ShowScoop: Yelp for Concerts

In our tech savvy day and age, recommendations for the latest products, restaurants, and places have taken to apps to spread the word to friends and users alike. Here at PMBC Group, a Los Angeles based Technology PR firm, we understand that a greater social media presence means a larger fan-base, and when it comes to fans there is no greater industry reliant on audience presence than the music and entertainment industry pushing chart topping singers and box office hits to stardom.

Just as individuals utilize Yelp to discover restaurant and store reviews, an app has been developed to allow users to review a singer or band’s live performance in the palm of your hand. ShowScoop is a relatively new app where users rate musicians on four categories: stage presence, crowd interaction, sound quality, and visual effects. Reviewers can also upload photos to give others a visual perspective on the event.

It’s alleged that this could grow to be very beneficial to lesser-known artists trying to gain more of a following, especially at music festivals. Festival-goers can see which artists to check out moments before set times.  With festival season gearing up, this will make discovering new artists easier than ever before with the click of a button.

How do you discover new music?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Technology Fuses With Fast Food

The quick-serve industry is becoming more innovative in order to appeal to a new generation of customers. A new trend in fast food chains has showed an increase in hip and healthy restaurants. Here at PMBC Group, a Los Angeles based Technology and Hospitality PR firm, we are always looking out for the newest restaurants to test out.

From the use of technology to fresh and healthy menus, here is a list of some of our favorite up-and-coming chains that may be popping up in a city near you:

1. Umami Burger: Located in Florida and California, Unami Burger has an Asian vibe to it. This is a more upscale burger chain, and the prices reflect that.

2. Veggie Grill: This West-Coast oriented chain has a completely vegetarian menu. Los Angeles Magazine claims it is one of LA’s “Can’t miss cheap eats!”

3. Piada Italian Street Food: Italian food: chipotle style. The Ohio-based restaurants have an Italian-style assembly line for guests to hand-pick what they want in their meal.

4. Cups: The New York and New Jersey based yogurt chain features a nightclub-type vibe with loud music and a colorful lounge atmosphere. The slogan reads, “Cups Frozen Yogurt-That’s Hot.”

5. The Melt: California is home to this tech-infused chain which focuses on sandwiches and soups. Mobile ordering allows you to place your order anywhere, and digital screens in the restaurant show the status of your dish.

What’s your favorite up-and-coming restaurant?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Tech Tuesday: Smartphones at Sporting Events

At PMBC Group, we understand how much social media has taken the world by storm, many people are constantly updating their pages. Fans at sporting events are typically using smartphones to text their friends, check-in on Facebook, tweet about the score, and Instagram images of the event, but what about the athletes? One Ukrainian tennis player decided to take out his smartphone and snap a photo after the ref made a call he did not agree with.

This weekend at the French Open, professional tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine, to many’s surprise, got out his smartphone to dispute a call. Stakhovsky took a picture of where his ball hit on the court to prove that the call was made with poor judgment. The players at the French Open play on a clay courts, which made it easy for him to show where the ball hit, especially with this close-up photograph.

Stakhovsky later tweeted the image, with the caption “Well…here’s what you asked for”. This is not the first time Stakhovsky has pulled a stunt like this before, and he is allegedly facing a fine for what he did.

Do you think he should have taken to social media?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

PMBC Group Honors Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day is upon us, a time that typically marks the start of summer travel season and a signal to many that warmer days lie ahead. At PMBC Group, we have set aside some time to uncover fast, fun facts about this celebrated holiday:

•  Memorial Day was originally titled Decoration Day due to the practice of decorating the graves of soldiers.
• Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868, nearly two centuries ago, by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic.
• New York was the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1873
• Poppy Flowers were first used as a way to honor Memorial Day by Moina Michael, a professor and humanitarian.
• Since 1998, the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

How will you be commemorating Memorial Day?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in
Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Dancin’ In the Moonlight

PMBC Group, Los Angeles Entertainment PR firm, investigates what they’re calling the “Dance of the Planets.”  This weekend, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are throwing their own celestial soiree.  At sunset between May 24th and 29th, observers can look into the western sky to see a triangle of three planets that would fit within a circle whose diameter is less than five degrees wide.

The galactic event is particularly spectacular because it will be the closest grouping of planets until January 2021!  So this weekend, when you’re out barbecuing with your friends and families, make sure to bring out the binoculars to witness this truly extraordinary event!  Also be sure to check out the Lunar Eclipse today, Saturday the 25th!  We’ll definitely be checking it out!

What other astronomical phenomenon have you witnessed?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in
Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Follow Friday: FoodShareFilter Is Good For All

Social media has turned food into a fun and exciting way to share snippets of everyday life as more people turn to the internet to upload photos of restaurant dishes, recipes and pics of culinary creations. When fusing food with the magic of the internet, the end result often makes for savory moments in time. With friends checking-in on Facebook, tweeting about a great meal they just had or snapping a quick foody photo on  Instagram, the age-old concept of dining out has since received a hi-tech make-over.

One platform looking to add a new dynamic to the realm of sharing food is FoodShareFilter, the first supportive filter for Instagram created by the Spanish NGO Manos Unidas, which allows users to not only share pictures of food but also gets them involved in Food Share Filter’s philanthropic efforts.

