3/1/10….It is comfortable and high flying!
I am starting to become acclimated to my new role and I must admit that it is enjoyable.
I no longer have to spend my day to day hours administering MediaNet Group operations. That torch has been passed on to the new management leaving me the time to get back to my creative roots.
I am still the CEO of the BSP Rewards division but that subsidiary has a tried, true, dedicated and experienced staff that only requires a minimum of directions. With James Yagielo heading the technoid department and Stefanie Kitzes spearheading new business development (and a lot more)…I can concentrate on new growth initiatives.
I am developing a multitude of new incentive, distribution and payments initiatives for the DubLi division on MediaNet. It is a world wide effort and is bringing a new excitement back into my work day. I feel like a Special Projects Consultant looking for new and better ways to add value and expand the business. It is a mind boggling endeavor and therefore exceedingly engaging. We should be able to announce some of these milestones over the weeks and months to come….I am having more fun than ever!
Until next time…..
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
It’s a Funny Feeling!
2/09/10… I’m sitting at a New Desk both physically and mentally.
Here we are in our new office digs and they are beautiful. I am sitting here and looking out my 6th floor window at glorious Boca Raton, Florida…..only 10 miles from our previous office but light years apart.
It feels like my whole life has been an entrepreneurial adventure that all of a sudden, has evolved into a corporate environment. What was a small company of 12 people a few months ago, is now part of a growing corporation of nearly 50 with offices in Berlin, Vancouver and Boca. By its very nature, the culture has dramatically shifted.
There is no doubt but that it is a change for the better with great future growth potential and an expanded and talented staff ready to take on the challenge…but I must admit that a part of me does miss the family style atmosphere of yore.
I now actually have more time to get back to my marketing roots and to take on special projects that could lead to new and exciting growth potential for MediaNet, DubLi and BSP- and the feeling is exhilarating!
Founding and running MediaNet and BSP left me with little time to concentrate on the new creative and expansive marketing programs. Now that I can focus more on BSP, I am will be able to take on specific growth projects. I can again put my ancient college marketing and advertising courses (if I remember them from over 50 years ago) to use as I did when I was had my own marketing consulting company. With any luck, some of the programs for DubLi and BSP Rewards will be operational and you will be able to see them in the months to come.
As I mentioned in my last blog, “I am really looking forward to seeing how the future takes shape. I am sure the ultimate result will prove to be interesting….to say the least.”
Until next time…..
Here we are in our new office digs and they are beautiful. I am sitting here and looking out my 6th floor window at glorious Boca Raton, Florida…..only 10 miles from our previous office but light years apart.
It feels like my whole life has been an entrepreneurial adventure that all of a sudden, has evolved into a corporate environment. What was a small company of 12 people a few months ago, is now part of a growing corporation of nearly 50 with offices in Berlin, Vancouver and Boca. By its very nature, the culture has dramatically shifted.
There is no doubt but that it is a change for the better with great future growth potential and an expanded and talented staff ready to take on the challenge…but I must admit that a part of me does miss the family style atmosphere of yore.
I now actually have more time to get back to my marketing roots and to take on special projects that could lead to new and exciting growth potential for MediaNet, DubLi and BSP- and the feeling is exhilarating!
Founding and running MediaNet and BSP left me with little time to concentrate on the new creative and expansive marketing programs. Now that I can focus more on BSP, I am will be able to take on specific growth projects. I can again put my ancient college marketing and advertising courses (if I remember them from over 50 years ago) to use as I did when I was had my own marketing consulting company. With any luck, some of the programs for DubLi and BSP Rewards will be operational and you will be able to see them in the months to come.
As I mentioned in my last blog, “I am really looking forward to seeing how the future takes shape. I am sure the ultimate result will prove to be interesting….to say the least.”
Until next time…..
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
We’ve Moved Uptown
1/18/10… What promises to be an exciting New Year!
Together at last. The merger happened months ago, but DubLi, MediaNet Group and BSP Rewards are now physically coming together (in the USA) under one roof.
We have migrated into our new offices in Boca Raton and they are befitting a dynamic company on the move. It is the perfect location and office suite for us to meet and greet our clients, business associates and investors from around the world.
