SMCLA ( Social Media Club Los Angeles ) will be hosted tonight at the Mahalo offices in Santa Monica. Pictures and videos from newsworthy events make it to the web via mobile phones and hand held devices and first hand accounts are micro blogged in 140 characters or less before any traditional news outlet is able to cover the story. Mahalo Office 902 They have invited a writer from the LA Times, an editor from LAist, and a partner from Real Poiltech to discuss  ”Citizen Journalism: Social Media’s Affect on How News is Reported and Consumed”. This panel

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Twiistup 6 took place last week and this time around, under new management, the event went through a few changes. was really enjoying the layout of the event and the fact that we were set up near a power source, but unfortunately being in the back made it hard to hear the people on stage. Speculation was that Mahalo had been acquired or secured additional funding, but it turns out that the news was more on a personal level. Instead of a one evening mixer that highlighted the showoffs and gave people a chance to mingle and get to know the companies, it was expanded to a two day conference with panels, and plenty of time for mingling.

We will be at the Mahalo offices then for Scripped.com’s Hollywood 2.0 Tyler Crowley – Director of Strategy, Mahalo ; producer of several web series Mahalo 902 Tickets: Free, RSVP required (email Sunil at Sunil@scripped.com) * We can only accept 100 people into this event due to the limited space. Why does everything in LA Tech have to happen on the same day? Lots to check out this week, especially on Wednesday.

This week is packed with events, and two celebrations happening on Thursday. Erica Forrette, Online Marketing / E-commerce will be moderating this event. Mahalo 902 Tags: Event Hope you have a case of red bull cause you’re gonna need it. Monday, February 22, 2010 Gravity Summit – We have an amazing day planned for attendees – a virtual brain trust of the top brands and minds in the industry.

Join us for this unique business networking event, which includes a leadership panel forecasting 2009, a conversation with the recipient of the DFR “Outstanding Achievement Honor”, promotion of an important non-profit initiative, showcase tables from over 25 technology associations and networking groups, entertainment and much more. Event will sell out, so purchase tickets early Howdy Campers! Digital Family Reunion is bringing all of the LA Tech/Business/Media scene together next month, for a nice holiday party at the Skirball Center!

You might want to consider one or two of these events. Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 #140 Characters Conference – The #140conf is not an event about microblogging or the place where people share twitter “tips and techniques” but rather where we explore the effects of the real-time Internet on Business. They are joined this month by Jason Calacanis the CEO of Mahalo, co-founder of Weblogs Inc and publisher of Sillcon Alley Reporter. Looking for something to do this week? Monday, October 26th, 2009 The Perfect Pitch 2009 Entrepreneur and Investor

Rather than write something just for Mark, I thought I would let everybody else know what the good, tech-oriented networking events are in Los Angeles. For the tech-oriented networker, there is one primary thing to keep in mind: Know the target audience for each event that you are interested in. Early in my networking days, it was easy to find a tech event — there weren’t any. My friend Mark Long recently asked me about networking in Los Angeles. Mark is a CTO, see, and his company, PortBlue , was recently acquired (congrats, Mark!).

The event takes place Feb. Author and CTO of Mahalo , Mark takes you through the challenges of product development and demanding bosses.  Tags: Events Startonomic Hotrentrepenuer Debbie Landa and Deal Maker Media are bringing Startonomics  to Los Angeles. This time around they’ve assembled their best speaker lineup ever , I can say this with great confidence (and no modesty) because I’m one of the speakers.

Here are some of our favorite photos from the event by Wm. TechCrunch CEO Heather Harde and Mahalo’s Tyler Crowley The lalawag crew made their way north this weekend for the annual TechCrunch August Capital party. Marc Salsberry . The packed patio at August Capital