Welcome
With the new year taking shape in an atmosphere of deep uncertainty, we at KCOMM are blessed with a stellar group of clients and a wonderful cadre of resource partners. We are confident that those associations will bring us through these challenging times through a mutual dedication to wise business decisions and a vision for success. As in many businesses, diversification is an important hedge against economic turmoil. And we are well positioned with clients in education, technology, youth services, insurance and news distribution. These leaders in their respective fields are building the future for the next generation, and we are very proud of our relationship with each one.
One bright leader is Ariel Ramirez, branch manager, Wells Fargo, San Clemente. Ramirez helped organize the contribution of a life-sized stuffed pony to Boys Town of California, a charity near and dear to my family's heart. Wells Fargo has been a consistent financial supporter to Boys Town. We at KCOMM thank them sincerely and invite our friends to get to know both organizations a little better. Wells Fargo is the type of company that goes the extra mile to make an impact for those in need. Sincerely, 
Sinan Kanatsiz Chairman / CEO KCOMM 
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KCOMM Signature Events:
Percentix Event Featuring JP Gough and Hon. Finbar Hill Navigating Your Company Through Today's Economy March 18, 2009 - 6 p.m. The Pacific Club Newport Beach, CA More information Web Wise Kids Event Honoring Congressman Ed Royce Keeping Our Children Safe in an Online and Mobile World April 7, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. Chapman University Argyros School of Business More information Key Contacts: Dave Holscher Executive Vice President dave@kcomm.com (949) 295-5515 Hesam Resoulzadeh Director of Internet Marketing hesam@kcomm.com (714) 878-6708 Jeff Montejano President, Public Affairs jeff@kcomm.com (949) 542-8954 Resources: Web Wise Kids www.webwisekids.org YMCA Youth and Gov't www.calymca.org Percentix www.percentix.com |
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KCOMM Hosts Internet Marketing Event at UCLA Sinan Kanatsiz and KTLA-TV's Manny Medrano Speak 
KCOMM, in partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles, held an Internet marketing and social media presentation on Wednesday, February 11, at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. The event focused on the importance and future of the Internet in business marketing and its role in modernizing journalism.
Sinan Kanatsiz, KCOMM CEO, spoke about the evolving nature of Internet marketing, along with the importance of the emerging medium in respect to journalism. Kanatsiz also touched on the "Obama tech-effect," referring to the President's strong inclination to technology and its social applications. Special guest speaker Manny Medrano addressed Internet-based media in a rapidly changing journalism landscape. Medrano, a Harvard Law School graduate and former Supreme Court/Legal Affairs correspondent for ABC News in Washington D.C., is currently a reporter for KTLA News in Los Angeles. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, he has covered landmark stories including the O.J. Simpson and Rodney King trials.
Roth Capitol Partners Gathers Businesses and Investors Annual Conference Focuses on Growth Sectors Including Healthcare, Government and Education Newport Beach-based investment bank Roth Capital Partners held its annual growth stock conference this month at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dana Point. Over the years, the event has established a reputation as one of the industry's signature gatherings of representatives from hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity and venture capital firms for investment presentations from a wide range of companies seeking funding support. The vibrant show saw more traction on technology and health care arenas, with much less focus on financial and consumer sectors. Last year, in association with KCOMM, Google, QuantumSphere, Sales and Service, Y&M Partners and the Department of Energy, Roth presented an insightful overview of the Alternative Energy Market at UCLA's Clean Energy Summit www.kcommenergy.com. The summit is not "located" on the web. 
A highlight of the annual confab is the entertainment on the middle evening of the schedule. This year was no exception as the band Camp Freddy took the stage. Camp Freddy is a loose confederacy of star rockers including Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matt Sorum of Guns N Roses, Billy Morrison of the Cult, and Donovan Leitch (son of the legendary sixties folk icon of the same name). With this rock solid foundation, Camp Freddy brings along some very special guests for their lively shows. At the Roth Capital event, they included Orange County native Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, and Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens. It was a rousing night of rock 'n roll augmented by delicious catering from In-N-Out Burger.
KCOMM Signature Event To Focus on Business Strategy Navigating Through Economic Downturn Addressed 
Percentix Inc. will host an event on March 18 at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach focusing on the economic issues that currently confront businesses throughout the nation. These issues include macroeconomic trends such as the credit crisis and its effects on small and large businesses alike. Speakers will present key factors that can help lead the nation out of the current recession. Taking turns at the podium will be Percentix CEO Thomas Antunez, Orange County Business Bank Chairman JP Gough, and the Honorable Finbar Hill, Irish Consulate General.
Based in Irvine, Percentix is the leading provider of Enterprise Performance Management solutions that help companies around the globe to better plan and analyze their businesses. Percentix offers effective solutions for businesses seeking to proactively compete in today's dynamic economy in industries including technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications and retail.
Internet Marketing Association Update Newspaper Decline Continued in 2008 
The outlook for newspaper publishers is grim. Their business model is broken and advertisers are bailing. Newspaper advertising revenues in the U.S. declined 16.4% in 2008 to $37.9 billion. By 2012, spending is projected to slide to $28.4 billion. Is there hope for this proud and venerable medium?
Newspaper circulation continues to deteriorate as people increasingly go online for news that is timelier and free. And the relatively high fixed costs of paper, printing and distribution show no signs of waning. Plus, there is little relief online, where newspaper revenues are dropping as well. Estimates indicate that even Internet revenues dipped slightly in 2008 to $3.15 billion. |
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