It takes a lot to excite and old geezer like me but I can actually feel the immense electricity generated by the young turks all around me. They emanate the aura of an established business but combined with the dynamics of true entrepreneurship. It is a great feeling and I can see myself becoming totally immersed in the process.
My wife and kids keep telling me it is time to retire but they know it is not in my nature. On the other hand I can see myself as a consultant someday, passing on whatever limited knowledge I have garnered over the years to those who might find it useful. Be it near or far, that time hasn’t arrived yet. Right now I have plenty to think about and do with respect to the tasks required for our new expansion.
The Grand Opening of our new “digs” will be on January 30th at which we will be fully operational with our great staff, our transplanted additions from the Berlin office and the new employees joining the team.
I am really looking forward to seeing how the future takes shape. I am sure the ultimate result will prove to be interesting….to say the least.
Until next time…..
Together at last. The merger happened months ago, but DubLi, MediaNet Group and BSP Rewards are now physically coming together (in the USA) under one roof.
We have migrated into our new offices in Boca Raton and they are befitting a dynamic company on the move. It is the perfect location and office suite for us to meet and greet our clients, business associates and investors from around the world.
It takes a lot to excite and old geezer like me but I can actually feel the immense electricity generated by the young turks all around me. They emanate the aura of an established business but combined with the dynamics of true entrepreneurship. It is a great feeling and I can see myself becoming totally immersed in the process.
My wife and kids keep telling me it is time to retire but they know it is not in my nature. On the other hand I can see myself as a consultant someday, passing on whatever limited knowledge I have garnered over the years to those who might find it useful. Be it near or far, that time hasn’t arrived yet. Right now I have plenty to think about and do with respect to the tasks required for our new expansion.
The Grand Opening of our new “digs” will be on January 30th at which we will be fully operational with our great staff, our transplanted additions from the Berlin office and the new employees joining the team.
I am really looking forward to seeing how the future takes shape. I am sure the ultimate result will prove to be interesting….to say the least.
Until next time…..
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Holiday Greetings to All
Where did the year go?
This is the festive time of year and it is particularly joyous for me. It is not just because of the holidays but due to the fact that this turned out to be a wonderful year for our companies (MediaNet and BSP Rewards) and for me personally.
As I have mentioned, we merged with the DubLi Companies and in the short aftermath, it has proven to be a real boon – technologically and economically, and brought together a whole new family of associates. Additionally, he stock market has acted very favorably with the announcement and our stock (MEDG) has been on an upswing – and I must admit that has been a nice year end benefit for our shareholders!
Right now I am feeling both nostalgic and excited with the oncoming of the New Year. Nostalgic because our little team has lived through a lot of growing pains over the years to help us reach this point- and as the company grows a little bit of the family community will naturally change. I am excited because of the opportunities that the future holds for the combined companies…. and I believe the cultures will blend harmoniously.
December 24th is the date of our annual Holiday party and if I know our team, and I do, it will be another fun filled event with everyone partaking in the games, gift giving and over indulgence of great food. James, our head technoid has not let us down yet!
My next blog will be in 2010 (where did the year go?). I wish all of you a wonderful new year! I am anticipating a great one, for both our old and new teams, and the company we will be building together.
Even more importantly, I wish my family, friends and associates the happiest, healthiest and most rewarding year ever!!
Until next time…..
This is the festive time of year and it is particularly joyous for me. It is not just because of the holidays but due to the fact that this turned out to be a wonderful year for our companies (MediaNet and BSP Rewards) and for me personally.
As I have mentioned, we merged with the DubLi Companies and in the short aftermath, it has proven to be a real boon – technologically and economically, and brought together a whole new family of associates. Additionally, he stock market has acted very favorably with the announcement and our stock (MEDG) has been on an upswing – and I must admit that has been a nice year end benefit for our shareholders!
Right now I am feeling both nostalgic and excited with the oncoming of the New Year. Nostalgic because our little team has lived through a lot of growing pains over the years to help us reach this point- and as the company grows a little bit of the family community will naturally change. I am excited because of the opportunities that the future holds for the combined companies…. and I believe the cultures will blend harmoniously.
