Alan Weinkrantz PR Web Log

Pocket Communications Officially Launches Today in Corpus Christi

2009-07-01T09:48:59-05:00

Client, Pocket Communications, officially launches today in Corpus Christi. If you happen to live in the region and want a great alternative giving you affordable, reliable service click here for the store location nearest you.

Finding a Wilderness and Making it Flourish

2009-06-29T15:33:39-05:00

One of the most famous dreams of Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, was to "make the desert bloom." It's a dream that Gemini founding Partner and Chairman Ed Mlavsky has figuratively realized in his contribution to Israel's civilian high-tech industry, for which he is seen as one of the founding fathers. As Gemini Venture Partner Orna Berry points out, the sector barely existed when he arrived in Israel in 1979.

"Ed found a desolate wilderness and made it flourish," Orna says.

Ed tells the story in his just-published autobiography, "Milk and Honey and High-Tech". His influence can be split into two parts: his spell from 1979-1992 as the first Executive Director of theIsrael-US Binational Industrial Research & Development (BIRD) Foundation, which provides funding for joint projects carried out by US and Israeli companies, and his activities since 1993 as a venture capitalist after he established Gemini.

In his book, Ed holds the reader with entertaining anecdotes involving high-powered executives, world-class scientists and one of Hollywood's greatest actors; along the way he provides valuable insights into how to conduct business relationships and close deals.

“Milk and Honey and High-Tech” is available from Weill Publishers.
To buy a copy, please click here.

Dr. J from CNBC's "Fast Money," Covers the Recent 140 Conference

2009-06-29T04:12:00-05:00

While making pitches to the media for the recent 140 Conference, I received a response from none other than Dr. J from CNBC's Fast Money program. Dr. J came in from Chicago and filed the story below.

My New Stream of Life

2009-06-26T09:40:00-05:00

I am following Steve Rubel's lead and shifting more to Posterous as a place to post - or rather, stream. Or as Stowe Boyd puts it, the flow.

I will still use this blog as a place to post longer comments and observations. This is just an experiment, but my sense is that it's time to move up and move on beyond the notion of just bloggging.... mosey on over here and let me know what you think.

How Israel Uses Twitter and Social Media in Public Diplomacy - David Saranga's Presentation at the 140 Conference

2009-06-25T00:03:00-05:00

In the process of working with the media for the 140 Characters Conference, the lines blurred between the media covering the event, media taking part in the event as Characters, and media as content providers on the Social Web.

Enter @davidsaranga, Consul for Media and Public Affairs at the Israeli Consulate in New York. David's innovative approach to helping change the perception of Israel is illustrated in his talk which you may view here:

Client, Denim Group Teams with Rackspace Hosting

2009-06-24T08:15:36-05:00

Client, Denim Group, an IT consultancy that develops secure software and helps organizations assess and mitigate risks with their existing software, announced today that it has entered into a Professional and Consulting Services Partner Agreement with Rackspace® Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the leader and specialist in hosting.

Through this relationship, Denim Group will provide application security services for Rackspace and its clients.

See related video here.

See press release here.

Holding an Event? Make Sure Your Name Tags are Twitter Friendly: Hello, My Twitter handle is @alanweinkrantz.

2009-06-24T00:32:00-05:00

Next time you hold an event that involves name badges, be sure to have them Twitter-friendly. Promote your attendee's twitter names so that after the event, participants can continue the conversation and newly formed relationships.

Oh- you can follow me on Twitter @alanweinkrantz.

TweetCamp San Antonio - Saturday, July 18 - Be There!

2009-06-23T05:36:23-05:00

While I was at Jeff Pulver's 140 Character Conference, I managed to get a few of the notable characters to say a few words about our upcoming San Antonio Tweet Camp.

Drum roll please....

Client, Pocket Communications, Expands Coverage Area

2009-06-22T08:51:05-05:00

Client, Pocket Communications, is expanding its coverage area into the Corpus Christi and South Texas region. The launch takes place in conjunction with a new branding and marketing campaign themed “Truth in Wireless,” as the company re-positions itself as a viable and affordable alternative in wireless services. At launch, Pocket will open 11 company stores and will have distribution at H.E.B., selected Stripes stores, and an initial 5 independent dealers in the Corpus Christi area.

Read the news release here.

Redbone Guitar Boutique Summer Clinic Series Welcomes: Sir Paul McCartney's Lead Guitar Player, Rusty Anderson!! At Redbone on Saturday, the 27th !!

2009-06-21T08:43:27-05:00

On Friday, June 26, 7:00 PM Rusty Anderson and Band will perform live at Chango's Havana Club 23535 W IH-10 San Antonio, TX 78257 Free Show

On Saturday, June 27, at 3:30 PM Rusty will be hosting an exclusive guitar clinic at Redbone Guitar Boutique. He'll be talking about his experience touring with Paul McCartney,the music business, and perform live in an intimate setting!

Attendees will also be entered in a drawing to win a Gibson USA Les Paul Junior!

Please call Redbone Guitar Boutique for Ticket Prices. 210-822-4111

On Sunday, JUNE 28 9:00 -12 NOON Rusty Anderson will be the featured guest on KSYM's longest running radio show, "The Best of the Beatles with Richard Turner" Tune in to 90.1 FM to hear the exclusive interview.