The Bat Signal Shines In Pittsburgh Kris, July 28, 2011 Batman loyalists shine his symbol on a city skyscraper yet again! To commemorate filming starting this week in Pittsburgh for The Dark Knight Rises, local tech companies Idea Foundry and Lightwave International displayed the symbol on the Highmark building. Check it out after the jump. Staff Blogs from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has an interview with The Idea Foundry and Highmark Inc. CEOs. Mike Matesic, CEO of Idea Foundry, said his company “is delighted only only to see major motion pictures like ‘Batman’ choose to film in Pittsburgh, but also to help them take advantage of all the other benefits our region’s technology companies have to offer. “What we’re seeing with Lightwave is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how our local tech companies can help filmmakers produce, market, and generate new revenue streams for their movies and TV productions.” So new partnership in marketing this isn’t just for The Dark Knight Rises. Residents of Pittsburgh, there’s more to come for you yet. Viral Marketing The Dark Knight Rises
2012 Monday News Round-Up October 26, 2009October 26, 2009 There are a few tidbits to report on 2012 today, but unfortunately the results of today’s Miami pick-up are not included. We are still waiting for confirmation of anyone even picking a package up, so if you have, let us know! The next pick up will be Wednesday in Dallas… Read More
“Prometheus” Viral Site Updates; Investors Can Now Register March 5, 2012March 21, 2012 Last week, the web was buzzing about a viral video released by TED that appeared to be the beginning of a viral campaign for Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel, Prometheus. A website was also launched, Weyland Industries, that said anyone interested in becoming an investor would have the opportunity to do… Read More
Everyone in UK to be Replaced by a Surrogate September 15, 2009September 15, 2009 So imagine my surprise as I’m reading through The Sun’s website, the biggest national newspaper here in the UK, and read the headline “Robots to replace humans”. Well, I was intrigued to say the least! What a great headline, and it seems to have some truth behind it. Well, truth… Read More