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We're thrilled to reveal the first of this year's Webby Sessions taking place at Internet Week New York!
The Webby Sessions are a series of panels and discussions touching on the latest Internet trends and inspirations specially curated by us. Each day, we will bring you thought-provoking content and leaders representing the very best of the web.
The first Webby Session is taking place on Monday, May 20 at 11am and will feature the incredibly popular, engaging, uplifting, and Webby Winning photo blog Humans of New York.
Photographer Brandon Stanton will join Webby Executive Director, David-Michel Davies to discuss the Internet's ability to foster altruism and build supportive community along with sharing the meteoric rise of his blog over the past couple of years.
We look forward to sharing ideas from some of our most inspiring Webby winners, judges, and friends.
5 DAYS. THAT’S the deal with the Webbys.
11. Webby Sessions featuring 3 huge Webby Winning talents
Internet Week starts Monday and we kick-off Webby Sessions with Humans of New York’s Brandon Stanton, 11am in the HQ.
Join us! It’s gonna be awesome. Our followers get 25% off a pass with code HQ_WEBBYNETTED
We all know that a GIF is a wish your heart makes, but how has the format evolved over its 25 years on our screens?
Thankfully the great minds at Webby favorite PBS made this video to answer that question.
And on May 22nd watch the 17th Annual Webby Awards on demand to celebrate Steve Wilhite the inventor of the GIF and settle yo olde JIF/GIF debate once and for all.
If Grumpy’s your gal, show her some love and go vote for Meme of the Year on Buzzfeed.
This year we’re honoring Chris Kluwe as the first ever Webby Athlete of the Year for his use of the Internet in calling an end to homophobia in professional sports. He wins the Internet.
Read his candid, compelling open letter outlining his support for gay marriage.
On May 22nd watch The Webby Awards on demand to see Chris accept his award.
Kevin Spacey and his producing partner Dana Brunetti brought House of Cards to Netflix and with its success, kinda sorta changed the shape of television.
Like House of Cards, this year’s Webby Awards ceremony will be available on demand on May 22nd, ready to be viewed whenever you are.
Haye you gone to Buzzfeed to vote for Meme of the Year yet? You have until Friday to yell your goat love from the mountaintops.
Friend Who Sent Link To 8-Minute YouTube Video Must Be Fucking Delusional: Full Report
Ain’t nobody got time for that.
LOVE GAMING?
Join Netted and General Assembly TODAY at 2pm ET for Understanding Game Design and Culture, an online class with Eric Zimmerman Game Designer & Founding Faculty at NYU Game Center.
Live every week like it’s GIF week.
The ridiculously good looking Burning Love won 3 Webbys this year!
One for Ken Marino’s performance, another for best longform comedy series, and a THIRD Special Achievement for good luck.
If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Go ahead, catch the fire.
And join us for Webby Sessions on May 23rd at Internet Week New York HQ, we’re chatting with the awesome Erica Oyama, the brains behind Burning Love. Get your tickets before they sellout!
A GIF is a gift from Steve Wilhite who invented the format while working at CompuServe in 1987.
(Source: internetarchaeology.org)
Don’t be a Grumpy Cat, cast your vote for the year’s best meme!
We’ve partnered with Buzzfeed to decide this year’s Meme of the Year, so go vote for your faves, Gangnam style. It’s way easier than making a Harlem Shake video. When you’re done, go buy a goat and wait for it to yell like a human so you can make a viral video and finally quit your day job. You’re welcome.
