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@TheJoyWriter & @MIHollywood #Social #Media Seminar Series New Panelists Announced March 29, 2011

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 The Joy Writer and the Musicians Institute are pleased to announce more panelists are confirmed to speak at the Social Media Seminar Series 2011. The five-part instructional seminar series is designed to teach the how-to’s of social media and online marketing. 

 Each hour and a half program, moderated by Social Media Expert, Joy Kennelly, will focus on the basics of the social networking tools currently available and feature panels with high-profile entertainment industry executives and technology experts discussing how to utilize current social media platforms, upgrade social media skills and how to brand and market your company, your label or yourself online. 

The seminars will be held Thursday’s April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, and June 2, 2011, from 7:30 to 9pm in the Concert Hall of the Musicians Institute located at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028. 

Buy tickets here: http://socialmediaseminarseries.eventbrite.com

Social Media Seminar Topics & Speakers

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>     April 21     How to Utilize Facebook and the differences between Personal Pages, Groups, and Fan Pages, as well as Privacy & Protocol issues. Attendees will learn how to best utilize the largest social media platform in the world while incorporating other social networking sites into it to maximize their exposure.

SXSW performer, Audio Runner Band Member & Social Media Architect with Speak Social, Brad Bogus Brad Rockstar
 Follow @audiorunner   http://audio-runner.com/

Social Media & Marketing Solutions Manager – GAGA Sports & Entertainment / VP Marketing – RewardMe, Joseph Yi specializes in brand management and digital strategies  Joseph Yi VP Marketing Reward Me
   
Follow @joseph_yi    http://josephayi.com

Hunter Scott, Co-Founder/President of La Famos PR & Branding firm and a Musicians Institute Music Business Teacher, is profiled alongside such luminaries as NARAS Grammy President, Neil Portnow and Gene Simmons (KIIS) in Dan Kimpel's book, It All Begins with the Music: Developing Artists and Careers for the New Music BusinessHunter Scott
Follow @LaFamos http://lafamos.com

>     May 5        Twitter and Twitter Time Management Tools including TweetDeck, Hootsuite and others. Panelists will analyze who to follow, how to develop an audience, what to tweet, and why Twitter is important for artists, companies and self promotion.

COO/Executive Producer/Host, TechZulu.com, Amanda Coolong, is recognized nationally as an online media company covering technology brands and the personalities behind them.  Amanda Coolong
  
 
Follow @acoolong   http://techzulu.com   

President/CEO, DashGo, Inc., Benjamin Patterson, a leading digital distribution and marketing firm. Clients include Weezer, Delicious Vinyl, Coconut Records, Time Records, Rock Mafia and Next New Networks among others. Bpattersonprofile Checkers
      Follow @dashgo  http://dashgo.com

>     May 19      Blogging with Bloggers and others as they discuss the various platforms available (Wordpress, Typepad, Tumblr, Posterous), styles, audience building and blog marketing tips.

 Blogger, Author, Advertising Copywriter and Brand Consultant, Black Conseco's clients include Ford Focus and the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame, Absolut, RedBull, Mercedes Benz and more.  Black Canseco
Follow @blackcanseco  http://hustleknockin.com

Founder/Online Programming Producer, Special Purpose Media, Josh Brooks, is a former talent manager and digital executive; co-founded Fanscape.com, and specializes in Mobile Strategy/Mobile Development Ms_03-josh-brooks - web
               Follow @JoshBrooks  

Billy Johnson Jr., Journalist & Author has covered hip-hop, R&B and pop music for such influential publications as Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and more. His Yahoo Music Hip Hop Media Training Blog averages 4 million hits per month.  BillyJohnsonJrIMG_1128
Follow @y_billyjohnson 
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/


>      June 2      Geo-Location Marketing and how to establish, engage and utilize FourSquare, Whrrl, with a wrap-up of all other popular social networking sites available in marketing & promoting artists, events and venues.

