MARCH 22: Digital Media MBA Happy Hour at Bowery Wine Company
With winter weather still hammering NYC we thought that we’d brighten up your days with another great Digital Media MBA Happy Hour. Please join us again this month when we will be joined by Ben Lerer who is the co-founder of Thrillist, a leading daily email service that represents the evolution of both male lifestyle and local city guide content. Ben and his co-founder have built a profitable national brand that consistently sells out its ad space — at up to triple-digit CPMs — while other online publishers search for ways to unload their remnant ad inventory. If you want to hear about a true startup success story, please stop by and introduce yourself to this member of Inc. magazine’s “30 Under 30: America’s Coolest Young Entrepreneurs.”
We’ve been glad to hear that many attendees of our events have been making business connections as well as discovering potential job leads in NYC. We’re also thrilled that we’ve been adding new names to our membership list as word spreads that our happy hours are a fun and relaxing environment for meeting digital media MBAs from leading business schools as well as interesting execs from around the digital media community. If you haven’t come before, take this email as your
invitation to join the best group of Digital Media MBAs — and those who love them.
We’ll be returning this month to Bowery Wine Company where we will receive special happy hour prices on food and drinks.
You can RSVP here, or just show up.
Don’t forget to visit www.DigitalMediaMBA.com to check out our latest listings of jobs, events, resources and news.
ALSO: Our annual Career Event is in the planning stage for mid-April. If your company would like to interview leading MBA candidates for jobs in business development, marketing, strategy, finance and more, please email us at: careerevent@digitalmediamba.com. We also welcome companies as event sponsors. Contact us to find out more.
Digital Media MBA
A networking and socializing group for MBAs working in (or interested in) digital media and technology. Meet your peers working in interactive and digital media in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
This group is an ongoing effort to encourage networking and community among Columbia Business School’s Digital Media MBA alumni, as well as others in the field.
Professor Jeremy Kagan of Columbia Business School (Internet Marketing, New Media Master Class) and Doug Herman are your hosts.
2010 MBA Media and Entertainment Conference (February 26, 2010)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
2010 MBA Media and Entertainment Conference on February 26th, 2010
Space is limited, so be sure to get your ticket before the conference sells out!
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Philippe Dauman, CEO/President of Viacom
Janet Robinson, CEO/President of The New York Times
and executives from…
Where: NYU Stern
When: Friday, February 26, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What: Learn from and network with Media & Entertainment executives and MBAs
Cost: Students $55, Alumni $85
Register NOW:
Student Tickets: https://nyustern-MEC.campusgroups.com/rsvp.aspx?id=14732
Alumni Tickets: https://nyustern-MEC.campusgroups.com/rsvp.aspx?id=15428
Panels Topics Include:
Creating Sustainable Franchises in Media
Investment Banking in Media
Entrepreneurial State of Mind
The Business of Making an Independent Film
The Changing Landscape of Live Entertainment
Corporate Collaboration: Traditional & New Media Teams
Best Practices in Strategically Marketing Entertainment Products
Investments in New Media Companies
Starting a New Dream Factory: Gaming and Entrepreneurship
Where Is Social Media Headed?
The Future in Digital Content
Artists Going Global
Building an Online Presence in the Sports Industry
A Look at New Emerging Revenue Models in Journalism
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FEBRUARY 10: Digital Media MBA Happy Hour at Union Bar
Well our last happy hour was such a great success that we’re having another one right away. Many of you were pleased at the chance to speak with our last “Featured Guest” and we are certain you won’t be disappointed this time either. Please join us for our Happy Hour this month when we will be joined by our latest high-profile “Featured Guest”, Rafat Ali, the Founder, Publisher and Editor of paidContent.org, a leading online news company covering the business of digital media.
Rafat, a tech journalist by trade, founded ContentNext Media in 2002 and paidContent.org became his company’s leading online web property. He sold the business to Guardian Media Group of London in July 2008, and is still running the company along with the exec team. Please stop by to speak with this highly respected journalist and tech insider. I’m sure he’ll want to tell you what you can expect to learn at his company’s first namesake conference, “paidContent 2010: Discussing the Economics of Content” which will be held in NYC on February 19. [NOTE: Rafat and paidContent have generously offered $300 off to Digital Media MBAs who enter the special discount code "COLUMBIA" when making their purchase.]
