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Tech Smiths joins the Tech community at Seven21

We are proud to welcome Tech Smiths to Seven21 Media Center.  They have relocated from North Front street in Uptown Kingston to the first floor of the technology mecca at Seven21 Media Center. Brian and his team bring a great tech vibe to the building, buzzing with knowledge and enthusiasm for Apple products and technology as a whole. Customers now enjoy the convenience of off-street parking, easy access,  a cafe waiting room, and as always a plethora of knowledge from the adjacent tech community.

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About Tech Smiths: We are the Mid Hudson Valley’s only Apple Authorized Service Provider! We have Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians available to work on your warrantied and non-warrantied Mac. With access to all Apple technical resources, bulletins, and diagnostic tools, we are able to resolve any issue you may have. Give us a call. At Tech Smiths, we’re equipped to fix any problem with your Macintosh. We are a full-service Apple shop, and the scope of our expertise goes beyond hardware repair. If you have a program that is quitting unexpectedly, you need some expert assistance upgrading, or you need on-site IT professionals for your business, we can take care of your needs. For more information come visit us at our new location at 721 Broadway in Kingston or our website https://www.tech-smiths.com/about-us/

Open Call for Artists! Show at Seven 21

Calling all 2d visual artists! Seven 21 Media Center has approximately 400 sq ft of central exhibition space and we are seeking artists submission for review to be included in our roster of shows for the year. Selected artists will be able to present their work for 2 months and enjoy an opening night reception. Proceeds from any sales of artwork go directly to the artist. Artist are asked to submit a brief artist statement a CV or bio and up to 10 jpeg images of their work or website links where appropriate. Exhibiting artists will be responsible for the installation and take down of their show. Email: info@Seven21.com Seven 21 Media Center is located in the heart of the Kingston Midtown arts district. Since it’s beginning in 2006 Seven 21 strives to support the local arts scene by providing exhibition space and event venues for visual artists, musicians, writers and performers, as well as working along with other community stakeholders to ensure the arts continue to flourish in Kingston, NY. Stay up to date on happenings at Seven 21 Media Center by following us on Facebook.      

Catskill Digital brings SEO to Seven21

Seven21 Media Center welcomes Catskill Digital to the building. Owner Zac Shaw originally worked at the media center about five years ago and was drawn back to the collaborative, creative space for its studio space and voiceover booth capabilities. Zac is a digital marketing guru and entrepreneur. After working for Evolving Media for several years, he decided to do freelance digital marketing for local businesses in Kingston out of his home. Shaw soon outgrew his space at home and considered expanding his business further. He knew he wanted to branch out into the social media field and felt that Seven21 was the ideal location to start his new business.   In 2009, Zac worked in the Seven21 Media Center’s green screen studio with Ellenbogen Creative Media to create a video entry for the Ford Fiesta Movement contest, which he and his production team won. By winning the contest, Ford provided Zac with a new Fiesta and unlimited gas to drive around in for six months with the promise to make new videos designed for social media. Not only was this Zac’s first major social media marketing campaign, but this was also one of the largest social media marketing campaigns at the time. Zac credits the production value of Ellenbgoen for the success of this capain and notes his positive experience with Seven21 and Ellenbogen influenced his commitment to the center several years later.   The Ellenbogen Group is excited to have a digital marketing company in the building. “We have already started working with Zac on our social media tactics and online presence,” Jeremy Ellenbogen, President and CEO explained. “Zac is a great asset not only to the companies within our building, but other local companies as well. We can all benefit from his expertise in digital marketing.” Zac is excited to grow his business at the media center. “I want to continue working with the companies I’ve established relationships with, but help other companies as well,” he explains. Along with integrated digital marketing, Zac Shaw can also help businesses with web design, graphic design, troubleshooting websites, and developing effective SEO to optimize websites on search engines. Digital marketing can help build and manage a small business. It can also add value to video marketing and other integrated marketing strategies that primarily focus on content and community engagement. Zac encourages all small businesses to use digital marketing because it helps companies “remain visible while remaining authentic.” Visit caskilldigital.com for more information!

