From analytics, to content (thanks Alan for the visit and for mentioning Content Developer), to vlogging, Alan delivers a quick exploration of a cross section of companies and individuals that are helping to shape the San Antonio Social Media Ecosystem.

Even if you follow social media closely, chances are you might learn about something or someone new in the article — I did.

…The software architect behind TED lives here in San Antonio.

And in a nice multi-platform example of how to build your digital brand by using traditional print media content to drive traffic to your new media content, Alan’s following up this column with a series of video interviews with some of the people mentioned in his newspaper piece.

You can watch those interviews as they’re published over on Alan’s public relations blog and his YouTube Channel.

Good work Alan.

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In this segment John Buckman talks about his experience with Magnatune and Bookmooch.

Two areas Content Developers may find particularly interesting are John’s insights into scale and his concise breakdown of the freemium model.

Other segments in the doc series include a talk with Timo Hannay from Nature Magazine about bringing an open source philosophy to the publication of scientific journals and a visit with Tom Reynolds, a London Ambulance Service E.M.T. who shares his experience publishing his book Blood, Sweat and Tea and blog Random Acts of Reality.

via BookMooch Blog

You can get more information on Friend Connect here and see some more examples of how Friend Connect can be used here.

Am not sure of the source of this intersection of interests, and again my evidence for it even existing is merely anecdotal. Still, perhaps there is some kind of common ground in the brain chemistry needed to prepare a memorable meal and create a compelling piece of content.

Part art. Part science. And a whole lot of passion.

And hey, they’re both all about crafting a satisfying user experience, right?

With that in mind I wanted to take a moment to help spread the word about an emerging talent that debuted a new show this month on what some might consider the true HQ for the blending of content and food - The Food Network. Her name is Sunny Anderson and her show is Cooking for Real, which airs Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM CST.

The Food Network describes the show this way:

Sunny’s fresh, uncomplicated approach to classic comfort foods, along with her passion for interpreting the flavors of her unique travels, brings a bright style to delectable, down-home dishes. Don’t let the rush of the real world deny you the real food, the real techniques and the can’t miss tastes, of — Cooking for Real.

Here’s a behind the scenes photo from the show, courtesy of The Food Network, and published originally on Sunny’s blog.

And here’s a video clip of Sunny’s recent visit to the CBS Early Show.

Sunny’s a fellow Army brat, an Air Force vet and an old friend from my broadcasting days. Here’s her official Food Network Bio, and if you want to learn even more, Food Network Addict has this interview with Sunny.

Remember - Sunday Morning, 9:30 AM CST, The Food Network. Sunny Anderson. Cooking for Real.

Tell a friend.

Whether you are building your own content to support your brand, or your users and audience are creating that content about you.

Kami Huyse and Geoff Livingston touch on some aspects of how and why content is finding its way into modern communications strategies in their recent presentation Building Brands with Social Media at the New Communications Forum.

Here’s the slideshare from their talk.

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Kami also recently shared some strategies and metrics from a social media campaign that Seaworld of San Antonio implemented as part of the launch of the new Journey to Atlantis roller coaster last year.

Here’s a Global Neighbourhoods TV interview with Kami and Seaworld San Antonio Director of Communications Fran Stephenson about the campaign.

Thanks for the insight Kami, Geoff and Fran.

Above - Lewis Donzis and Jonathan Schmidt from Perftech explain their technology that lets cable companies communicate with customers via the screens on their computers.

Below - Kulabyte co founder Blake Wenzel shows how Kulabyte makes encoding technology for HD TV stations.

And - Matt Van Winkle from Rackspace talks about Rackspace’s radio station, KRACK.

Thanks Robert for helping spread the word about some of the interesting things happening here in San Antonio.

I learned some tips and tricks and found some resources that can help this type of migration go a little smoother. Stay tuned for more details.

* Product Marketing, Mobile @ Facebook (Palo Alto, CA)

* Google: Senior Financial Analyst, YouTube and Content Partnerships @ YouTube Inc (San Bruno, CA)

* Web Content Analyst @ Yahoo! Inc. (New York, NY)

* Web Content Specialist/Writer @ Capital Group Companies (San Antonio, TX)

* Sr Manager, Mobile Web Experience @ T-Mobile (Bellevue, WA)

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The theme at this year’s event to honor the best creative work from San Antonio advertising agencies was “Totally Awesome 80’s”. Geomedia Animation Director Troy Davis made the most of the opportunity by constructing some true to life Devo Energy Domes to top off their attire for the event.

The Geomedia team at the 2008 San Antonio Addy Awards

Want to build your own Devo Energy Dome? Be sure and check out Troy’s in depth step by step tutorial on the subject.

Tags: San Antonio; American Advertising Federation

Google Developer Advocate Dan Morrill takes a first hand look at how to build an application using the new open source Android SDK.

Related link: Android Developers Channel