Newsy Android App

The Newsy Android app just won a 'Mobile Village' Rising Star award in the Consumer Entertainment (non-game) app category.  If you have an Android, don't forget to download the 4-star Newsy app for FREE!

Telluride....#3 on Forbes Top 5 Ski Resorts in U.S

When it comes to choosing a ski destination, you need to take into consideration several key factors....which destination accumulates the most snow, which has the most runs, the best lifts, etc.  A ski destination shouldn't be randomly chosen out of a jar.  It's up to you whether you want your time and money well spent or wasted.  So why not put some thought into this decision and make sure you decision results in the former, rather than the latter.

Christopher Steiner, a Forbes writer & avid skier, constructed a Top 5 Ski Resort List based on a combination of raw data and raw experience put into a master algorithm which he calls PAF or 'Pure Awesomeness Factor'.  Telluride ranks 3rd on that list...rightfully so.  Read on to see why he considers Telluride a top ski destination.

A Conversation with Jim Spencer

We had a moment to ask Jim Spencer, CEO of Newsy, a few questions regarding the exceptional progress Newsy has made and what the future holds.  See what he has to say and don't forget to download the Newsy app for your phone (iPhone, blackberry, Android) and iPad....viewing news will never be the same!

MORE TO COME JANUARY 2012!!

 

NEWSY...2011...MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• In April, Newsy raised 1.5 million dollar in new funding to expand with its original programming as well as expanding overseas.  The funds were used to grow the company’s editorial, marketing and sales team.  This included implementing a new logo and rebranding their videos.  View the video below to hear what Jim has to say about the latest funding.

• In June, Newsy rolled out version 3.0 of it’s iPad app.  The new iPad app also won the 2011 Appy Award for Best News App, beating out FlipBoard and CNN.  How does the 3.0 version app differentiate itself from its competitors?  Jim Spencer, President and CEO of Newsy, said it standouts in 2 ways.  The first being that the app was designed specifically for the iPad so the navigation is intuitive and simple.  The videos are clear and sharable.  The second standout is that the app is the ONLY video news app that highlights the key differences in reporting news - further establishing Newsy’s position as an innovator in mobile video news.  Check out Newsy's video highlighting their latest (and greatest) iPad app.

• Newsy has pursued their first international endeavor with their partnership with Wikitree.co.kr - a curated-generated news site.  It is also one of the fastest growing sites in South Korea.  Every weekday, Wikitree is featuring a Newsy video with Korean subtitles on Wikitree’s Newsy page.  Additionally, Newsy is producing videos in a range of foreign languages including Mandarin, Spanish & German.  These videos have foreign language subtitles as well as native-speaking anchors.

• Newsy was featured on apple.com’s Education Profile on Missouri’s School of Journalism.  Missouri’s School of Journalism has long been thought of as the best journalism school in the nation and as a J-School requirement, students are actively required to work in their chosen field.  As a result of Newsy’s partnership with the University, students have the opportunity to work in a digital newsroom and play a role in determining the future of digital news.  With Apple, the Mac especially, being a “universal presence” in the curriculum, students are able to acquire the skills and tools that are needed to play an integral role in the creation, production and distribution of Newsy content.  

An Inside Look at Telluride's Real Estate Market with Bill Fandel

Top-producing Sotheby's International broker, Bill Fandel provides a compelling and perceptive overview of Telluride and what makes its real estate market one of the most sought after markets in the nation.

THIRD ANNUAL FALL TILT Returns to Mountain Village

The third annual Fall Tilt bike race is returning to the San Juan Mountains September 30 thru October 1 this year.  Mountain Village Community Relations Manager Nichole Zangara says "[they] expect to see some of the region's best and toughest riders participate in Fall Tilt, and showcase their endurance and strength".  Registration is available online at bikereg.com and will END September 30th at midnight.  Don't miss this incredible race!

Where in the world is Chase?!

"Learn by doing" - the Missouri Method

MacBook Pro helps students at the Missouri School of Journalism effectively learn & practice the skills of modern journalism.  The beauty of using a Mac in the journalism field is it allows students to be professional on whatever level they need to be which is the essence of the Missouri Method...hands-on experience.  Watch the video, "Creating Media Savvy Journalists with Mac" below!


http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/missouri/#video-missouri

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Webster Groves Loft Buildout

The pictures are here!

For more information visit www.webstergrovesofficecondos.com

Peaks Resort & Spa Update

images via The Peaks Resort & Spa

The Peaks Resort & Spa has undergone brand repositioning, renovation and they have greatly improved their guest experience.  As a result they have achieved the following:

• The Peaks was named the 15th best Spa in the mainland US by Conde Nast Traveler last month:   www.concierge.com
• The Wine Festival has moved its Grand Tasting from Town Park to The Peaks Crystal Room and Mt. Wilson Decks starting this summer 2011
• Gay Ski Week has moved its entire event to The Peaks effective February 2012
• The Peaks is now host to a number of major summer fundraising events including:  The Smithsonian Institute's Pinhead "The Science of The Cocktail" and One to One's Top Chef Event

Check out The Peaks Resort & Spa and schedule your next vacation!

