Comments for IPRA C&M Section Blog http://cm.ilipra.org This is the home of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's Communications & Marketing Section. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:52:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on C&M Meeting & Brochure Data by The Blog Spot http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/04/11/cm-meeting-brochure-data/#comment-11850 The Blog Spot Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/04/11/cm-meeting-brochure-data/#comment-11850 Great idea Kim! I think it would also be nice to know the time frame of the production schedule. For example, when are you working on your Summer brochure and when is the best time to get information to you for placement in the brochure (read: when can IPRA provide you with filler PSA ads/event information?). Great idea Kim!

I think it would also be nice to know the time frame of the production schedule. For example, when are you working on your Summer brochure and when is the best time to get information to you for placement in the brochure (read: when can IPRA provide you with filler PSA ads/event information?).

]]> Comment on View Agency Showcase entries online by The Blog Spot http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/view-agency-showcase-entries-online/#comment-11191 The Blog Spot Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:11:15 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/view-agency-showcase-entries-online/#comment-11191 We apologize for the original uploads not working right. We had initially used Adobe Share to upload the PDFs and have them available online for free viewing without any downloads. Unfortunately, Adobe Share is still in beta testing and it wasn't as reliable as we had thought. We're now using SlideShare to display the creative work from the Agency Showcase Competition. We've used this before for other work we've done and it's reliable and easy to use. We also created a new page on the C&M blog called the <a href="http://cm.ilipra.org/design-gallery">Design Gallery</a> to house everything. Check it out. What's nice about SlideShare is that you can flip through the entries directly from the blog. You can also make comments on each of the entries by simply clicking on the "view" link within each of the players! Please comment on this post and let us know what you think. We apologize for the original uploads not working right. We had initially used Adobe Share to upload the PDFs and have them available online for free viewing without any downloads. Unfortunately, Adobe Share is still in beta testing and it wasn’t as reliable as we had thought.

We’re now using SlideShare to display the creative work from the Agency Showcase Competition. We’ve used this before for other work we’ve done and it’s reliable and easy to use.

We also created a new page on the C&M blog called the Design Gallery to house everything. Check it out.

What’s nice about SlideShare is that you can flip through the entries directly from the blog. You can also make comments on each of the entries by simply clicking on the “view” link within each of the players!

Please comment on this post and let us know what you think.

]]> Comment on View Agency Showcase entries online by Ellen HArt http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/view-agency-showcase-entries-online/#comment-11185 Ellen HArt Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:54:29 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/view-agency-showcase-entries-online/#comment-11185 anyone else getting this message when they try to view? We're sorry, the service you requested is currently unavailable. In the meantime please explore the other areas of Adobe. http://www.adobe.com/. Thank you for your patience. Help Ellen anyone else getting this message when they try to view?

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]]> Comment on The 21st century journalist by Jodi Rudick http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/12/03/the-21st-century-journalist/#comment-10727 Jodi Rudick Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:30:33 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/12/03/the-21st-century-journalist/#comment-10727 During my recent preconference sessions at the IPRA/IAPD conference I specifically spoke about "Cutting Edge Media" and the shift from "marketing messages" to "marketing conversations." We talked about everything from My Space and Craig's List to Blogs and Wikepedia -- all which are fantastic (and free) avenues to spread the word about your programs, plans and benefits. Over 60 people attended and (most) inquisitively and enthusiastically embraced these new ideas. We wondered, however, how "old-school" decision-makers and community leaders will be, to green light new media? Sometimes, it makes more sense to "jay walk" than to wait for permission to cross into new territory. For now, check out my blog dedicated to marketing parks, recreation, camps and community servies. www.littleredsbigideas.typepad.com http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2383610/25477198 During my recent preconference sessions at the IPRA/IAPD conference I specifically spoke about “Cutting Edge Media” and the shift from “marketing messages” to “marketing conversations.” We talked about everything from My Space and Craig’s List to Blogs and Wikepedia — all which are fantastic (and free) avenues to spread the word about your programs, plans and benefits. Over 60 people attended and (most) inquisitively and enthusiastically embraced these new ideas. We wondered, however, how “old-school” decision-makers and community leaders will be, to green light new media? Sometimes, it makes more sense to “jay walk” than to wait for permission to cross into new territory. For now, check out my blog dedicated to marketing parks, recreation, camps and community servies. http://www.littleredsbigideas.typepad.com http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2383610/25477198

]]> Comment on Networking Opportunity/Dinner Program by Nicole Castagna http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/09/04/networking-opportunitydinner-program/#comment-9690 Nicole Castagna Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:11:18 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/09/04/networking-opportunitydinner-program/#comment-9690 Is there a non-profit, government segment of PRSA? What do you like about this organization and its meetings? Just wondering Is there a non-profit, government segment of PRSA? What do you like about this organization and its meetings? Just wondering

]]> Comment on Grant Writer by The Blog Spot http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/09/14/grant-writer/#comment-7660 The Blog Spot Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:49:03 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/09/14/grant-writer/#comment-7660 Why not post the information here so we all can benefit? Good luck Marlon. Why not post the information here so we all can benefit? Good luck Marlon.

