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Making News 2008

2008.11.14 Darby Direct: Another Refreshing Change

Darby Direct is an online division of Darby Bank created for people who value the convenience of the Internet. The new site offers competitive banking products that users can sign up for immediately. 3W Studios provided visual design for the site, based on the award-winning Darby brand. The high-yield account is available to any resident of the US, giving Darby a national market reach.

Visit the site: www.darby-direct.com/

2008.11.12 3W Takes Soccer Title

Congratulations to the new Warner Soccer Over-30 Division Super Six champions! The team, bearing the name of their sponsor, 3W Studios, pulled off a dramatic win on November 5th to cap an exciting season.

Visit the site: www.3wstudios.com/news/press/20081112.php

2008.11.06 IDT Launches New Global Marketing Site

Earlier this year, 3W Studios helped IDT begin to reposition the well-known Redlake brand they acquired from Roper Industries. The brand has now been fully integrated into IDT's product line up with the launch of the company's new site. Packed with great video footage from IDT's cameras, the site reaches the level of design sophistication necessary for a global industry leader. By providing design and consulting services 3W Studios has helped guide the entire corporate marketing approach, including collateral and advertising design, and trade show display materials.

Visit the site: www.idtvision.com

2008.11.02 A New Brand That's North of Ordinary

Traverse Bay RV Resort has turned to Kidd Group and 3W Studios to help position the park for future sales and rentals. Located in Michigan, the resort has an established and enthusiastic clientele. With new phases of the park being prepared for development, Kidd Group designed a new brand that elevates the resort while keeping one foot firmly on the fun side. The website features a series of video testimonials, photo galleries and area information. The dual emphasis of sales and rentals is spoken to on the site, and will also be covered during the upcoming marketing campaign. Look for the flip flops to appear at RV shows around the country in the coming months.

Visit the site: www.traversebayrvresort.com

2008.10.20 Continental Pacific Launches Family of Sites

Continental Pacific has launched a redesign of their corporate website as part of a program to bring more visibility to many of their North and South American properties. 3W Studios has also created a master template for the creation of property-specific mini-sites, each one providing full details of the property in question. The template can be easily customized for each property to account for their individual natures. Two of the satellite sites have been launched already, with another half-dozen in the works.

Visit the site: www.cplandco.com
Related link: www.pepepoint.com
Related link: www.islasanpedrochile.com

2008.10.20 A New Alternative

The Undrugs is a web-based company selling herbal medicine and dietary supplements. 3W Studios provided design and custom coding to implement a new online store using the OSCommerce platform. OSCommerce is an open-source shopping cart system, and 3W Studios had implemented numerous installations with varying levels of customization. The Undrugs uses PayPal integration to enable secure credit card processing once a shopper has filled their cart.

Visit the site: www.theundrugs.com

2008.10.02 Tallahassee Film Festival 2009 - Call For Entries

3W Studios is proud to be a sponsor of the 2009 Tallahassee Film Festival. As part of our sponsorship we have launched a redesign of the festival website. The 2009 Festival takes place in April. Currently the site focuses on the call for entries. As the season progresses the site will include preview footage, full schedule details and up the minute news about the events and the films themselves. 3W Studios will be providing ongoing support, and implementing tools to enable TFF to keep the site current.

Visit the site: www.tallahasseefilmfestival.com

2008.09.30 FDDC Takes Control of Their Content

The Florida Development Disabilities Council launched their redesign in March. That same design has now been engineered into a content management system (CMS), giving FDDC staff complete control over the site. Using separation of design and content, 3W Studios deployed a fully functioned system that gives FDDC web-based tools to edit and add content, while leaving the site template undisturbed. The CMS allows FDDC to reduce their dependency on technical experts and increase efficiency within the organization.

Visit the site: www.fddc.org

2008.09.29 Talk to Lisa Miller First

Lisa Miller & Associates provides strategic consulting services to private industry and government. Based in Tallahassee, the firm focuses on Insurance, Financial Services, Healthcare and Environmental issues. With over 25 years of experience, LM&A is a firm that can get things done in Florida's capital city. 3W Studios provided branding, design and hosting to get the new site off the ground, well in advance of the next legislative season.

