CNNMoney interviews Doubledown Tandino (Brad Reason) BEST JOBS: Second Life DJ

CNNMoney
BEST JOBS
by Matthew Leung of CNN

The interview I did with CNN is RELEASED!! What a great job CNN and reporter Matthew Leung did putting the interview together!



DIGG IT: http://digg.com/business_finance/DJ_s_second_chance_in_Second_Life_Doubledown_Tandino_CNN

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Also mentioned on Dusan Writer's Metaverse!  Thank you Dusan!

Also mentioned on Association of Virtual Worlds! Thank you Edita!

Also mentioned on Ed Clarity's Blog! Thank you Ed!

Update: The Freelance Job I Posted (A Write-up Analyzing Several Social Network Games and Virtual Worlds) has Raised their Budget! ($350-$750usd)

An Update from the freelance project I posted yesterday:  They have raised their payout budget to $750usd.   I will repeat the project here:

Goals description: We want to develop a new range of online Flash games (board games, role playing games and party games), inspired by existing games that are running on Web Social Media and Mobile. The supplier will have the mission to search and inventory web games.

- These games must be very popular with good graphic design.
- These games are running or could run on the Social Media sites or/and mobile.
- The supplier shall conduct a study involving 10 games.
- He’ll provide an analytical report that will detail the reasons of the success of the games. The internal reasons (scenario, graphic quality, earnings,) and the external reasons (marketing, communication).
- He will write a report outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each game, as well recommendations for improving each game.

Estimated workload: 5 days. The budget is now $350 to $750usd

If you are interested, follow these steps:
first, click on this banner and sign up to this site (free):



Second, I need you to contact me.  Email me , or use any social network inbox message method is fine, or even just comment under this post so I can connect with you. Let me know you've signed up and I'll send you the job info.

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Interesting Job Opportunity - A Write-up Analyzing Several Social Network Games and Virtual Worlds

Here is the description:
Goals description: We want to develop a new range of online Flash games (board games, role playing games and party games), inspired by existing games that are running on Web Social Media and Mobile. The supplier will have the mission to search and inventory web games.

- These games must be very popular with good graphic design.
- These games are running or could run on the Social Media sites or/and mobile.
- The supplier shall conduct a study involving 10 games.
- He’ll provide an analytical report that will detail the reasons of the success of the games. The internal reasons (scenario, graphic quality, earnings,) and the external reasons (marketing, communication).
- He will write a report outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each game, as well recommendations for improving each game.

Estimated workload: 5 days. The budget is up to $250usd.

If you are interested, follow these steps:
first, click oin this banner and sign up to this site (free):



Second, I need you to contact me.  Email me , or any social network inbox messae is fine, or even just comments for this post so I can reach you. Let me know you've signed up and I'll send you the job info.

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Keywords: analytical report, android, board games, english, english writer, flash, flash game, flash games, free games, games, games board, games design, games project, games role playing games, gaming, graphic, graphic design, graphic quality, inventory, inventory web, line games, marketing communication, mobile, myspace, online flash games, party games, project, project manager, report, role playing games, search, social, social gaming, social media, web, web games, whitepaper, write, Facebook, Game Design, Report Writing, Research, Testing / QA

POLL: Should Doubledown Tandino Consider the Opportunity? (Wanted: Second Life Community Experts for Hire )

UPDATED:  First: I wanted to mention this poll is entirely anonymous.  I cannot see who voted.  The only thing I can see is the percentage results.  I want, and value your honest opinion.

Second:  This poll is not about "Should I do this."  ...this poll is about "Would the SL community WANT me as someone to be a voice for them."   I think this is the best approach.  I am asking the SL community FIRST, do you want me as someone doing this for YOU, the community.  I don't want to just apply, and then suddenly I'm the leader, and then everyone says "we didn't want you!  who elected you as king of DJ town."
I am here asking FIRST, the SL community, do YOU feel I am a good candidate.  The only reason I would potentially do this is I get an overwhelming response of people that are saying "yes, Doubledown, we WANT you to be the one"

So, please, take a quick moment, and vote on the poll.  Pass this blog post link around the SL DJ, club, and nightlife world.  Pass this link around the social network scene.  I really need to know from the SL community if you all think I would be a suitable candidate to represent us.

Again, I remind you that your poll votes are anonymous.  If you would like to create a dialog about this, leave a message in comments and we can discuss.  You can remain anonymous if you wish.   And, I promise I will not get defensive, and try to attack what you say here.  If you feel you want to leave comments about why or why not, please, let it flow.  I won't be defensive and I won't attack you either.

Here is the question I pose to you:



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Wanted: Second Life community experts for hire
Posted by Courtney Linden

Second Life Destination Guide pilot project is now up and running on www.livework.com!

As announced in a previous blog, we're looking for a few good Residents to help the community--but how? By finding the best destinations in Second Life! New Residents (and many oldbies too) aren't sure where to go, what to do, and how to find other people once they're inworld.

