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About me
About me
I keep busy running a branded content company, [L]earned Media and my tech startup, Wendr.
I also spend part of my day as Chief Marketing Officer of my twin brother's (Ben) tech startup, RetailMLS + RetailReport.
I used to work at OgilvyEntertainment and before that I was one of the first 10 team members at Big Fuel.
My brother Aaron, the corporate finance lawyer, proof reads lots of my work and my sister Natalie is the coolest Zises of all.
After work and family (but not in that order), I like to give back. I founded and chair the Birthright Israel Alumni Council, I'm on the UJA-Federation Young Entertainment Executive Committee and I'm a member of the Northeastern NY Alumni Chapter.When I'm not busy with that other stuff, I'm probably on my couch in free cities watching movies and sports or playing hockey on Sunday mornings.
If you want to chat, email me at samzises@gmail.com or sign up for my bimonthly e-newsletter, [L]earning Media, by clicking here.
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Tweets
- Cranking. (at @LearnedMedia) http://t.co/ERBfohgAKm
- #mldny best show on TV. Right @Nataliesices ?
- What a day. What a day. Great catch up with my LA friends tn also at pulinos.
- El Al Picks New U.S. Agency, Debuts 'Vacations' Campaign via @adweek #earnedmedia - http://t.co/Plgdu3TE3c
- Read our [L]earning Media bi-montly e-newsletter for all news #earnedmedia http://t.co/JihKv8svfj
- deckkkkkkkkkking
- RT @Adweek: A group of web video companies are banding together to ensure ads are viewable http://t.co/xhw29KWoyd #VideoWatch
- Hysterical wodka billboard in village "US quality with North Korea pricing" with a huge pic of Kim Jung
- Out of jury duty in under 5mins. Nice. (@ New York Supreme Court) http://t.co/kG7pWP0hJT
- @BoseService problem-QC headphones-why green light on right earphone?On plane I get in trouble 4 electronics & lights up pillow @ night cmon
- @SamZises: And...that's a wrap. Decked out for Tn. Jury duty to postpone early then busy day
- @mashable I obviously publish more then I read but when did Pete's face get replaced by that tiny "m" logo?
- Late night @learnedmedia prepping for an amazing Thursday of new client on boarding and strategy presentations
- RT @MRY: Everything you need to know about Facebook #mobile brand pages on #TheNewMRY blog.. seriously, everything - http://t.co/8ZUVfbeqAP
- Maybe @Thrillist can help us launch a new brand client @learnedmedia - briefing next wk we'll see
- Walking thru Murray hill I can't not see 17 people I know 14 of which I prefer not to. Jk
- client prep for weekly mtg tomorrow. how new brand we are launching in the furniture space!
- updating the @learnedmedia one sheet
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- Founder & CEO at [L]earned MediaMarketing and Advertising | Greater New York City Area, USSummary
Sam is currently the Founder & CEO at [L]earned Media (creators of Wendr) & CMO at RetailMLS.
Sam formerly lead marketing & business development at Ogilvy & Mather’s industry leading entertainment marketing arm, OgilvyEntertainment. Along with his responsibilities managing external corporate communications and new business development, Sam helped to execute campaigns for clients including American Express, Kodak, T.J. Maxx and UPS.
Prior to joining Ogilvy, Sam managed business and brand development for a leading social media agency, Big Fuel, where he worked to develop campaigns for clients such as Colgate-Palmolive, Fisher-Price, McDonald’s, Yahoo!, KFC and Budweiser, among others.
Sam’s prior experience also includes NBC Universal, Warner Bros. Records, MTV Networks and Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners.
Until recently, Sam was the youngest member of the 4A’s Branded Content Committee and the UJA Federation-NY Young Entertainment Executive Committee. Sam is a leader of the Northeastern University New York City Alumni Chapter, where he graduated with a degree in communications and a concentration in media studies. Sam serves as Founder and Chair of the Birthright Israel Alumni Council of New York and has played host to several YJP Media events throughout Manhattan.
