24Notion is excited to be ranked #23 by book of list-Business Journal on Corporate Philanthropic in 2012. Last year, we were #27 on our effort. This year we moved up a few notch! Way to go. To learn more about our CSR effort, check out the release here:
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Feb 3rd, 2012 by 24Notion Editor
Social Media Chat 101: Who’s who in Social Media- series 1
Profile Star: Ann Tran
I joined Twitter in March 2009, though for the first six months I remained relatively inactive. I mainly observed my feed and if I spotted something I liked, I shared it.
I remember feeling so unnerved when I first began tweeting my own original thoughts or content. I think I was just “trying to figure it out,” like everyone when they jump into a new platform.
Now, I’m on several social networks am constantly working toward being active on each of my accounts.
That said, my preferred network is still Twitter.
I remember how geeky I was when I received my first re-tweet: “Oh wow, I finally got re-tweeted, and it went far!” ツ
Two years later, I saw a tweet pop up in my own mentions that said something like, “Eeeekkk @AnnTran_ re-tweeted me!”
I thought that was cute that I’d given someone the same fulfillment I once felt.
What is my strategy and how do I maintain my followers? I actually have a post on “How to keep up with over 100,000 Twitter Followers,” in which I feature ten other people addressing this question.
For me, I love to introduce and be supportive of other Tweeters that have “relatively fewer” followers – ones that are primarily personal friends. And often, they’re able to capture and display much more distinctive content in their streams.
I am able to connect with people through my feed as well as in real life by regularly attending tweet-ups and conferences through travel in the U.S. and internationally.
I share my travel and relationship discoveries in my blog, allowing my readers to connect with their social media friends through my writing.
I always hope to deliver fresh, quality information; people follow someone’s stream for unique messages, links and tips that will provide entertainment, wisdom, or perhaps even inspiration, so that’s what I hope to provide.
Think of yourself watching television; what channels do you normally tune into and why? I like to be entertained while I am learning. So, I enjoy a positive stream, one that makes me laugh or stimulates my thought process.
Frequent re-tweeting or sharing friends’ content shows you are promoting others and giving back. When we take the time to promote our social media friends, it makes a comfortable environment where they’re happy to return the favor if/when needed.
That said, it’s still a good idea to provide your own findings and share them with your followers. Balance is essential!
My social media “secret” is more so advice; to simply enjoy each moment, have fun with friends, and share!
It’s an amazing world out there, and to be able to meet all these incredible individuals across the globe, with just the click of a mouse, is an incredible thing.
This year, I look forward to making new real-life friends, like @MsSonicFlare. Thank you Ivo for the opportunity to be a guest on your blog!
About AnnTran:
A world traveler and a student of life, Ann Tran has established herself as an influential personality on the web. Her zest for social media and the common good are apparent in her online presence.
Ann’s voice rings out through her blog, www.ann-tran.com, where she covers a variety of subjects that are important to her, including travel, inspiration, life and social media. Ann writes from her own experiences, about what she has learned from the past, as well as keen insights into what she believes the future holds.
Ann is also passionate about giving back whenever possible. As blogger for The Huffington Post, she was named one of the “16 People on Twitter Who Inspire the World” while also taking part in “Twelve Days of Giving” which connected worldwide passionate social media users with charitable causes to demonstrate the valuable impact of the social web.
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Jan 28th, 2012 by 24Notion Editor
Most recently, 24Notion was challenged on revamping the whole new experience in digital marketing and user experience for Columbia Green Technologies that would create a multiple tier of functionality, user based centric, user experience and multiple platform of coordinated front and back end technologies. Columbia Green is an Eco-Technology Company. Columbia Green’s core technologies are focused on vegetative roofs and are based on sustainable functions that help manage the quality/quantity of stormwater, energy use, and air/water pollution. Cities across the world are using vegetative roofs to manage these environmental issues. Columbia Green is a USA manufacturer-delivering product through domestic and international channels to meet those needs. Columbia green partners are firestone, malarkey and more
24Notion not only revamped the entire digital experience but also refreshed the entire branding and communications plan for Columbia green technologies.
