New Media: Practical Application in a Sea of Hype

Just what the heck is Web 2.0?  Why do we need design in technology?  What tools make sense for my business and how do I use them?  In this session, we will attempt to demystify the term "new media" and talk about basic business needs and
applications.

Track: 
Business
Location: 
TBA
Presenter Name: 
Sean Doughtie, Principal, Taproot Creative
Presenter Bio: 

Sean Doughtie is the founder,
president and CEO of Taproot Creative, an advertising and new media agency,
based out of Tallahassee, Florida. Taproot Creative serves clients across more
than a dozen states and has received numerous accolades for their creative work.
In 2007 Taproot Creative was named as an Official Honoree at the 11th Annual
International Webby Awards, referred to by The New York Times as the “Oscars of
the Internet.”

Mr. Doughtie has more than 12 years
experience in the advertising and new media industry. Prior to founding Taproot
Creative, he spent 4 years with Infinity Software Development where he was a
founding member and art director at Design Farm. 

Mr. Doughtie currently sits on the
Communications Committee for the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. He
has a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University
and lives in
Tallahassee with his wife and 2.5 children.

Start Time: 
11 Mar 2008 - 9:45am
End Time: 
11 Mar 2008 - 10:30am