Sunny Skies Ahead for Grae (photography)

We are extremely excited to welcome Ryan Grae Paraggio, a photographer based out of the Hudson Valley region, to the Seven21 Media Center! Grae has worked in a wide range of areas comprising of motorsport and action sports photography, high profile events, and corporate media. Grae has been recognized in large government agencies as well as in books and magazines. After working at home, he outgrew his small workspace and to our delight he eventually found the Seven21 Media Center. “ When walking into the Seven21 Media Center, I knew that this building provided the right environment, gear, and facilities for me, and am so grateful to have this opportunity.” In Ryan’s new studio space he will utilize his new gear to photo edit, limbo tabletop photography, and much more. He plans on keeping busy year round, and knows that with the amount of resourceful people in the Seven21 Media Center, he will be able to meet his goal. In turn this will benefit him by expanding his business to numerous different cliental and people working around him. “This building is full of such talented professionals in their field, and having the access to be able to work alongside them gives me a whole new experience and reminds me of why I was so attracted to this building and space over any other.” Jeremy Ellenbogen, CEO of Ellenbogen Creative Media, “ Ryan will be Seven21’s first commercial photographer, which will be a valuable resource that we have wanted here. We look forward to accommodating him with the necessary equipment he will need.”

WBPM (Pamal Broadcasting) Rocks the Seven21 Media Center

The Seven21 Media Center located on Broadway in Kingston, has recently welcomed to the building Pamal Broadcasting 92.9 WBPM to have more space for sales managing, client meetings, and future live broadcasting. Founded in 1986, the family-owned radio station  owns  numerous different radio stations in the Hudson Valley area. Prior to the move, WBPM was located on John Street in Kingston for 38 years. Although Don Verity, general manager of Pamal, knew the move was going to be an adjustment he believed that the relocation to the Seven21 Media Center would ultimately be beneficial in moving forward. Pamal Broadcasting has several other stations in the Hudson Valley including K104, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The Peak, and Real Country 1260AM. Pamal also as stations located in Albany, Glens Falls, Vermont, and Springfield. WBPM, which stands for “World’s Best Popular Music,” plays “classic hits” from 1965-1989. Radio still has a major presence in the lives in many people. A popular show on the station is Bob Miller in the Morning. From 6am-10am, listeners can tune in and  listen to Bob Miller and Brian Jones start the day. Throughout the rest of the day 92.9 WBPM provides a great mix of classic hits for work and the car. The morning show is a great way for commuters on their drive to work to get local news, events, and weather. 92.9 WBPM also  is involved with many community events including the annual July 4^th Celebration on the Rondout Waterfront. Verity was familiar with Seven21 previous to the Ellenbogen’s  acquiring it, and now he “loves the transformation and renovation” that has been done to the building. “It is so enjoyable to be in a building like this not only for the great people, but for the atmosphere and the facilities we have access to.” Don’s reason for his relocation, was that Pamal Broadcasting “needed more space and a place that was more client friendly.” Verity is using the new space for sales managing, meetings with clients, radio commercials, and live broadcasts. In the future, Pamal hopes to use the space here at Seven21 to host live music events. After we interviewed Verity, it was clear that he had happily found his new home at the Seven21 Media Center.  President and CEO of Ellenbogen Creative Media, Jeremy Ellenbogen says,  “We plan to accommodate Don and his crew with all the necessary resources we have, and we look forward to working with him in the near future."

Seven21 provides Ideal Space for NYC Film Production

The historic Kingston area was the perfect shooting location for NYC's film production. Peter Bobrow, Production Manager, stated “being situated at Seven21, also provided ideal spaces for the locality of the crew’s shoots throughout the area, including the Kingston High School”. This occasion granted recognition to the community, while giving students hands on experience as extras or interns. Read more

Lee Palmateer Law Opens Up Kingston Office At Seven21

Lee Palmateer, Intellectual Property Attorney and Litigator, with the main office in downtown Albany,NY, realized a growing need for intellectual property law in the Mid-Hudson valley. Kingston, with its growing creative and entrepreneurial spirit, was strategically perfect to open up an office, mid-way between Albany and the Lower Hudson Valley. With the strong technology and media arts sector already in place, Seven21 Media Center was the perfect choice. Read more

SUNY Ulster and Seven21 form Media Arts and Technology Alliance

The Seven21 Media Center, SUNY Ulster, and Central Hudson to create the Media Arts and Technology Alliance at Seven21 Media Center on Broadway in Kingston. Seven21 is comprised of 20 independent boutique media companies in an incubator-like setting with state of the art equipment including: live studio and remote webcasting capabilities, multi-camera live-switched HD production, satellite transmission services of HD quality video, and the largest and most advanced green screen technology north of New York City.

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