Visit the site: www.lisamillerassociates.com

2008.09.26 Darby Bank Wins ABA Award

Darby Bank - A Refreshing Change in Banking. That's the campaign that won this year's First Place prize in the American Bankers Association Marketing Awards competition. This prestigious banking community award has given the bank national exposure. Masterminded by Kidd Group, the campaign was ably supporting by Kidd Public Relations and 3W Studios, across all forms of media. This campaign is no stranger to success. Earlier this year it was awarded an honorable mention in the 2008 ReBrand awards, and the website won an ADDY from the Savannah Chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Visit the site: www.darbybank.com
Related link: www.aba.com/Press+Room/091508MarketingAwards.htm
Related link: www.rebrand.com/2008-winners-brands

2008.08.15 Get Your Kids Into The Kitchen

Kids In The Kitchen is a new website by prolific writer Carol Spurling. The syndicated column of the same name appears in newspapers across the country. Already well-known for her gastronomic adventures in France, Carol has turned her attention to food and children. Avid readers can now access an archive of columns, plus visit the forum, find new recipes and resources to help cook for and with children. From comfort food to nutrition, fun-to-make food to delightful desserts, Kids in The Kitchen covers it all.

Visit the site: www.kids-in-the-kitchen.net

2008.08.15 Nature Bridges Revamps Website

The leading top-down bridge building, Nature Bridges, has launched the third iteration of their website. Not a complete redesign, the overhaul is nevertheless substantial. The most obvious changes are visual, but numerous organizational changes have also been made based on improving usability. Content was also revised based on analysis of user habits and traffic patterns, ensuring a stronger base for search engine optimization.

Visit the site: www.naturebridges.com

2008.08.07 IDT launches Global Redlake Portal

IDT has launched a series of international pages to support its global Redlake brand. Each site features native language copy and contact information for the regional distributor. The site includes video clips created by Lab201. The network has launched with 15 languages/regions, with several more scheduled to come online soon as the network grows.

Visit the site: www.redlake.com
Related link: www.lab201.com

2008.07.22 Vet Website In for a Check-up

Sometimes you don't need a new website, you just need some spring cleaning and a little polish here and there. It's not a redesign, but it's new and improved. "New label, same great taste" you might say. Affiliated Veterinary Specialists have done just that with their website. Regular visitors might notice a difference, but the overall theme has remained the same. Minor graphical revisions, along with organization changes and updated content, make for a fresh new feel without the time and effort of starting over.

Visit the site: www.avsspecialists.com

2008.07.15 Any plan, any size, any style.

Just $100. That is the concept behind 100DollarHousePlans.com. 3W Studios was commissioned to make this concept a reality. We began by designing a strong brand identity, and then created a robust e-commerce site that lets visitors search by multiple criteria. Once a plan has been chosen, it is a simple and efficient process to purchase them using our custom commerce solution. With a large inventory and a fresh concept, this site is poised to become a big name in the house plan market.

Visit the site: www.100dollarhouseplans.com

2008.07.11 Motorcycle Campaign Aims to Save Lives

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP) and Tallahassee law enforcement have joined forces with area motorcyclists to launch a new motorcycle safety campaign. This statewide initiative focuses on promoting motorcycle visibility and safety in an effort to reduce fatalities on Florida’s roadways. 3W Studios provided the online press room to accompany public relations events staged by Kidd Public Relations. The campaign materials were designed by Kidd Group.

Visit the site: www.rideprouddressloud.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com
Related link: www.kidd.com

2008.07.03 The Belser-Parton Literacy Center Relaunches

The University of Alabama's Belser-Parton Literacy Center focuses on children and how their literacy needs can best be served through excellent teaching, meaningful research, and community outreach. The new site provides extensive biographical information on the faculty members involved in the program as well as information on the various projects that they sponsor. 3W Studios has an ongoing relationship with the University as an endorsed vendor.

