Our next event

FindItNow: Software for the Media Industry

February 16, 2010

Aaron Frerichs and David Lenzen will present a case study about a new online directory product recently launched by Planet Discover. The product, www.finditnow.com, is a next generation online business directory product that incorporates social media capabilities and other robust user generated content features. In addition, FindItNow has integrated advertising and reporting functionality that allows Planet Discover partners to monetize this product.

A comprehensive, technology-focused demonstration will look at this new product from three dimensions—site publishers/managers, end-users and advertisers—as well as the programming languages (Ruby on Rails and Sphynx, in particular) and project management techniques used to develop this product.

About the Speakers

Aaron Frerichs
Planet Discover Application and Software Development Manager

Aaron has broad technical expertise in many areas, including IT Management, Software Development, and Web Application Development. Currently managing a team of developers working to provide standardization in a highly flexible, Java-based web application architecture.

David Lenzen
Planet Discover President

David has overall management responsibility for leading Planet Discover, a provider of local search, online advertising, and modular content-enabling applications that help media companies build profitable online revenue streams. He leads team of 45 software, technology, marketing, sales and operations professionals serving more than 200 installations of company’s search engine and advertising products.

Where

We will meet at the Metro Grill Buffet Restaurant. The Metro Grill Buffet is at 2745 Blairs Ferry Road NE in Cedar Rapids, just west of Interstate Route 380. The restaurant's Web site includes a map.

When

We will meet on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Our room at the restaurant will be available to us beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will have time for coffee and conversation. Dinner will follow at 6:00 p.m. and we will start the program at 7:00 p.m. We plan to conclude the program at about 8:00 p.m.

Cost

The Cedar Rapids Section welcomes visitors to its meetings. There is no cost for those who wish simply to hear a speaker's presentation.

For those who do choose to join us for the dinner, the cost will be as follows.

IEEE members:

$14

Guest of IEEE member:

$14

Student:

$10

Non-member:

$16

Information and Reservations

Please make your reservations with Leon Tabak by e-mail at l.tabak@ieee.org.