Additionally, we created a customized brand and content management system platform. Plus, back end technologies that would be easy to navigate and scalable for content development.
“The new branding, overall design and digital experiences reflect the overall company’s objective as a whole. A clear, accessible, easy to navigate digital experience is revamped from a ground up with customer taste in mind” said Ivo Lukas, CEO/CCO of 24Notion. The content and visuals are merged into a collaborated effort to showcase the eco roof technologies IP products. Phase I is completed and with the goal to move on to the second phase with more robust content and social experience as a whole.
Be sure to check out the site: http://columbia-green.com/
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Jan 20th, 2012 by Ivo Lukas
Series I part I(Featured on an article post by @AnnTran_ 10 #Bloggers Share Their #2012 #Blogging Formula http://bit.ly/wLaIZK #tips #digital @24Notion @MsSonicFlare)
Most recently, one of my dearest client just asked if we could help them on getting strategy and implementation in place for blogging for their corporate communications department. He asked if there is any magic formula to any successful blogs out there. Although, there isn’t any magic formula in developing a successful blog per say. There are best practices that you might want to implement. First and foremost, you need to know your overall strategy. Then, try to keep it up by creating an editorial calendar that essentially will build up your content throughout the duration of your blog strategy. Get a system going and do blog at least once or twice per week. Did you know that as of August 2011, there are estimated over 164 million blogs out there?
Here are more facts and data:
Here are my top 5 tips to keep in mind on blogging:
Interesting fact! By looking at the statistics, we need more women bloggers out there. Come on ladies, let’s help on balancing that number out. Together, we could be on a forefront in engaging our audience together.
If you need additional tips or help, please contact Ivo Lukas
Ivo leads all digital/creative/Marketing/Social PR agency, 24Notion, ranked #23 by Business Journal – Book of List 2012 on Corporate Philanthropist. To learn more go to http://www.24Notion.tv | be a fan Facebook.com/24Notion or follow her @MsSonicFlare
Jan 6th, 2012 by 24Notion Editor
Welcome to 2012. We hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and had a wonderful and happy New Years celebration. We(@24Notion) definitely enjoyed our time off. We are happy to be back to get 2012 a head start!
We’ve done quite a milestone and accomplishment in 2011. One of the pivotal key on our milestone is the increase on our philanthropic effort. See release here Our total contribution in 2010-2011 rounded up to $186K( 20% increase from 2009-2010). btw, thanks to our rock star founder, Ivo Lukas, continued to support this cause.
This year, we will continue to branch out to make a difference in the global communities effort(charities/nonprofit organizations). Stay tuned for 2012 success story to come.
We’ve been busy on 2011, growing our agency as a whole. Check out our partial case studies(if you need to see full case studies, simply drop an email to: info@24Notion.tv). Our branded entertainment & lifestyle effort has been growing tremendously(see below). From Fashion Week to American Country Awards; we’ve had a blast along the way(while giving back to the global charities). Simply put, our goal is to inspire one person at a time…
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Dec 25th, 2011 by 24Notion Editor
Nov 24th, 2011 by Ivo Lukas
Over 2,129,129 Actions taken by YOU on ending the violence against women. It is one of top sought priority worldwide part of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women initiative.
Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women is a social mobilization platform on ending violence against women and girls, contributing towards UN Secretary General’s system -wide campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women. Launched in November 2009 by UN Women, Say NO – UNiTE showcases advocacy efforts and engages people from all walks of life, online and on the ground. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman is the Spokesperson of Say NO – UNiTE.
This year, Say NO – UNiTE will present 16 actions that organizations and activists can take, to mark the 16 Days of Activism. Actions can be taken online or offline, by participating in the highlighted events or by organizing your own. Activists can pick as many actions as they like, or take the action of the day. The 16 Days page will be live On November 21, 2011
Posting your #16Days action on www.saynotoviolence.org is easy – create an account, and once it is activated, post an action page for each event/activity. Please select “16 Days” as the Action Type.
