FAST COMPANY: TED Talks vs. FORA.tv

We're thrilled by a nice article in the March issue of Fast Company, Face-Off: TED Talks vs. FORA.tv.

The piece compares FORA.tv and TED as destinations for smart video, or as Bill Barol writes, "Inside the battle to build a Web-video destination for smart grown-ups." It's a tidy summary of our respective sites -- reporting that TED leads in terms of traffic, while FORA.tv dominates in terms of the number of video programs offered.

Truth be told, given our very different approaches to making great video programs available to discerning audiences, we at FORA.tv don't feel there's any real competitive dynamic going on. You can find many of the same speakers on our respective sites; the half-dozen or so TED conferences I've attended over the years are treasured memories.

We're pleased to have TED as company in serving curious, engaged and passionate viewers.

Live ConversationLauren ZalaznickWednesday Feb 24 at 7 pm PST

We're delighted to bring you a live event with Lauren Zalaznick, president of NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks. The conversation begins here on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm PST. Join the online chat and Twitter discussion with #paleylive.

Zalaznick oversees Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, iVillage - the original online destination for women - and "Green is Universal," NBC Universal's ongoing environmental initiative, as well as "Healthy NBCU," NBC Universal's health and wellness program. She was named president, NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks in May 2008, when she added iVillage to her portfolio and announced the launch of Women@NBCU, a sales and marketing initiative designed to create custom solutions for advertisers seeking to connect with a highly targeted female demographic.

The program is hosted by our partner, Paley Center for Media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.

Watch on-demand programs from Paley Center on FORA.tv, and stay tuned for upcoming live streams!

Live Conversation:Haiti’s Reconstruction and the Geopolitical Implications of a Permanent U.S. Presence

We're pleased to invite our community to join a provocative discussion: Haiti's Reconstruction and the Geopolitical Implications of a Permanent U.S. Presence.The event will take place Tuesday, February 23 at 7 pm EST and is hosted by JANERA.com. Join the online chat and Twitter conversation with #janeralive.

Watch on-demand programs from JANERA on FORA.tv, and stay tuned for upcoming live streams!

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Last January’s earthquake presents an opportunity to transform Haiti, a country that had largely been operating as a failed state. Poverty, political corruption, disease, and bloodshed were part of the fabric of Haiti’s daily life.

The whole world has sent supplies and resources in a humanitarian relief effort to save Haitian lives. However to rebuild the state, the Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon, said at the recent conference on Haiti’s reconstruction: “Clear vision, coordination and adherence to key principles of aid effectiveness will be essential to accelerate our efforts and avoid duplication.”

But what does that mean? Should donor countries cancel Haiti’s foreign debt? How effective has the U.N. been in managing the crisis? Should the U.S. take the lead in Haiti’s reconstruction? How will Chavez respond to an increased American regional presence? Will the disaster shift regional geopolitics?

JANERA.com is a new online publication and social network for and by the vibrant community of Global Nomads, people like you! We link you across streets and oceans, creating a virtual—and actual—community of like-minded individuals.

We're delighted that you'll be joining the JANERA and FORA.tv for live stream events and on-demand sessions.

Live Conversations TodayCarnegie Journalism Summit

We're pleased to invite our community to watch a full-day of live conversations from the Carnegie Journalism Summit taking place at the Paley Center for Media. The programs begin Friday, February 12 at 8:45 am EST. Join the online chat and Twitter conversation with #paleylive.

With locations in New York and Los Angeles, Paley leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.


Watch on-demand programs from the Paley Center on FORA.tv, and stay tuned for upcoming live streams:

Carnegie Journalism Summit
A Way Forward: Solving the Challenges of the News Frontier
Friday, February 12

The Hunt for the Newsroom of Tomorrow
(8:45-10:00 am EST)

Social Media and Journalism
(10:15-11:00 am EST)

Real Tales from the Real World: Education of the Entrepreneurial Journalist
(11:15 am-12:30 pm EST)

The New World of International News
(1:30-2:15 pm EST)

Reaching the Audience in a Fragmented Media Landscape
( 2:30-3:45 pm EST)

We hope you enjoy the live programs!

Live ConversationMel Karmazin CEO XM Sirius Radio Tuesday 8:00 am EST

We're pleased to invite our community to watch a live interview with Mel Karmazin, CEO of Sirius XM Radio. The program begins tomorrow at 8:00 am EST. Join the online chat and Twitter conversation with #paleylive.

The program is hosted by our partner, Paley Center for Media. With locations in New York and Los Angeles, Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Watch on-demand programs from Paley Center on FORA.tv, and stay tuned for upcoming live streams:

Privacy and Targeted Advertising
A panel discussion with representatives from Google, FTC, and other industry leaders
February 10, 2010 6:00 pm -8:30 pm eastern

Carnegie Journalism Summit
A Way Forward: Solving the Challenges of the News Frontier
February 11, 2010 6:15-7:15 pm eastern
February 12, 2010 8:30 am - 4:00 pm eastern

We hope you enjoy these lively discussions.