Top 5 Perks of Living in Knoxville for Media Startups: A Guest Blog by Olivia Vangieri
The Vangieri’s have become local legends in Knoxville’s entertainment industry after relocating their business here a few years ago. Joe Vangieri kicks off KEC’s new video series on local entrepreneurs, “21 Questions”, while Olivia Vangieri expands below on why they chose Knoxville. Enjoy! – joy Top 5 Perks of Living in Knoxville for Media Startups: […]
NorthSouth Productions – Mark Hickman: A Guest Blog by Kelly Hastings
NorthSouth Productions – Mark Hickman: A Guest Blog by Kelly Hastings Located in the quaint Emory Place Historic District of Knoxville, Tennessee, NorthSouth Productions’ role in the media industry is anything but outdated and old-fashioned. Boasting well-known clients such as History, TLC, Discovery, TruTV, A&E, Food Network, Sundance, Speed and Travel Channel, NorthSouth is a […]
The coolest Knoxville internship. Just ask last year’s crew.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you get bored easy? So do we. That’s why we work at KEC. Maybe you can join us. Summer has come and gone, and while we raise a glass to the summer team, one thing is clear. — it’s time to reload on talent here at KEC. The summer knoxville internship was […]
Knoxville Media Spotlight – PopFizz: A Guest Blog by Kelly Hastings
This video is a recap of our MediaWorks’ Demo Day 2015 program and was produced by our supporters at Launch Tennessee. In the video, KEC’s Executive Director Jim Biggs speaks to Knoxville’s strength as a “media town,” which was traditionally something of a well-kept secret. We aim to shine a light on the media industry […]
Where Are the Women?
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Why don’t more women start businesses?”, to which I always reply, “They do.” Every time a woman decides to start doing alterations on the side, she’s started a business. Every time a teenage girl decides to start babysitting on the weekends, she’s started a business. Every […]
Liquid Consumers: A Guest Blog by Channing L. Dawson
The following guest blog is by Channing L. Dawson, MediaWorks Mentor, Senior Advisor to Scripps Networks Interactive and President, Channing Media. Enjoy! – joy One of the tenets of successful start-ups – in particular disruptively innovative start-ups — is that they will likely have to pivot their strategy several times – or several dozen times […]
Software is Eating Knoxville. (Hackathon, CodeStock, and more….)
Recently, I was in the Bay Area for a series of meetings with startups and investors. During one conversation with an investor while discussing Knoxville and its future, he made a very compelling statement. He said, “ How is the computer science scene in your area? It is the cornerstone of the entire startup community […]
Mediaworks: Full Speed Ahead
It is the 2nd year of MediaWorks: 9 new teams, 9 new ideas, 30 new mentors, and so much more. More importantly, we have last year’s experience to draw on. We knew we had to make the program more meaningful this year by giving it teeth and increase the rigor so our entrepreneurs have a better shot […]
A Community of Entrepreneurs
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As the fifth week of MediaWorks comes to an end, our participants have learned what it is like to work together as a true community of entrepreneurs. Check out this video of the journey so far, and keep watching for updates on everyone’s progress throughout the summer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
5 Knoxville Attractions that are still Secret
5 Knoxville Attractions to Check Out I’ve lived in the Knoxville area since 1981. I have traveled the world, seen other continents and watched most of North America go by from a tour van, but my zipcode has always started with 379. I find it exciting when Knoxville attractions get regional and national attention, and […]
