GeekWire Archive

  • GeekWire Gala 2012

    See You at the GeekWire Gala 2012 After-Party

    We’ve got a great crew heading to the GeekWire Gala tonight in Seattle and are excited to see our friends in the industry – from clients, to colleagues and of course, the GeekWire crew. This year, we’re the official sponsor of the after-party at Keys...

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  • WTIA TechNW 2012

    The Verdict from TechNW 2012: “Seattle’s Tech Community Is So Awesome”

    For the second year, Weber Shandwick Seattle had the distinct pleasure of serving as the engagement partner for the Washington Technology Industry Association’s TechNW event – an event that brings together local tech players to learn from each other, network and grow their businesses. This...

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  • Gen Y in the Workplace

    Seattle Ranks Number One for Gen Y on the Job

    Today’s young professionals are often the recipients of many stereotypes – skinny jeans-wearing, always on the go and Facebook-obsessed – but a recent report from PayScale suggests Gen Y is having a major impact on today’s workplaces. And, guess what? Seattle’s Gen Y’s top choice!...

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  • GeekWire Start-Up Awards

    And the Award Goes to…

    On Thursday night, more than 600 of Seattle’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors gathered together for GeekWire’s Seattle 2.0 Awards. The 4th annual ceremony, which honors the local startup community, was held at the EMP and was complete with a lavish (and completely rain-soaked)...

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  • HackEDU

    Do We Need to Hack Higher Ed?

    As a dynamic and creative public relations agency, Weber Shandwick is always looking for the best and brightest, but where do our future bright stars come from and how are they educated? Is a college degree the currency in our labor market that it once...

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  • WTIA TechNW

    TechNW Conversations Turn to Mobile, Games and Startups

    The Washington Technology Industry Association‘s annual TechNW conference convened at Bell Harbor Conference Center last week for a series of discussions about trends among Northwest tech companies. Mobile, gaming and the Seattle startup scene were among the hot topics of the day for the sold-out...

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  • TechNW

    Interviews and Insights With Seattle’s Top Tech Leaders

    As part of our support work for tomorrow’s Washington Technology Industry Association‘s (WTIA) TechNW conference, we’ve had the honor of interviewing a number of tech leaders across the Emerald City. Be sure to check out a few highlights below and you can see more here...

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    WTIA’s TechNW Sparks Discussion for Seattle Thought Leaders

    Working in the trenches of Seattle’s technology industry is part of what makes Weber Shandwick Seattle tick. From the establishment of the city’s tech icons to today’s burgeoning startup community, it’s a thrill working with clients who are actively shaping the way people conduct business...

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  • Wires

    Why You Should Enter Seattle Business’ Washington IT Awards

    This week, our friends at Seattle Business magazine and Geekwire.com announced the Washington Information Technology Awards, recognizing the people and organizations whose tech innovations continue to position Seattle as an industry hub. From pillar companies such as Microsoft and Amazon, to established startups like Tableau and...

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  • Circuits

    Abstaining from tech: Lessons from a time warp to 1985

    (Post originally appeared on GeekWire, a recently launched technology news site started by John Cook and Todd Bishop) Erika Bitzer, 30, an account director in the Seattle office of the Weber Shandwick public-relations firm, was perhaps the perfect person to work on a PR project for...

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