Experience- Jul 2012 - PresentFounder & CEO / Learned Media
[L]earned Media is a New York based branded content company that focuses on mobile, social and earned media.
We develop products and provide services for both agencies and brands.
- Aug 2011 - PresentFounder & CEO / Wendr
Wendr makes it easy to discover what your friends are doing #TONIGHT and access nighttime events and activities.
- Aug 2011 - PresentPartner & CMO / RetailMLS
RetailMLS is the most comprehensive and user friendly multiple listing service (MLS) dedicated exclusively to the retail real estate market. We have streamlined the process of marketing and searching for retail space by aggregating listings into an easy-to-use, standardized and low cost platform. RetailMLS provides retail professionals immediate access to the information needed to get to negotiations and close deals faster!
Education-
2003 - 2007Northeastern UniversityBA in Media & Communications
Activities: Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, Roller Hockey Club, Tennis Club, Squash Club and Basketball Club
Additional Information-
Websites:
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Honors:Certificate of achievement from Dale Carnegie in Sales Advantage
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Interests:the Yankees, golf, tennis, running, roller hockey, artichoke pizza, cheeseburgers, media, technology, advertising and everything Google.
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Tweets
- RT @BlackBerry_PE: ¿Qué harán tus amigos esta noche? Prepárate para la noche con BlackBerry @Wendr #app http://t.co/ebN3Gzd5Vq
- RT @BlackBerry_CL: ¡Comparte ideas y reúne a tus amigos en pocos minutos! Planifica tus noches con BlackBerry @Wendr app http://t.co/sjP ...
- @BrandonBlake86 http://t.co/4dIJuVD6ai -- I think just a few
- RT @InsiderBBM: RT @InsiderBBM_CO ¡Comparte ideas y reúne a tus amigos en pocos minutos! Planifica tus #NochesInCo c/BlackBerry @Wendr h ...
- @serverdensity rocks! everyone check em out http://t.co/bZLvXr8b
- RT @BlackBerry_CO: Qué harán tus amigos esta noche? Descubre los tips d @InsiderBBM_CO y prepárate para la noche c/#BlackBerry @Wendr ap ...
- RT @BlackBerry_BR: Planeje #NoitesInBr com o aplicativo BlackBerry @Wendr app. Troque ideias e reúna seus amigos em poucos minutos! http ...
- RT @BlackBerry_AR: Qué hacen tus amigos esta noche? Descubrí los tips d @InsiderBBM_AR y preparate p/la noche con #BlackBerry @Wendr ap ...
- RT @BlackBerry_MEX: Qué harán tus amigos esta noche? Descubre los tips d @InsiderBBM_MEX y prepárate para la noche c/ BlackBerry @Wendr ...
- It's NYE -- WHAT ARE YOU DOING TONIGHT?!? #2013 best year yet!!
- RT @PandoDaily: How one "Series A crunched" startup traded user acquisition for dollar acquisition http://t.co/akekvihb
- RT @BlackBerry_BR: O q seus amigos vão fazer à noite?Veja dicas do @InsiderBBM_BR e prepare-se para esta noite com o app BlackBerry @Wen ...
