"It's not the tools that you have faith in - tools are just tools. They work, or they don't work. It's people you have faith in or not" - Steve Jobs Are you frustrated with the current technology or technological tools?  Do you want to use the newest devices and gadgets? Do you become disheartened trying to keep up with new technology?  Do you feel like the digital gap has left you behind? Then TECH|LIVING is for you!  We are a specialty Toastmasters club dedicated to the following purposes: Le …

… We would like to meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs, user experience designers, web developers, software engineers, information architects, idea incubators or just plain and simple "Digital Nomads".

This group is for people who are interested in producing video content for YouTube. At each meeting we introduce ourselves, discuss projects we have done or are currently working on.  We also talk about camera gear and promotional strategies.  People who have attended meetings have been very involved in YouTube, and other are yet to have a YouTube account.  Meetings usually have around 7-10 folks.  If you have business cards bring them. In the past year collaborations have been rare.  These meet …

Lou Kleinman is the Digifilmdude. He started his film club and holding professional film seminars back in the late '90's at AFI, CSUN and others. It was actually during the early '90's when film was transitioning to digital when Lou realized that whole generations were going to miss out on the basic foundation of filmmaking. His love for the history of films and the classics is what brought about his desire to share his joy with others. If you are someone who always wanted to learn about the mys …

… Cosmetics, does digital publicity for various local businesses.                             MEGAN CORBETT Community Manager at /excelamktg   Blogger and member of the Los Angeles Team for Chevy's SXSW Road Trip Challenge.                             WHAT: A night of social media tips & tricks, delicious refreshments & raffles for tech goodies   WHEN: Every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00pm   WHERE: A beautiful event space on the water in Marina del Rey …

… Open to anyone interested in learning more and sharing thoughts about web analytics, SEM, SEO and social media as it relates to web design, customer behavior trends and marketing strategy!

… .     ______________________ technology • engagement • delivery monetize • distribution • social interactive • creation • compliance _______________   Types of discussion topics: •Monetizing the Intersection of Entertainment and Technology •How Entertainment Can Monetize the Digital World •Leveraging the Digital Landscape Within the Mobile Platform •So You've Created Cool Content—Now What? •Four Key Qualities of Sales-Driving Content •How to Seek and Manage Celebrity Endorsements for Your Bra …

… This is for everyone who wants to: (1) develop a strategy for a web, tech, or digital media startup or retail business; (2) share ideas with other entrepreneurs; (3) meet potential partners or investors; (4) learn about the latest tech trends; (5) practice your pitch; (6) meet mentors; (7) show demos and get supportive feedback. We will meet twice a month and feature small group discussions with experts on topics relevant to startups like:   How to develop ecommerce strategies to …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with jus …

Cwen Magazine sponsoring group shoot events.   Additional information coming up.

Celebrity and Advertising Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz is the director of the Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series. Shooting between Los Angeles and New York, Kevin Michael encourages photographic education to students from all over the world. He will be directing workshops in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Italy, London, Chicago and Miami in 2012!

The Photography Workshop Series will now be going in a completely new direction.  It is now directed by Advertising, Celebrity and Editorial Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz, who is represented in New York, and primarily shoots between Los Angeles and New York.  For over 2 years, Kevin Michael Schmitz has directed the "Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series" with fantastic success teaching 20 workshops in LA to photographers from all over the world.  The original founder …

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. Our principal roles are: The AMA serves as a conduit to foster knowledge sharing. Providing resources, education, career and professional development opportunities. Promoting/supporting marketing practice and thought leadership. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the A …

If you are looking for instruction, guidance, help, networking and advice that can help you profitably produce films and web series, this is the meetup for you. We'll cover: How to very quickly and cost effectively promote your existing projects Where and how to get immediate distribution of your work online, on DVD, etc. How to get your film in theaters and when it makes sense to do so How to make projects easier to promote and distribute How to use social media marketing tools to find audience …