http://blog.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/ The adbeast information weblog en stevep@adbeast.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-01T20:37:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_is_now_a_division_of_mijo/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_is_now_a_division_of_mijo/#When:19:37:00Z A Letter From adbeast Founder/CEO, Steve Hancock I am pleased to announce that adbeast has been acquired by MIJO, a North American leader in digital television and radio spot distribution. With the advertising industry rapidly becoming media neutral and truly content driven, adbeast sought to deepen its resources to meet the challenges and opportunities this change presents to our clients and users. As one of the most respected and progressive digital media management companies MIJO provides these resources in spades. Combining forces with MIJO allows us to create a collaboration platform and comprehensive suite of services that can manage every aspect of the creative process from concept to final distribution across any media. This is an offering that is unparalleled in the industry. With MIJO also based in Toronto and all of the adbeast team staying on board to ensure client and service continuity, I am confident the transition will be smooth and efficient. I look forward to introducing you to MIJO and the new services we will be able to provide. In the meantime please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns. In closing I would like to personally thank everyone who has used and supported, encouraged and advised adbeast over the past ten years. We can be proud of what we have built together, and now as division of MIJO, be excited about what we will become. Thank you, Steve Hancock Founder/CEO of adbeast MIJO AND ADBEAST ESTABLISH FORMIDABLE DUO Click here to view the Press Release: September 1, 2010 2010-09-01T19:37:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/free_stash_via_adbeast/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/free_stash_via_adbeast/#When:20:21:00Z Stash Magazine came to adbeast earlier this year with a problem: Move the world’s largest and fastest growing video archive of animation and VFX online – and do it quickly. Oh, and make it blazingly fast, easy to use, and affordable too. So we rallied the troops, hit the ground running and the result (though we say so our selves) is spectacular. The new online Stash gives subscribers an amazing creative resource guaranteed to cut research time and keep them inspired. See for yourself, check out the new online Stash FREE: 1. Go to: www.stashmedia.tv/promo 2. Enter this code: ADB0610 You now have instant and unlimited access to over 120 hours of commercials, music videos, broadcast and title design, virals, game cinematics, short films and Behind the Scenes features, PLUS bonus films and MP3 tracks. Have fun… www.stashmedia.tv 2010-08-12T20:21:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/hatch_awards_judging_weekend_powered_by_adbeast/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/hatch_awards_judging_weekend_powered_by_adbeast/#When:13:03:01Z The ‘Beastie Boys’, a.k.a the adbeast awards team, had the pleasure of joining The Ad Club over the weekend to facilitate the judging of the 50th Anniversary Hatch Awards. The weekend kicked-off with a SCVNGR Trek that had advertising creatives scouring the streets of Boston for clues that would ultimately lead them to a secret destination where they could meet the judges. We weren’t surprised by the high turnout of participants given the judges hailed from firms such as BBH, Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners and Wongdoody to name just a few. Judging took place at the PARTNERS+simons office, where judges reviewed and voted on their favourite creatives using adbeast powered iPod touches. Check out the photos on adbeast’s Facebook page. adbeast news 2010-08-05T13:03:01-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_studio_upgrade_helps_you_work_faster/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_studio_upgrade_helps_you_work_faster/#When:13:03:00Z Adbeast updated its database and media serving network last weekend to provide customers with a faster, more robust infrastructure. Immediate improvements to the adbeast Studio include quicker upload, download and load times; faster video playback; increased efficiency when building and editing reels or portfolios, managing lists and saving files.  We’re always looking for new ways to enhance your adbeast experience. Expect updates to the Project Manager and Screening Rooms in the coming months. adbeast news 2010-07-14T13:03:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_at_the_bessies/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/adbeast_at_the_bessies/#When:17:48:01Z Adbeast had a wicked time at the Bessie Awards last week - good to see so many familiar faces! Just incase you missed it, we’ve posted a link to the site where you can catch the winning work. Show Me The Bessies Winners 2010-06-08T17:48:01-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/stash_media_goes_online_with_adbeast/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/stash_media_goes_online_with_adbeast/#When:12:40:00Z Adbeast is thrilled to be supporting Stash media with the launch of a full, online version of their DVD magazine. Every month STASH Magazine delivers the latest and most innovative animation, VFX and motion graphics projects on a superb quality DVD. Commercials, broadcast design, branded content, virals, music videos, game cinematics, short films, behind-the-scenes extras, BONUS films and free MP3 music tracks. They’re all here, PLUS a 40-page companion book of color stills, editorials, credits, links and production notes for every project. With subscribers in over 50 countries, STASH is the essential creative resource for animators, designers, ad agencies, broadcasters, animation and VFX studios, post houses, production companies, and schools. Click here to see stash (www.stashmedia.tv) – you can also sign up to try it FREE! 2010-05-11T12:40:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/first_boards_awards_winners_powered_by_adbeast1/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/first_boards_awards_winners_powered_by_adbeast1/#When:17:29:00Z 2010 FIRST BOARDS AWARDS WINNERS adbeast Awards powers award show. Just in case you missed the show last week in NYC, we thought that we’d post the winning work. From entries to online judging, adbeast is proud to power the First Boards Awards. Congraulations to all the winners and entrants. To view the work click here. 2010-05-10T17:29:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/new_addition_to_the_adbeast_studio/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/new_addition_to_the_adbeast_studio/#When:12:40:00Z Built in response to feedback from some of our agency clients, adbeast has created a simple and cost effective solution to host and easily access your entire media library. The new adbeast archive is part of every studio and allows for quicker browsing through your entire collection of work. The new archive is searchable and allows for control over access levels - you can even attach supporting files to spots, such as pdf scripts or higher resolution DVD files. For more info on the new release, click here or call adbeast at 1 866 219 1250 ext 109. Jeff Dammeier Dir of Business Development 1.866.219.1250 ext 109 adbeast news 2010-03-31T12:40:00-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/need_help_just_ask/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/need_help_just_ask/#When:20:54:01Z With an ever-widening range of features and options, the adbeast studio can be overwhelming.  Fortunately we have people standing by to help you every step of the way. adbeast customer support is available Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 and after hours by dialing ext 104.  By email you can reach us at support@adbeast.com or your contact your account representative.  Here’s just some of the many services we can provide .. Compression advice - We can help you get the best speed, sizing and quality for your quicktime videos, for desktop viewing and the iphone. File retrieval - If you have deleted a file you need, we can help you get it back. New accounts - We can create new accounts for new employees, freelance users and even sales reps, where you define the level and duration of their access. Upgrading your account - If you need to change your branding, remove a lot of files or upgrade and customize your adbeast tools, we can make that happen for you.  Feel free to inquire about your options. Troubleshooting - Is something not working the way you expect?  Call us and we’ll help you out.  Often a simple fix can make a world of difference. Online demos - How about a little show and tell?  With a software program called Glance, we can let you see our desktops and give you live demonstrations of the studio at work. So give us a call, 1-866-219-1250.  We’re here to help. 2009-11-25T20:54:01-05:00 http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/party_at_the_beast/ http://www.adbeast.com/index.php/adbeastblog/party_at_the_beast/#When:15:49:01Z 2009-11-09T15:49:01-05:00