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Wall
- Wendr on Fox TV in Denver :) http://kdvr.com/2013/03/11/appsolute-must-have-night-out-apps/
- Sign up now! Beta-test the 'Grab Some Buds' iPhone app by Budweiser! http://eepurl.com/sNqfj
- Beta-test the 'Grab Some Buds' iPhone app by Budweiser! http://eepurl.com/sBSWr
- Click here to sign up now! http://eepurl.com/sBSWr
- Signup to (maybe) be selected to attend The Grab Some Buds Beta-Tester Launch Party http://links.thrillist.com/view/4e5e418fe018bee76c4c9298qlpb.0/e6d00535
- Check out our updated press section with all our featured news coverage! http://wendr.com/press
- Thanks GetPerfectApps
- Join us at the Wendr sponsored Halloween Party Saturday Night @Dream Downtown in NYC, 1 HOUR VODKA OPEN BAR 9PM - 10PM. Buy tickets here: http://dreamdowntownhalloween.com/
- Featured on PandoDaily: "From one to many: 'Foursquare for the future' startup Wendr now a branded content agency" -- [L]earned Media http://pandodaily.com/2012/10/22/from-one-to-many-foursquare-for-the-future-startup-wendr-now-a-branded-content-agency
- > What are you doing tonight? Find Your Night on Wendr 2.0 bit.ly/Wendr-App
- Server Density provides an awesome product and service! All you server geeks -- check em out!
- Samsung USA and Thrillist Start-up Contest: 90 START-UPS 3 FINALISTS 1 WINNER Wendr.
- Thrillist says "Find Out Which Start-up's About to Change the World" http://samsungstartup.thrillist.com/eprizesamsung
- We're on Advertising Age! "Watch the Startup Pitch that Wowed Anheuser-Busch InBev" http://adage.com/article/digital/watch-startup-pitch-wowed-anheuser-busch-inbev/237497/
- Founders Nick Kaye & Sam Zises get grilled by Ben Lerer and Dave Tisch before winning Thrillist Competition. Watch how it went down here: http://youtu.be/xrqd9LElOeA
- Wendr Wins Thrillist and Samsung’s ‘Speed Dating for Startups’ Competition: "More than 100 startups applied to “Speed Dating for Startups,” a joint competition by Thrillist and Samsung to find interesting new business ideas, but it was the nightly planning app Wendr that stood out from the pack." http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/27/wendr-an-app-for-planning-a-night-out-wins-thrillist-and-samsungs-speed-dating-for-startups-competition/
- Check out Wendr's 'NYC Nighttime Activity Digest' for what's happening around the city this week #TONIGHT http://blog.wendr.com/post/32196425346/nyc-nighttime-activity-digest
- Check out Wendr's 'NYC Nighttime Activity Digest' for what's happening around the city this week #TONIGHT http://blog.wendr.com/post/31728625910/nyc-nighttime-activity-digest
- Check out Wendr's 'NYC Nighttime Activity Digest' for what's happening around the city this week #TONIGHT http://blog.wendr.com/post/31269839331/nyc-nighttime-activity-digest
- Check out Wendr's 'NYC Nighttime Activity Digest' for what's happening around the city this week #TONIGHT http://blog.wendr.com/post/30872795838/wendr-weekly-nighttime-digest
- DailyTekk.com Features Wendr as Top App to Socialize with College Friends http://dailytekk.com/2012/08/22/college-tech-101-indispensable-apps-websites-services-resources-for-students/
- VOTE FOR WENDR: Checkout Wendr's :30 second video 4 Thrllist / Samsung Speed Dating for Startups Contest & VOTE FOR WENDR today! http://bit.ly/vote4wendr
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Tweets
- new client press today: @ZenDayapp an Efficient Time Management App with a 3D Interface http://t.co/IsdeGL181c via @theapptimes
- El Al Picks New U.S. Agency, Debuts 'Vacations' Campaign via @adweek #earnedmedia - http://t.co/1qd0bwGUx4
