Join us Thursday July 16th for The Groop’s Summer BBQ with Workhabit!

June 29th, 2009

Do you sometimes need a beer (cocktail), a hot dog, taco, soft serve ice cream or great music after work?

Are you often concerned with the future? The media industry or advertising industry?

Could not knowing about the most cost effective and powerful video delivery and content management systems potentially cost you your job?

We can help.

Join us on Thursday July 16th for The Groop’s 2009 Summer BBQ with Workhabit.

Featuring the world’s first Lawn Chair Panel discussion.

Our topic:
The Future, How cost effective and powerful video delivery and content management systems can make your life better.
More details and panelist to be announced soon.

To summarize:

You get:
- Free Beer / Cocktails
- Hot Dogs
- Tacos
- Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Music

And there is more:
- Networking
- Panel Discussion
- Awesome Moderator

Here is what people have to say:

Jose you’re a regular Jerry Springer. Thanks for keeping it lively.
ps - My only disappointment is that I didn’t get to throw a chair. Next time.

When: Thursday July, 16th 2009 at 7:00 PM.
Where: The Groop’s Downtown LA Headquarters

Feel free to send invite to friends, but space is limited so please RSVP at: thegroop.net/bbq
See you there!

PS. RIP Billy Mays

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Groop Clients ThisNext and CauseCast Featured on Forbes Video Network

June 9th, 2009

ThisNext CEO Scott Morrow on the Forbes Video Network. Showcasing ThisNext and does a mention of CauseCast.

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Opportunity Green V.I.P. Party @ Environment

June 5th, 2009

The Opportunity Green VIP Party was crazy fun. Sorry if you missed it. Check out the sexy pictures.

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Warmer, Fuzzier: The Refreshed Logo

June 5th, 2009

With the economy in a down slide and people keeping an eye on their budgets, sales at major companies have been steadily decreasing.  In an attempt to solve that problem, many of the corporations have redesigned their logos to emit a more friendly, neighborly vibe.  With  softer tones, and not so bold fonts, these business hope to attract more customers.

To read more on this article follow this link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/weekinreview/31marsh.html

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So, You Want to Be an Entrepreneur

June 5th, 2009

In the article So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur , Kelly K. Spors speaks with entrepreneurship researchers, academics, and psychologists to come up with a set of 10 questions one must ask themselves when deciding to become an entrepreneur.  By asking yourself these questions and examining them, you could decide whether or not you are truly ready for entrepreneurship.  Remember, as Spors says, “any self-analysis is only as useful as the truthfulness of the answers…”.  Take the quiz and see if you are!

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Join us TONIGHT! for our 3rd Cleantech Kitchen Cabinet meeting at East West Bank in Pasadena.

April 22nd, 2009

TONIGHT! is our 3rd Cleantech Kitchen Cabinet meeting at East West Bank in Pasadena.
East West has be generous enough to provide both their awesome offices and refreshments to us.

Hosted by Jose Caballer and Sean Arian, Director of Economic Development Strategy for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Special thanks to Gordon deLang East West Bank for hosting the event.

Please send me an email to RSVP or to say you can’t make it so that I know how many of you will be joining:
Jose.caballer@thegroop.net

Or call me at 310.384.1999

Here is our schedule:

6:30 to 7:00 – Tour of the East West Bank Art Collection (Can’t miss this, its awesome)
7:00 to 7:20 – Refreshments and networking
7:20 to 7:30 – Sean Arian gives us the “State of Cleantech in the City”
7:30 to 8:00 – Two 15 minute presentations with two of your updates
8:00 to 9:00 – Moderated session

The address is:
135 N. Los Robles. Not 35.
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About the Cleantech Kitchen Cabinet:
The goal of the dinners is to bring together the best and brightest entrepreneurs, evangelist, venture capitalist, creative’s, media professionals and all around awesome people in the cause or green space to discuss and share their ideas for a better / greener LA. In addition we are working to spread the word to about LA’s leadership in Cleantech and working to establish Los Angeles as the global leader in research, commercialization, and deployment of clean technologies.