Managing Partner of TAG Strategic, Ted Cohen is a former Senior VP of Digital Development and Distribution for EMI Music, and popular speaker on all things music and tech. TedCohen102010
Follow @spinaltap  http://tagstrategic.com

 Co-Founder/CEO Rock Prodigy, Former Marketing Director, Guitar Center, Harold Lee, recently received an Appy Award for Education, was named “What’s Hot” by Apple, and broke into the Top 10 Free Music IPad apps in eighth week of operation (June 2)

               Follow @RockProdigyLive  http://rockprodigy.com

 More to be announced… 

For more details or to buy tickets, http://socialmediaseminarseries.eventbrite.com

About Joy Kennelly of The Joy Writer

Award-winning Social Media Strategist/Personal Publicist, Joy Kennelly’s social media marketing expertise includes a page one Google blog, working with Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Hootsuite and over 100 regional online marketing sites to enhance search engine optimization (SEO), increase attendance at events, and develop business on behalf of clients in entertainment, travel, technology, fashion, and politics.

Joy’s clients have included Actress Yari De Leon (“The Lincoln Lawyer”), VOX DJs, the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chef David Linville, the Shore Restaurant & Lounge, Filmmaker and Grammy Award winning Musician, Damien Earl Matthias, Actor Domiziano Arcangeli, the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival, Fine Artist Gali Rotstein, the American Institute of Architects, and more. She has presented classes and seminars on social media at Musicians Institute, American Cinematheque, and at conferences throughout the United States.

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About Musicians Institute

Since 1977, Musicians Institute has been a world leader in contemporary music education, providing cutting-edge resources in its state of the art facilities located right in the heart of Hollywood, the capital of the world music industry. Its dynamic curriculum is current, comprehensive and compatible with the needs of students who not only desire to study music, but also build a career in the music industry with the knowledge they learn on-campus. Over 6,000 students and alumni have passed through the school.

The mission of the Artist and Career Services Department (ACS) is to keep students informed of the many professional opportunities available in the music industry, help prepare them to take advantage of these opportunities, and make the transition from student to working professional as smooth as possible.  ACS assists in obtaining internships and professional placement for both students and graduates. Among other benefits, the office maintains a list of recording and rehearsal facilities, local clubs, management and promotional agencies, major and independent labels, and other establishments and services that are important to music professionals.

Buy tickets here: http://socialmediaseminarseries.eventbrite.com


My parents - Thomas Guide user vs. IPad user

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My Dad is old school and always goes to books and the Thomas Guide to find things on maps while my mom just stood in line at 8am today for the IPad2 which has made her very happy.

They crack me up! Dad doesn't even know how to use email, while my Mom knows more about technology than I do.

I got my sales and marketing skills from him and my people skills from her. Love my little Mom and tall Dad!

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The Joy Writer & Musicians Institute Social Media Seminar Panelists Announced Today

 

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Social Media Expert, Joy A. Kennelly, of The Joy Writer, and the Musicians Institute are pleased to announce the panelists confirmed to speak during their Social Media Seminar Series 2011. The five-part instructional seminar series is designed to teach the how-to’s of social media and online marketing. 

The seminars will be held Thursday’s April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, and June 2, 2011, from 7:30 to 9pm in the Concert Hall of the Musicians Institute located at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028

Confirmed Panelists include: 

Founder/CEO, Stageit, Evan Lowenstein, recently named to Digital Media Wire's list of 25 Execs to Watch in Digital Entertainment for 2011 (April 7)

CEO/Co-Founder, Jingle Punks, Jared Gutstadt, named one of "America's Most Promising Startups" by Business Week (April 7)

Co-Founder/CTO, Rockethub, Vladimir Vukicevic, which has been called a "renaissance style of fundraising" by American Songwriter (April 7)

SXSW performer, Audio Runner Band Member & Social Media Architect with Speak Social, Brad Bogus (April 21)

Social Media & Marketing Solutions, Manager GAGA Sports & Entertainment/VP Marketing RewardMeS, Joseph Yi (April 21)

COO/Executive Producer/Host, TechZulu.com, Amanda Coolong (May 5)

Photographer/Author/Web Strategist, Kris Krug (May 19)

Managing Partner of TAG Strategic and former Senior VP of Digital Development and Distribution for EMI Music, Ted Cohen (June 2)

More panelists to be announced. 

