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On May 27, 2011
AKT's Chief Operating Officer Jared Mendelewicz is once again the featured guest blogger on YoungEntrepreneur.com, the largest social networking forum for entrepreneurs. This time, Jared writes on the sometimes sensitive subject of the bad hire and outlines key traits of red flag employees that might be doing your company more bad than good. Read more here: http://bit.ly/lzxzMx
On December 17, 2010
The year 2010 showed incredible growth and expansion for AKT Enterprises, including a brick and mortar store and a full-service video production studio. Now catering to a client and customer base of over 500,000, AKT has once again proven itself to be one of the most innovative companies rising in today’s entertainment industry.
AKT kicked off 2010 with the announcement of the opening of its second warehouse. This warehouse, also located in Winter Park, Florida, is now home to AKT’s graphic design team and also functions as a fully operational print facility.
Throughout the year, AKT was honored by many local and national publications for its consistent and outstanding professional achievements. The Orlando Business Journal included AKT in its annual “Forty Under 40” list. The company was also recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for excellence, leadership and dedication. Inc. Magazine ranked AKT Enterprises No. 511 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
AKT was also asked to contribute to multiple media outlets this year, including YoungEntrepreneur.com, one of the largest online forum communities for entrepreneurs, Full Sail University’s Music Business Department and the Winter Park Observer, a popular newspaper in the Orlando community.
In March, AKT acquired Smartpunk, one of the world’s most popular online music storefronts. AKT’s expertise in online stores and entertainment merchandise, coupled with Smartpunk’s worldwide customer reach, has allowed the company to distinguish itself as a leading force in music products and services.
Big Top, AKT’s first retail initiative, opened its flagship storefront in August. Located in Winter Park, Florida, Big Top specializes in the development of specialty products, including direct-to-garment items, embroidery, web design, and more. The store is ideal for both big and small businesses, family gatherings, sororities and fraternities, and much more, providing AKT with the opportunity to infiltrate the local market. Big Top is the first of many planned retail projects for AKT.
AKT Management has established itself as an asset to the entertainment industry, utilizing all of AKT’s resources to foster long and meaningful careers for its clients. In addition to the production of a sold-out tour for YouTube sensation LiveLavaLive in April, AKT Management announced the signing of the Orlando-based band Savannah, who recently released their debut EP to a great response. AKT Management also represents Dan Brown, the founder and star of Dan 3.0, the most-watched show on the number one Internet television station, Revision3.
AKT recently announced Smartpunk Live, its new music-based web show, which marks the beginning of an exciting turning point for Smartpunk. Smartpunk Live features live acoustic performances and in-depth artist interviews with both established and up-and-coming bands in a brand new state-of-the-art production studio and lounge.
Maintaining its reputation as the premier YouTube merchandising company, AKT is excited to present Playlist LIVE. Playlist LIVE is a two-day convention that will bring the biggest and best producers of music and video content together in a conference-style environment. The event will feature interactive talks and performances by some of the most successful people in the new media industry. Playlist LIVE will be held in Orlando, Florida in March of 2011.
AKT Enterprises continues to expand by delivering the highest quality products through the diversified talents of the company’s rapidly growing team of dedicated employees. The company’s success would not be possible without the endless support of family, friends, clients and team members. With exciting new ventures and plans for even more expansion on the horizon, AKT looks forward to making 2011 its biggest year yet.
On November 16, 2010
As many of you know, the AKT Enterprises company District Lines acquired Smartpunk in April 2010. Since then, the staff has diligently worked to reorganize and restructure the company to fix the issues that plagued Smartpunk in the few years before the acquisition. This is just the first step and we look forward to many more features, programs and improvements to come.
We are particularly proud to announce Smartpunk Live, our new music-based web show. This marks the beginning of an exciting turning point for Smartpunk. Smartpunk Live will feature live acoustic performances and in-depth artist interviews. Our goal is to give up and coming bands the opportunity to share their music and give our all-time favorite bands the opportunity to share their story.
Smartpunk Live will air regularly on www.smartpunklive.com in full HD. The first episode, which airs Wednesday, November 24th at 7 PM EST, will feature an interview and performance by Saves The Day.
To stay up-to-date on all things Smartpunk, follow us at @smartpunk and @smartpunklive.
On November 16, 2010
This past weekend, AKT Enterprises sponsored the first annual TEDxOrlando conference at the Orlando Science Center in Orlando, FL. TED, a small nonprofit that started out as a 4-day conference, brings together people from three different worlds: technology, entertainment and design. The TED conference has since become a worldwide phenomenon and a platform for new and engaging ideas.TEDxOrlando is a program of local events that bring people from these three industries together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, both video and live speakers combine to ignite discussion and inspiration in a small group. The first Orlando TEDx conference featured presentations by many of Orlando’s cutting edge thinkers, as well as other intelligent minds from across the nation.
For more information about TEDxOrlando, visit http://www.tedxorlando.org.
On October 09, 2010
In his second post as a guest blogger on YoungEntrepreneur.com, Jared Mendelewicz discusses the importance of a solid relationship between business partners in the workplace. As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AKT Enterprises, Jared is no stranger to the notion that who you work with is just as important as the work you do. Read more of Jared’s thoughts on complementary partnerships here: http://bit.ly/aCoanB
YoungEntrepreneur.com is one of the largest communities for established and aspiring entrepreneurs online.
On August 31, 2010
WINTER PARK, FL -- Jared Mendelewicz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AKT Enterprises, was invited to become a guest blogger for YoungEntrepreneur.com, one of the largest online forum communities for entrepreneurs worldwide. YoungEntrepreneur.com members are comprised of established and aspiring entrepreneurs who are passionate about economic development and promoting the success of innovative and growth-oriented companies. Mendelewicz will share his unique perspective on many of the trials and tribulations facing young entrepreneurs today. His first post, which highlights the advantages and disadvantages of hiring friends as employees, is featured on the home page: http://bit.ly/cb9DtU