]]> Comment on Website Development & Hosting by Karen Wegrzyn http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7178 Karen Wegrzyn Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:49:24 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7178 I highly recommend Visionary Webworks. John Staples did a great job of first moving our site to a new host, and then creating and launching our new site. He has always been extremely responsive to requests for assistance and still helps me resolve issues with site maintenance even though he launched our site over 9 months ago. Take a look at our web site and see what you think - www.tinleyparkdistrict.org. I highly recommend Visionary Webworks. John Staples did a great job of first moving our site to a new host, and then creating and launching our new site. He has always been extremely responsive to requests for assistance and still helps me resolve issues with site maintenance even though he launched our site over 9 months ago. Take a look at our web site and see what you think - http://www.tinleyparkdistrict.org.

]]> Comment on Website Development & Hosting by John Staples http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7163 John Staples Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:56:22 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7163 Visionary Webworks / eParkDistrict.com works with more park districts than any other web developer! Park districts like Bartlett, Cary, Frankfort Square, Glenview, Tinley Park, Lemont, River Forest, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, Plainfield, Glen Ellyn and many more trust us to deliver highly effective web solutions at competitive prices. And our web designs are not just effective and affordable; they are award winning too! :) Our web design for McHenry County Conservation District took 1st place in the 2007 Agency Showcase Competition at the IPRA/IAPD Conference! We try very hard to stay engaged and involved in the parks and recreation industry. I will be presenting a workshop at next year's conference on the future of the web. Save the date! I welcome you to take a look at some of our work and if you like what you see get in touch. We can help you take your web site to the next level and beyond! John Staples - 630-372-7338 www.eParkDistrict.com Visionary Webworks / eParkDistrict.com works with more park districts than any other web developer! Park districts like Bartlett, Cary, Frankfort Square, Glenview, Tinley Park, Lemont, River Forest, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, Plainfield, Glen Ellyn and many more trust us to deliver highly effective web solutions at competitive prices.

And our web designs are not just effective and affordable; they are award winning too! :) Our web design for McHenry County Conservation District took 1st place in the 2007 Agency Showcase Competition at the IPRA/IAPD Conference!

We try very hard to stay engaged and involved in the parks and recreation industry. I will be presenting a workshop at next year’s conference on the future of the web. Save the date!

I welcome you to take a look at some of our work and if you like what you see get in touch. We can help you take your web site to the next level and beyond!

John Staples - 630-372-7338
http://www.eParkDistrict.com

]]> Comment on Website Development & Hosting by Michael Price http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7155 Michael Price Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:59:18 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7155 WEBLiNX is the leader in providing website design & development, and a full range of marketing solutions. Since 1997, we have brought cutting edge technology to our clients, both nationally and internationally. More than 500 companies rely on us to deliver innovative and comprehensive marketing services. It is important to our team that we surpass your expectations without exceeding your budget. We provide you with an excellent opportunity to promote your business professionally using 21st Century ingenuity. For detailed information, please access our web site! Michael C. Price Account Executive P: 630.551.0334 x118 F: 630.551.0353 C: 630.826.6415 mprice@weblinxinc.com WEBLiNX is the leader in providing website design & development, and a full range of marketing solutions. Since 1997, we have brought cutting edge technology to our clients, both nationally and internationally. More than 500 companies rely on us to deliver innovative and comprehensive marketing services. It is important to our team that we surpass your expectations without exceeding your budget. We provide you with an excellent opportunity to promote your business professionally using 21st Century ingenuity. For detailed information, please access our web site!

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]]> Comment on Website Development & Hosting by Matt White http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7097 Matt White Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:09:40 +0000 http://cm.ilipra.org/2007/08/06/website-development-hosting/#comment-7097 Great question! Can everyone please share your web developers/hosting companies online here by posting a comment? This way we can all get a good list of possible web partners. Great question! Can everyone please share your web developers/hosting companies online here by posting a comment? This way we can all get a good list of possible web partners.

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