BUS321 Principles of Marketing Research Winter 2012

Costa, Gabriella http://ailvfortunato.blogspot.com/

BUS121 Fundamentals of Marketing Winter 2012

Alon, Rom http://roamalonecaa.blogspot.com/
Brooks, Jessica Elizabeth http://sinfuljess.blogspot.com/
Cecil, Todd W. http://fatstandingstudios.blogspot.com/
Clay, Larry Jeff http://clayljco.blogspot.com/
Corral, Oscar Jose http://awsumaudio.blogspot.com/
Dorsey, Christian Cameron http://freshflyandfitted.blogspot.com/
Fernandez-Maldonado, Jose F. http://audiofrancisco.blogspot.com/
Fite, Kyle Matthew http://threestoogesdesigns.blogspot.com/
Garcia, Javier http://coolimoy.blogspot.com/
Grable, Jordan C. http://jkdstudio.blogspot.com/
Hill, Andrew Russell http://hilltopproduction.blogspot.com/
Huynh, Chi Hai http://chibus121h.blogspot.com/
James, Ralph Dewey http://pinupbridestudio.blogspot.com/
Johnson, Latoya http://fashionlife2013.blogspot.com/
King, Ashley Lynn http://theadvertisingactivist.blogspot.com/
Lares, Joaquin Frank http://j-lares-photography.blogspot.com/
Lawrence, Christopher Deshawn http://checkmydesigns.blogspot.com/
McBee-Marquez, Erika Alexandra http://erikaalexandra92.blogspot.com/
McGarvey, Coral Anne-Marie http://coralsadvertising.blogspot.com/
Reininger, Zachary Adam http://zachadamphotography.blogspot.com/
Rowley, William Roy http://ninjafacekickstudios.blogspot.com/
Summers, Carlos D. http://losmusic-los.blogspot.com/
Trueba, Fernando Gabriel http://truebaaudioengineering.blogspot.com/
Tsosie, Shiree Lyn http://moshimoshispot.blogspot.com/

PHG360 Marketing and Promotions Winter 2012

Casey, Daniella Erin http://caseyphoto.blogspot.com/
Heminger, Ashley Marie http://ashleyhemingerphotography.blogspot.com/
Ibarra, Gustavo Alonso,, Jr. http://legionsphotography-gustavoibarra15.blogspot.com/
Lapadu, Michaell Edward http://elite-photography.blogspot.com/
Limon, Allyson M. http://limonphotos.blogspot.com/
McLaughlin, Chris http://photodevelopment.blogspot.com/
Neal, Keri L. http://excusemybrain.blogspot.com/
Smith, Rachel

Winter 2012 DFVP420A Professional Practice

Braxton, Grover C.,, Jr. http://grovercaudio.blogspot.com/
Caballero, Jennifer M http://famousairproductions.blogspot.com/
Haney, Robert Jackson,, III http://rhaneyeoc.blogspot.com/
Knight, Bryan J. http://bknightproductions.blogspot.com/
Ranier, Anthony J. http://goodnightproduction.blogspot.com/
Rybus, Colton Michael http://coltonrybus.blogspot.com/
Self, Joshua S http://selfimageproduction1.blogspot.com/
Trask, Kevin http://ktrasksound.blogspot.com/

One of my Tech Wishes for 2012 was no more 3-D

Nobody listens to me!

Consumers frequently report "lack of content" as an obstacle to widespread 3D adoption, but most industry conferences focus on technical aspects or integration of 3D into consumer electronics devices. Leaders from the content side to told of their plans for the future of 3D content to the home. I think this is wrong. The real problem with 3D is it is not a viable home product. I just don't think people want to watch re-runs of "Two and a Half Men" in 3D?

People seemed mesmerized, but it did not hold their interest long. They lined up and then disappeared. Sony introduced "glasses Free" 3D. Kevin Sintumuang of the Wall Street Journal said in a tweet, "A few glasses-free 3-D prototypes this year. If you want to know what they look like, cross your eyes, spin around and take a shot of vodka."

I agree!. Just a few minuted of the demo and I was on my way. I was not alone. I did notice that no one hung around or made a fuss over the display. It was just there.

Sessions focus on 3D, over-the-top services (delivery of content directly to CE devices) and trends in mobile entertainment. Panelists are top executives from manufacturers and Hollywood studios, including Disney, Dreamworks, EA, ESPN and Warner Bros. They tried to build excitement... I did not see it in the crowd.

