Livemercial Gives the Rush of Adventure to Survivors
Livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis, Jr. and wife Lisa hosted a very successful Holiday Digital Cocktail Hour, focusing on charity and building on the inspiration of a small Colorado organization at the Venue in Valparaiso last Friday.
Livemercial was compelled to promote the cancer support charity First Descents, based in Vail, Colorado, when Lisa Mathis met First Descents founder and professional kayaker, Brad Ludden, on a family trip out west. Inspired by First Descents and Ludden’s work, Lisa said, “I think people all over the country need to know about it, not just in the west.â€
The Mathis family is very thankful that they were able to attract big names from across the country to the Red Carpet Event. Arriving with almost 200 other guests were Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Morelan, U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky, Indiana State Senator Ed Charbonneau and Valparaiso Ivy Tech Chancellor J. Guadalupe Valtierra.
Many guest speakers stepped up to tell a personal story, however, none captured hearts quite like that of First Descent’s participant and advocate Beth Silverman, nicknamed “Stiletto†by her fellow campers. “I can tell you in advance that my story has a happy ending all because of a paddle, a kayak and an organization called First Descents,†began Silverman, captivating every guest in the building.
She went on to describe how she went from running a 25 million dollar business to battling a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, in the end beating it, but going through more gruesome and unnerving trials than most people endure their entire lives. She owes her emotional recovery and triumphs to First Descents and the people she met along the way. As Stiletto wrapped up her speech, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Another key point in the evening was the unveiling of the new South Shore poster by John Cain, Executive Director of South Shore Arts, John Davies and Johnny Mathis.   Specially designed by artist John Rush for Livemercial and Johnny Mathis, the new poster showcased Livemercial’s committment to innovation and technology in Northwest Indiana.
John Davies, who is credited with re-invigorating the 1920’s South Shore posters, described the unveiling warmly by saying, “The poster you’re about to see is a story of a legend in the making, an inspiration to all of us, a young man that said I’m going to make a difference in the world. I’m going to make a difference in Northwest Indiana. â€Â Davies then introduced Mathis as “A young man of genius and innovation.â€
Livemercial’s holiday charity event was a huge success and thousands of dollars were raised for First Descents. Many Livemercial employees came out to show their giving nature and support. Some of Northwest Indiana’s most gracious sponsors included Bistro 157, Opportunity Enterprises, Dish Restaurant, Designer Desserts, Holiday Inn, Bella Capelli Salon each donating items such as food, drinks, cakes and valuable silent auction pieces.
The evening was filled with great food, refreshments, conversation and even a raffle for a trip to Vail, Colorado, fully benefiting First Descents. RG Skadberg, the lucky winner, will have a nice weekend trip to enjoy the benefits of his donation and maybe even get a chance to check out First Descents headquarters while he’s there!
First Descents has changed the lives of hundreds of cancer survivors and will continue to do so with the help and support of the Livemercial team and the Valparaiso community this holiday season.
Livemercial’s ‘Digital Cocktail’ Is Back!
Livemercial Personally Invites You to…Celebrate the Season of Giving
Open Your Hearts…Help Livemercial Support First Descents
With the 2009 holiday season underway, what better way to spread happiness and cheer than to attend the Livemercial Holiday Digital Cocktail Hour at the Venue, in Valparaiso, IN. The celebration of the year begins on Friday, December 4th, 2009, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Spend time with family, mingle with friends and network with associates while giving back to those who need it the most. Come one, come all and hurry to RSVP because this invitation is only open to the first 100 guests. You won’t want to miss this action-packed event!
In addition supporting First Descents, event highlights will include:
Red Carpet Meet & Greet with Miss America’s Outstanding Teen
Keynote Speech by First Descents Founder Brad Ludden
Silent Auction from 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Testimonials and Stories from First Descents’ Campers
Vail, Colorado Weekend Travel Package Raffle
Unveiling of the Newest South Shore Poster
and much, much more!
Livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis, Jr., will provide hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for all to enjoy.
Join us for the Hollywood Scene in NWI
This might be one of your only chances to walk a Red Carpet in style – right here in NWI! Join Jeanette Morelan, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, for a Red Carpet Meet & Greet. Later in the evening, Jeanette will speak on her personal platform, “The Power of One.â€Â Since walking the runway on August 22nd, Jeanette has been traveling across the country in support of The Children’s Miracle Network and will be promoting community involvement and healthy living for our nation’s youth.
