About

Midwest Media Now has one simple mission.

To find out what’s going on in the Midwest with content creation.

Along the way we’ll find about the various kinds of artists that are diving into this arena called New Media. How they started, the tricks and tips they might have picked up along the way and how to spread the word about the shows being born right here in the heartland.

We are talking all thing “New Media” really what does that even mean? To us it’s a new way of getting your ideas out there. Whether it’s Blog or your very own TV series we’ll be talking about the whole range of content creation. The hosts of the show also produce their own projects and have found the Internet the ultimate way to release their content. The more you listen the more you will too.

Soon everyone will be going digital and this will enable the smaller, independent producer to find new ways to get their content out there. This show will help with people just getting started and show off the ones that are well on the way.

If you want to be a part of the conversation just jump in!

Drop us a line and let us know what you would like to hear about or recommend your favorite show.

If you have to use snail mail send it here.
Midwest Media Now!
P.O. Box 1076
Lombard, IL 60148

Phone: 630-776-1071

Sean McMenemy

Bio:Filmmaker, Motion Graphics Artist, After Effects, 3D Artist, Director, Podcaster, Concept Artist, KCMO Native, PC Lover Yeah that’s my twitter profile. I’m also content wrangler for Midwest Media Now!

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Matt Kern

Bio:Social Commerce, Social Media, Web Developer, WordPress, Buddypress, Chicago, Video Game Audio Director – goldentee.com, triiibes.com

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The New Media Minute, Daisy Whitney
More viewers means more advertisers

Everyone from TV networks to indie web producers want to know how to get more viewers for their videos, because more viewers in turn means more advertisers. Keep an eye then on some of the new tools from online video tech firms Taboola and Adap.TV and the work they’re doing. For more details, check out Daisy Whitney in this week’s New Media Minute.
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Beyond the Pedway
How Celebrating The Little Victories Led To Brenden Mulligan Selling His Company To Sonicbids

Almost a year ago, I interviewed Brenden Mulligan to learn about ArtistData, the website he founded to help bands and musicians update all their various sites and profiles across the web. I was impressed, because it was just him and a small team creating this amazing tool being used by tens of thousands of musicians. Apparently I wasn’t the only one that was impressed. This past June, ArtistData was acquired by Sonicbids, a leading website for connecting bands and promoters. [...]
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The New Media Minute, Daisy Whitney
Turn the page on New Media

As publishers continue to wrap their arms around digital books and as high-profile authors like Seth Godin announce their departure from traditional publishing, the book business is quickly experimenting with new media platforms.
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Beyond the Pedway
5 Lessons Creative Entrepreneurs Can Learn From A Filmmaker

Dave Miller is a producer, writer, and director who, in addition to writing, producing, and directing feature length movies, owns his own production company. He also writes and produces his critically acclaimed comedy web series Assisted Living, now in it’s 5th season on Koldcast.tv. I’ve been meaning to sit down and chat with Dave ever since I created Beyond The Pedway. When we finally got the chance, I popped into his office and chatted with him about his production company [...]
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The New Media Minute, Daisy Whitney
The Social Media Ripple

Does online buzz for a TV show equate to better ratings for that show? Not always, but it often translates into more engagement with the show and with the commercials in it – and engagement is a key metric for advertisers.
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