Vendor Alley

One day late but hopefully worth the wait….

I think I’m over _____ ______. Maybe Brad should move on and take him off his list of speakers, he’s had the guy on for the last 3 or 4 Connect Conferences.

Stupidest name change: __ _____ ___________. Maybe they should try hiring/stealing some marketing people from e_________ as well.

I still don’t know how ______ is going to make any money.

What’s the fasination with public facing ___ portals? Boooooring.

Looks like _______ seems to be leading on the innovation front. With their launch of the super sexy ______ _____ & ______ brand and ________.com being a “Most Innovative Media Site” nominee. Interesting things brewing in ___ Jersey.

I can’t remember seeing Ian ______ on a big panel in years. Good to see him back.

Love your ______ at the opening session ___. Very “Rat Packish”.

Who in the hell does ____ ________ think he is!!!

Great seeing everyone!

I’m not sure who else was paying attention but I’ve got to give a shout out to Sherry Chris and her team regarding the launch of Realogy’s new franchise Better Homes & Gardens. They knocked the ball out of the park.

As someone who truly appreciates a good marketing campaign I can say that these guys pulled off a virtually flawless launch. Here’s my breakdown.

1. The build up/buzz
Their blog, Clean Slate, gave everyone a front row seat to the excitement of building something new. And was a great avenue to send out their message while being a fun read.

2. The look
The whole “green” vibe is a perfect match for the brand. They carried that vibe through their entire campaign. Very clever and well executed.

3. BHG everywhere….
It seemed to me that BHG was everywhere. Something in my inbox, a twitter update, a panel, video blog, and press releases. My personal favorite a live countdown on Twitter to promote the launch. Classic! - Might have to steal that one.

Looking forward to see what this team does next.

Still recovering. I’ll have a special Vendor Alley “fill in the blanks” later today.

All good things must come to an end. Let’s just say a man in a blue blazer with a walkie-talkie opened the wrong door.

I’m gonna spare you the details of winners and losers. Here are two images that sum up the night pretty well (the faces of the participants were not used per request)

“ALL IN!”

“Aye Aye Captain!”

Starts at 9PM tonight.

Call 714.240.3895 with codeword: “Namni Darb”, that’s Brad Inman spelled backwards, for secret room number.

BYOB
BYOM

Tonight!

Black Magic Voodoo Lounge

VanNess & Lombard

Be there!

A clink of the glass goes out to…
Rick
SMH
Robert
Justin
Joel
Errol
Curt
Dan

Who will make the list tonight?

Got together with John Hensley, Sam Scott, and Rene Galvan yesterday for a great day of golf and libations. The shot above was taken on a rooftop bar in Laguna Beach where we rubbed elbows with d-list celebrities.

“Doesn’t that guy over there host that show on HGTV?”

Sam and Rene were kind enough to introduce me to some of their “Texas traditions”. Needless to say these guys know how to have a great time as we all make our way north to San Francisco.

Vendor Alley scoops Inman News!

Stu Siegel, co- founder and former CEO of eNeighborhoods has joined the ownership group of the Florida Panther’s NHL hockey team. This is huge news. Stu sold his company to Dominion Enterprises in March of 2007. He has since left the company, and now we all know what he’s been up to!

But wait there’s more…

Stu Siegel, former real estate technology vendor now hangs with Beyoncé.

Reading the press release below you can see that the Florida Panthers ownership is just part of the equation, SSE manages the Bank Atlantic Center in South Florida which puts on huge concerts and other entertainment events.

So it looks like Stu is turning his attention to the entertainment business. From the covers of REAL ESTATE Magazine now on to the covers of ESPN and Entertainment Weekly. Next thing you know we’ll see him being chased by paparazzi! Don’t forget about us Stu!!

Congrats and go Panthers!!

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STU SIEGEL JOINS OWNERSHIP GROUP OF
THE FLORIDA PANTHERS
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment adds to its Dynamic Leadership Team

SUNRISE, Fla. – Sunrise Sports & Entertainment (SSE), the organization that owns the Florida Panthers and operates the BankAtlantic Center, is pleased to announce Stu Siegel has joined the ownership group led by general partner Alan Cohen. Siegel will be taking on the operating roles of Managing Director of SSE and Chairman of the Florida Panthers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SSE.

“It’s more than just an honor to become a part of the Sunrise Sports & Entertainment Team,” said Siegel. “It’s literally a dream come true, as I have aspired to join the ownership of a NHL team for many years. I look forward to working closely with the group at SSE, the Panthers and the Panthers Foundation to enhance our prestigious reputation and involvement in our community.”

Siegel, founder and former CEO of Boca Raton based eNeighborhoods, Inc. – one of the fastest growing technology companies for the real estate industry - has been a hockey fanatic since childhood. Siegel started playing ice hockey at an early age, played for the University of Pennsylvania all four years he attended, and continues to play today in a South Florida men’s league. Siegel has been very involved in philanthropic causes, primarily through the private foundation he formed with his wife Jill over a decade ago.

“Sunrise Sports & Entertainment is honored to have Stu take such an active leadership role within the ownership group,” said Alan Cohen, Chairman, CEO and general partner of SSE. “His impressive track record of success speaks for itself. However, it’s his ability to stay connected to the core community while at the same time focusing on key initiatives that will provide further opportunities for growth and development of SSE, the Panthers and our foundation.”

The Florida Panthers Foundation has a mission to assist non-profit organizations which focus on health care, education and cultural needs of children and families through corporate partnerships, philanthropic grants and unique resources. Through teamwork, interaction and dedication, the Florida Panthers Foundation works to bring together a wealth of talent on and off the ice to build a better future for the people of South Florida.

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