Platinum Level (1 available): $3500 – Sole
0 retail, banking, and insurance.
Sponsor of Breakfast and the Registration area.
stration This 3.5 hour event will highlight
applications, spatial models,
Gold Level (5 available;): $2500 – Coffee break
C geospatial business
sponsors; table top display as well as literature in intelligences demographic
the attendee bags and banners at the LI
t data for these industry sectors
website. and new technology trends.
The format will offer one
industry sector per hour and
Now in its seventh year, LI 2010 expects between 200-
200
conclude with a Q&A session.
250 attendees in a one-day conference. For
rence.
For more details, contact Nora
more details, send email request to o
Parker at
info@locationintelligence.net. You can follow us
info@locationintelligence.net
on Twitter @geocloud or join the Geocloud
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Group on LinkedIn:
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10. Rocket City
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Rocket City Geospatial Conference
Geospatial 2010
patial
Novem
mber 16-17
Davidson Center
son
for Space
Exploration
ploration
Huntsville, AL
tsville,
The Rocket City Geospatial Conference presents a wide range of key
nference
topics of local and regional interest from the Southeaster United States.
terest
Now in its fourth year, the conference draws approximately 200
erence
geospatial professionals from state and local governments and
supporting solution providers. We attract top speakers from around the
country to keynote our conference and cover a broad spectrum of
ence
topics including:
Evolving Directions for Discovery and Access to Geospatial Information
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Visualization and Analysis Tools for Geospatial Decision Support
eospatial
Homeland Security: Emergency Preparedness & Response
paredness
SDI
Full Motion Video
Open Source vs. Open Standards: Clearing up the confusion
Emerging Technologies: Ubiquitous computing; Sensors Web; GeoRSS; Microsatellites
Integration of GIS and "Virtual Reality" in Battlefield Management
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Mobile Geospatial Solutions and Field Service Management
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(LIDAR, radar imaging, thermal imaging, & passive microwave, etc...)
ging,
Transportation & Utility GIS
Web Services for Geospatial Information
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Applications of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) - various interesting things going on
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at the Arsenal in this area
GIS Certification, Job Classification, Workforce development - Have a jobs board set up
at the exhibit hall
GIS Data Integration (i.e. Intergraph, ESRI, Bentley, and others working together
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Technology transfer from DoD to civilian use
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Partnerships with DoD, SMDC, and other federal agencies
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Airborne LiDAR for Mapping and Geospatial Base maps
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Environmental GIS
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sts
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fatigue, this opportunity is limited to two webinars per month.
ited
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For Sponsors of the webinars, there are key objectives including:
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ervice,
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ences
marketing opportunity for both Directions and you. Directions offers a
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2009 Directio Media Reader Survey
ons
18. Directions Magazine—Web Traffic Rank
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Directions Magazine versus competitors in the geospatial technology market
petitors
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pendent
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ospatial
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nd
other mainstream information technology publications such as CIO Magazine,
chnology
Federal Computer Week (FCW), InformationWeek and Government Technology
nformationWeek
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19. DirectionsMag.com 2010
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podcast; 4 PODCASTS PER
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promoted with banners and
podcast is
archived for 6 months; lead
generation enabled; complete
pre-
production with music recorded
introduction.
Weekly Directions TV
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month. (video ad creation $3995)
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• LI GeoCloud - Location Intelligence for
cation
Geospatial Cloud Computing Executive
d
Symposium
– Diamond Sponsor $5000 (Lunch Sponsor and
sor
speaking positions)
ons)
– Gold Sponsors (5) - $2500 (Breakfast and break
sponsors)
– Sponsorship includes table top display plus
cludes
program advertising and literature with
rtising
attendee bag, banner advertising on
conference website and onsite signage.
ebsite
• LI Virtual - Business GIS
ess
– Sponsorship: $1000 per industry presentation
000
– Presentation format: 7
rmat: 7-minute solution
provider/7-minute user/client
ute
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• Rocket City Geospatial Conference 2010
spatial
– Diamond: $2500 (Lunch Sponsor with keynote
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address)
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Lead generation
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Webinars ($11995 ea.)
Thought Leadership & Branding
Lead Generation
Training
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Executive interview
Thought Leadership
Sponsorship of Directions on the News (weekly news podcast)
ws
Press and Media Relations
Press Release posting (N/C)
New product announcements (N/C)
White Paper Distribution ($295/mo)
Editing Support (as contracted)
Lead generation (N/C)
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Media Advice and counsel
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Press release editing
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Speaker bureau
Event Listing
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Job Fairs & Webinars
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French Language content Magazine – Directions Magazine français
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Translation services
Conferences (as per sponsorship fees)
Location Intelligence
Rocket City Geospatial
Geospatial Market Research (as contracted)
Job & Salary Survey
Technology ‘in use’ survey
Online Contests (as contracted)
Web mapping
Mashups
Imagery
Editorial Services (as contracted)
Editing and manuscript review ($65/hr) (AP Style Guide Review)
hr)
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