- Read our [L]earning Media bi-montly e-newsletter for all news #earnedmedia http://t.co/dkIyR0bmt7
- Hanes Launches New Digital Campaign: ‘Soften the Blow’ via @360i #earnedmedia - http://t.co/TkWtF6JYyq
- Google Launches Dramatic Redesign of Google+, Emphasizing Context and Content Discovery via @Hubspot #earnedmedia - http://t.co/wE3sJMXFT1
- Want to stay updated on everything #earnedmedia? Sign up to read our [L]earning Media e-newsletter! http://t.co/dkIyR0bmt7
- [L]earning Media: BMW, MasterCard, Audi, Hanes & more http://t.co/n6Le3LRtYH
- Samsung first brand to sign up to AOL's branded content business via @MarketingUK #earnedmedia http://t.co/CIdmdCoGG2
- Domino's New Site Lets You Watch Live Stream of Pizza Being Made Somewhere in Utah via @adweedk #earnedmedia http://t.co/EE25EPvh5m
- Is Yahoo Buying Tumblr for $1 Billion or Will Facebook? http://t.co/FKOMoHJfTE
- @JohnHatherly please email me to set a date. sam@learnedmedia.com
- Excellent Content Plus Genuine Engagement Equals Social Business Success via @socialmedia2day #earnedmedia http://t.co/nqQLwtSIEt
- Sign up 4 our bi-montly [L]earning Media e-newsletter for all news #earnedmedia http://t.co/dkIyR0bmt7
- 70% of Brand Engagement on Pinterest Is User-Generated via @mashable #earnedmedia http://t.co/K0cSbsbpCi
- RT @OgilvyEnt: Have you heard the news? We're backing the adult cartoon series @TheCannolis http://t.co/N1NqxGhGDf #originalentertainment
- .@jbolognino we think so. Thanks!!
- Why Ben & Jerry's Might Become As Cool As Oreo On Social Media via @businessinsider #earnedmedia http://t.co/HYzjAe0vN3
- Instagram's New Feature Lets Brands 'Tag' Consumers in Photo Stream via @adage #earnedmedia http://t.co/UmngvdysK0
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Posts
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- [L]earning Media: Maxwell House, Coca-Cola, SoundCloud, MGM Resorts & more http://lrnd.me/25
- Twitter Expands Self-Service Ad Platform, New Opportunities For Earned Media http://lrnd.me/1p
- How Facebook's New News Feed Will Effect Marketers And Related Earned Media Opportunities http://lrnd.me/1o
- Twitter Tricks Revealed -- The @ Mention http://lrnd.me/18
- Excited to now have the [L]earning Media e-newsletter also syndicated on our friends @MediaBizBloggers.com! http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/learned-media/Target-Jaguar-Ford-NBC-Google--more-from-Learning-Media.html
- [L]earning Media: Target, Jaguar, Ford, NBC, Google & more http://lrnd.me/15
- Introducing MeCam: A Hands-Free Wearable Video Camera For All! http://lrnd.me/13
- Trend Alert: Celebrities as Exec. Creative Directors http://lrnd.me/o
- A Recap of SeatGeek's On Deck Sports and Technology Conference! #earnedmedia http://lrnd.me/n
- Introducing [L]earned Media's YOURL - How To Make Your Own URL Shortener #earnedmedia http://lrnd.me/7
- [L]earning Media: Oreo, Jaguar, Sharpie, Luna Bar, Diet Coke & more lrnd.me/6
- [L]M Original: Pepsi Max "Uncle Drew" TV Commercial Creates #EarnedMedia Buzz http://lrnd.me/5
- Nissan Juke Nismo Launches Video Game Campaign While Leveraging Earned Media http://learnedmedia.com/blog/nissan-juke-nismo-launches-video-game-campaign/
- Great conference coming up from our friends SeatGeek! Get your tickets today for Feb 12 event! http://www.ondeckconference.com/
- Our amazing #clients, Seaweed Bath Co, are finalists!!! Vote for them now!
- State Farm's "Born To Assist" Ad: Branded Content at it's Finest http://learnedmedia.com/blog/state-farms-born-to-assist-ad-branded-content-at-its-finest/
- Exciting news from our awesome new clients. If you're looking for some amazing body care products -- must check out www.seaweedbathco.com ASAP.