Nov 24th, 2011 by Ivo Lukas
Open source: Google Code-in contest kicks in last week. For those students in the ages of 13-17 years old could participate and win fabulous prizes and recognition. It’s a simple process: Pick a task, complete the task and your task is approved. The contest runs from November 21, 2011 to January 16, 2012. Worldwide participation is encouraged. The goal is to produce a variety of open source code, documentation, training materials and user experience research for the organizations participating this year. These tasks include:
Check out the site to participate and learn more. 54 days left to the challenge, so spread the word!
Be sure to let us know that you are participating so, you might get a chance to be profiled on ourGirls in Tech Mentorship Program article. Drop us an email ivo@girlsintech.net
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Nov 17th, 2011 by Ivo Lukas
Last week wrapped up the http://gracehopper.org/2011/ in Portland Oregon. 3000 attendees (over 140 companies, 235 academics representations and I would say 90% all women) from all over the world flocked to attend this 4 days conference. What if, is the topic of the conference – It is about creating the next generation to be the leader in STEM/Tech (science, technology engineering and mathematics). Telle Whitney opened the conference by introducing a new initiative by Anita Borg/Grace Hooper “TechWomen” change agent scholars: 6 women mentees (Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Egypt) selected as up-and-coming leaders who will advance in women’s participation in technology and help support more women in their hometown and expand STEM education. TechWomen pairs technical women in the greater San Francisco Bay Area with their counterparts in the Middle East and North Africa for a professional mentorship and exchange program at leading technology companies.
Keynote speaker, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook gave a career advice for any young woman who wants to move up the ladder in the career of technology:
The conference sessions range from career, academic, technical, theme and industry track. With Saturday dedicated for an open source day: Codeathon for humanity.
Grace Hopper Aspirations computing awards by NCWIT took place on Thursday night. More than 1200 applicants applied for and top 30 young women were chosen to attend this conference. The Aspirations award is the catalyst that propels young women into studying computer science in college and ultimately pursuing a career in computing and information technology. Event sponsored by Microsoft, Intel, viawest, Lewis and Clark, puppetlabs and 24Notion (shout out to Ruthe F who did an amazing job on the award celeb; did you know that they’ve granted over 800 girls up to date on the scholarship?)
Career fair and exhibitors from Google, yahoo, Microsoft, NSA, Deutsch bank, Lockheed martin, Amex, Intel, Pixar, Facebook, Twitter and hundred others flocked to recruit the brightest STEM young individual to lead their company. (Did you know that STEM jobs paid 20% more than regular career?).
Leaving the conference energized and excited that at Girls in Tech Mentorship Program, we are here to support and developed the next generation to raise them up the top. so, what are you waiting for? Get into it!
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Nov 6th, 2011 by Ivo Lukas
Another successful OEN Venture Northwest this week. Businesses that have presented at OEN’s Venture Northwest have raised over $1,564,490,000 in venture capital since 1996 and $98,546,000 in angel investment (Not all Northwest businesses that presented had investments reported in Venture Source).
24Notion is the proud Patron sponsored for OEN’s Venture NW 2011. Check out the digital event site developed by 24Notion. This year’s theme: “Destination Opportunity” means Navigate northwest to find treasure at OEN’s Venture Northwest. Ten great investment opportunities are waiting for you. Attendees flocked to Venture NW include brilliant business leaders about trends in social media and mobile computing, as well as some leading venture firms are plotting their course to the Northwest to find real treasures.
MotoCyzysz was selected as the People’s Choice Winner of OEN’s Venture NW 2011. The other presenting companies are Meridian, The Clymb, Pacific Light Technologies, Cloudability, Avado, 4-Tell, OpenSesame, Night & Day Studios, and Northwest Analytics.
MotoCzysz introduces the D1g1tal Dr1ve D1, the world’s first fully integrated electric drive system to power the cars of tomorrow. The patent pending D1G1TAL DR1VE achieves an unmatched level of integration never before available, making it the simplest and most complete electric drive solution for any company manufacturing electric vehicles. Quoted by popular science magazine in October 2010: “the most advanced electric motorcycle in the world”.
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