December 24th is the date of our annual Holiday party and if I know our team, and I do, it will be another fun filled event with everyone partaking in the games, gift giving and over indulgence of great food. James, our head technoid has not let us down yet!
My next blog will be in 2010 (where did the year go?). I wish all of you a wonderful new year! I am anticipating a great one, for both our old and new teams, and the company we will be building together.
Even more importantly, I wish my family, friends and associates the happiest, healthiest and most rewarding year ever!!
Until next time…..
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
My Job Just Got Easier
…In fact, it’s a CINCH
MediaNet, through one of our subsidiaries just completed the purchase of a unique software platform for database tracking, monitoring, statistic tools and the widget known as CINCH and Connect.
Our BSP division has been searching for some time to find a desk top widget that would enhance our BSP toolbar. The acquisition of the CINCH platform brings applications to us that were beyond our expectations.
CINCH is a desktop application and personalized shopping assistant. CINCH assists customers by delivering one-click ease and security for access to online shopping by providing a two-way communications channel for personalized content and customer feedback controlled by the customer and without using a browser.
In other words, it allows us to offer our BSP Mall clients and members access to relationship and comparison shopping right on their desktop. For instance, if they are looking for a particular TV the CINCH searches all merchants and shows the results and prices…neat! It also allows us to send special coupons, announcements and special communications to the directly instead of using a browser and email….even neater! CINCH for smart phones is under development and will provide mobile access to the same powerful tools…..super neat!
We have been building and enhancing our BSP Mall (the largest in the Galaxy) for many years. By combining our platform with DubLi and CINCH, we will now be able to offer amazing nuances that can be introduced at record speed.
ON-line reverse auctions, Mall shopping and product search and desktop communication – a power play that is just the beginning of what I believe is a most exciting opportunity. The combination is destined to start everyone talking and along with the viral aspect, is making my job a whole lot easier.
Until next time…..
MediaNet, through one of our subsidiaries just completed the purchase of a unique software platform for database tracking, monitoring, statistic tools and the widget known as CINCH and Connect.
Our BSP division has been searching for some time to find a desk top widget that would enhance our BSP toolbar. The acquisition of the CINCH platform brings applications to us that were beyond our expectations.
CINCH is a desktop application and personalized shopping assistant. CINCH assists customers by delivering one-click ease and security for access to online shopping by providing a two-way communications channel for personalized content and customer feedback controlled by the customer and without using a browser.
In other words, it allows us to offer our BSP Mall clients and members access to relationship and comparison shopping right on their desktop. For instance, if they are looking for a particular TV the CINCH searches all merchants and shows the results and prices…neat! It also allows us to send special coupons, announcements and special communications to the directly instead of using a browser and email….even neater! CINCH for smart phones is under development and will provide mobile access to the same powerful tools…..super neat!
We have been building and enhancing our BSP Mall (the largest in the Galaxy) for many years. By combining our platform with DubLi and CINCH, we will now be able to offer amazing nuances that can be introduced at record speed.
ON-line reverse auctions, Mall shopping and product search and desktop communication – a power play that is just the beginning of what I believe is a most exciting opportunity. The combination is destined to start everyone talking and along with the viral aspect, is making my job a whole lot easier.
Until next time…..
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
It’s Official
It’s Official
MediaNet – BSP and DubLi are all one!
10/20/09… MEDG completes Merger Agreement
Our parent company; MediaNet Group Technologies (MEDG) completed the merger with CG Holdings, LTD, the parent of the DubLi Companies.
How does this reflect on our MediaNet/BSP Rewards business? Exciting positives all around!
For MEDG shareholders: DubLi adds financial strength, a state-of-the-art auction and trading platform and opportunity for the Company to expand world-wide. DubLi’s international expansion will add a new dimension to the DubLi/BSP combined programs around the world …and potentially bringing enhanced revenues and earnings to our Company – and ultimately building the value of our Company for our shareholders.
There are a multitude of synergies being explored that will establish DubLi Auctions and BSP Rewards Malls as truly unique, with competitors scrambling to try and play catch up.