- Hey everyone! Check out our updated Pinterest Board! http://pinterest.com/learnedmedia/l-earning-media/
- Disney’s $1Billion Project to Upgrade the Magical Experience, Using RFID http://learnedmedia.com/blog/disneys-1billion-project-to-upgrade-the-magical-experience-using-rfid/
- [L]earning Media: Red Bull, Oreo, Coca-Cola, Sharpie, Target, Expedia, Tasti D-Lite & more http://learnedmedia.com/blog/learning-media-red-bull-oreo-coca-cola-sharpie-target-expedia-tasti-d-lite-more/
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [L]earned Media Launches Branded Content App Featuring Insights on Exclusive Events for BlackBerry Customers in Latin America http://learnedmedia.com/blog/learned-media-launches-branded-content-app-wendr-featuring-insights-on-exclusive-events-for-blackberry-customers-in-latin-america/
- Thanks, PandoDaily, for the [L]earned Media coverage! http://pandodaily.com/2012/12/21/how-one-series-a-crunched-startup-traded-user-acquisition-for-dollar-acquisition/
- [L]earning Media: Coke, Nike, Dockers, Lincoln, Stella Artois and more http://learnedmedia.com/blog/learning-media-coke-nike-dockers-lincoln-stella-artois-and-more/
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Press and Featured Articles
Press and Featured Articles
- "The Grab Some Buds Beta-Tester Launch Party" by Thrillist"How Wendr Evolved Into [L]earned Media" by Huffington Post"From one to many: Foursquare for the futurestartup Wendr now a branded content agency" by PandoDaily'Watch the Startup Pitch that Wowed Anheuser-Busch' by Advertising Age
‘Budweiser Taps Social-Planning Startup Wendr for $25,000 Partnership at Ad Age Digital’ by Advertising Age‘Wendr: #1 App for Planning Your Perfect Night’ by Mashable
‘Homework Trumps Gut Instinct in Retail Brokering’ by the New York TimesSam Zises on:'Content to Commerce' by Big Fuel'TWEED' by OgilvyEntertainment
‘Media Biz Bloggers’ by Jack Myers
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My Speaking Engagements
My Speaking Engagements
- October, 22, 2012Scandinavia House, New York CityNew Media Network of NorwayTech Meets Madison AveOctober 17, 2012Crosby Street Hotel, New York CityTalkForumNYCSeptember 11, 2012Marriott, New York CityLion of JudahAdAge DigitalApril 18, 2012Metropolitan PavillionAdvertising Age
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Tweets
- Macerich plans affordable shops, outdoor space at Queens mall http://t.co/SQrXsVYVwF via @trdny
- Retailers eye home goods as housing sales improve #Retail - http://t.co/drQq5I7cql
- Dozens of stores sign to joint open-air shopping center replacing Nanuet Mall #Retail - http://t.co/iJ76oJjB4s
- Dealmakers Leave RECon 2013 Satisfied http://t.co/Za6zRXXcCL via @nreionline
- Rouse Properties inks anchor for Wash. mall #Retail - http://t.co/IOTqsVSwU9
- Wal-Mart to send automated shopping lists to its mobile app http://t.co/JiJQv6bhiB via @networkworld
- Canadian Tire Corp. plans standalone REIT #Retail - http://t.co/lYt1XzsgmP
- Apple retail revenues per visitor reach new record http://t.co/Mhbe0jvUSq
- ICSC’s RECon 2013 marked by high attendance, slower deal volume: PHOTOS http://t.co/1QDBgT5PS9 via @trdny
- ICSC: Firehouse Subs eyes 60-store expansion in NYC http://t.co/wRO8PePBbE via @trdny
- Inaugural Pier 57 retail stores set to debut http://t.co/76rX6j5EFA via @CrainsNewYork
- Chick-fil-A Looking for NYC Landings, New Madison Avenue Luxury Tenant In the Works and More... http://t.co/eGHxGrNyWk
- America's Realty goes on $48M shopping spree in Fl. and the Midwest #Retail - http://t.co/UfqyYOWtiG
- What's next big "thing" in retail real estate events? @RetailLive ! Check 'em out. Nyc show on 7/25 - Register now! http://t.co/m6l2HR7giP
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- The Retail Report: 'Dollar General to Open 11,000th Store in 2013' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/dollar-general-to-open-11000th-store-in-2013#