The picture was taken at the Samsung booth. The display is really impressive, but I love my picture. It reminds me of the famous Apple commercial for 1984, don't you think?

Live From Vegas, It's Geekfest 2012

CES!

Lunch and a bunch of Festival Films!

The Nevada Film Festival offers film-goers a rare opportunity to meet the filmmakers. Directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and actors eager to share their work will provide an exclusive inside look at the industry during post-screening Q&A's.

This year's festival line-up included award winning and world premiere feature films, documentaries, short films, foreign films, animations, music videos, experimental films, a screenplay competition, and an actor's showcase.

I saw “With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story” on Saturday afternoon. At 88 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on over 1 billion comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Stan has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and Hulk!

The surprise was “Skew”. I did not know anything about this film before it started. It began as a low quality hand held home video… but quickly escalated into much more. The lead actors head out on an eagerly anticipated road trip and they bring along a video camera to record their journey. What starts out as a carefree adventure slowly becomes a creepy and surprisingly shocking journey. For a ultra low budget film, it pack some surprising shocks.

The last film, and where I had a chance to meet and dine with the filmmaker, was "Menschenliebe", directed by Alexander Tuschinski, a young filmmaker from Germany. It was about a nerd that gets help with seducing women… inspired by 'Don Giovanni' in Mozart's opera! Although clearly a student film, it was fully realized and surprisingly fun.

I had lunch at the Irish pub at the Rampart Casino with Alexander Tuschinski, Phil Rached (screen play award) and Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm (really, that’s on his business card) (also a screen play award winner). It was interesting to discuss how to establish yourself in the industry with these recent graduates from across the country. The happy hour beer prices were kind a cool, too.

Make those plans for CES in January.. NOW

http://www.cesweb.org/default.htm

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership.

Tuesday, January 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday, January 12: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, January 13: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

What other cool stuff is happening at the International CES?

Get ready for concerts, competitions, celebrity appearances and other events that happen at CES — even before the show officially opens its doors.

What are the requirements for attending International CES?

International CES is not open to the general public. You must be in the consumer electronics industry to be eligible to attend the show. Our attendees are made up of more than 140,000 individuals including manufacturers, retailers, content providers and creators, broadband developers, installers, engineers, corporate buyers, government leaders, financial analysts and the media.

There is still time to sign up.. you can frequently get the proper codes to get free admission – if you are in the industry – they way the world finds everything. You know, that think called Google.

I am ready... I have my credentials ready!

Married . . . With Comics @ Comic Book Festival

The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is part of the annual Vegas Valley Book Festival, which runs the first week of November in various locations across Las Vegas. This year’s event was the biggest (and longest!), special guests, more panels, free films, a bevy of the city’s most popular food trucks, tons of great merchandise from local comic shops, and all sorts of other geek-tastic awesomeness!

I went on Saturday afternoon and attended the presentation, "Married with Comics." Paul Tobin writes extensively for Marvel Comics (Spider-Girl, Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man, Spider-Man & the Secret Wars, Black Widow & the Marvel Girls, Super Heroes, Models Inc., and many more) and has worked for DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and several other companies. He presented with his wife, illustrator Colleen Coover. Their previous work together was Banana Sunday, which placed on YALSA’s list of best graphic novels for teens. I asked him if in the digital revolution had an effect on his career. He said as a wordsmith (writer), not really. He submitted his content to the artists and they interpreted it. He developed a 13 panel plot point and one time got back the entire sequence in six panels. He works with artists around the world. He, in some cases, has not even met some of them!

I asked him what it was like the first time he got a check from Marvel. He said it was really cool... but just that. I was surprised how calm he said he took it. I would have been jumping up and down and calling everyone! He said the check it self had a Spider-Man on it with a "thwip like sound image". He said he and his Marvel buddies called the checks (they are all contract, work for hire, freelance) "Thwips.

BUS125 Fundamentals of Advertising Fall 2011

Diserio, Danielle Nicole http://dndiserio0420.blogspot.com/
King, Ashley Lynn http://ashleysadventuresinadvertising.blogspot.com/
Lewis, Tiffany M.S. http://mirrorimagetextilesinc.blogspot.com/
Munns, Lisa Jae http://lmunns.blogspot.com/
Regis, Jesus http://sugardrops13.blogspot.com/
Romero, Samantha http://samanthaadvertising.blogspot.com/
Stephenson, Nicole Beverly http://nbstephenson1986.blogspot.com/