Tips: Transitioning From Agency to Contract

by Nicole Jordan on January 30, 2009

I figured if I’m encouraging all those new PR Recession-istas to look into consulting, it’s only fair if I share some things I learned during my transition from 7 years at high-tech PR firms to flying solo. A lot of it was fun, some, not so much.

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February LA/OC Event List

by Nicole Jordan on January 30, 2009

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RECURRING WEEKLY:
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Tuesday’s with Exectec
7:30 PM @ D’Amore’s Pizza Connection on Westwood
1136 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Thursday Lunch

12PM @ Santa Monica/ 3rd

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Monday, February 2nd
Digital LA presents: Digital Music Panel: Trends in 2009
7:00-10:30pm
Air Conditioned bar (Venice)
625 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

Join us and other digital music industry insiders and fans for our fun pre-Grammys networking event celebrating online music. Our short, interactive panel discussion will cover new developments, current trends, and future predictions for what’s in store for digital music in 2009, from the growth of social networks and mobile distribution to new developments for P2P. Good convos with friends sharing what’s happening and successful with online music.

Attendees expected include major and indie labels, social networks, digital services, mobile providers, tech startups, and other peeps. Our DJ panelist will even be spinning tunes.

Confirmed panelists include:
- Frank Hajdu, MySpace Music - Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development
- David Spingarn, Universal Music Group - Head of New Ventures & Strategic Investments

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