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Blake Robinson
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Things fall apart.11 hours ago from Echofon
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OMG. Suckerpunch movie. Nerdgasm: http://is.gd/dOQLO19 hours ago from TweetDeck
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@rww I start with 'about:blank' and then go to the first site that comes to mind which is usually @techmeme or Fever31 hours ago from TweetDeck
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@SeamusCondron chain retailer might be a franchise.31 hours ago from TweetDeck
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It's thoroughly remarkable how often I injure myself doing the most inane things.31 hours ago from TweetDeck
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@msg sounds best on peyote31 hours ago from TweetDeck
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@juliaxgulia Since USB 2 only pumps 4 - 5 volts, you're likely just in for a shock.39 hours ago from TweetDeck
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@HeatherPark the volatility of his breath has likely long since burned out the functionality of his olfactory system.39 hours ago from TweetDeck
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Ugh. It's only Tuesday.45 hours ago from TweetDeck
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Greta Gerwig is sexy.2 days ago from Echofon
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!@fionagoldstein hell yes. crack out the PBR and ironic gym shorts. it's time for hipster tennis2 days ago from TweetDeck
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Arcade Fire.2 days ago from TweetDeck
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It's interesting how #MadMen skips exposition with its time between seasons.2 days ago from TweetDeck
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@dcweller Solomon Kane is like The Passion of the Christ with monsters and no Mel Gibson2 days ago from web
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Two swords are better than one #justsayin2 days ago from web
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#mondaymusic "Dark Night of the Soul" by Danger Mouse2 days ago from TweetDeck
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@moneyries glhf4 days ago from Echofon
Profile
Summary
Media expert focusing on new and emerging mediums particularly in the technological and cultural sectors.
Former managing editor of CrunchGear.com, the successful gadgets and electronics arm of the TechCrunch Network. Previous employers include Attention, a digital public relations agency, MWW Group, an NYC-based PR/marketing firm, Federated Media, an online advertising pioneer, and Next New Networks, a company devoted to creating video podcasts.
Writings have been featured in outlets such as Condé Nast, Ziff Davis, TechCrunch, Silicon Alley Insider, Read/Write Web, Uncrate and paidContent.
Former managing editor of CrunchGear.com, the successful gadgets and electronics arm of the TechCrunch Network. Previous employers include Attention, a digital public relations agency, MWW Group, an NYC-based PR/marketing firm, Federated Media, an online advertising pioneer, and Next New Networks, a company devoted to creating video podcasts.
Writings have been featured in outlets such as Condé Nast, Ziff Davis, TechCrunch, Silicon Alley Insider, Read/Write Web, Uncrate and paidContent.
Specialties: writing, editing, negotiation, project management, culture, technologies, media, new media, emerging media, consultancy, advocacy, evangelism, viral marketing, conversational media, early adoption, emerging technologies, strategy, implementation
Experience
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2010
Director / Attention PR
Measurement, research and technology.
Developing new models to demonstrate value.
Solidifying the bed-of-sand metrics previously used to quantify the efficacy of media initiatives. -
Sept 2008 - May 2009
Senior Digital Media Specialist / MWW Group
Managing the objectives of clients as they embrace new and emerging media. -
Apr 2008 - Sept 2008
Account Executive / Federated Media
Fueling the engine of New Media while reinventing the way companies communicate with its consumers. -
Jun 2006 - Jan 2008
Managing Editor / CrunchGear
I've fulfilled a variety of roles for the CrunchNetwork, initially serving as Managing Editor for CrunchGear, then reporter and finally as Reviews Editor -
Jun 2007 - Nov 2007
Director, Blogging / Next New Networks
I managed all of the blogs for NNN.
Education
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2005 - 2006
Loyola University New Orleans
BA in English
Additional information
Interests:
new media, early adoption, technologies, music, film, literature, cities, networking, people, chinese food, writing, reporting, journalism, conversational media
Assoc.:
sigma tau delta, society of professional journalists
NOLA-born, NYC-based, SF-bound. Technologist and marketer. Focused on emerging media. Seeking context through data and analytics.