Visit the site: www.literacies.ua.edu

2008.06.20 Dowdy Plumbing Launches New Site

Dowdy Plumbing has served Tallahassee and the surrounding region for over 20 years, and has chosen to launch its first online presence. The site provides contact information and details the company's history of successful work. You can also submit a payment online, request a service call and apply for employment. The site is a great example of how to make the web work for your small business.

Visit the site: www.dowdyplumbing.com

2008.06.09 Top London Agent Acquired, Launches Redesign

Godfrey Vaughan has been a long-time client of 3W Studios. The London property specialist recently became Colliers Godfrey Vaughan, joining the Colliers CRE network. Now part of a corporate heavyweight, CGV retained our services to provide a very fast overhaul of their site. The new site falls inline with the Colliers family style, while retaining the specific functionality needed by the London division. Our ability to act quickly gave CGV instant brand integrity.

Visit the site: www.godfreyvaughan.co.uk

2008.06.07 Florida Housing Commercial Touts Expo

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation engaged Kidd Group to promote the recent HomeBuyer Expo in Orlando. As part of the services, Kidd Group turned to 3W Studios to produce a 30-second TV commercial about the expo. Created in-house, the commercial uses playful animation based around the expo logo. The spot ran on regional television leading up to the event.

Visit the site: www.3wstudios.com/work/media.php
Related link: www.floridahousing.org

2008.05.04 Regional Gold for 3W Studios

3W Studios was recognized by the 4th District of the American Advertising Federation at the 2008 Regional ADDY Awards, held May 3. After winning four gold ADDYs at the local level, 3W Studios can now add another gold and silver to this year's tally. Gold was awarded to our very successful self-promotional postcard campaign. Silver went to our website for Rhodes + Brito architects, of Orlando. Gold winners advance to the national competition on June 10. Atlanta here we come!

Visit the site: www.rbarchitects.com
Related link: www.4aaf.com

2008.04.11 International Real Estate Broker Launches Redesign

Developer Sales Group focuses on South Florida realty, but with affiliate offices in Colombia, Venezuela and the U.K., DSG has a wide sphere of operation. The new site encapsulates the company's diverse portfolio, including the Residences at Atlantis in the Bahamas. DSG specializes in leveraging the web as a tool for property sales, and 3W Studios, Kidd Group and DSG combined forces over the last 2 years to make the Houston-based Mosaic high rise a sales success.

Visit the site: www.developersalesgroup.com
Related link: www.mosaichouston.com

2008.04.04 NRFSP Serves New Menu

The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals has launched a redesign of their website. The company offers certifications in the food safety industry and is world-renown. The site enables administrators and examinees alike to prepare for and report on exams.

Visit the site: www.nrfsp.com

2008.03.17 FDDC Redesign ahead of Tough Legislative Session

The Florida Development Disabilities Council has launched a redesign as part of a major advocacy push during the current Florida legislative session. With the budget in crisis, every dollar is being scrutinized. FDDC has engaged Kidd Public Relations to assist in a major outreach effort to help prevent further budget cuts to some of the state's most vulnerable citizens. 3W Studios played its part by revamping a confusing and old website. The new site helps clearly articulate the council's message and its role.

Visit the site: www.fddc.org

2008.03.11 MAG-5 Comes to Panama City

Dr. Adil Ceydeli is one of only two plastic surgeons in the country to offer the revolutionary MAG-5 procedure. Based at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Dr. Ceydeli is also a specialist in Asian eye surgery and offers a full range of cosmetic and restorative procedures.

