In the fall of 2006, I came to the Roger Smith Hotel to work with John Knowles to start a video-based website for the hotel called Roger Smith News (now RogerSmithLife).  The idea was to create a site that would tell stories through video about all areas of the hotel community.  This was certainly an unconventional idea at the time and a forward-thinking investment by James Knowles, CEO (and artist-in-residence) of the Roger Smith.  As opportunities on the Internet expanded, the hotel increased its commitment in the online space and I moved into the position of director of digital marketing.

With the combined efforts of many at the hotel including the creativity of John Knowles and his Panman Productions team, Brian Simpson’s passion for connecting with people, a cutting edge arts program run by Matt Semler, and a great community in the social media scene, we were able to build a colorful, dynamic and engaged online presence.  The vision, leadership and unwavering support of James Knowles made all of this possible.

Encouraged by this amazing experience with a pioneering team, I have decided to move on to the next adventures.  I am excited to watch the Roger Smith Hotel’s online presence continue to flourish.  John Birdsong will take the lead on media, website work and online engagement.  John Knowles will innovate and lead many of the marketing initiatives at the hotel.  Ek Wongleecharoen, Matt Semler and Danika Druttman will also be very involved in the Roger Smith’s online communications.

As for me, I am exploring opportunities both in New York and San Francisco and am looking forward to all that is to come.  Below you can find contact information for me and for all who are involved at the Roger Smith.

Thank you to everyone at the Roger Smith Hotel for this phenomenal opportunity.  I am proud of what we have accomplished.  I will always be a loyal RSH supporter and will always be one of the many “Roger Smiths”.

To all of our friends in the great community that has developed at the hotel, the Roger Smith’s commitment to you and to the online space is strong and continuing to grow.  The team at the hotel is looking forward to seeing you all soon at events and around the hotel. (I can assure you that you will find me up at Henry’s Rooftop Bar for a drink this summer).

All the best,

Adam Wallace

Contacts at the Roger Smith Hotel:

For rooms questions and bookings:
Mai Yoo (mai at rogersmith.com)
For events questions and bookings:
Martha Rodriguez (martha at roger smith.com)

Online Team:

John Knowles: jknowles at panmanproductions.com
John Birdsong: jbirdsong at rogersmith.com
Matt Semler: msemler at rogersmith.com
Ek Wongleecharoen: ek at rogersmith.com
Danika Druttman: danika at rogersmith.com

My Contact Info:

Email: Adam at AdamJWallace.com
AdamjWallace.com
Twitter.com/Adwal
Facebook.com/Adwal
(917) 558 7396

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introducing: THE LAB LOUNGE cocktails, music, conversation, art …. a pop-up lounge experience with dj jinja:ninja monday April 4th – 9th 5-9PM featuring: IMPULSE A WALL DRAWING BY MARK DEAN VECA VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST IMPULSE WILL BE ON SHOW 24/7 THROUGH 8TH APRIL, 2011 Find more information about this show and Mark Dean Veca HERE Touch base with us if you make it to the show so we can come and say hi! The LAB (for installation + performance art) is a New York based, converted storefront turned fishbowl producing 30+ fast paced performance art and installation exhibitions annually. Aimed at furious midtown foot traffic, The LAB’s programming is designed to confront modern relationships between art and audience and seeks to force interaction between high energy, “outrospective” exhibitions and nearly 25,000 daily passersby. THE LAB is located on the North East corner of 47th and Lex and is a Roger Smith Collaboration. www.thelabgallery.com Find us at: 501 Lexington Avenue New York NY 10017 ph.212.339.2092 rogersmitharts@rogersmith.com www.thelabgallery.com www.facebook.com/thelabgallery www.twitter.com/TheLABGallery A full schedule for Fall 2010 can be found on www.thelabgallery.com/calendar

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For the first two weeks in March I will be travelling with various of my colleague from the Roger Smith Hotel to several conferences to tell our story of how we have built business through social media.  I hope to connect with lots of you along the way and learn from each other.  If you are going to be in any of these cities of events, let me know and we can meet up.

