Things Worth Talking About » where to get engaged http://www.eclyptix.com/blog rants, raves and commentary by founder/ceo Robby Berthume Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:54:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Engaging Conversations: Cast 1, Episode 5: Social Media & You http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/11/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-5-social-media-you/ http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/11/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-5-social-media-you/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:32:14 +0000 Robby Berthume http://eclyptix.com/blog/?p=1004 Read Full Post]]> Recently Robby Berthume of Moon Berthume and Epsilon Concepts sat down with Andy Koehn, Jeff Haden, and Andrea Knight to discuss how social media is affecting business models, particularly in jewelry and bridal related industries, over a series of eight webisodes. The series was produced by Where To Get Engaged, an engagement and wedding social network designed and developed by Epsilon Concepts, and directed by Josh Gooden. What follows is episode five.

To follow the series, visit EngagingConversations.com and become a fan on Facebook!

]]> http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/11/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-5-social-media-you/feed/ 1 Engaging Conversations: Cast 1, Episode 4: Social Media & You http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/09/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-4-social-media-you/ http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/09/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-4-social-media-you/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:33:27 +0000 Robby Berthume http://eclyptix.com/blog/?p=998 Read Full Post]]> Recently Robby Berthume of Moon Berthume and Epsilon Concepts sat down with Andy Koehn, Jeff Haden, and Andrea Knight to discuss how social media is affecting business models, particularly in jewelry and bridal related industries, over a series of eight webisodes. The series was produced by Where To Get Engaged, an engagement and wedding social network designed and developed by Epsilon Concepts, and directed by Josh Gooden. What follows is episode four.

To follow the series, visit EngagingConversations.com and become a fan on Facebook!

]]> http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/09/engaging-conversations-cast-1-episode-4-social-media-you/feed/ 1 Engaging Conversations: Cast One, Episode One: Social Media & You http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/07/engaging-conversations-cast-one-episode-one-social-media-you/ http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/07/engaging-conversations-cast-one-episode-one-social-media-you/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:29:54 +0000 Robby Berthume http://eclyptix.com/blog/?p=985 Read Full Post]]> Recently Robby Berthume of Epsilon Concepts and Moon Berthume sat down with Andy Koehn, Jeff Haden, and Andrea Knight to discuss how social media is affecting business models, particularly in jewelry and bridal related industries, over a series of eight webisodes.  The series was produced by Where To Get Engaged, an engagement and wedding social network built and operated by Epsilon Concepts and directed by Josh Gooden.

To follow the series, visit EngagingConversations.com and become a fan on Facebook!

]]> http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/07/engaging-conversations-cast-one-episode-one-social-media-you/feed/ 2 Introducing our Latest Social Network Beta Launch, WhereToGetEngaged.com http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/05/announcing-our-newest-social-network-client-wheretogetengagedcom/ http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/05/announcing-our-newest-social-network-client-wheretogetengagedcom/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 01:26:31 +0000 Robby Berthume http://eclyptix.com/blog/?p=960 Read Full Post]]> Epsilon Concepts would like to proudly announce the launch of our client’s groundbreaking engagement and wedding social network, WhereToGetEngaged.com

Below is the press release we are releasing on behalf of our client, Where To Get Engaged, Inc.

Los Angeles, California, May 12

Join WhereToGetEngaged.com for Free by July 31, 2009 & Automatically be Entered to Win a FREE HONEYMOON GIVEAWAY

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WhereToGetEngaged.com (WTGE) is a social network, directory and search engine that will undoubtedly change the “recession-proof” bridal industry forever. Focused on key decision and conversation points like The Ring, The Proposal, and The Wedding, WTGE is a new concept in social networking as well as the bridal industry. By connecting users, vendors, and manufacturers across an easy and intuitive platform, WTGE is a gateway for effortlessly exploring and connecting while sharing life’s most celebrated moments.

