Tech Doesn't Care About You: Gary Vaynerchuk Celebrates Death of Old Media

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/10/23/CRUSH_IT_Gary_Vaynerchuk

With trillions in ad revenue ready to trickle down to hyper-niche Internet entrepreneurs, social media phenomenon and wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk declares that old media is all but dead. "Things only go forward," says Vaynerchuk. "Technology has no feelings."

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Do you have a hobby you wish you could do all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night?

Meet Gary Vaynerchuk, a 33-year-old self-trained wine and social media expert who has revolutionized the wine industry. Gary's cult-like following is the result of his unconventional, often irreverent commentary on wine, combined with his business acumen and foresight to use social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to reach an untapped audience.

He hosts a daily webcast called "The Thunder Show" on tv.winelibrary.com that attracts over 90,000 viewers each day. Recently, his podcast become the most downloaded show on iTunes in the Food category, beating out venerable names in the industry including Martha Stewart and Jamie Oliver.

Called the "king of social media," Gary is one of the first Facebook users to max out his friend limit, with over 17,000 pending friend requests. He is in the top 100 people followed on Twitter and was the keynote speaker at events like the 2009 South of Southwest Interactive conference and the New Media and Web 2.0 expos.

With CRUSH IT! he shows how to use the power of the Internet to turn your real interests into real businesses. Gary spent years building his family business from a local wine shop into a national industry leader. Then one day he turned on a video camera, and by using the secrets revealed in this book, transformed his entire life and earning potential by building his personal brand.

Step-by-step, CRUSH IT! is the ultimate driver's manual for modern business. - Booksmith

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[Mastikator]

Die old media DIE!!

[momonthestreets]

I'm a lesbian and I would go straight for you! You are so real and up lifting, I honor your passion and desire to help others succeed. Thank you Gary, you are my orgasmic mentor xo

[learnit2earnit]

Thanks Gary -- Love that .... technology and business has no feelings. Business is business, and technology is going to continue to move forward. We decide if we will move with it and make that change. I know I will!!!

[jcash365]

intro is creepy.

super calm robotic female voice:" Fora TV, the world, is happy."

been watching too much "iRobot".

[internettopmentor]

I love connecting with like-minded people. Add me!

[allenmarcelle]

I love the opportunity this is creating. It's not not that hard to do 6 blogs... I love to hear he's doing $70K... gives me hope for monetizing mine. I've got 12, online and plans for more. Cheers to the power of social media & accelerating the change! ~ Marcelle

[thecorcorangroup]

Great advice and passionately put, from one of the most exciting new media evangelists around today. It's difficult not to agree with the perspective Gary puts forward.

[ForTheCellar]

@momonthestreets lol

[FortMillstone]

Gary you speak the truth my friend, kudos on your book by the way. I read that shit in one sitting. =]

[jacksonroks]

true