Dennis DuBe

I'm Dennis DuBe', and I study and understand the dynamics of media.

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Dennis DuBe is a Colorado native, inernet and Web pioneer,  former daily newspaper and magazine publisher, editor, and reporter. He managed a software development lab for Apple, developed online products for Parmount Digital, did the editorial startup for Newspapers and Technology, and has taught at the University of Colorado. He was founder of one and director  of another large adult education progrm, helped put a radio station on the air, and is a specialist in media business models.  In his spare time he is an amateur geologist,  media theorist, is married to a sucssful lawyer, and is parenting a child.

Managing Partner at Pratt Street Associates

March 2011 - Present | 319 Pratt #5 Longmont Colorado 80501

An Intellectual Hackerspace for the 21st Century

Student at University of Colorado Mass Communications Research Masters Program

September 2010 - Present | Boulder, Colorado

I am going to characterize the relationship between consumers and media in the Social Media era.

Executive Director at Whole Community Free University, Inc.

August 2004 - Present

Communitiy-based adult education program offering online courses in a wide range of topics. Offerings include both local classes, and online classes provided by ed2Go.

President at Pubsource LLC

January 1978 - Present

PubSource provides Market, Business Model, Positioning and Development consultation to projects in online, broadcast and print product development projects.

Chief Operating Officer, Medioh!, Inc. at Nagravision USA

May 2010 - May 2011 | Denver, Colorado

Managed local facility for international company. Medioh! developed and provided an easy-to-use publishing studio and onine platform for long-tail video product. The online video publishing platform used a Web interface to create custom "apps" for Samsung's 'over the top' internet delivery service. The initial product published to the Samsung App Stores (Samsung Internet TVs and Blu-Ray Players. Medioh! closed by parent company ni 2011.

Instructor, Electronic Journalism at University of Colorado School of Journalism & Mass Communication

1998 - December 2004

Taught web technology class for Grad Students in Journalism and Mass Communications, advised student newspaper, advised faculty on technical issues, created dynamic Web academic applications in ColdFusion.

Academic & Campus Technology Coordinator (Distributed) at University of Colorado Information Technology Services

June 1998 - December 2004

Specialist position assisting faculty making transition from traditional media to the online world. Coordinated New Media Center for School of Journalism and Mass Communication, developed Web-based apps and sites for faculty.

Business Development Director at Paramount Digital (Paramount Pictcures)

1995 - 1997

Developed content and marketing team for Paramount Digital Entertainment (Paramount Pictures) prototype online service at secure facility in Boulder, Colorado.

Director, Apple Electronic Media Lab at Apple Computer

1991 - 1996

Opened and managed secure research lab for Apple Online Services. Hired and managed team of engineers onsite developing applications for Apple Newton PDA, interface and content prototypes of eWorld (dial-up online service), hub operation for OneNet Network (international network of 500 local bulletin-board systems using First Class software), original research into consumer behavior in the online environment.

Editor, Newspapers & Technology at TransMedia Parners

1990 - 1991

Designed and created editorial product for start-up Newspaper industry trade magazine, working with Paul Maxwell. HIred and managed editorial staff, designed scope of coverage, development industry relations, covered beats.

Publisher at Front Range Publishing, Colorado Daily

September 1981 - December 1990

Reporter, Operations Director, General Coordinator, and then Publisher of Daily Newspaper in Boulder, Colorado. 24,000 five-day daily. Profitable publication supported by advertising generally related to students and faculty at the University of Colorado, and local retail merchants.

Managing Editor at Communications-Engineering Digest

January 1981 - December 1982

Cable-industry trade magazine focused on System Engineers and Technical staff. Lots of stuff about optical fibre, wideband amplifiers, trucks with lift buckets, and advertising from various industry suppliers. Cable was booming, and the experience was an eye-opener. Also Associate Editor of MultiChannel News, MultiSystem Operator, and other trade titles.

General Coordinator at Community Free School, Inc.

May 1971 - December 1979

General Coordinator and Executive Director of large Free University. Directed development, expansion and operation of on the of the largest free universities for a decade, managed staff of seven, oversaw program with up to 500 simultaneous teachers and classes, with more than 20,000 participants per year. Sponsored multiple projects, assisted in the creation of multiple business spin-offs, including radio station KGNU-FM, and several local retail and education companies. Organized and chaired the Free University Network, member-based organization with 300 participating schools (survives today as LERN, Inc.).

University of Colorado

2010 – 2014

Masters' Candidate, Mass Communications Research

Concentration: Media Theory

Activities: I meddle.

University of Colorado, Boulder

1967 – 1971

Bachelor of Science

Concentration: Journalism

Activities: Sigma Delta Chi, Colorado Daily, CU Perspective, Orchestra, Band, Air Force ROTC

Publishing, media, typography, science, astronomy, geology, history, business models, maps, politics, child raising, philosophy, ambient music, antique radios, mining technology, mining history, exploring, humor, health, Ireland, railroad operations, media history, mass communications theory.