Give the Rush of Adventure to Young Survivors
Learn more about and help Livemercial support the First Descents organization by attending and donating. Dedicated to curing adults of the emotional effects of cancer, First Descents empowers survivors to regain control of their lives by experiencing adventure sports in a fun, safe environment. Donations will keep First Descents programs free to those young adults with cancer who need them.
RSVP for this memorable event now! This invitation is only open to the first 100 guests. If you are unable to attend, please visit www.firstdescents.org/donate to submit your contribution today!
A Wonderful 2009 ad:tech NY Adventure
Simply put, the events and activities of 2009 ad:tech NY were “otherworldly.†Sitting in the Livemercial office the next day and reflecting on the event, ad:tech NY already felt like a hundred years ago.
Livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis best sums up the event in the following video…
A big “thank you†goes out to ad:tech, the Jacob Javits Convention Center, the Edison Hotel, Teterboro and Porter County airports, and to all everybody we met who made our New York adventure so enjoyable.
Watch ad:tech NY 2009 Day Two from Livemercial Booth #1600
ad:tech NY 2009 Day 2 has started off slower, sleepier than day one. Much of the sluggish start can be attributed to the New York Yankees winning their 27th World Series last night (I picked a great night to visit Times Square for the first time).The rivers of human traffic through the exhibit hall aisles of day one are softer streams, but the day is beginning to pick up now.
Over at the livemercial booth, conversations are becoming lively. Many people are intrigued by the name “Livemercial†and stop by to see what we do.
Catch the Ad:Tech NY day two action from the perspective of Livemercial booth #1600 LIVE on streaming video from Ustream.
Plans include the following services which can be customized to fit your company’s needs:
* Search Engine Marketing
* Contextual Advertising
* Banner Advertising
* Email Marketing
* Pop-Ups/Under
* Affiliate Marketing
* Social Response (Social Media in the Direct Response world)
* Video Instream Advertising
To find out how to take advantage of this exclusive one-time offer, please either stop by Livemercial Booth #1600, comment on this post at blog.livemercial.com, or tweet to http://twitter.com/livemercial.
Pitch It to the Pros 2009 ad:tech NY Is Underway
You’ve waited, patiently. You’ve pondered, perhaps twittled your thumbs as the seconds ticked away. The wait is over. Your patience has been rewarded. Pitch It to the Pros 2009 ad:tech NY is underway.
Now is your chance to get another glimpse into the future of product entrepreneurship as Pitch It to the Pros streams LIVE on Ustream!
Watch Tomorrow’s Products in Action. Save Today on Online Marketing Packages
In honor of Pitch It to the Pros at ad:tech NY, Livemercial be giving exclusive discounts to guests and ad:tech visitors. During ad:tech NY, mention you saw this post and you can save thousands on industry leader livemercial’s comprehensive online marketing packages.
Take your idea from your brain to the bank with the following online marketing services:
- Search Engine Marketing
- Contextual Advertising
- Banner Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Pop-Ups/Under
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Response (Social Media in the Direct Response world)
- Video Instream Advertising
To find out how to take advantage of this exclusive one-time offer, please eithercomment on this post at blog.livemercial.com or tweet to http://twitter.com/livemercial.
Livemercial, Pitch It to the Pros Headed to 2009Ad:Tech NY
Come join the Livemercial team of executives at 2009 ad:tech NY in New York City November 4th through November 6th. Inventors and entrepreneurs alike have the opportunity to “Pitch It to the Pros” - the event that has captivated the industry’s imagination at both the 2009 Response Expo and 2009 ERA D2C Convention.
All pitches will be flowing live on UStream and each pitch segment will be available on livemercial’s YouTube account within a month of the shooting. Inventors can then embed the video on their sites, send links to their friends…
Participants in Pitch It to the Pros will have the opportunity to promote their ideas and products, creating the recognition and notoriety necessary to launch any effective marketing campaigns. There is even some buzz that the winner could be featured on a nationally syndicated television show in the near future.
For those who want to reserve a time-slot now, sign up at http://livemercial.com/contactus or contact us at http://twitter.com/livemercial. The cost is FREE, but there are limited free passes so act fast! This free registration includes a complimentary pass to pitch their idea as well as an all-access pass to the Livemercial booth.
“Since our launch in 2003, we’ve seen thousands of pitches, and there’s really no specific technique or set of rules to pitching a brilliant idea,†said Johnny Mathis, CEO of Livemercial. “We’re excited to see what New York has to offer and look forward to properly evaluating the most compelling idea.â€
Ad:Tech New York 2009 will be featuring over 200 keynote speakers and more than 60 value-driven panels, with topics ranging from online video ads and social media to multi-channel marketing.
