I am a huge fan of the new media sources that have popped up in the last few years. Our home city of Portland, Oregon is a hotbed of these new ways to ingest news.
What I am referring to, of course, are the blogs and podcasts that make me a part of what is occurring in my home city. I interact with these news sources via chat rooms, comments on blogs, and Twitter in a way my parents could never do.
I am amazed by this and firmly believe that I am witnessing history being made right here in front of me. What I am referring to is the movement away from single-source newspapers and a handful of TV channels to a model where I have many sources to choose from.
Some of my favorite local media sources have come up with an idea that I flat out love. It is innovative and with the holiday season upon us, also speaks from the heart. These folks are Cami Kaos and Dr Normal, who produce the podcasts Strange Love Live and Crazy Talk, and Rick Turoczy , who’s blog Silicon Florist is the place to go for everything tech in Portland.
To describe these folks as bloggers and podcasters would be very shortsighted. They represent the best in Portland creative and give of themselves to the community in ways that boggle my mind.
Being innovators that never seem to rest, they came up with the idea to do something charitable for the holiday season. It is called 30hourday and is modeled after the old school Jerry Lewis-style telethon where they stay up for 30 hours straight to raise money for charities like Free Geek, Oregon Food Bank, and Toys for Tots. See the Website for details; it is really cool.
So when I heard about this, well, I jumped right in and signed up as a sponsor.
I reached out to other businesses I know and now I am reaching out to you (yes, you the reader). Tell your boss that if your company wants to be part of a good-will effort in Portland, that this one is a good one. I know these folks and the people who follow them; they are the kind of customers you want. This is a great way to help others and affirm, or reaffirm, that your company is part of the exciting Portland Tech Community.
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Thank you so much for your continued support, your belief in that of which we are capable, and your sound advice. We are more than honored to have Iterasi among our sponsors for 30 hour day.
Again, thank you. We honestly can’t say it enough.
Wow Pete, Thank you so much.
Thanks Cami and Rick. I’m glad to help in any way I can. Actually, i’m thrilled to be a part of it all!