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County Executive Matt Meyer speaks with the leaders of New Castle County's Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative. The program has transformed dozens of vacant houses from blights on neighborhoods dragging down property values to livable homes enhancing their neighborhoods and supporting county programs with property taxes.
In this episode, Eddie Yang, founder of Visual Feeder, talks about his journey into out-of-home advertising and how he came to found Visual Feeder, a projection mapping platform that leverages vacant storefronts to create network effects for brands. Eddie shares his experience of starting a company in this industry and how he landed his first client, Lyft. He also discusses his experience with Techstars, an accelerator program that provides investment and mentorship to startups. Eddie emphasizes the value of participating in an accelerator program like Techstars, as it helped Visual Feeder to grow faster and avoid costly mistakes. Eddie also talks about Visual Feeder's approach to leasing commercial spaces for their projection mapping campaigns and their plans for future growth. And check out the available store windows for your next campaign from Visual Feeder here - https://app.visualfeeder.com/Key Moments: Realizing the industry of out-of-home [00:05:02]Eddie talks about when he realized there was an industry called "out-of-home" and how he started researching it.Getting the first client [00:08:04]Eddie talks about how he got his first client, Lyft, and the challenges of starting a two-sided, tech company in OOH.Lyft Campaign [00:11:16]Eddie talks about the Lyft campaign that was Visual Feeder's first client and how they executed a regional campaign across three locations.Building a Company with a Sibling [00:14:57]Eddie shares his experience of building a company with his sister, the ups and downs, and the importance of trust.Techstars program [00:19:44]Eddie talks about his experience with Techstars, a startup boot camp that prepares entrepreneurs to pitch to investors and raise capital.Engagement and Creative Practice [00:21:52]Eddie discusses the importance of engagement in out-of-home advertising and the creative process behind designing content for projection mapping.Number of Locations and Markets [00:26:33]Eddie shares that Visual Feeder currently has 70 available locations and 28 active locations in primarily Chicago and New York markets.Challenges of securing locations [00:27:43]Eddie discusses the challenges of securing locations for their campaigns and how they compensate for any transitions.Expansion plans for 2023 [00:29:25]Eddie talks about their plans to capture more of their market in two specific cities in 2023 before scaling into more cities.Announcement of new marketplace application [00:30:57]Eddie announces the launch of their new marketplace application, where advertisers can upload their own content and see how it looks on storefront windows.Do you have napkin sketches and big ideas that you want to bring to life for a brand? If so, you should head over to tryadscout.com Expedite procurement with verified & responsive companies who turn napkin sketches into reality. TryAdScout.com Is Simplified Discovery For Marketing In The Real World.
In this episode, host Ryan Short from CivicBrand sits down with Evan Snow, the co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces, to delve into the transformative work they are doing in partnership with cities and property owners. Zero Empty Spaces is revolutionizing communities by repurposing vacant spaces into affordable artist studios, resulting in a win-win-win situation. Evan explains how their initiative activates these areas, stimulates economic development, and ultimately creates more vibrant and thriving communities. They discuss the process of collaborating with property owners, selecting artists, and the positive impact that these artist spaces have on the local neighborhoods. Tune in to discover how Zero Empty Spaces is harnessing the power of art to revitalize communities and foster a sense of creativity and vitality.https://www.zeroemptyspaces.com/
A major research project has recently concluded, investigating the urban transformation of Ōutautahi Christchurch. Made with the support of arts organisation Life in Vacant Spaces, the project has reflected on the arts events and creative spaces that were formed at the outset of the earthquakes. The research also detailed the positive mental health affects of the installations and events, as well as some positive ecological impacts. Liam spoke to Massey University research fellow and lead researcher Kelly Dombroski, first asking her to run through the research titled Huritanga: ten years of transformational place-making.
You're in for a treat! This is the first episode in our special Housing Changemaker Series in partnership with Up For Growth. Up For Growth is an incredible national pro-housing organization and they're hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country. We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the conference. The conference starts on September 21 and is all online. Tickets are free, grab yours here! https://go.upforgrowth.org/UFG2021YIMBY This episode, Laura Foote sits down with Dr. Akilah Watkins who is President and CEO for the Center for Community Progress, America's nonprofit leader for turning “Vacant Spaces into Vibrant Places.” They are a resource for urban, suburban, and rural communities seeking to address the full cycle of property revitalization. Her career's work has focused on helping people, communities, and local and federal government drive impactful reform for key issues including land banking, property vacancy, childhood obesity, community health, and economic development. Follow Dr. Akilah Watkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAkilahWB Learn more about the Center for Community Progress: https://communityprogress.org/ Learn more about Up For Growth: https://www.upforgrowth.org/ Learn more about YIMBY Action (become a member in September and get a free Legalize Housing shirt!): https://yimbyaction.org/join
The old Staples is being filled with a Harbor Freight... What should go where JC Penny and Bed, Bath, and Beyond used to sit?
Kevin Cerrito, blogger Holly Whitfield and Memphis Business Journal's Greg Akers conduct a think tank brainstorming ideas for the soon-to-be vacant Brooks Museum and Memphis College of Art spaces in Overton Park.Listen to Cerrito Live every Saturday from 10am-noon on Sports 56/87.7 FM in Memphis. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, tunein, PlayerFM or Sticher.
Kevin Cerrito, blogger Holly Whitfield and Memphis Business Journal's Greg Akers conduct a think tank brainstorming ideas for the soon-to-be vacant Brooks Museum and Memphis College of Art spaces in Overton Park.Listen to Cerrito Live every Saturday from 10am-noon on Sports 56/87.7 FM in Memphis. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, tunein, PlayerFM or Sticher.
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On this weeks episode we discuss all the ins and outs Avengers end game! As you will soon find out when we drift off we will dream of you!
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The three amigos are back at it! We have all the wierd news and interesting stories that you brain can handle. So go ahead and give us a listen. You know you want to!
Things are getting mutated on this weeks episode! We talk about Deadpool 2 And give our thoughts on X-Men and get pretty sidetracked talking about the interconnected universe that is marvel. So give it a listen you know you want to!
You gotta start somewhere! Welcome to Vacant spaces This week we talk about Infinity Wars. Be prepared to listen to something that might make you laugh, cry and learn all at the same time.
Radio Boise presents Part Two of the February 2017 Radio Race as part of their Voices Storytelling Project. The theme is "Vacant Spaces" and features pieces by Caleb Hansen, Wayne Birt and Elizabeth Corsentino. This broadcast also features two pieces from prior radio races from Gustavo Sagrero and Kristen Cheney/Daniel Yoshida.
Radio Boise presents Part One of their February 2017 Radio Race as part of their Voices Storytelling Project. The theme is "Vacant Spaces" and features pieces by Carl B., Holly Beech, Jason Beek, Enzo and Stephanie, and Tara Brandenburg and Kelsey Crow. Stay tuned for the individual pieces in a playlist.
Our third piece of audio fiction for February is "Vacant Spaces" written by Greg Kurzawa and read by Kate Baker. Subscribe to our podcast.