Archive for 2009
WebPub Presents: TBA January 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Time: 12:00p–1:00p Location: N42, Demo Center [read more]
YouTube to Add Two New Closed Captioning Services
A great endcap to our great presentation yesterday by Stephani Roberts from MIT’s ATIC and CJ Johnson from 3Play Media, the New York times published this article yesterday about new features coming to YouTube. Google will begin rolling out service the end of this week that will automatically generate text captions to many videos on its site! YouTube has supported closed captioning on the site already, but this new service will allow users to upload a video, the closed captioning will be automatically generated, and allow the owner to review accuracy of the closed captioning before the content... [read more]
WebPub Presents: Web Media Accessibility: Increasing Value while Decreasing Cost
Accessibility of websites is critical not only for compliance but also result in a better overall web experience for all users. Stephani Roberts one of MIT’s Web Accessibility Consultants will discuss the importance of accessibility on the web and resources available here at MIT. CJ Johnson and Chris Antunes from 3Play Media will talk about Accessibility issues surrounding web media and discuss how remedying these issues will create an interesting and dynamic site for all users. Date: Thursday November 19, 2009 Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM Location: MIT Campus Building N42 Demo Center (211 Massachusetts... [read more]
Constant Contact Rolling Out Event Registration and Marketing Features
Many communicators are looking toward email marketing campaigns versus traditional print campaigns to save both money and the environment–a double win. One of the big commercial players in the email marketing arena, Constant Contact, is rolling out a new service today that will allow customers to to promote and manage registrations and RSVPs for their meetings, seminars, parties and other events. This additional service, starting at $15/month for up to 5 concurrent events, will enable customers to promote and manage registrations and RSVPs for their meetings, seminars, parties and other... [read more]
Dries Buytaert Speaking at MIT 10/26
Great news to the WebPub folks: Drupal project founder and Acquia CTO/co-founder Dries Buytaert will be speaking at MIT’s Stata Center next Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5pm. Dries will talk about Drupal 7, where Drupal is headed and more. There’s no need to register and this even is open to all! Location: MIT Stata Center, Building 32 Kirsch Auditorium-32-123 and Student Street reception area Special Thanks to Susan MacPhee for giving us the heads-up on this great event! [read more]