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SUNSET CONCERT SERIES 2011 - TELLURIDE, CO

image via Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association

FREE LIVE MUSIC IN SUNSET PLAZA!  ENJOY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES AUGUST 2011 LINEUP:

• August 3 - Paul Thorn
• August 10 - Nathaniel Rateliff
• August 17 - Mountain Standard Time
• August 24 - Ruthie Foster

**ALL EVENTS AT SUNSET PLAZA IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Fuss with Google+

By now, everyone has heard the buzz surrounding Google+ and some have probably joined and become acclimated with this newfound social networking service.  Many ask what exactly is Google+... Is it another Facebook sponsored by Google?  Another web entity to clog up my social network?  The answer to these questions is no.  Check out the video below to see how Google+ works, the reasons behind the Google+ hype and how it differentiates from other social networking services, especially Facebook and Twitter.

The Peaks Resort & Spa....Setting the Standard for Grace & Elegance

Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the San Juan Mountain Range, The Peaks Resort & Spa offers exceptional rooms with stunning views of the nearby mountains.  This iconic resort houses the award-winning Peaks Spa which includes 32 treatments rooms, a rejuvenating oxygen room, expansive fitness rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, an indoor lap poor, even a water slide from the indoor pool to the outdoor pool facilities. The Peaks is consistently rated as one of the world's finest resorts for all seasons.  Choose this luxurious resort for your next retreat...you will not regret it.

Don't Miss Telluride's Festival of the Arts

The 2011 Telluride Festival of the Arts will once again delight both food and art lovers alike.  Culinary enthusiasts & fine art aficionados  come together to share a common passion for food, art & entertainment in Mountain Village, Colorado.  Don't miss this fabulous opportunity.  If you're looking for a place to stay, there's no need to look any further.  Our fabulous townhome is available - brand  new, prime location!

More info & tickets - http://www.TellurideFest.com

Newsy's All New iPad App Version 3.0

Earlier this month, Newsy unveiled version 3.0 of its iPad app offering an unbelievable user experience.  Newsy's President, Jim Spencer, states that "Newsy's new iPad delivers on speed, quality, ease of use and sharing - further establishing Newsy's position as an innovator in mobile news."

The new app is substantially faster - users have the ability to watch several videos consecutively as well as build a playlist, download videos to watch offline, share and leave comments.  Users have the capability to  share videos to Facebook and Twitter with just one tap while watching simultaneously watching the video.  Additionally, users are always informed - with the new push notification ticker alert, users are notified of the day's most important stories without even having the app loaded.  Newsy is the to-go news app for the to-go new users.

Related News:

• Business Insider
• Media Post

Summer in Telluride

Who could resist?

Downtown St. Louis Making a Comeback

There is no argument that the district of downtown St. Louis has charm.  There are blocks and even entire streets, such as Washington Avenue, that remain unchanged since the days of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase and exemplify the depth of the city's history.  However, the St. Louis district's vacancy rate of 22% has caused a weakened and depressed office market and the older buildings have had even less appease to companies.  Nevertheless, there appears to be potential growth for data-center and computer software companies in downtown St. Louis.  They are interested in many of the city's features that, in the past, have turned tenants away.   Not only are the high ceilings and heaving construction, characteristic of the older buildings, ideal for modern data centers, but St. Louis provides a good operating environment because of their operating power.  Xiolink recently acquired the building which once housed printing presses for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for $2.25 million and are currently spending $14.5 million in renovations essential for data centers. The CEO of Xiolink, Brad Pittenger, states that "the infrastructure [of the building] is a prime draw downtown...we have access to more power than you do in most locations in the country".  The opportunities that have presented themselves for data centers provide promise to downtown St. Louis.

via The New York Times 
via stltoday

SPOTTED

Our  Chasefinder has made a spotting.  Can you figure out where Chase is??

Webster "Loft" Renovation

There's a lot going on at our Webster office right now.  We have signed 2 new leases and there are some major renovations occurring right now in the Loft!  Keep checking for pictures of the finished product!

"We try to make you smarter, faster" - Jim Spencer, CEO of Newsy.com

In this clip, Jim Spencer, the CEO & founder of Newsy, provides a brief overview of the company.  He discusses his distribution strategy, as well as Newsy's monetization strategy which has helped make Newsy one of leading mobile news apps.  In early March of this year, the company won the Appy Award as best news app, beating FlipBoard and CNN in the category.  Newsy's goal is to be the leader in mobile news distribution. 

video via beet.TV

Meet Bill Fandel of Peaks Real Estate Sotheby's International Realty

Bill Fandel is an established, trusted and experienced real estate advisor who represents the most distinguished buyers and sellers in the Telluride region.  Bill represents two of our Telluride properties, 222 Russell & 300 Prospect Falls.  Check out this video of Bill discussing his philosophy on selling in the luxury segment of this sophisticated real estate market.