- The Retail Report: Guest Blogger Michael Stoler: Decline in Luxury Consumer Confidence can Have a Direct Effect on Retail Sales in 2013 Read more: http://retailreport.com/?p=2610
- The Retail Report: 'Francesca’s to Reach 400 Store Milestone, Stocks Climb' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/francescas-to-reach-400-store-milestone-stocks-climb#
- The Retail Report: 'Lululemon Encounters Problem with Sheerness of Pants' Read more: http://retailreport.com/?p=2594
- The Retail Report: 'California Shopping Center Trades for $100M' Read more: http://retailreport.com/?p=2590
- The Retail Report: 'Guest Blogger Michael Stoler: Decline in Luxury Consumer Confidence Can Have a Direct Effect on Retail Sales in 2013' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/decline-in-luxury-consumer-confidence-can-have-a-direct-effect-on-retail-sales-in-2013
- The Retail Report: 'Retail Sales Jump in February' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/retail-sales-jump-in-february
- The Retail Report: 'ASB Adds 7 LA Sites to Retail Portfolio' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/asb-adds-7-la-sites-to-retail-portfolio
- The Retail Report: 'TD Ameritrade Lease Signifies Lower Manhattan Revival' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/td-ameritrade-lease-signifies-lower-manhattan-revival#
- The Retail Report: 'Sycamore to Acquire Hot Topic for $600M' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/sycamore-to-acquire-hot-topic-for-600m
- The Retail Report: 'Guest Blogger Michael Stoler: Brick and Mortar Retailers Will Have to Work Hard to Attract Baby Boomers For Growth' Read more: http://bit.ly/12r98BP
- The Retail Report: 'RKF Exclusive Leasing Agent for 575 Broadway' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/rkf-exclusive-leasing-agent-for-575-broadway VIEW FULL LISTING HERE: https://retailmls.com/space-detail/14934
- The Retail Report: 'NYCRS Deals Around Manhattan' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/nycrs-deals-around-manhattan#
- The Retail Report: 'Up and Coming Coney Island Retail' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/up-and-coming-coney-island-retail#
- The Retail Report: 'Morgan Stanley Buys Moscow Mall For $1.2B' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/morgan-stanley-buys-moscow-mall-for-1-2b#
- The Retail Report: 'The News Funnel – Aggregating Real Estate News' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/the-news-funnel-aggregating-real-estate-news#
- Check us out on RE Tech Bits! 'Yet Another Cool Site To Check Out - RetailMLS.com' Read more: http://retechbits.com/2013/02/25/yet-another-cool-site-to-check-out-retailmls-com/ Michael Beckerman of RE Tech Bits reports, "...while the residential market saw most of the innovation over the past few years, it’s clearly the commercial sectors turn."
- The Retail Report: 'Charleston Retail Market' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/charleston-retail-market
- The Retail Report: 'Office Depot to Buy OfficeMax' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/office-depot-to-buy-officemax
- The Retail Report: 'Google To Launch Brick-and-Mortar Stores' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/google-to-launch-brick-and-mortar-stores#
- The Retail Report: 'CRE Markets Minnesota Development' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/cre-markets-minnesota-development#
- The Retail Report: 'The Stoler Report: The Current State of the Retail Market Discussion' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/the-stoler-report-the-current-state-of-the-retail-market-discussion
- The Retail Report: 'U.S. Shopping Centers Increase NOI' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/u-s-shopping-centers-increase-noi#
- The Retail Report: 'Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Hires Zach Fox as New Acquisitions Manager' Read more: http://bit.ly/VSYQaK
- The Retail Report: 'Blackstone Takes Stake in 40 U.S. Shopping Centers' Read more: http://retailreport.com/featured-article/2347