The MediaNet combined DubLi/BSP offices are going to be headquartered in South Florida which will result is a smooth, day by day cohesive melding of operations.
We can see the rainbow and will be steadily moving toward that proverbial pot of gold that hopefully I believe will enrich all of our lives – socially, intellectually, technically and financially.
Today starts a new day…and I and the combined teams are excited!
Until next time…..
MediaNet – BSP and DubLi are all one!
10/20/09… MEDG completes Merger Agreement
Our parent company; MediaNet Group Technologies (MEDG) completed the merger with CG Holdings, LTD, the parent of the DubLi Companies.
How does this reflect on our MediaNet/BSP Rewards business? Exciting positives all around!
For MEDG shareholders: DubLi adds financial strength, a state-of-the-art auction and trading platform and opportunity for the Company to expand world-wide. DubLi’s international expansion will add a new dimension to the DubLi/BSP combined programs around the world …and potentially bringing enhanced revenues and earnings to our Company – and ultimately building the value of our Company for our shareholders.
There are a multitude of synergies being explored that will establish DubLi Auctions and BSP Rewards Malls as truly unique, with competitors scrambling to try and play catch up.
The MediaNet combined DubLi/BSP offices are going to be headquartered in South Florida which will result is a smooth, day by day cohesive melding of operations.
We can see the rainbow and will be steadily moving toward that proverbial pot of gold that hopefully I believe will enrich all of our lives – socially, intellectually, technically and financially.
Today starts a new day…and I and the combined teams are excited!
Until next time…..
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Big Travel Month
9/22/09… The Travel Miles Are Piling Up
I haven’t unpacked my bag during most of late August and what now has continued into September.
When I moved to Florida in 1959 I made a vow never to go north during the winter so I am cramming all of the trips in while warm weather abounds.
I had a wonderful visit to New Jersey to meet with our clients at Univers and USI. They are substantial companies in the insurance space and we are working on multiple Malls for them and their clients.
We (Stefanie and I) went to Lexington for the annual Fortune Fest where we got to meet and greet over 2400 of their reps. Stefanie got to step on the stage and make a full presentation to the entire audience…..and did an outstanding job! We announced the formal launch of their Canadian Mall. Now their reps can partake in both the USA and Canada.
Then, as we were closed Labor Day, I snuck off the Chicago and Michigan for a quick vacation with friends and family – and I thoroughly enjoyed the few days. Should I feel guilty that I am already looking forward to the next holiday?
Then it was off to Santa Barbara for CJ University. Commission Junction is one of our large affiliate programs and we had the opportunity to meet directly with many of the large merchants we have in the Mall. The education and relationship building was sensational.
This week we have visitors coming in from NY so I won’t be on a plane again until next week – Boston.
I am not complaining. Actually the travelling is kind of exciting as we are meeting with clients, prospective clients and suppliers – and getting ready for what could be a great holiday season!
Until next time…..
I haven’t unpacked my bag during most of late August and what now has continued into September.
When I moved to Florida in 1959 I made a vow never to go north during the winter so I am cramming all of the trips in while warm weather abounds.
I had a wonderful visit to New Jersey to meet with our clients at Univers and USI. They are substantial companies in the insurance space and we are working on multiple Malls for them and their clients.
We (Stefanie and I) went to Lexington for the annual Fortune Fest where we got to meet and greet over 2400 of their reps. Stefanie got to step on the stage and make a full presentation to the entire audience…..and did an outstanding job! We announced the formal launch of their Canadian Mall. Now their reps can partake in both the USA and Canada.
Then, as we were closed Labor Day, I snuck off the Chicago and Michigan for a quick vacation with friends and family – and I thoroughly enjoyed the few days. Should I feel guilty that I am already looking forward to the next holiday?
Then it was off to Santa Barbara for CJ University. Commission Junction is one of our large affiliate programs and we had the opportunity to meet directly with many of the large merchants we have in the Mall. The education and relationship building was sensational.
This week we have visitors coming in from NY so I won’t be on a plane again until next week – Boston.
I am not complaining. Actually the travelling is kind of exciting as we are meeting with clients, prospective clients and suppliers – and getting ready for what could be a great holiday season!
Until next time…..
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