By downloading FoodShareFilter for 99 cents (or $1.16 for android users), proceeds go to aid Manos Unidas in its push to fight hunger and malnutrition while promoting development in third-world countries.

Every time a person uses the hashtag, #FoodShareFilter, a message is sent out stating, “This picture helps millions of people not to suffer hunger”, making it easy to raise awareness while indulging in the non-stop foody photos people know and love.

PMBC Group, Los Angeles based Technology PR firm, is always keeping an eye out for the latest apps to highlight great food. FoodShareFilter blends the best of both worlds, quickly making it a new favorite.

What great causes have you given your support for?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in
Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

The Anticipation Behind Arrested Development

Ten years later, followed by an unforeseen massive cult-like following, Arrested Development is making it’s way back to the small screen but not in the average remote-to-TV kind of way. Netflix, the convenient way of streaming shows online and TV, via consoles, is paving the road behind “comebacks” as the new (and entire) season will be available for streaming this weekend. The integration of such a rare show to a brand new media platform is foretasted to set an unprecedented trend.

PMBC Group, Los Angeles Entertainment PR firm, views the rebirth of the post-cancellation success to a trending media platform as a form of ingenuity at its finest. Bringing in the old by implementing the new never sounded or looked better. For only $7.99 fans get to truly immerse themselves in the land of Bluth’s, Buster’s antics, stair cars and who can ever forget the banana stand. Did we forget to mention, the entire season csn be enjoyed in one sitting.

What is your favorite Arrested Development episode?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in
Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor Re-Launches Optimal Health Guide

Ensuring optimal health is a cardinal, without health the ability to work, mingle, pursue dreams, basically the mere fundamentals of life are obliterated. Author of an Amazon Best Seller, Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor, just released, an updated all natural health focused guide, “Dr. Bob’s Guide to Optimal Health.”

With 365 easy ways to implement a new diet, improve sleep and enhance daily exercise routines readers can now unveil secrets to prevent and control minor to sever health implications.  From detrimental health deficiencies to minor daily ailing concerns, Dr. Bob’s offers 35 years of professional medical expertise and research to guide readers for daily-optimized health.

The book has been modernized to create optimal health in an accessible and effective manner. Readers now have the ability to share thoughts and goals respective to daily health tips in order to ensure a proactive approach to any daily routine in the convenience of their own home and time.

For more information please visit DruglessDoctor.com.

When will you be reading the book?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at www.pmbcgroup.com.

Weekend Wows and Winners: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

This year’s Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Tracy Morgan, were action-packed with over 15 musical performers, controversial performances and artists winning big.  Held at the MGM Grand this past Sunday in Las Vegas, Billboard gave us a night to remember.  PMBC Group, Los Angeles’ entertainment PR firm, highlights five of the night’s biggest events with this weeks Weekend Wows and Winners.

1.  Taylor Swift, as always, won big, taking home eight awards.  The awards included “Top Artist,” “Top Female Artist,” “Artist of the Year,” “Top Billboard,” “Top Country Artist,” “Tops” in the Billboard 200 and country albums categories, and “Top Country Song” for her hit single “We Are Never Getting Back Together.”

2. The night featured show-stopping performances by over 15 musical artists including Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Christina Aguilera, Akon, Madonna and Will.I.Am, Prince, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Miguel, The Band Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Mars, Iconopop, Chris Brown and more.

3. The most dramatic event occurred when singer, Miguel, attempted to jump over the crowd and fell on top of a female fan, Khyati.  Suffering only minor injuries, Khyati got the opportunity to meet the singer backstage! Miguel subsequently tweeted, “Got caught up in the moment, thank goodness Khyati is okay.”

4.  Selena Gomez gave a rather controversial performance of her hit single, “Come and Get It.”  The performance was Bollywood-themed, and the singer/actress donned a bindi, the traditional Hindu ornament.  Hindu leaders protested Gomez’s performance, saying that it was “insensitive” and “trivialize[d] Hinduism.”

5.  Also sparking some excitement was Gomez’s on-again-off-again beau, Justin Bieber.  The 19 year-old singer was booed after receiving the new “Milestone Award.”  Bieber defended himself during his acceptance speech saying, “this is not a gimmick, and I’m an artist, and I should be taken seriously.” We agree Justin.

Did you enjoy this year’s Billboard Music Awards?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at www.pmbcgroup.com.

Ron McElroy of Real Office Centers Grows His Business Network

PMBC Group‘s client, Amazon Best Seller Wrong Side of the Tracks’ author Ron McElroy, CEO and Founder of Real Office Centers (ROC), is growing his business networks and connecting individuals through his live chat and Q&A on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 11:30 – 12:20 PM PST.

Taking on the challenge of working directly with startups and entrepreneurs now outside the walls of Real Office Centers, Ron is holding his live chat to speak with business professionals new to his network whose shared passion is to learn more about the emerging business world.

With the launch and impact of Wrong Side of the Tracks, Ron aims to continue growing his network and connecting individuals from unparalleled sectors. With the launch of the book’s own website and Ron’s social media networks on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+, Youtube, and GoodReads, individuals can gain a greater understanding in order connect with Ron as an author, real estate tycoon, business entrepreneur, influencer, and dedicated family man.

Are you looking to grow your network?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.