Bill & Jerry Buy Shoes?

OK…full disclosure here…my first computer was an Apple SE back in the 80’s. I was then forced to switch to Windows for the typical reasons (my job) and then last year switched back to the MacOS thanks in part to my buddy Eric Dawson at Apple. That said, I really like the Mac guy poking fun at the Windows guy and have been waiting for Microsoft to come up with something to get back.

So last night was the night…the debut of “Shoe Circus” featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. I posted the following comment on the Adweek website “I’m a Seinfeld fan and a MacBook user. It was funny in a Seinfeld sort of way…and I admire Gates for being able to poke fun at himself. Will I switch to Vista? Nope.” Read more

“Forget the Palin’s…Levi’s Comin’!”

One of the newest members of the FOBS family (or as he calls it “SobelWorld”) is Ellis Henican.

Henican, a staff columnist for Newsday, joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as a political contributor in July of 1999. His opinion column appears in Newsday’s front section every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. In addition, Ellis can be heard frequently on WOR Radio (710am) here in New York City.

As a Long Islander and a frequent fan and reader of Mr. Henican’s column, I have asked and Ellis has agreed to allow us to occasionally link his stories here…however, I need to say something here.

I have been critized in the past (especially the past few days) for my distribution of stuff that is not only political in nature, but off the track from the what NY:MIEG is all about (Media Information). So as to keep this column as Kosher as possible, Ellis is a journalist who covers a wide range of things for Fox, Newsday and WOR and sometimes has some interesting things to say…whether you agree with him or not. He is also a journalist who is beginning to look beyond traditional media (print and broadcast) which is one of the reasons he has connected with me and a number of our members. If you would like to post your thoughts (good, bad or indifferent) this is, in my opinion, what blogging is all about.

Finally…Ellis plans to join us at the E.Factor event on September 10th and I’m sure he would be happy to meet you and hear your thoughts as well.

-Bill

OPINION COLUMN: ELLIS HENICAN

Forget the Palins–Levi’s coming!

By Ellis Henican
September 4, 2008

Levi for first vice son-in-law!

Would that be effin awesome — or what?

Way cooler than David Eisenhower. Ten times hunkier than that doofus who married the Bush twin. Ask yourself: Who’d you rather have with you in a broken-bottle bar fight on Capitol Hill? Bristol Palin’s bruiser of a baby-daddy or Karenna Gore¹s limp-wristed Doctor Schiff?

Finally, a proud-as-chrome ‘redneck’ in the executive branch. Billy Carter must be smiling somewhere. Read more

Looking to Expand Your Business? Consider Amsterdam

The City Of Amsterdam: Europe’s Media & Technology Capital

Greetings and welcome back after a beautiful Labor Day Weekend.

I have been asked by The City of Amsterdam/Economic Development Department to invite selected NY:MIEG Members and SobelMedia Clients, Friends and Colleagues who might be interested in expanding their business in Europe.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: We are sending this email out to everyone, however the Economic Development Office has specific criteria for these meetings in addition the their time here in New York (and Atlanta) is quite limited.

Therefore you MUST contact me as soon as possible to be considered for this unique opportunity to hear about one of the most interesting, dynamic and centralized cities in all of Europe.

-Bill

The City of Amsterdam/New Companies in NYC

The current economy has many companies experiencing their greatest expansion and new sales opportunities overseas. If Europe is on your list, we’d like to introduce you to Amsterdam, a leading city for technology and new media, and a hub for all of EMEA offices.

Starting next week, Mr. Marcos de Vries, Area Director of North America and EMEA for The City of Amsterdam’s Foreign Investment and Economic Development Office, will be visiting the United States. This high-ranking business ambassador is connecting with companies interested in creating new sales streams and expanding their businesses into Europe over the next 18 months. The City of Amsterdam is interested in discuss your company’s potential expansion in these areas.

The meetings will be held in NYC and Atlanta from the 10th -18th. Please contact me via email at bill@sobel.com or by phone at 646-714-2415 directly to confirm your interest in setting up a meeting. As I said, opportunities are limited so you need to contct me as soon as possible.

-Bill

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a thriving hub for business and industry. There are a range of private and public sector agencies, at a local, regional, national and international level that co-operate closely and uniquely to facilitate the relocation of foreign companies to the Amsterdam Area.
The Amsterdam Foreign Investment Office offers:
* Single contact point to help companies and organizations establish and maintain operations in the Amsterdam area

* Wide-ranging contacts in the private and public sectors

* Support network of civic partners in the region and around the world

* Full programs for initial visits to evaluate and select locations, services and professional advisors

* Advice for company staff and their families

* Services free, confidential and without obligation

From exploration to growth, organizations can look to the Amsterdam Foreign Investment Office for two crucial requirements to help them to establish a successful operation: know-how - to solve the problems of businesses entering an unfamiliar environment - and know-who - to provide introductions to the individuals and agencies that are necessary for an effective operation. Your relationship with the Amsterdam Foreign Investment Office will continue long term, as Amsterdam directs the lion’s share of its economic development staff and resources toward the support and nurturing of firms established in the city and the region.

The Amsterdam Foreign Investment Office is part of the City of Amsterdam Economic Development Department.

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