An Indiana 50 Companies to Watch “Thank You”
Last Thursday, representatives from livemercial flew down to attend the 2009 Indiana “ 50 Companies to Watch” ceremony and watch livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis, Jr. accept the distinguished award on the company’s behalf.
The gala event was held at the resplendent Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.
Livemercial is humbled by the distinction and would like to thank the 50 Companies to Watch organization, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the IEDC’s Small Business Development Center Network, Purdue University, the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Indiana Roof Ballroom, the city of Indianapolis, the city of Valparaiso, and to everybody who helped in having livemercial considered for the Indiana 50 Companies to Watch List, let alone inclusion.
What’s Up Next for livemercial?
Next on livemercial’s list is the Super Bowl of online retailing conventions – the ERA D2C Convention. And at the tail end of the D2C Convention will be the coveted ERA Annual Awards, where livemercial has been named a finalists in multiple categories.
What: Electronic Retailing Association’s D2C Convention and Annual Awards
When: September 13-15, 2009.
Where: Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV.
Plan on Being in the Las Vegas Between September 13-15th?
Stop by and see livemercial at booth 501 and learn about the new things we have planned for the 2009-10 season.
Livemercial, Hamlin Nominated for 2009 ERA Awards
(2009 ERA D2C Convention Overview Video by Electronic Retailing Association)
Each year the ERA, Electronic Retailers Association, hands out its Annual Awards which recognize excellence in television and online direct response marketing.
Livemercial is proud to announce that not only has the company been named a finalist for these prestigious awards, but Lynn Hamlin, President of Livemercial Direct, has herself been nominated for several awards as well.
Livemercial 2009 ERA Awards Nominations:
Best DR Website Design – Livemercial, “OmniDualSaw.com†[DualSaw.com]
Best Long Form of the Year – Lynn Hamlin, Executive Producer, “Kodak ESP7 Printerâ€
Best Long Form of the Year – Lynn Hamlin, Executive Producer, “Kodak Easy Share Cameraâ€
Best Long Form, Variety – Lynn Hamlin, Executive Producer, “Kodak ESP7 Printerâ€
Best Long Form, Variety - Lynn Hamlin, Executive Producer, “Kodak Easy Share Cameraâ€
Winners will be announced at the 2009 ERA Annual Awards on September 15th, 2009 near the end of the 2009 ERA D2C Convention at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
Good Luck, team. And good luck, Lynn.
For a complete list of nominees, check out the retailing.org nominees list. While you’re there, check out the Dual Saw campaign’s other nominations including Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan’s nomination for Best Male Presenter.
Livemercial Social Media Team Live on UStream @ Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
The Livemercial Social Media team is giving their workshop “Social Media for the Win” at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce in downtown Valparaiso, IN. Watch them LIVE on UStream
Livemercial to Give Social Media Workshop at Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Ever wonder just what Blogging and Social Media is all about?
Then on August 25, 2009, join the livemercial Social Media team as they host the workshop, “Social Media for the Win†on behalf of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce in Valparaiso, IN.
And be prepared because the worship be shown online via UStream live streaming video.
Topics the livemercial Social Media team will cover include:
Why Are You Here?
You web presence and how to improve it
Crushing Pipe Dreams – Debunking Social Media Myths
Don’t fall into the dot.com bubble trap
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
Blogging, FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn…
Blogging & Your Business
SEO Impact, blogging platforms, conversions and goals…
Breaking Down the Major Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Ning, Flickr…
Bringing It All Together
Integrating Social Media into Your Marketing Plan, Content Publishing, offline Social Media, Analytics
Open Forum
Bring those questions
Time/Place/ Location
Date: August 25, 2009
Time: 9am-11:30am CST
Place: Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Floor
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Map:
Not able to attend?
The Watch Online at UStream. The show will also be recorded so you can come back and watch as much as you want.
You can also tweet your questions on Twitter using the #valpochamber hash tag.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Livemercial Named to 2009 Indiana’s “50 Companies to Watch” List
Each year the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the IEDC’s Small Business Development Center Network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation release a list of Indiana’s “50 Companies to Watch.†Those companies chosen to be on the list are not only considered prosperous but also an asset to the economic development of the state.
This year, livemercial, Inc. was lucky enough to be placed on the list.
“Mid-sized companies like these named Companies to Watch make up the foundation of the Indiana economy,” said Mitch Roob, secretary of commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corp (source, NWITimes.com).
According to Indy-Biz.com, those on the Indiana “50 Companies to Watch†list will be honored with a ceremony performed at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, IN on August 27th. Follow this link to inquire about tickets for the ceremony and dinner.
Mitch Salem, livemercial EVP of Delivery Services, was appreciative of the award,“It’s a prestigious award and we were thankful to even be considered let alone chosen...Making the ’50 Companies to Watch’ list helps validate the dedication and effort our staff gives everyday and helps reaffirm our faith in regarding the direction livemercial is heading.”
A big “thank you†goes out to all the customers, the employees, the Indiana 50 Companies to Watch panel as well as to city of Valparaiso and the state of Indiana for helping us to achieve such an honorable distinction.
Here’s to hoping we can keep up the good work.
For more information on the Indiana 50 Companies to Watch list, check out the NWI Times article regarding the event.
Other links chronicling the achievement:
The Times of Northwest Indiana Followup
Inside Indiana Business livemercial Article
Jordo Media livemercial Story
Published Press Release #1
Published Press Release #2
Topix.com livemercial Story
PRLog Story
Published Press Release #3
BlogCatalog livemercial reference
