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NearSay is part of LocalVox Media Inc, which provides a platform for local businesses to generate news and engage local customers across the web, a network of local publishers, social media, email newsletters and search. NearSay is the local business and lifestyle newswire of LocalVox. Since September of 2010 NearSay has been providing NYC readers with the most relevant information about their lives, where they live, work and play. In the process, we have created the fastest growing local news and lifestyle platform, one that combines the best of curation and original content sourced from hundreds of local neighborhood N-Siders and local merchants.
If you are interested in speaking with us, please contact us at press@NearSay.com. Here's some of the coverage we are getting from leading media and technology sources.
(2/17/2012) Business Insider recognizes LocalVox as "at the helm of retail's emerging 'social-local-mobile' trend." Having crossed 300 notable clients and $1M in annualized revenue less than a year after launch, LocalVox is poised for growth in NYC and new markets.
(11/29/2011) TechCrunch covers the launch of LocalVox 2.0, the local merchant marketing platform that allows businesses to generate and distribute news to local consumers across the web, email, social media and local directories. LocalVox 2.0 represents a next generation monetization opportunity for local publishers.
(10/22/2011) In this article, Poynter highlights the key lessons for media companies in the hyperlocal industry starting with the monetization of local businesses and the types of solutions that are required. The LocalVox platform was specifically highlighted for it's ability to engage local businesses with high retention and long term revenue potential.
(6/2/2011) Disruptathon, an organization that recognizes emerging companies across a broad range of industries, selected NearSay as one of the eight most disruptive media companies from the hundreds of companies which applied. NearSay will present to a panel of sponsors including USA Today, Gannett, O'Reilly Media and others on June 16th at the USA Today Headquarters in Washington DC to compete for the prestigious honor.
(5/26/2011) Worth Magazine, whose tagline is "The Evolution of Financial Intelligence," recently released their 2011 list of 20 Entrepreneurs to Watch. Entrepreneurs were recognized across a broad range of traditional and digital industries and included NearSay CEO, David Pachter. In the article, David is quoted on the excitement of starting early stage ventures with long lasting effects and the importance of relevant local news.
(4/28/2011) ScoutMob highlights NearSay and co-founder, Trevor Sumner, sharing what's unique about NearSay, some of his favorite 250 contributors and what's next for NearSay on their website and in a newsletter to over 75,00 New Yorkers.
FoxNews Business - NearSay Aims to Act Hyperlocal
(2/17/2011) On Fox News Business Lunch, Tricia Byrnes talks with NearSay founders David Pachter and Trevor Sumner about NearSay, AOL's recent acquisition of Huffington Post and the state of the local news market. 10 minute video spot.
The Next Web - 11 New York City Startups to Watch in 2011
(1/4/2011) The Next Web covers the most exciting new startups in New York City and names NearSay as number two.
NY Tech Blog - An Interview with Trevor Sumner, Head of Products and Marketing for NearSay
(12/14/2010) An interview with one of NearSay's founders covering NearSay, our mission and what's important in starting a business.
BIA Kelsey - Neighborhood Site NearSay Wants to Take a Bite Out of Big Apple Clutter
(9/28/2010) BIA Kelsey, an active analyst on hyperlocal news covers NearSay's strategy of providing news from expert sources in an othewise crowded New York media market
Business Insider - NearSay to Join Hyperlocal News Crowd in NYC
(9/20/2010) Business Insider and WebNewser cover the NearSay launch and our mission to recreate local news
Wall Street Journal - Website Aims to Act Local
(9/16/2010) The Wall Street Journal covers the NearSay launch, the local contributor approach and the need for New Yorkers to cut through all the noise.
NY Tech Meetup - Launch Preview of NearSay to the Largest Technology Meetup in NYC
(9/8/2010) The NearSay gives a quick 3 minute preview of the website to 800 NYC technology professionals, fanatics and analysts.
