By now, practically everyone on the planet has heard about NBA phenom Jeremy Lin. His ‘rags to riches’ story is already a legendary tale of persistence, talent, guts, and glory. A true American saga. Plus, the New York Knicks sensation is super fun to watch.

Social media has tracked his success every step of the way, and it has provided an international platform for fans, pundits, the general public, and ‘traditional’ media to interact. And interact they have. The power of social media in real-time is on display once more.

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Beverly Hills, CA Gravity Summit is pleased to announce the speaker lineup for the 4th Annual Social Media for Sports & Entertainment event to take place at UCLA on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. For the first time ever, Gravity Summit will bring together the sports and entertainment industries to discuss the impact of social media on television, branding, movies, online content and sporting events. Read More

A friend mentioned today that it felt like we experienced a group hug on Twitter the moment the news hit that beloved pop icon Whitney Houston was found dead in Beverly Hills. The singer was in town for the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party last night. The shock sped around the world instantly and we consoled one another on Twitter and Facebook in real-time together. There is comfort in knowing you are not alone and in sharing the experience.

Owner of the famous Roxy Theater to receive award at 4th Annual Event at UCLA on Feb 22, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Nic Adler, owner of the legendary Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip and Founder of Adler Integrated will receive the Gravity Summit Social Media Marketer of the Year Award at this year’s event. The 4th annual Gravity Summit will be held at UCLA on February 22, 2012.

Adler has helmed The Roxy Theatre, a family owned and operated business since 1973, for over a decade. Nic has extended The Roxy Theatre into the blogosphere with an award-winning website and by engaging in social media networks, The Roxy is the #1 music venue worldwide on Facebook and Twitter. He has recently been featured for his social media innovation in Fast Company and the Los Angeles Times, among others.

Gravity Summit honors Social Media for Sports & Entertainment - For the first time ever, Gravity Summit will bring together the sports and entertainment industries to discuss the impact of social media on television, branding, movies, online content and sporting events. True Blood star Janina Gavankar and Super Bowl champion Warren Sapp will both receive the Gravity Summit ‘Excellence in Social Media’ Award in their respective industries.

This full-day, fast-paced sports and entertainment program will educate and inform the business community on how best to utilize social media to enhance audience engagement, retain customers, and grow the bottom line. The Gravity Summit after party will be held at The Roxy Theater immediately following the conference.

Entertainment marketing and sports marketing professionals, C-level executives, brand and product marketers, agency new media specialists, PR professionals, journalism professionals, reputation management executives, social media marketing practitioners, and members of the business community who are looking to gain social media marketing insight should plan to attend.

Registration is OPEN www.gravsumucla2012.eventbrite.com
Sponsor Opportunities: Scott Gerling jscottgerling@gmail.com

Facebook, the world’s fastest growing online pastime, may soon be going public.

Since launching in 2004, the site has amassed more than 800 million users. That means about 1 out of 8 people in the world are posting status updates, pictures and reconnecting with friends on Facebook.

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And because of the Facebook’s popularity, the site has been ingrained into our everyday lives.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Gravity Summit is pleased to announce that award-winning Alligator recording artist Janiva Magness will perform at the 4th Annual Gravity Summit after party, which starts immediately following the conference at the exclusive On The Rox private club located above The Roxy Theater and overlooking Sunset Blvd located at 9009 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, Calif. 90069. Read More