A friendly reminder that the TVSpy and TVNewser editors will be hosting a pre-Thanksgiving, post-election party tonight at sideBar in New York City.  The details are below, so be sure to swing by, grab a drink and say hello!

TVNewser & TVSpy Party

Monday, November 19

sideBar

118 E 15th St (on Irving Place, a block from Union Square)

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

If you’ve attended our parties before, you know that sharing a few drinks with us is a great way to connect with other TV news professionals. So RSVP here and we’ll see you next week.

Tomorrow marks the launch of Mediabistro’s Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an interactive online event and workshop. Over eight weeks, you’ll hear from keynote speakers, attend practical how-to sessions, and undertake strategic assignments to provide dynamic training on social media.

By the end of the program, you will create an integrated strategic plan, using various social media platforms, to build an engaged audience and convert traffic into sales. This year we are also launching an industry track dedicated to entertainment and social TV. There’s still time to sign up, so register here.

Some of the keynote speakers include: Read more

On October 18, Mediabistro brings you Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an interactive online event and workshop. The event includes keynote speakers, practical how-to sessions, and strategic assignments to provide a dynamic training on social media. By the end of eight weeks, you will create an integrated strategic plan, using various social media platforms, to build an engaged audience and convert traffic into sales. This year we are also launching an industry track dedicated to entertainment and social TV.

Early bird rates are available today. Save $100 when you sign up before they end tomorrow, September 20.

Our speakers include:

Michael Bepko, Global Online Community Manager, Whole Foods

Brian Carter, Author, LinkedIn For Business

Keidra Chaney, Digital Content Strategist, The Web Farm

Lauren Cucinotta, Branding + Editorial Manager, TEDx

Jennifer Dubrow, Global Social Business Transformation Leader, Inside Sales, IBM

Frank Eliason, Senior Vice President of Social Media, Citibank

Jim Hopkinson, Digital Marketing Strategist + Blogger, The Hopkinson Report

Barbara Pantuso, Director of Product Strategy, Huge

Dr. Jay Parkinson, Pediatrician and Social Entreprenuer

Andrew Patterson, Director of New Media, MLB Advanced Media

Dave Pickett, Social Media Editor, University of Chicago

Amy Porterfield, Author, Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies

Brian Ries, Senior Editor, Social Media, Newsweek & The Daily Beast

Jennifer Rubio, Social Media Marketing Manager, Warby Parker

Steven Tristan Young, Director, Acquisition Marketing and Brand Awareness, Seamless.com

This year, we have developed industry tracks designed to focus on specific needs of three industries: restaurants, higher education, and entertainment + social TV. Led by an expert, each break-out group allows your to pose specific questions, connect with others, and engage in productive conversation.

Our industry track leaders include: Read more

WebMediaBrands, the parent company of Mediabistro and TVSpy, has acquired the popular social TV blog Lost Remote.

Cory Bergman, who founded Lost Remote 13 years ago, will continue to play an active role in the site, as will longtime contributor Natan Edelsburg.

“This is an exciting new chapter for Lost Remote,” Bergman said. “Few people had heard of social TV two years ago, but today it’s driving more innovation in television than we’ve seen in the last decade. WebMediaBrands will leverage its network, resources, and expertise to help take Lost Remote to the next level at an incredible time in the business.”  Read more at Lost Remote