Each hour and a half program, moderated by Kennelly, will focus on the basics of the social networking tools currently available and feature panels with high-profile entertainment industry executives and technology experts discussing how to utilize current social media platforms, upgrade social media skills and how to brand and market your company, your label or yourself online.

For more details or to buy tickets: www.socialmediaseminarseries.eventbrite.com


@lionsgatemovies Lincoln Lawyer Actress Yari De Leon at Sue Wong's "My Fair Lady" Fashion event #LAFW

By Joy A. Kennelly

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 Photo credit Tim Regas

Actress Yari De Leon arrived at Fashion Designer, Sue Wong's "My Fair Lady" fashion event dressed in a blush, feathered Sue Wong original. Yari's look was accented by a Mary Frances handbag and earrings by Alisa Michelle.

She appears as a sultry dancer who seduces Ryan Phillippe with unexpected consequences in Matthew McConaughey's The Lincoln Lawyer which opened this weekend.

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Actress Yari De Leon on Sue Wong's red carpet attending her fashion brunch showcasing the fall line.

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Actress Yari De Leon in the garden with two models wearing Sue Wong's fall collection.

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#Lincoln Lawyer - A perfect escape from the rain

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Have you seen it? "A slam-bang twister of a legal thriller!" Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It's a lot of fun to watch for males and females alike! My client, Yari De Leon, plays a sultry dancer who seduces Ryan Phillippe with unexpected consequences which Matthew McConaughey must unravel.

Love these sexy hot guys!:) And guys will love Yari and Margarita!

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#Rolling Stone Lounge just opened two weeks ago in Hollywood & Highland complex

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Very nice lower lounge for private parties and upstairs dining area showcases Rolling Stone covers.

Chef Chris Ennis has created a raw, organic, sustainable menu which is a very fresh, modern American style of tapas which everyone can share.

This is the location of Gallery LA's LA Fashion Week after-party and I've already seen some of the male models floating around. Wonder if my favorite is here?:)

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Dina Bar-El colorful, clean lines, sophisticated gowns #LA Fashion Week

Dina Bar-El was sitting in front of me with Won G and I loved her designs. Beautiful, sophisticated jewel tone gowns many with crystal adornment which drew applause from the audience they were so beautiful.

 

There were many other designers who showcased their work which I'll showcase via video because I loved so many and it was hard to capture everything in still photos.

 

Kudos to Producer, Mikey Kaufman, for pulling off an event that embodies the best of LA Fashion Week. This reminds me of what it used to be like during the Mercedes Benz LA Fashion Week back in the day. I used to miss them, now I don't have to.:)

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Notice Yari De Leon's beautiful handbag courtesy Mary Frances Accessories #LA Fashion Week #Sue Wong

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Everything Yari is wearing are like pieces of art. The attention to detail, elaborate beading, feathers and pearls are even more spectacular in person.

Yari is inside Sue Wong's living room and it's as lavishly decorated as she designs. One of my favorite designers and now Yari's too. I think Mary Frances is both our favorites now.:)

The Lincoln Lawyer launched today at theaters nation-wide. Groupon has tickets on sale. Please go see Yari in action opposite Ryan Phillippe and see why everyone is talking about her as one to watch.

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#Actress Yari De Leon at Sue Wong's "My Fair Lady" #LA Fashion Week event

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Actress Yari De Leon is wearing a beautiful blush Sue Wong original with an authentic clutch by award-winning handbag designer, Mary Frances, accented by Alisa Michelle earrings. Thank you Red Sole Diary Stylist, Jennifer Margolin!

Yari appears opposite Ryan Phillippe in Matthew McConaughey's The Lincoln Lawyer which opened today in theatres nation-wide. See it!

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