This month Jacob was featured in the Community Environmental Council's "Our Favorite Things: What We're Watching." A CEC Partnership Councilmember himself, Jacob spotlighted Joe Berlinger's film, Under African Skies. Check out the post below to read his thoughts and recommendations.
UCSB Entertainment Panel
This past Tuesday, Jacob participated in an entertainment panel hosted by the Communication Association at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Along with other Oniracom creatives, Jacob spoke with Communication students about the intricacies of entertainment and lifestyle branding. The event was a great success, and an exciting exchange with the creative marketing students of UCSB.
"Take Note from the Music Industry"
Last Friday, Jacob presented to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara on the importance of social media marketing and what we can all learn (as a brand, product, or platform) from the music industry. His presentation covered direct to fan interactions, process vs product discussion, the importance ambassadors, user generated content campaigns, crowd funding, merchandise bundles, and fan clubs, each accompanied by a relevant and in-depth case study from which to learn. A well received demonstration, Jacob taught us all why it's important to take a 'note' from the music industry.
Crewlab Feature Interview
This past week Jacob was featured in an exclusive interview on the iTunes-featured blog and podcast, Crewlab, whose mission it is to "support the next generation of hackers, hustlers, and entrepreneurs." In this interview, Jacob spoke about his work at Oniracom and its marketing philosophy based on Branding and Identity, Web Presence, and Creative Campaigns, that has carried them to their current success. He also delves into his experiences touring with Jack Johnson, the evolution of Oniracom, and his personal advice; “It all comes down to authenticity and transparency. If something isn’t right, speak up. Don’t let it become a problem.” Listen to the full podcast below!