In a recent survey of Residents, two of the biggest reasons that they leave Second Life is that they either "couldn't find anyone to talk to" or "didn't know how to find interesting places to see, things to do."

[ALL INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE ON THE LINDEN LAB BLOGS]

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If you would like to participate and vote on past polls I have created, 
click HERE

Second Life Music can Equal Success and Profit - Part 2: The Organization

In part 2 of "Second Life Music can Equal Success and Profit" - I want to discuss the organization of people that come together to create a successful music event inworld.

I discussed the possible goals of a live music show in Part 1. Now I will help formulate the individual roles and planning elements involved in creating a larger scale event with a high expectation, quality performer, and support team... the organization. By the time Part 3 rolls around ("How to create a profitable SL music venue and music event"), we'll have a good sense about the roles people play in a successful functioning music venue as well as the goals of each person involved.

(draft. updated 6/17)

The Potential Positions to Combined Show
The people pieces of organizing a SL music event:

(Let me preface this by saying that each crew member of a venue/performer/event production team usually takes on multiple roles, and sometimes ALL of the roles. As an inworld music organization grows, more people will jump on board to support. At the same time, keep in mind that a successful music production & event can also be as small as one person, performing shows, on their land, and handling any responsibilities on their own.)

Venue Owner - The venue owner (the one that owns the land the music venue is located) in SL usually plays one of four roles. The responsibilities are vast depending on how much the land owner(s) want to be involved. The land of a music venue owner types are:

1) not involved) A silent business partner that simply owns the land. This person or company would hire the main venue creator and producer to make the venues and events happen.
1b) not involved but supportive) This is the friendly land owner who has no involvement in the development of the show, but enjoys supporting the music venue and comes to shows & helps.
2) involved) A land owner or a company that owns land who's primary focus is the business, and an aspect of that being music venue(s). The company representative would be considered the land/venue owner, and plays a moderate management role in the events and shows.
3) highly involved) equally involved with a producer or general management.
4) highest level of involvement) lead producer and head manager (CEO) of their entire venue and project including the land.

Venue General Manager and/or Event Producer - If the owner of the land isn't producing the shows, then there is the role of the main GM & event producer for the venue. This person generally has all the responsibility and also delegates responsibilities. In most smaller venue operations, the GM is the owner.

Venue Talent Booker/Scheduler/Manager - If the venue owner or venue GM choose, they may decide to divide up the responsibilities of scheduling the performers and scheduling the venue staff. For larger scale events and team effort venues/clubs, usually the person that books and handles the artistic talent (the musician, dj, act) is a different job position than the person that manages and schedules the staff (hosts, dancers, security). The Venue Talent Manager maintains the roster of performers and plays a large role as producer & promoter of the show and event.

Venue Manager/Host Manager - As mentioned above, because the talent manager of a venue has many high-expectation responsibilities, usually there is the job position of a Venue Manager. This is someone that maintains the staff roster, schedules and coordinates with the planning of events, and also usually maintains the day to day running of a venue. If a venue isn't highly staffed, sometimes the venue manager can play the role of a promoter, host, or event security.

Venue Host - (which includes all venue staff and volunteers, dancers, security, etc) This is a crucial role. Although the job position is not overlooked in SL (every venue has hosts) the quality of a host can make or break an event. A professional host is the key to an event's success. They operate as a promoter, wrangler, info distributor, group adder, pitchman, performer support, and so much more. It is imperative to have quality host(s) working any live music event. There are many times where the role of host is handled by the management.

Venue Sponsor - The person, company, or brand that pitches in money, advertising support, or in-kind trade to the venue. In exchange the sponsor receives posted signage, branding, and representation at the venue. This is a great source & option for any venue that needs help covering the costs (more on this in Part 3).

Performer - This person or group is "the show", "the performance." Sometimes they could be considered "the event", but not always. A great performer in SL never limits themselves to just this role. They may also help with the venue, or even be the venue management. The performer can be their own promoter, or manager of the promotion team.

Performer's Agent / Manager - The agent/manager will work with the performer to help create more opportunities, and also guide the performer's career. This role could be a company agency that has a roster of performers as well as a roster of venues, talent buyers, and clients. This role could also be one person, who operates to assist the performer with whatever needs come up. A good agent or manager will do promotion & networking for the performer as well.

Performer's Street Team - This is a collective of people, usually volunteers and fans that want to help and support the performer. They don't get paid, nor have any obligations, but their continued help bringing people to events and spreading the word for the performer is monumental.

Performer Sponsor - This is a company that pays the performer (either in money or trade) to represent the company during events. This is a great way that a venue can book an expensive performer. If the performer's sponsor pays the performer's rate to play, then the venue can run events and book shows with a lesser budget.

I am still working on elements I would like to add to this post. Please add input in the comments and I will be sure to add new ideas to the article.

Thank you Zak Claxton of Frothy Music for your input.