February 11, 2009

VANCOUVER, BC: riiPlay.tv announced today the launch of a turn-key Web Service for event organizers that makes business event web-casting and monetization a snap. Events can easily deliver video replays on a branded landing page, have riiplay ticket fees collected and create a long tail for their content. The riiPlay.tv platform is in Alpha - invitation only - but will launch with the first high quality events in early March.

Events can drive revenues and reduce hassles with 3 innovative riiPlay.tv services :

1. Web Services - replace or add to in-house publishing, streaming and eCommerce.
2. Content Services - deliver high quality capture, creative and promotional value.
3. Distribution Services - engage new on-site riiPlay ticket crews and more "eyeballs." Public riiPlays can now be shared on targeted social media, video and publishing sites via the riiPlay.tv network or via private member channels or embed code on their own site/blog.

The riiPlay.tv team also unveiled a new logo and website look and feel . The fresh look previews a great user experience to come, including on iPhones, ensuring our promise of Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere!

"Our mantra is better knowledge sharing. Our team is tasked to develop solutions that dramatically enhance value for event holders, audiences, speakers and sponsors," stated Replay Evangelist (and CEO), Bret Conkin. He added, "Quality replays can be profitable and inexpensive for event holders without reducing attendance or networking benefits."

The riiPlay.tv model is customer-centric . Attendees can conveniently access, manage, discover and share their riiPlays - relevant speakers and events - in one place. The traditional approach was to either restrict access to live attendance, make the viewer access it only on the event website or provide DVDs or materials that easily get lost. Content providers still control final delivery but now have valuable new audiences and options.

Holding an event ? Request a private Alpha invite and case studies at info@riiPlay.tv. riiPlay.tv serves fee-based events from conferences to seminars, professional education to industry/member groups like: Enterprize , VEF Momentum and New Ventures BC .  Attend business events? Intrigued? Register for a Beta invitation at www.riiPlay.tv .

riiPlay.tv is a division of fundfindr Media, a Vancouver-based social media company that also operates: fundfindr.com , an online network of web services to help ventures get exposure, connections and funding; and fundfindr.tv , Entrepreneurship TV.

Check out Barry Jinks, CEO of Colligo Networks for some great advice on entrepreneurship as fundfindr.tv captured Barry at the recent VEF Momentum event in Vancouver. 

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Barry speaks about how he believes that the innovation and creativity of young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs can reignite a troubled economy.  See other great information on the youthful view on business at the VEF Momentum website here.

fundfindr Media is pleased to announce a collaboration with Backbone Magazine to share top business and technology event video content on backbonemag.com.

fundfindr provides turn-key content services to capture and share leading events, speakers and content providers like New Ventures BC, New Media BC, International Internet Marketing Association and Vancouver Enterprise Forum Momentum. Backbone magazine has been Canada’s leading technology, business and lifestyle magazine and website since 2000. Viewers see top experts in a convenient delivery system and organizers and speakers receive valuable exposure.

Check out this new Knowledge on Demand destination and look for much more quality content in the coming months. All the videos share the high quality production that fundfindr is known for. Just ask Stephane Dion if quality video production matters….

Let us know your feedback and whether you would like to see more speakers and more events by commenting or sending us a note to info@fundfindr.com.

fundfindr.tv is pleased to be a sponsor of this cool event again -  see details and ticket info from Catherine Crucil of VEF below.  Don’t miss the Screencast competition using the fundfindr pitch platform and look for our crew capturing the vibe.  Over to Catherine…

Many of you have heard the news that VEF has launched a new program - VEF Momentum!

VEF Momentum is designed for entrepreneurs in the 20-30 age group and the mentors, service providers and investors who support young entrepreneurs. After the resounding success of VEF Momentum’s launch we’re pleased to present our next Speaker and Networking Event:

NOW MORE THAN EVER!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
@ Tunnel Multi-Lounge (622 W Pender)

This event focuses in on how entrepreneurs can not only persevere, but succeed in starting and growing their businesses in these difficult economic times. Barry Jinks, Founder, President & CEO of Colligo Networks will speak about how he believes that the innovation and creativity of young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs can reignite a troubled economy. His informative speech and Q&A will be preceded and followed by ice-breakers, ample networking time, and company pitches. The event will officially begin at 6PM and the speech/Q&A session should begin at around 7PM. Refreshments will be served. Register Now!

For more information on VEF Momentum, check out their website. For quality content capture and presentation to extend your next business event, contact Sheilagh Cahill, Account Manager, at info@fundfindr.tv or 604.250.9666.

We are pleased to advise that The Pitchies competition is being extended. We will be announcing some exciting news over the next week or so. In our rounds, we determined that pitch competitions of all sorts (live, taped, screencasts, mock and live again) were being held at many events. So rather than just holding another distinct competition, we will be integrating The Pitchies with another event to make it bigger and better.

The wind-up date had originally been scheduled for early November but the new date will be announced soon. Don’t miss your chance to enter for over $20k in great start-up prizes today!