Alan Weinkrantz PR Web Log

Announcing the launch of pulverTV: The First 100% "Indie Internet TV" Channel

Jeff Pulver is at it again:  he's just announced the formal launch of pulverTV, his new 24/7 "Indie Internet TV Channel."

At pulverTV, each week he is taking on the task of creating 12-14 hours of his own original programming

In addition to his own shows, he's been working with over 40 producers of independently created Internet TV shows across a variety of genres and has  included the shows from these producers in the daily program schedule.

I've been watching Jeff's shows regularly, and I suggested you "tune in" real time, even though you can watch it when it is "recorded." 

Another thing I do at work, is just listen to the audio and when something or someone really cool or interesting is doing something visual, I will take a break from work and watch the video portion.

Either way, I highly recommend checking into this type of video programming.

Good luck to Jeff and his crew!

How To Get More Out of Your Speaking Opportunties

Jeff Pulver should know a thing or two about speaking opportunities.

His VON Shows provides a platform for IP Communications related experts to speak at this shows and Jeff in his own right is a frequent speaker at industry events.

Jeff has a very good post on his blog aptly named, How To Get More Out of Your Speaking Opportunities.  Read it here.

Photo by Alan Weinkrantz (c) 2008

Jeff Pulver Offers Up 2008 IP Communications and Social Media Predictions for 2008

It's time  for Jeff Pulver's annual predictions; here is his view of what's to come in 2008.

This time it's not just about IP Communications, but Social Media as well.

You may read his predictions on his blog here.

Or....download the press release here:

Download 2008_predictions_for_internet_communications_and_social_media_1.0.doc

Annoucing The Israel Web Tour

The Israel Web Tour is the first Internet competition organized to bring 15 Israeli startups to Silicon Valley.

CEO's of the chosen companies will be flown to the US for exclusive meetings with the Valley's hot startups, VC's and potential partners. The Tour will also include a Public Showcase and culminate in an evening soiree.

Jeff Pulver, who is on the Steering Committee, has a detailed post about the event, which you can read here.

Social Business Class Presentation Sums Up The Right Tools For the Right Job

I am a big fan of Chris Brogan's blog, where he writes mostly about principles of social media.  I met Chris through Jeff Pulver, got a chance to work with him on Network2.tv for a while, and in the process, started seeing him as my social media mentor.

A couple of days ago, he did a post which was really short Podcast called Social Business Class which you can listen to here. I simply took his words, turned them into a presentation, asked Chris for his permission to publish it, and he said "yes."  Here it is....and here is Chris' post about what I did below.

Jerusalem Rocks Blog Now Up....Join in the Conversation.

Blogger pal, and once in a while client, Jeff Pulver is offering bloggers an opportunity to win a free ticket to Jerusalem Rocks! (flight to Israel not included). 

An international music festival, the event will feature The Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development, The Commitments and more September 9, 2007 at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem

There is now an English version blog which you can view here to read and join in the conversation about this amazing event.

For the first time ever, an international lineup of artists is being brought together in Jerusalem to perform on one stage in support of peace and unity.

This musical event will take place on September 9, 2007 at Teddy Kollek Stadium in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Rocks will bring a line-up of artists from Israel and abroad, including The Commitments - with original members from the cast of the movie that won “The best Irish film of all time”(Jameson Awards, 2005) - and will be headlined by the Grammy Award winning band, The Black Eyed Peas - one of today’s most popular international acts.

Using FaceBook for Speedier Email and Messaging

Jeff Pulver recently had a post in his blog where he said that if you were trying to reach him, do so by FaceBook.

FaceBook?

Yes, send Jeff an email through FaceBook.

I am now finding myself doing the same.  I did not "get it" until I realized that in my small world that I travel in, its easier to communicate with very specific people I want to reach if I do so via FaceBook than through traditional email.

Look for me on FaceBook and send me an email. 

Just give it a try....

Photo by Alan Weinkrantz shot in NYC - (c) 2007

Yes, I Am On FaceBook. (Thank You Chris Brogan)

I never thought I would do this, but I am now on Facebook.


I have to credit blogging pal, Chris Brogan for this and I thank you Chris.   

In the time I spent with Chris working on  Network2.tv, he never knew this but in the process of working with him, he actually became a virtual social media mentor to me.

If you make it a habit of reading Chris Brogan's blog on a daily basis, you will not only learn about social media and community building, but you will get a daily dose of inspiration on work, wealth, family, taking care of yourself, oh- and yes, social media and community building.

While I am testing Facebook as a way to develop new business and expand my business horizons, I was pretty surprised of people that I knew or have met in my past that were also on this social media platform.

If you are on Facebook, and want to be my "friend," I would love to hear from you.   And by the way, like Jeff Pulver, I decided to belong the Israel network and not a local network in San Antonio where I reside. 

I "live" here, but most of my business life, several family members, and many friends live there.

I consider Israel very much my home and Facebook brings me that much closer to those I work with and consider my friends.

Jerusalem Rocks! (Literally)

I am still getting back into the swing of things from our family's 17 - day adventure to London, Moscow, London (again) Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and London (again).

Every time I travel to Israel, I am still in awe of Jerusalem, especially at night.  (see my photos of Jerusalem on Flickr.) 

There is something there with the confluence of various religious ideals, spiritually, and in my world, a center for technology and innovation.

My friend Jeff Pulver, is raising the bar (yet again) with his collective enthusiasm for music, technology and Israel by helping to sponsor Jerusalem ROCKS! - a not-for-profit music festival that he's been working on with Jacob Ner-David and Carmi Wurtman which will be taking place on September 9th at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Jeff is the only person I know who can put together a major industry tradeshow, VON, which is highlighted with a huge party featuring either a great band, or his own house band, the Herding Cats. 

Two years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Jeff in organizing the VoIP Mission to Israel.   

Working is Jeff is pure fun, pure energy, and in the end, something that helps bring forward a mission or a cause that brings about awareness and positive energy. 

Be it IP Communications or music, Jeff has boundless energy and imagination that brings together collective intelligence, a bit of disruption, for a common good.

Jerusalem ROCKS! is focused on bringing international musical events back to Jerusalem. The people of Jerusalem have been waiting over twenty years for an event like this and we feel that it is important for Jerusalem to remind its citizens, neighbors and the world that it is a center of pluralism and cultural diversity.

Read Jeff's post on his blog today to learn more about this important cultural and musical event. 

Kudo's to Jeff and his collaborators for putting this type of event on in such an amazing locale.

Jeff Pulver Named one of Top 40 IPTV Movers and Shakers

Kudos to Jeff Pulver, who we've just been notified as being one of the Top 40 IPTV Movers and Shakers - an award given by DailyIPTV.

Jeff Pulver - Tech Guru/IPTV Advocate, Network2

Jeff Pulver founded pulver.com in 1994 on his way to becoming a well-known pioneer within Internet communications. He is also behind the VoIP tradeshow VON (Voice on the Net) and the VoIP company Vonage, and is perhaps one of the world's leading supporters of IP telephony, IPTV, and emerging Internet-based media formats.

These days, Pulver’s talents are being employed by Network2.tv, the largest Internet TV channel, currently tracking 51,674 episodes of 615 shows. Users looking for Network2’s best content can easily find the shows with the highest clicks and RSS downloads.