New Canon Video Contest on Vimeo.com: The Story Behind The Still

I recently learned about a new and very innovative video contest sponsored by Canon and hosted by the video sharing site, Vimeo. After seeing the impressive opening video here on Vimeo.com, my interest was further piqued. It’s called: “The Story Beyond The Still Contest,” and it allows photographers and videographers to “showcase their creativity in [...]

Recent Tips and Art Resources Column (plus archives) on RedDogJournal.com

I recently wrote another column at RedDogJournal.com that I thought might be of interest. I generally write a column for their site every other week. In it I often offer printing tips and techniques, and other areas I highlight include: photo-related events; learning resources; exhibitions; talks and photo contests. For example, a tip from my [...]

PDN to Hold Virtual Trade Show December 2-3, 2009

I recently received an e-mail about PDN’s upcoming Virtual Trade Show, being held online December 2-3, 2009. The event is free, and the webinars look very interesting. This is the second Photographers’ Virtual Trade Show (the first was held about six months ago). Over 18,000 people registered for the first event and over 10,000 logged [...]

Book and Media Promotion Tips: Book, E-book, and CD/DVD Giveaways

Recently, a question came up on “Podcasters” one of my favorite Yahoo!Groups, regarding book giveaways. I’ve done a number of book giveaways of my new book, 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques, with hosts of shows and blogs over the last few months, and they have definitely helped to increase awareness of the book. I can [...]

Adorama’s 100 Photography Tips in 100 Days

I had seen an announcement a few weeks back on imaginginsider.com about Adorama’s “100 in 100″ 100 Photography Tips in 100 Days. But I just got a chance to look over the 54 tips that are posted as of today, and I’m very impressed.

There are many great tips from a number of talented photographers that [...]

Video Interview from the Podcast & New Media Expo

I just returned from the 3rd annual Podcast & New Media Expo held in Ontario, California. It was a fantastic show, with a lot of educational content in the general sessions (held in large ballrooms and other conference rooms) and on the show floor. The “Podango Unconference,” held in Podango’s booth was especially good. [...]

Podcast & New Media Expo Just a Week Away: 9/28-9/30, 2007

Next week (9/28-9/30, 2007), the Podcast and New Media Expo (PNME) in Ontario, CA (about 50 miles east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)) will begin. This is the third year of the annual event, and I’ve attended the Expo the first two years it was held. In a word, the show is fantastic. Unlike [...]

Our Harry Potter Year 7 book has been delivered! A look at the marketing side of the saga.

Please note: No plot line or other story-related info regarding Book 7 is revealed in this article:
My wife is a Harry Potter fan(atic). I personally haven’t read any of the books, but I’ve enjoyed the movies (I’ve seen the first four thus far).

This morning at about 11am, the final book in the series arrived: Harry [...]

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