We continue to learn that many of our attendees have been making business connections as well as discovering potential job leads in NYC. Help us to spread the word that our happy hours are a fun and relaxing environment for meeting digital media MBAs from leading business schools as well as industry insiders from around the digital media community. If you haven’t come before, take this email as your invitation to join the best group of Digital Media MBAs — and those who love them.
The weather has been so cold this month that we’ve decided to stick with our last venue since it’s so convenient to get to and the staff treats us so well. So this month we will be returning to Union Bar on 17th Street and Park Avenue South.
You can RSVP here, or just show up.
Digital Media MBA
A networking and socializing group for MBAs working in (or interested in) digital media and technology. Meet your peers working in interactive and digital media in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
This group is an ongoing effort to encourage networking and community among Columbia Business School’s Digital Media MBA alumni, as well as others in the field.
Professor Jeremy Kagan of Columbia Business School (Internet Marketing, New Media Master Class) and Doug Herman are your hosts.
JANUARY 19: Digital Media MBA Happy Hour at Union Bar
Welcome to 2010, a brand new year filled with the possibility of increased digital innovation, improved job prospects and great new gadgets like Apple’s iSlate (let’s hope). Please join us for our Happy Hour this month when we will be joined by our latest “Featured Guest”, Naveen Selvadurai, who is the co-founder of Foursquare, one of the most talked about startups in the mobile social networking industry. The CEO of Mashable has already written that the location-based service is likely to become “a mainstream hit” and “tech’s poster boy for 2010.” Please stop by and introduce yourself to Naveen.
We’ve been glad to hear that many attendees of our events have been making business connections as well as discovering potential job leads in NYC. We’re also thrilled that we’ve been adding new names to our membership list as word spreads that our happy hours are a fun and relaxing environment for meeting digital media MBAs from leading business schools as well as interesting execs from around the digital media community. If you haven’t come before, take this email as your invitation to join the best group of Digital Media MBAs — and those who love them.
So we look forward to you and other digital media experts joining us to talk some shop over rounds of cocktails. This month we will be returning to Union Bar on 17th Street and Park Avenue South.
You can RSVP here, or just show up.
Digital Media MBA
A networking and socializing group for MBAs working in (or interested in) digital media and technology. Meet your peers working in interactive and digital media in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
This group is an ongoing effort to encourage networking and community among Columbia Business School’s Digital Media MBA alumni, as well as others in the field.
Professor Jeremy Kagan of Columbia Business School (Internet Marketing, New Media Master Class) and Doug Herman are your hosts.
DECEMBER 21: Digital Media MBA Happy Hour at Bowery Wine Company
Ring out 2009 with one more Digital Media MBA Happy Hour! Our last event of 2009 is upon us and we would love to end the year by catching up with all of you and looking forward to exciting new things-to-come in 2010. We also want you to stop by and meet our “Featured Guest”, Donnovan Andrews, who is the VP of Strategic Development at Tribal Fusion, a leading online ad network. Donnovan is a great guy and a great resource if you’re interested in hearing about all of the latest developments in online ad technologies, trends and business models. Just introduce youself and he’ll be happy to answer your questions.
We’ve been glad to hear that many attendees of our events have been making business connections as well as discovering potential job leads in NYC. We’re also thrilled that we’ve been adding new names to our membership list as word spreads that our happy hours are a fun and relaxing environment for meeting digital media MBAs from leading business schools as well as interesting execs from around the digital media community. If you haven’t come before, take this email as your invitation to join the best group of Digital Media MBAs — and those who love them.
We’ll be returning this month to Bowery Wine Company where we will receive special happy hour prices on food and drinks.
You can RSVP here, or just show up.
Digital Media MBA
A networking and socializing group for MBAs working in (or interested in) digital media and technology. Meet your peers working in interactive and digital media in a relaxed informal atmosphere.
This group is an ongoing effort to encourage networking and community among Columbia Business School’s Digital Media MBA alumni, as well as others in the field.
Professor Jeremy Kagan of Columbia Business School (Internet Marketing, New Media Master Class) and Doug Herman are your hosts.
NOVEMBER 24: Digital Media MBA Happy Hour at Obivia
Welcome back for our penultimate Happy Hour of 2009!
In spite of the rough year some have had we hope that our happy hours have given you the chance to meet with your peers and relax over a few drinks. We hope you’ll join us for another evening of cool drinks and insightful industry conversation with Columbia Business School peers, digital media MBAs from fellow schools, and other execs from around the digital media community. If you haven’t come before take this email as your invitation to join the best group of Digital Media MBAs — and those who love them.
