Mar/100
Friday Photos!
At Image Space Media HQ we're busy getting ready for South by Southwest!
The office has been buzzing with excitement for our launch and show stopping (in-my-humble-opinion) trade show booth. If you are attending, don't be a stranger! Say hi, grab some grub (hot dogs and veggie frito pies, anyone?) and some Shiner Bock beer. If that's not enough to tempt you, we will also have a photobooth with funky costumes on the premise!
Check out our awesome staffers get ready for SXSW Interactive!
One of our fantastic interns!
Marketing team preparing for SXSW. w00t!
A few of us love collecting analog cameras. (Left: Brownie Hawkeye, Right: Holga)
Our Publisher Manager reviewing new sites for approval
This time next week we will be in sunny Austin and live blogging from SXSW Interactive! Stay tuned for more updates!
Feb/100
First Edition of Friday Photos!
At Image Space Media we're all about the power of a good image. We're in the business of engaging people in images, after all.
We figured, however, that it was time to back up our words with evidence. Thus, Friday Photos was born. Every Friday we'll be featuring photos from our team, for many reasons. First, to showcase some photographic talent. Secondly, to show you how awesome the Image Space Media team is.
Our first edition of Friday Photos will probably be the most exotic. Our CEO/resident adventurer Jesse Chenard just returned from a 10-day trip, fulfilling his childhood goal of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro! AWESOME. Let's see the world through Jesse's eyes:
Jesse at Africa's Highest Point!!
Don't you wish this was the view out your window?
Sigh.
A Tanzanian butterfly
MEANWHILE, back in dreary New York, we had our own fun that involved no hiking, beautiful vistas, or exercise. But we have fun, nonetheless! Take a little peek into ISM Headquarters:
Jan/100
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Dec/090
Image Space Media Newsletter: December 2009
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IMAGE SPACE MEDIA News for December 2009 
Welcome to Image Space Media's newsletter for December 2009. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EDITION!! WIN THIS CAMERA! As usual, a big thank you to our publishers using Image Space Media's technology in beta, and for your feedback. Your input helps us identify what areas we need to improve upon. With your help and feedback we've been steadily working to improve our technology. If you have any comments or questions please send them to info@imagespacemedia.com. in this issue:
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Dec/091
Publisher of the Week: Dwell Blog
This week, Image Space Media would like to recognize Dwell Blog as Publisher of the Week. Dwell Blog's website is sleek and clean; each post only contains a title and photos of stunning modern homes and fixtures. These photos show the inside and outside of apartments, condos, single-family homes, and cool gadgets to add to your decor.
Click here to experience Dwell Blog - "Cool Modern Living | Get Inspired"
Click here to follow the Dwell Blog on twitter
Dec/090
Publisher of the Week: The Design Mag
This week, Image Space Media would like to recognize The Design Mag as Publisher of the Week. The Design Mag is perfect for all skill levels of web, graphic designers, and/or people interested in learning more about new design trends and techniques to the design community.
The site is updated several times per week, with helpful articles dealing with all different subjects in the web and design world. Archived posts are organized under the following subjects: CSS, Design, Featured Articles, Fonts, Freebies, Icons, Inspiration, Showcases, Tools, Tutorials, Typography, and Wordpress.
Click here to visit The Design Mag's website & here to follow them on twitter!
*Author and founder of The Design Mag, Thomson Chemmanoor, wrote an article on, "21 New and Fabulous Retro Style Photoshop Tutorials." Within this article was the topic, "Creating an Awesome Retro Collage", and the photo below was the finished collage.
Nov/090
Image Space Media Newsletter: November 2009
Welcome to Image Space Media's newsletter for November 2009.
As usual, we want to provide news about our services and answers to some frequently asked questions.
We genuinely appreciate your participation in Image Space Media's technology in beta, and for your feedback. Your input helps us identify what areas we need to improve upon. With your help and feedback we've been steadily working to improve our technology. If you have any comments or questions please send them to info@imagespacemedia.com.
in this issue:
- why the name change?
- what's a taxonomy engine?
- better ads and higher payouts
- publishers of the week
- giving thanks
Nov/090
Burberry: Art of the Trench
It's no surprise that luxury brands have been struggling this year. Economic malaise has shunned high-end spending and have greatly benefited discount retailers like Target. Luxury labels have been looking for ways to reinvent themselves to appeal to younger consumers and have sought exposure in numerous ways with mixed results.
Luxury brands have struggled to utilize the web where sites for knock-offs and deep discounts abound. Upholding the integrity of their brands is of utmost importance to keep their aging consumer base.
All eyes are on Burberry who has just launched Art of the Trench, a gallery of street photography of people wearing the iconic Burberry trench. They enlisted fashion photographers to begin the project and have invited the public to submit their own photos. The execution of the site is beautiful and has lead to a lot of buzz. It will be interesting to see how Burberry will ride this wave and if other luxury brands will follow suit.
Nov/090
Publisher of the Week: Post Your Food
This week, Image Space Media would like to recognize Postyourfood.com as Publisher of the Week. At Postyourfood, you can post pictures of your meals or rate others.
Using PYF is quick and easy, with no registration required! Simply upload a picture of your meal, title it, tag it, and select a related category. If you don't have an image to upload, you can browse through other pictures (which are categorized by breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and bizarre foods.) You can rate each image you see by clicking a 'disgusted' or 'happy' emoticon.
Visit Postyourfood.com today!
Oct/092
How Images Can Improve Your Blog
Every blogger experiences writer’s block once in a while. Sometimes it seems impossible to think of a unique story or write more than a few sentences about your topic. An effective way to enhance your post and capture your readers’ attention is using great artwork. Images draw readers’ eyes down the page, engaging their emotions and encouraging them to continue reading. Today, we’ll provide you with our top five tips for using images on your website.
- Make your photo relevant to your topic so readers understand what you’re writing about.
- Focus on size. If your image is too large, resize it so it will work on different platforms. Most sites like Wordpress and Blogger allow you to resize your image when you add it to your post. However, keep in mind that Image Space Media does not overlay ads on images smaller than 200x100, so make sure you choose a photo that is larger than those dimensions.
- Be careful about the placement of your image within your post. You can choose to align your image to the left, right, or center. If you choose to wrap your text around the image, you should always try to leave some space between the image and the text. Larger images that are too wide to wrap your text around typically work best aligned in the center.
- Stick with images that look professional. Check out last week's "Maximize Your Image Manager" post for some affordable online image resources.
- Always color-correct your photos. Adjusting the contrast and saturation levels using Adobe Photoshop or a less expensive program can beautify any image quickly and easily.
Since readers tend to scan blog posts, including artwork should one of your top priorities to help draw in your audience. What’s your strategy for using photos?