Archive for December, 2008

Cherry Lane's Year-End Refresh

We just launched a redesigned and re-structured web presence for the Cherry Lane Theatre. This marks the end of the first phase of development (phase 2 will involve completing a site-wide CMS as well as the implementation of a new, cohesive branding message that will tie together the various elements of the Cherry Lane identity and community), and is a great point on which to head off for the holiday break, if you ask me.

We’re happy with how things have turned out so far, and are looking forward to a fabulous new year with some exciting platforms and projects in store. Stay tuned.

December 22nd, 2008 by Kevin M. Keating | Tags: Web Design | No Comments »

ROCK OF AGES is moving to Broadway!!

Rock of Ages heading to Broadway

Rock of Ages is about to pump some adrenaline into the Great White Way

Break out the Wine Coolers and studded jackets! Rock of Ages, the Off Broadway hit playing at New World Stages will be finding a new home this spring at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre! Previews begin March 20, 2009 with an official opening night of April 7, 2009. Top ticket price for Rock of Ages is $89.00 for weeknight performances, $99.00 for weekend performances (a full priced Broadway ticket under $100? amazing).

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 5, 2009 and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Don’t forget to visit www.rockofagesmusical.com for more information on the Broadway Transfer!

December 19th, 2008 by Mark Seeley | Tags: In the News | No Comments »

Happy Holidays From Art Meets Commerce

It’s finally here. The 2008 Art Meets Commerce Holiday Video.

After months of planning (I’m serious. Our first meeting about it was literally in July), weeks of shooting and editing, and gallons upon gallons of Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccinos, we are proud to present the aptly named “Happy Holidays From Art Meets Commerce.” (The official title has an exclamation point at the end of it, but I’ used up my yearly quota. Which isn’t to say that the video isn’t totally exciting. Because it is. Trust me.)

Check out the YouTube version below, and please do click over to the site and rate it. Share it with all your friends and loved ones, and most of all, have a happy, healthy holiday season.

December 17th, 2008 by Kevin M. Keating | Tags: Video | No Comments »

Obama could lead us into the Golden Age of the Internet

Obama and his computer

A recent NYTimes Article stated that Obama has the opportunity to push the US into the position of being the leader in new ways to explore how the internet can build communities and improve American lives.

In a speech this month about his economic stimulus plan, he said that he intends to ensure that every child has a chance to get online and that he would use some of the stimulus money to connect libraries and schools. It is a critical goal. Children trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide are deprived of a fair chance to educate themselves and to compete for high-skill, high-paying jobs.

Mr. Obama has also been a strong supporter of “network neutrality,” the principle that Internet service providers should not be able to discriminate against any of the information that they carry. Net neutrality laws are necessary to ensure that Internet service providers do not block content they disagree with or give financial breaks to big tech companies, squeezing out smaller competitors and stifling innovation.

Read the full article here.

December 16th, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: In the News, Internet Marketing | No Comments »

A Charlie Brown Ad Agency Xmas

This was created by an unknown ad agency. It’s hilarious.  (We are just about to launch our holiday video so it’s timely for us.)  Does anyone know who did this?


Find more videos like this on AdGabber

December 16th, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: Platform Development, Video | No Comments »

Rock of Ages The Movie Musical

Chris D’Arienzo, who wrote the book for Rock of Ages, will write the screenplay and direct the film. Rock of Ages a major motion picture?! But of course!

Rock on Lovers of the Big Hair!

December 11th, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: In the News | No Comments »

Fela! and Seagull The Top Ten Plays of 2008

Many congrats to two of our shows FELA! and The Seagull who were selected as the top ten plays of New York Magazine’s 2008 Culture Awards.

Everyone say YAY-YEAH!

December 8th, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: In the News | No Comments »

Prop 8 The Musical

Hairspray’s Mark Shaiman and some notable celebs are using the almighty musical to get a strong point across.

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

December 5th, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: Video | No Comments »

Truth: 20 Signs You Don't Want That Project

Jeffrey Zeldman—as always, it seems—speaks the truth:

Most clients are good clients, and some clients are great clients. But some jobs are just never going to work out well. Herewith, a few indicators that a project may be headed to the toilet. Guarantee: All incidents taken from life.

Perhaps my favorite—though they’re all great (and true!)—is this:

17. Client begins first meeting by making a big show of telling you that you are the expert. You are in charge, he says: he will defer to you in all things, because you understand the web and he does not. (Trust your uncle Jeffrey: this man will micromanage every hair on the project’s head.)

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December 4th, 2008 by Kevin M. Keating | Tags: Web Design | No Comments »

Our first billboard!

Check out our first Times Square video billboard for Rock of Ages!

Rock of Ages in Times Square

Click here to see the video

December 1st, 2008 by Jim Glaub | Tags: Advertising, Video | No Comments »