March 2-3, San Fransisco, Eye For Travel Social Media Strategies. #smtravel
March 8-9, Brussels, Enterprise Social 2.0. #es20
March 9-10, Berlin, ITB. #itb
March 12-16, Austin. South By South West Interactive. #sxsw

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A note from Emily:

Dear Reader,

I am a student from the Swiss Hotel Management School, and in partial fulfillment of my Bachelors Degree, I have to conduct a research paper on a topic that most interests me. I have chosen to write about Roger Smith Hotel’s Social Media, and its influence on participants. Your participation and feedback is vital for the success of my research and is gladly appreciated. Thanking you in advance for filling out my questionnaire.

Yours Faithfully,
Emily Huang

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THIS IS THE AFTER PARTY!

PLEASE JOIN US from Panman Productions:

John Knowles
Melissa Gonzalez
John Birdsong
Aleks Degtyarev
Abianne Prince

along w/

The Roger Smith Film Crew

at

Public Assembly Loft
http://www.publicassemblynyc.com/about.html

70 N. 6th St.
between Berry and White
Williamsburg BK

MUSIC by DJ AK!

http://ak-dj.com/?page_id=1585
http://www.facebook.com/#!/djakfanpage?ref=ts

The SCREENING will be held on Thursday June 10th, 8PM @ indieScreen in Brooklyn.

ABOUT THE BIFF AND ROGER SMITH SHORTS:

Brooklyn International Film Festival is hosting “Roger Smith Shorts 2010″, an annual film festival workshop featuring 6 directors / 6 world premieres… all shot in one hotel.

The Roger Smith Shorts Series started in 2009 as a short film festival / workshop and was designed to facilitate film making opportunities for up and coming directors. The Roger Smith Hotel has become the backdrop for filmmakers as they put their creative talents to the test. The 2010 Roger Smith Short Directors are John Knowles, John Birdsong, Aleks Degtyarev, Melissa Gonzalez and Abianne Prince. Find out more about Roger Smith Shorts at: WordPress or at Vimeo Group.

http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/events/roger_smith.asp

Check out the trailers of all the Roger Smith Shorts on the BIFF website, Panman Productions, and Look Listen Play :

http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/events/roger_smith.asp
http://panmanproductions.com/roger-smith-shorts-festival-workshop/
http://www.looklistenplay.com/rogersmith

About Panman Productions:
http://panmanproductions.com/about/

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We will be open from 5-10pm Monday-Friday serving food and offering full bar service including draft beer.
Although not officially open during the day we welcome anyone who wants to ‘workshift’ to come and soak up the sun and our FREE WiFi.

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The New York team, NYChaos, has four other people in addition to Brian: Jessica Randazza, Sarah Simmons, Nick Mcglynn, and Khayyam Wakil.

Stay in touch with the teams trip and adventures here: http://nychaos.tumblr.com/

Also become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page NYChaos

…and to all of our NYC friends coming to SXSWi please support us and help us win! There are bragging rights at stake here and we know none of you want to lose to Detroit, Chicago,
North Carolina, Florida, Atlanta… need we say more

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE SEVEN OTHER TEAMS !!!

1. Team North Carolina: @jakrose @waynesutton @theRAB @nikisnotes
2. Team Detroit: @balanon @bchesnutt @walkerau @davemurr
3. Team Atlanta: @tessa @kimber_regator @linneamc @scott_regator @chris_regator
4. Team Chicago: @timjahn@michaelcourier @pragerd @TheScottBishop
5. Team Lansing: @betsyweber @callkathy @snagit @mulka
6. Team San Diego: @brassfield @briandrandles @venesslynn @stolenumbrella @jessiemarcel
7. Team Florida @tammycamp

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