Getting engaged can be an overwhelming process for the future groom. Finding the perfect ring and planning a memorable proposal can be tricky at best. WTGE provides a powerful localized search engine to find and interact with vendors crucial to the process, from the ring to the honeymoon to married life. Built for guys just as much as brides, it combines an intuitive directory with the latest in social networking and interactive functionalities. From the guy planning the engagement (perhaps using WTGE’s helpful “stealth mode” feature) to the bride planning the wedding, it connects friends and family around life’s most memorable events while making it easy to find the best local vendors and learn about the top manufacturers and brands in the industry.

WTGE is unique in that users, vendors and manufacturers all get easy-to-setup social profiles packed with features like locations, products, photos, videos, blogs, events, favorites, wishlists, reviews, ratings, social profile URLs, messaging, and more. In fact, the site is growing in features and usability on a daily basis while being pushed and marketed heavily across the United States! Some of the biggest brands in the industry are already on board, including Hearts on Fire, Verragio, Benchmark, A. Jaffe, RITANI, and Saturn Jewels! Best of all, instead of annoying users with ads and spam, WTGE is a social network without “in your face” marketing. WTGE brings together the integral players in the jewelry and bridal industries in a seamless and transparent fashion, making it easier than ever to learn about, interact with, and freely engage with helpful vendors, manufacturers, and users! The name “Where To Get Engaged” wasn’t chosen simply for engaged couples – it stands for engaging in communication, engaging in business and engaging in community.

Where To Get Engaged, Inc. was founded by CEO Christopher Simonetti, who leveraged his decades of experience as a top jeweler to team with Los Angeles digital agency Epsilon Concepts to plan, design, develop and market a unique and compelling website that harnesses social media for local businesses and quality manufacturers around the country. In his words, “Where To Get Engaged began as a ‘catchy’ marketing slogan for my jewelry store; owning a retail jewelry store for over 20 years, I know exactly how relevant this concept is. Men walk in my store everyday knowing that they are ready to propose and knowing it will be something she’ll remember forever, but have no idea how to make it perfect. The deeper we dove into the concept, the more we realized that engagements and weddings touched nearly every business category. My goal is to create a social network that will connect customers with the best local businesses and vendors and helps them find the information and products they are looking for. But we won’t stop there, even connecting vendors with manufacturers and manufacturers with vendors!”

WTGE is free for users and vendors. Premium accounts are available for vendors, with extended features, premium placement and added exposure across a variety of social media channels. WTGE believes social media is the most current and affordable way to reach in-market customers. For far less than a Yellow Pages ad, vendors can reach and engage with more customers than imaginable. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to setup and maintain a compelling profile allowing vendors and manufacturers to show product, keep customers updated on events and build their brands. It’s easy, it’s dynamic, and it’s only going to get better from here!

Key Links:

HOME PAGE: http://www.wheretogetengaged.com
SITE TOUR: http://www.wheretogetengaged.com/tour/
FAQs: http://www.wheretogetengaged.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions.html
HELP: http://www.wheretogetengaged.com/tutorials
BLOG: http://blog.wheretogetengaged.com
FREE HONEYMOON GIVEAWAY: http://www.wheretogetengaged.com/promotions/sign-up-to-win-the-ultimate-vacation-getaway.html

- @epsilonc

]]> http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2009/05/announcing-our-newest-social-network-client-wheretogetengagedcom/feed/ 0 Where To Get Engaged, Inc. Testimonial http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2008/10/where-to-get-engaged-inc-testimonial/ http://www.eclyptix.com/blog/2008/10/where-to-get-engaged-inc-testimonial/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:07:19 +0000 Robby Berthume http://eclyptix.com/blog/?p=438 Read Full Post]]>
Epsilon Concepts Testimonial from Christopher Simonetti & Josh Gooden of
Where To Get Engaged, Inc. on Vimeo.

“Epsilon Concepts is a true Blue Ocean Company!!! Robby, Samuel and their whole team has a “Penetrating kind of energy” about them. Their ability to take our idea and turn it into a reality is truly out of this world. Six months ago we began this project and like fine Swiss timepiece the perpetual motion was unstoppable. The communication we were able to achieve thru base camp is unheard of in today’s business models. Our relationship with Epsilon Concepts and all their talented partners has just begun… I look forward to the future…”

Christopher Simonetti
Founder
WhereToGetEngaged, Inc.

Thanks Chris and Josh for the kind words!

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