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LocalVox
LocalVox
Product/Service: helps local businesses and franchises market themselves online via web, social media, directories, search & email.
Founder/Co-Founders: David Pachter (CEO) and Trevor Sumner (President)
Office/Headquarters: 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017 – only office
Products/Services: Provide marketing consultation for clients. Product include LocalCast, SearchCast, LocalConnect, as well as social reputation management
Method of Making Money: Clients pay a premium for their services, prices depending on with package is selected. Packages offered include: Boost @ $399 per month, Mobile boost @ $549 per month, and Complete @ $1499 per month.
Target Customers: Local Businesses as well as chains and franchises.
How many current users/customers, etc: Thousands which include AMC Theaters, Buffalo Wild Wings and Whole Foods
How does the company advertise its product/services? Through Press. They’ve been featured in various prestigious business articles by Forbes, Fox News, Bloomberg Businessweek, etc.
Competitors/Competitive Advantage: Some of LocalVox Competitors include EMT Marketing and Zoiden. What set LocalVox apart is its affordability and customizable plans.
Works Cited: You must document all the websites and articles you use to find the above information. Simply include a list of websites at the end of the blog post.
http://www.thumbtack.com/ny/new-york/social-media-marketing/
http://localvox.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LocalVox_Media
http://rightstartups.com/marketing-unlocked-local-vox/
http://localvox.com/customers/
Timothy Colon – Mini Job Search
Timothy Colon
Job Listings
1. http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Matt-Murphy-Design,-Inc/jobs/Designer-c668289233e0b39b?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEve6R7Cznvr6bA1-nIfSxtFusticpmua_zoqU2uodJQSX-rU78uSbGJfpOSrXH1k5vw
2. http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Armitron/jobs/Graphic-Designer-aef07722516bed52?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvU90iA7fRBqeJlVl7UBc1Fy3sryAuEToIvTCz8laLMLODyJuLOQ4nBsJPtJmwNdcWQ
3. http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Jambu/jobs/Graphic-Designer-Intern-c8177eed07731362?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvU90iA7fRBqeJlVl7UBc1FwdSOalRbxaYxYeTjjAIk4xZ3oK2hHKyn0IkrQa_RXeFYZ5RiPAy1KlaEsAGVO24Y4
4. http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65fc73783092ed49&q=graphic+designer&l=New+York&tk=19ei39q040nqh27h
5. http://www.thebossgroup.com/detail/print-graphic-designer/42404/?-token.ref=indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
6. https://jobs.realogy.com/job/New-York-Graphic-Designer-NY-10065/249049100/?feedId=119500&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=Realogy_Indeed
7. https://jonesapparel.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=101120&src=JB-10080
8. http://www.kantar.com/job.php?id=5765
9. http://mslgroupcreativeplus.com/work/lumesse/010313/getAdvertisementById.php?nPostingTargetId=18925&LG=EN&sType=Indeed
10. https://emigrant.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=217583&company_id=16034&version=1&jobBoardId=1112
11. http://info.taylorcorp.com/careers/Pages/position-detail.aspx?positionid=4050&source=Indeed.com
12. https://iheartmedia-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=4851&company_id=16586&version=1&jobBoardId=1112
13. http://imgworld.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=78211
14. http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Enchante-Accessories/jobs/Graphic-Designer-c00b85f8613d93a7
15. http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qpf9Vfws&j=oecu0fwE&s=Indeed
About You:
• What are your main qualifications, strengths, skills, and areas of expertise?
Great communication skills, proficient in MS, Adobe creative suite, management skills
• What position(s)—or type of position—are you seeking?
Entry level positions
• What are some of your professional goals?
To excel in all fields of design
• What type of organization or work setting are you most interested in?
Doesn’t matter. I can work in either a laidback or fast pace atmosphere
About Employers (synthesize answers based on what most commonly appeared on your job listings):
• What qualifications and skills are most desired by employers in your field?
Adobe suite expertise, BA in Design and/or 2-5 years experience
• What positions are available on the job market? What are they titled?
Graphic Designer, Junior Designer, Entry Level Designer
• What are some goals of these organizations that interest you?
Expectations are to help designers & Art Directors, to assistant and ultimately to develop into a leadership position
• What kinds of organizations are now hiring?
Fashion Companys, Multimedia, Print Companies, Publishing Houses
• What kind of content-specific skills do they want?
Web design, Preflyt, touch up skills
• What kind of communication (written, verbal, etc.) do they want?
A lot of listing ask for “excellent” or “outstanding” communication skills
• How do you think your education here at City Tech and your hands-on work experience (perhaps as an intern or in another type of job) has prepared you (or not prepared you) to meet these employers’ needs?
I can honestly say that my education as well as my hands-on experience has allowed me to be confident in my skills and has given me an understanding of what I can do and what I need improvement on.