Whether your looking to pitch an idea, expand your networking capabilities, meet our knowledgeable team members or just increase your business potential, Ad:Tech New York 2009 is the place to be.
What is Ad:Tech New York 2009?
Ad:Tech is an interactive advertising and technology conference and exhibition. Worldwide shows blend keynote speakers, topic driven panels and workshops to provide attendees with the tools and techniques they need to compete in a changing world.
Conference Information:
When:
Wednesday, November 4th through Friday, November 6th, from 9am to 6pm.
Where:
Jacob K. Javits Center New York
655 West 34th Street
New York, New York 10001
What is Pitch It to the Pros?
Pitch It to the Pros is an opportunity for Inventors and entrepreneurs to get their unique idea or invention promoted using Livemercial’s experienced research and development team.
Pitch It to the Pros Information:
When:
Wednesday, November 4th through Friday, November 6th, from 9am to 6pm.
Where:
2009 Ad-tech Convention, Booth 1600
Jacob K. Javits Center New York
655 West 34th Street
New York, New York 10001
Cost:
RSVP to Livemercial prior to convention and you could receive a complimentary pass to pitch your idea in a specified time slot. Please act quickly because complimentary passes are very limited. Otherwise, registration before 11/3 is $35 and on site is $75 per person.
Livemercial To Showcase LiveJet Luxury Executive Aircraft at 2009 NBAA Convention in Orlando
Livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis will be on hand at the 62nd Annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2009 Meeting and Convention in Orlando, FL to display the first of his LiveJet commercial-to-corporate series: a 2000 Dornier 328Jet.
Known as the world’s largest civil aviation tradeshow, the NBAA connects buyers and sellers of the business aviation community and helps exhibitors market their products to potential buyers.
The featured LiveJet, currently on the market to sell, is a commercial commuter with a gulf-stream size cabin, yet has an operating cost of a small to midsize jet.
“From a pilot’s perspective it has all the latest and greatest avionics: a full glass cockpit, a handful of memory items and more redundancy than typical corporate aircraft,†said Mathis. “Made for commercial operation, it’s used to high cycle times and low down times and is able to go in and out of many airports that other corporate jets cannot, because it is never weight limited by runway length or temperature.â€
The NBAA Convention will host representatives from every segment of the business aviation industry, from 82 countries around the world; in addition to offering two days of education sessions tailored to light business airplane (LBA) owners, pilots and entrepreneurs who may be considering the value an airplane can provide to their business
NBAA 2009 Convention Information
When:
Tuesday, October 20th from 10am to 6 pm
Wednesday, October 21st from 9am to 5pm
Thursday, October 22nd from 9am to 3pm
Where:
2009 NBAA Convention, Booth #515
Orange County Convention Center & Orlando Executive Airport
400 Herndon Ave Orlando, FL 32803
LiveJet Dornier 328Jet Baseline Statistics
Model: Dornier 328
Manufacturer: Dornier
Seats 12 passengers
Registration Number: N117LM
Year: 2000
Location: VPZ Airport Base
Brand New Executive Interior (June 2009)
- 1 year warranty
- Fire Blocked Interior
Brand New Paint (June 2009)
- 1 year warranty
Fresh 1-6 Inspection (June 2009)
Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan “HAPP”
350 Kit. For Flight Elevation to 35,000
Eagle Service Plan ESP GOL
Both Engines enrolled on Pratt & Whitney Eagle Service Plan:
LH Engine PCE-CD0226 12403.4 ETT, 12549 ETC, 246.6 TSOH, 510 CSOH Phase IV
RH Engine PCE-CDOO18 15009.3 ETT, 15032 ETC, 411.5 TSOH, 510 CSOH, Phase IV
APU: 8110 TT
LUMPD (Low Utilization Maintenance Planning Document) Inspection Conversion
RVSM Certified
Complete Interior Refurb (06/15/2009)
Fire Blocked Interior
and for more information, visit the official LiveJet site
Planning on Attending the NBAA 2009?
Planning on attending the NBA 2009? Make sure you stop by an see the first in our line of refurbished luxury and corporate LiveJets. You can also contact us at either the livemercial website or on Twitter.
Heading to DMA ’09 Conference & Exhibition? Let’s Connect!
If your heading to DMA ’09 Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, CA from October 17-22nd, we have got to connect !
