SATAI -- after action report

As the publicist for the SATAI awards banquet, I had to keep an embargo on a lot of my work especially the names of the honorees. In short, I couldn't even mention what I was doing in this blog. Now that the event is over, I want to reflect on my work in the PR and the video I help create.

PR: When you can get the Express News and the San Antonio Business Journal to work together, that's pretty impressive especially for an awards banquet. Kudos to both Catherine Dominguez and Susan Sapporito for their work at the Business Journal and to Laura Lorek at the Express News for her great article on David Spencer, the 2007 SATAI Tech Hero of the Year. I also got great coverage from WOAI and KTSA. And, I have the chance to work with Randy Beamer on more and more technology stuff.

Video: The audience seem to love the John Dickson tribute video that my team put together. I had to miss Florida winning their second national title, but it was worth it to hear the response from the folks who saw the video. Kudos to David "Maxx" Villarreal for his sharp shooting and editing work.

I'm glad that the SATAI banquet is over, but I hope that I will continue to work with them to promote technology in my adopted hometown of San Antonio.

Wrapping up SATAI video

I almost done with finishing the interviews and helping the field production of the San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative's video for their April 5 banquet. While I can't release the name of anyone but David Spencer, this year's Tech Hero, it was great to meet some wonderful innovators and entrepreneurs. Many of these ventures started over a cup of coffee, and through SATAI's help, they became viable businesses. And as for David, you have to salute someone that has done some much not only for San Antonio but Texas. He has truly helped not only San Antonio but other businesses throughout the years.

SATAI and Business Journal to produce special supplement

After some negotiation and a little effort on my part, it appears that the San Antonio Business Journal and the San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative will produce a special eight to 16-page supplement to honor some local "tech heroes." The issue will appear April 6, the day after the banquet. The details of the honorees are still being worked out, so I can't say much more now other than to note that I am working with Chris Day, the "el jefe" of On the Edge Promotions to coordinate info with the SA Business Journal and to help co-produce a video.