We’ll be returning this month to Obivia where we will receive special happy hour prices on food and drinks. Check out the menu below.
You can RSVP here, or just show up.
| Drink Specials | |
| Obivia Draft | $2.50 |
| Bud Lite Bottle | $3.00 |
| Mixed Drink | $4.00 |
| Sangria Glass | $4.00 |
| Sangria Pitcher | $12.00 |
| Specialty Cocktail | $5.00 |
| Wine Special Glass | $5.00 |
| Food Specials | |
| Mini Burger | $3.00 |
| Basket of Loaded Steak Fries | $4.50 |
| Basket of Steamed Dumplings | $5.00 |
| Obivia Wings | $6.00 |
| 12″ Thin Crust Pizza | $8.00 |
| Basket of Vegetable Empanadas | $8.00 |
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May 13th – Digital Media MBA Happy Hour
We’re back for May!
After the sold out event at the Gansevoort Hotel last month, it’s time to get together once again. Join us for drinks with your Columbia Business School peers, digital media MBA’s from fellow schools, and other friends from the digital media community.
This month’s event is being held to coincide with the Streaming Media East Expo; free exhibit hall passes can be found here. We’ll be on the Second Floor of Libation, a roomy lounge on the Lower East Side, and we’l have drink specials available of course…. bring a guest!
We had terrific success last time with the career event – thanks to all the companies and candidates! If you’re still looking to hire current students, graduating MBAs or alums in digital media, we want to hear from you. We’ll post your jobs to our web site and let people know about them!
VC Job Opp: AllianceBernstein Senior Research Associate
This job comes from Mark Mackenzie, an MBA active in the media community…
| Location: NY – New York City | Job Type: Permanent Full Time |
| Area of Interest: Research Associate/Analyst | Experience Level: Senior |
Position Description
AllianceBernstein is one of world’s largest asset management firms with almost half a trillion dollars in assets under management. Our venture capital team uses thematic research to drive mid to late-stage investments in the TMT, life sciences and cleantech/generalist sectors. Our TMT venture capital portfolio includes numerous market-leading companies such as: Brightcove (online video); Hillcrest Labs (digital home); JumpTap (mobile advertising); Obopay (mobile payments) Pure Digital (maker of the Flip camcorder); and Visible World (intelligent TV advertising).
The Technology, Media & Telecommunications Venture Capital Associate has a broad range of responsibilities:
- Researching emerging trends across the TMT landscape
- Building and maintaining financial models
- Market, company, financial and technological due diligence
- Tracking new investment opportunities
- Portfolio analysis & fund management
- Collaborating on internal initiatives and projects for existing portfolio companies
The candidate should have:
- MBA from a top university
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
- Ability to work independently and productively
- Experience should include: (1) at least 2-3 years experience in Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Private Equity, or Strategic Consulting; and (2) at least 3-4 years experience working in or covering technology, media and/or telecommunications
Apply here and let Mark know you saw it here…
LAST CHANCE: Digital Media Conferences
There are two upcoming digital media conferences that are worth a look:
MBA Media & Entertainment Conference (http://www.mbamec.com/)
DATE: Friday, February 27
DESCRIPTION: The MBA Media & Entertainment Conference brings together the nation’s top MBA students and media, entertainment and related companies. The purpose is to foster informative dialogue about, and enhance networking within, the film, music, broadcast and cable television, sports and publishing industries. We thank McKinsey & Company for serving as our Knowledge Partner again this year, and thank our Gold Sponsors and Silver Sponsors for their generous support.
NOTE: According to the website the event is already sold out BUT if you’re already attending we welcome you to post blog entries on any of the panels/speakers you found interesting.
BRITE Conference ‘09 (http://www.briteconference.com/)
DATE: Wednesday, March 4 – Thursday, March 5
DESCRIPTION: BRITE is a global series of conferences, workshops and leadership summits on branding, innovation, and technology. BRITE events bring together big thinkers from business, technology, media, and marketing to discuss how technology and innovation are transforming the ways that companies build and sustain grea,,t brands.
BRITE is presented by the Center on Global Brand Leadership. Founded at Columbia Business School in 1999, the Center has grown into a global partnership of leading business schools. The Center brings together researchers, corporations, agencies, and entrepreneurs to develop new thinking about the future of innovation and branding.
NOTE: There’s still room left to participate so click here to register now!