Livemercial will be in San Diego, CA from the 17th-22nd as part of DMA-09 Conference & Exhibition. Not only will we be working the floor keeping current in the latest advances in internet marketing, but we’ll also be sharing time with the many friends who have already helped us succeed in the online direct response industry for nearly a decade.
And with a friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand for the event, we can give you insight into our online marketing products and services as well as assist you in whatever questions you may have.
Our award-winning products and services include:
Web Design
- Online single product ecommerce sites
- Online Shopping Carts
- Lead Generation / Seminar
- Blog / Social Media Templates
Search Engine Marketing
- CPC, CPA, PPC, Contextual Ads
SEO / Social Media
- Blogging Platforms
- Consultations
- Ghostblogging/ Tweeting
- Offsite SEO
- Website Analytics
Media
- Campaign planning, budget allocation, and ad optimization
- Third party relationships and rate negotiation
- Campaign execution, daily monitoring, and analysis
Video / Infomercial
- Award-Winning Video staff
- Viral Videos
- Streaming Videos
Hope to see you there!
Don’t Want to Wait Till DMA to Talk Shop?
The please contact us by using any of the following means:
livemercialâ„¢ Corporate Office
3001 Leonard Drive, Suite 203
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Phone: 219.477.3900
Fax: 219.477.3913
Email: info@livemercial.com
Got Twitter?
Send us a tweet – @livemercial
What is the DMA?
The DMA – Direct Marketing Association – was founded in 1917 and today represents over 3,600 companies from over 50 nations. Its purpose to is to help industries maintain maintain high standards by means of “responsible marketing,†research, education, and more. Please check back to as we write about the DMA in more detail on the days leading up to the highly-anticipated DMA ’09 conference.
A NWI Tweet-Up “Thank You”
A great big round of applause and “thank you†to everyone that helped make last night’s Livemercial-hosted Northwest Indiana Tweetup (#nwitweetup on Twitter) such an overwhelming success. Pikk’s Tavern was gracious enough to open the basement to contain the crowd.
Outside of the great networking opportunities, conversation, and great food the event raised over $400 with our mini-auction for the Opportunity Enterprise Charity. More information on this great charity can be found at http://www.oppent.org
The evening was topped off with Johnny Mathis, Livemercial CEO taking time out to be our special guest.
You will not want to miss the next NWI Tweetup so please stop back by for more details.
For more information on Livemercial social media projects please contact livemercial on this link or tweet to @livemercial.
We would love to hear from you.
A 2009 ERA D2C “Thank You”
After a smooth flight back from Las Vegas in the livemercial jet, including a short, pleasant stopover up in the Rocky Mountains, the livemercial team made it back safely into the Porter County (IN) airport just before 9pm CST.
Weary but happy, a well-deserved night of rest soon followed.
As Jennifer Crawford put it:
“The 2009 ERA D2C show was a stirring experience not only because of the event’s presentation but also the passion of the inventors. We’re lucky enough to have these events and be in these fortunate positions because of the inventors: their dedication, their stories, their risks. These inventors who sacrifice much of themselves for their ideas are the reason I get to stand here today.
“I thank them.â€
Livemercial would also like to thank everyone for making our five day stay in Las Vegas absolutely wonderful. Those we’d like to thank include but are not limited:to
- Electronic Retailers Association
- The City of Las Vegas, NV
- Paris Hotel staff
- The Big Biz Show team: Russ, Sully, and Maureen
- Original Productions “PitchMen!†team: Chris, Thom, David, and the rest of the crew…
- Anthony Sullivan
- “Billy Three” – Billy Mays, III
- Cathy Mitchell
- Jennifer Crawford
- Old friends revisited
- New friends made
And especially, we thank the inventors who came out in droves to show us their passion. We thank you!
Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the privilege of meeting Disco Santa before we left.
Next up for Livemercial
Friday is the Mayor’s Ball in the city of Valparaiso. Then after that we do some planning, some traveling, and some hard work before we head out to San Diego for the Direct Marketing Association convention on October 17th-22nd.
And rumor has it that Pitch It to the Pros will be there as well!
Pitch It to the Pros Inventors
For those who did participate in Pitch to the Pros, videos should be crafted and published on youtube within the next couple weeks. We have over 24 hours of content to shape, but we’ll get there.
Got ERA?
Did you go to ERA? Please share with us your thoughts!
Do You Have a Product or Idea?
Inventors who like to tell us more about our products or ideas, please visit our product/idea video upload site.
Hope to see you all in San Diego if we don’t see you sooner.