Looking forward to seeing you!!

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Join us for the Millennium Network Party April 30th benefiting the Clinton Foundation

April 22nd, 2009

Join The Groop and Honorary Ambassadors Natalie Portman, Mike Myers,
Don Cheadle, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman and Kerry Washington
for the Millennium Network event to benefit the William J. Clinton
Foundation.

When: Thursday April 30th
Where: Roosevelt Hotel Blossom Room, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
How Much: $150

The Millennium Network seeks to engage the next generation of
leaders and philanthropists in the work of the Clinton Foundation.

April 30th promises to be an inspiring evening with remarks
from President Clinton and a live performance by Will.i.am.
Remember that all contributions are tax-deductible and help the
Clinton Foundation continue to tackle some of the world’s most
pressing challenges such as HIV/AIDS, global warming, economic
opportunity worldwide and childhood obesity.

For tickets go to:
http://re.clintonfoundation.org/millennium

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The Groop February 2009 - Pictures!

April 21st, 2009

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The Groop and Broadtent Announce New Strategic Partnership to Create Innovative Online Content and Content Delivery Platforms

April 21st, 2009

Broadtent Chief Catalyst Seth Epstein and Groop CEO Jose Caballer announced today the formation of Grok, a collaboration between both companies to produce online content and content delivery platforms.

Groop CEO Jose Caballer commented, “Seth’s (Broadtent) experience in broadcast design and live action production and my experience in interactive design and technology are a natural fit in today’s hybrid media enviorment. By combining our experiences we are magnifying the value that we can provide to networks and media properties.”

Seth Epstein, Broadtent’s Chief Catalyst noted, “The time is right for this type of collaboration. The need to create new online media brands, new types of narrative content and compelling experiences requires a close collaborations between our disciplines. It’s imperative as studios, networks and brands continue to increase their investments in online media.”

The seasoned entreprenuers met in 1999 during the dot com boom when Razorfish Inc acquired Fuel, Seth Epstein’s broadcast graphics production company. The goal was to provide both motion graphics and live action production and interactive marketing and technology services to Razorfish clients. As Creative Director of the Los Angeles office of Razorfish Jose Caballer helped oversee the integration.

“The idea was right, the timing was wrong. Video delivery technology had yet to mature and the demand for video over the internet was at a very early stage. We did do some amazing work together and now that technology has matured and consumer demand for online video and video platforms on mobile, PC and TV the time is right and we will pick up where we left off to create some amazing experiences” observed Caballer.

Grok, the collaborative partnership between Broadtent and The Groop will focus on branded films, commercials, web content, microsites, video delivery, social media and interactive TV interface development.

According to Epstein, “Grok will be run as a small experimental laboratory outside of The Groop and Broadtent. This will allow us to experiement, innovate and pursue joint ventures in a nimble and strategic manner. Needless to say I am very excited about our collaboration which is already producing amazing results.”

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Join The Groop and the next generation of leaders at the Millennium Network Party April 30th. Proceeds benefit the Clinton Foundation.

April 20th, 2009

Join The Groop and Honorary Ambassadors Natalie Portman, Mike Myers, Don Cheadle, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman and Kerry Washington
for the Millennium Network event to benefit the William J. Clinton Foundation.

When: Thursday April 30th Where: Roosevelt Hotel Blossom Room, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
How Much: $150

The Millennium Network seeks to engage the next generation of leaders and philanthropists in the work of the Clinton Foundation.

April 30th promises to be an inspiring evening with remarks from President Clinton and a live performance by Will.i.am. Remember that all contributions are tax-deductible and help the
Clinton Foundation continue to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as HIV/AIDS, global warming, economic opportunity worldwide and childhood obesity.

For Tickets Go To:
http://re.clintonfoundation.org/millennium