Visit the site: www.ceydeli.com

2008.03.10 3W Studios Steals The Show

The theme of this year's ADDY Awards was "Steal the Show". How appropriate then, that 3W Studios should do just that. With four gold awards, including a best of show, and two silvers, 3W took the most interactive top prizes on the night. Not to be left out, Kidd Group managed to bring home 19 awards, two of them gold; combined the divisions of Kidd Group were the most honored of the night. The winning work included Twenty3Twenty (Gold, Best of show), Travel With Conscience (Gold), Rhodes + Brito Architects (Gold) and New Leaf Market (Silver). 3W also one a gold and silver for self-promotion material. Not content with local success, 3W Studios also won a silver in the Savannah region competition for its work on the Darby Bank website, bring the total haul to 7. The ADDY Awards are the nation’s largest advertising contest, beginning at the local level, with gold awards moving on to district and nationwide competition. The event’s proceeds support the Tallahassee American Advertising Federation’s public service and educational advertising scholarships.

2008.02.29 Houston Healthcare Takes On Content Management

It's not an uncommon story; an organization has a marketing team and an IT staff, and the website falls in between them. The marketing staff lack the technical skills and the IT staff lack the time necessary to keep the website up to date. The answer? Content Management. The marketing team at Houston Healthcare is now equipped with browser-based tools to let them manage the content on a daily basis. Not only are updates more efficient, they can even be made ahead of time and scheduled to go live on the appropriate date. With full hosting and training support, 3W Studios has empowered HHC staff to take full control of the site.

Visit the site: www.hhc.org

2008.02.27 GreenSteel Homes Under New Roof

GreenSteel Homes has launched a redesign of its website to coincide with the installation of its first model home. The preview model is located in Tallahassee's new Evening Rose development, and showcases the high level of finish and design available in these pre-built, hurricane-proof environmentally friendly buildings. The website includes a news blog, gallery and extensive information about the benefits of the company's innovations. Contact GreenSteel Homes to schedule your tour.

Visit the site: www.greensteelhomes.com

2008.02.22 Research in Review: Revamped

Florida State University started publishing Research in Review in 1969, with the mission to "inform the public, lawmakers, granting agencies, university supporters and officials at other universities about Florida State's scholarly activity and its relevance to taxpayers, commerce and academe". The existing website was not doing justice to its content, and needed to showcase the University's work in a more compelling fashion. It also needed to be easy to use and to update. The new design is at once more engaging, with additional interactive elements and a streamlined organization that helps readers and RinR staff alike.

Visit the site: www.rinr.fsu.edu

2008.02.15 IDT Welcomes Redlake Mark

IDT has long been a key player in the high-speed digital imaging arena. Through their alliance with Redlake, the company has expanded their range of products and services. Now a recent transaction with Roper Industries makes IDT the Worldwide distributor of Redlake products. As the Redlake brand comes under the IDT umbrella, a new website has been launched to provide sales and support to the global customer base. A camera comparison feature tops the list of new functions, with more content arriving constantly as the efforts ramp up and new products are announced.

Visit the site: www.idtvision.com

2008.02.14 Government Policy Solutions Launches

Directed by Rose Naff, noted child health policy expert, Government Policy Solutions provides consulting services for technology firms, health care delivery organizations, insurers, foundations, universities and government agencies. The new site provides an overview of the new company's services, and how to reach them.

Visit the site: www.navgov.com/

2008.01.14 University System Launches Redesign

The Florida Board of Governors is the statewide governance system for the 11 public universities in Florida. Their website is a central point for reporting information, public records and news about higher education in the state. 3W Studios provided a complete redesign, from the visual front-end to some of the deeper mechanics of the site. BOG staff now have a range of web-based tools at their disposal to keep the site current. These custom tools have been specially created to allow non-technical staff to use them, allowing a dramatic increase in division of labor and timeliness.

Visit the site: www.flbog.org

2008.01.14 Website Kicks Off National Campaign

Hearthside Grove is just a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. The 340-lot resort began a national marketing campaign this week by unveiling a new website at the Florida Recreational Vehicle Trade Association RV SuperShow. The first phase of the site provides a good overview of the area and the resort amenities. As part of an integrated campaign conducted by Kidd Group, it will act as the primary source of lead generation during the sales phase. As the resorts matures, expect more interactive content and tools such as online reservations.

Visit the site: www.hearthsidegrove.com
Related link: www.kidd.com