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We’re pleased to announce the launch of the new Xanadu Meadowlands website. The new site, home to America’s newest premier destination, offers over 2 million square feet of entertainment, shopping, special events, sporting activities and dining all under one roof, within minutes of New York City.
This one-of-a-kind venue features a unique mix of things to do, see and enjoy and will provide new and innovative experiences for friends and families of all ages. From state-of-the-art entertainment to unique and contemporary shopping to the nearly dozen attractions, when Xanadu opens it will become a must visit destination for local and international visitors.
Whether you want to ski or snowboard in America’s first indoor snow park, see a concert, shop, skydive, bowl, catch a wave, play, enjoy a great meal, see the skyline of Manhattan from the largest observation wheel in the US, it’s all here at Xanadu.
The new site features an innovative interactive map feature. The rest of the sites features the venue, highlights the surrounding area and gives information about the history and companies behind the project. Look for future additions and innovative interactive content in the near future!
For additional information, as well as marketing, media and analyst inquiries, please contact Don Grantham at 714.528.1133 ext. 201.
Question:
“How can companies protect themselves when choosing a URL as their public face?”
Answer:
Choosing a URL requires thought and foresight. Make sure no combination of words or letters impinges on the copyright or trademark of other companies, particularly large, well known brands.
Every month Moluv reviews hundreds of submissions and searches vigorously throughout the web for sites that make their jaws drop. From this process, they post approximately 10% of the ones they come across.
We are excited to say that Evolve Media has been selected as a Moluv featured site for its display of excellence in web design.
Unless you’re already working with Evolve Media – undoubtedly one of the best interactive agencies out there (we’re a little biased, of course!) – creating a successful Request for Proposal can be just as daunting a task as sifting through stacks of responses once they start to stream in. Let us help you refine your process from the beginning, with an end result that’s sure to make your decision making more efficient – landing you the best agency for your project, and your bottom line.
RFP 101: Writing a Successful Request for Proposal Interactive marketing and web design/development projects are generally complex. The success, or failure, of this endeavor often hinges on the first step in the process: creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) and selecting the right interactive agency (if you aren’t already working with Evolve, of course!). This can mean the difference between a winning partnership or a potentially costly mistake. Here are our tips and recommendations to help you skillfully write a great RFP and manage the selection process.
General Components of the Agency Selection Process:
• Create selection committee & decision criteria
• Finalize schedule of events
• Completion of an RFP
• Create initial target list of agencies
• Initial RFP announcement/Send
• Submission deadline
• 1st round proposal review
• Narrow down to finalists
• Vendor finalists review
• Selection of vendor
• Final contract negotiation
Information to PROVIDE Agencies in an RFP:
• Background on your organization
• Your contact information
• Schedule for the proposal process
• Criteria for making your decision
• Basic summary of the project, including overarching goals and timeline
• Project’s target market, if applicable (customers, users, stakeholders)
• Detailed overview of the project
• Primary goal
• Secondary goals
• Budget
• General scope
• Time frame
• Business requirements
• Creative/design requirements
• Functional requirements
• Content type/Content development needs
• Existing technical environment/requirements
• Your preferred working relationship requirements
• Ongoing support and maintenance requirement
Information to REQUEST from Agencies in an RFP:
• Agency company information
• Company background/history
• Quick overview of services and capabilities
• Management or key personnel bios/proposed project team
• Contact information
• Agency’s proposed solution
• Basic summary of the solution
• Solution methodology/process
• Development plan
• List of tasks
• Timeline
• Details on proposed solution
• Original ideas – strategy, creative, etc.
• Features and functionality
• Options and add-ons
• Scalability
• Technical requirements
• Proposed budget
• Cost of services
• Required 3rd party costs
• Support and maintenance
• List of deliverables
• Ownership
• Agency references
• Examples of previous work
• Provide client references
• List awards/accolades and special certification
Your scope of work will determine the complexity and information that will be essential for your project. That said, if you follow each of these requirements, you should be able to make a well-informed decision that benefits your company and enables you to get the most for your time and money.
If you have any questions or comments, please call or email:
Don Grantham : don@evolvemedia.com : 714.528.1133 ext.101
Jade La : jade@evolvemedia.com: 714.528.1133 ext. 102
