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Study Breaks College Media Presents Must-Read Marketing Strategies for Utilizing the Popular Technology Known as GIFs in Email Marketing, Social Media and Web Graphics

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A Brief History of GIFs:

The GIF has been adding motion to still imaging since 1987. In the beginning, GIF animation was reserved for the pros; the only people building them were clip art enthusiasts and pre-social media innovators looking to take their content viral. But as the development of sharing technology launched video content into the forefront, more and more GIF images started popping up within Internet space (thanks to a mixture of supply/demand and improved GIF generator technology). Today, companies like Cinegif and Cinemegraphs.com are making it easy for small businesses to build beautiful GIF images designed to upgrade a marketing campaign or support a new wave of premium web advertising.

Marketing with Gif:

-Email Marketing-

Looking to cut through email marketing noise? Perhaps a well-placed, high-res GIF image is just the answer for spicing up one’s ROI. With email marketing growing at about a 20% annual rate, marketers are looking harder than ever for techniques to instantly separate themselves from the rest of the competitors in their field. A unique, flowing image certainly fits that bill. In fact, companies like Coca Cola, American Apparel, and HubSpot are already rolling out GIF animation in their email marketing structure.

-Social Media-

One of the most advantageous components of modern day GIFs is how multi-dimensional they are. Video clips, memes, and multiple photography shots can all be edited to form one marketing tool. When GIF builders stumble upon a trending form of Internet culture (memes last year, for example), they can adapt their GIFs to meet that model, share it on social media pages and greatly increase their chances of promoting viral content. (Take, for example, Experian Marketing Services, a company claiming it’s seen 72% of its clients whove utilized animated GIF’s or cinemagraphs experience higher transaction-to-click rates.)

-Web Graphics-

Maintaining an updated web graphic is important to most businesses looking to stay on top of a fast-paced industry. After all, one isnt likely to view a clearly outdated site and claim, “Wow these guys really have it together!” But designing online eye candy is more important than just saving face. Recruiting GIF technology to one’s site could boost ad revenues, as ad men are continuously intrigued, fascinated and won over by both aesthetics and improved click-through rates.

Study Breaks College Media provides a one-stop solution for small businesses, providing them with big marketing strategies and delivering college students.

Study Breaks magazine is an award-winning line of monthly entertainment magazines for college students with a mission can best be explained through its slogan: We are college life. Published by the hassle-free printer and publisher Shweiki Media Printing Company, it is distributed in five Texas cities (Austin, Houston, San Antonio, San Marcos and Lubbock). (Studybreaks.com)







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Sarasota County Commission Recognizes Sweet-Sparkman Architects and Ringling College Students for ‘ORIGINS’ Exhibit at 2012 Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) September 25, 2012

Sarasota County Commission today recognized Sweet-Sparkman architects and Ringling College of Art and Design students for the ‘ORIGINS’ exhibit at 2012 Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy.

The pure quartz sands of Siesta Key Beach were on display last month at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy, in an exhibit created by local architects Jerry Sparkman and Todd M. Sweet along with students, staff and alumni from the Ringling College of Art and Design. Sparkman and the team from Ringling were honored today with a certificate of recognition by the Sarasota County Commission at the start of the Sept. 25 meeting.

The conceptual exhibit, called Origins, features a sand waterfall that flows from the ceiling through a hand-cast glass vitrine in front of a 10 x 10 glass wall. The architects from the firm of Sweet Sparkman were invited to participate in the exhibition by Rene Reitmeyer, a Dutch artist and the curator for the exhibition. Reitmeyer was intrigued by Sparkmans Casey Key beach house design, which prompted him to offer the architect an invitation to present a conceptual proposal to the exhibitions selection committee in January.

Ringling College student team members honored today include Business of Art & Design 2012 graduate Mari Garman and 2012-2013 Trustee Scholar Agneta Ramoskaite; Fine Arts seniors Diana Lueken and Devon Keene; 2012-2013 Trustee Scholar for Student Life and Interior Design senior Dehne Sibbernsen; Motion Design sophomore Jason Beale and Photography & Digital Imaging sophomore Jackson Petty.

Siesta Keys sand is made of 99.9% pure quartz. It is one of the reasons Siesta Key Beach was named the 2011 Best Beach in America by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach.

The exhibit received support from the Sarasota County Commission, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Visit Sarasota County.

The ORIGINS exhibition is open to the public at the BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA 2012 until November 25, 2012 at the Palazzo Bembo, located at 4793 Riva del Carbon, 30124 Venice, Italy. More than 40,000 visitors are expected to tour the ORIGINS exhibit during its run.

About Sweet Sparkman

Sweet Sparkman Architects is a multi-disciplinary architecture and planning firm specializing in community oriented projects. Principals, Todd Sweet AIA, LEED and Jerry Sparkman, AIA NCARB bring a combined 40 years experience of architecture and planning, including large mixed-use projects, corporate building projects, public sector work, civic and community projects. Sweet Sparkman Architects received AIA awards and national and international design industry recognition for a wide range of projects including private residences, office retail complexes, fire stations, park pavilions, and even a barn/music studio. For more information visit http://www.sweetsparkman.com.

About Ringling College

Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering the Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in 13 disciplines: Advertising Design, Computer Animation, Digital Film-making, Fine Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Motion Design, Painting, Photography & Digital Imaging, Printmaking, and Sculpture, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Business of Art & Design. Located in Sarasota on Floridas Gulf Coast, the picturesque 48-acre campus now includes more than 110 buildings, and enrolls 1,368 students from 42 states and 53 countries. It is recognized as being among the best and most innovative visual arts colleges in the United States as well as a leader in the use of technology in the arts. http://www.Ringling.edu

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000, or visit http://www.scgov.net.







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Michael E. Moore Joins Ringling College as Vice President for Advancement

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) September 06, 2012

Ringling College of Art and Design today announced the appointment of Michael E. Moore to the position of Vice President for Advancement for Ringling College. Michael has more than 25 years of experience in organizational management and fund development. Prior to his appointment at Ringling College, Michael spent the past two and a half years on the University Relations leadership team at the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC), serving as interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Philanthropy and Constituent Engagement as well as guiding the universitys $ 300 million comprehensive campaign.

I am pleased to be joining Ringling College at this important moment in its history, stated Michael. I believe in donor-centered fundraising and am delighted that I can combine my love for art with my passion for finding ways to help people give meaning to their philanthropy through support of arts education. I look forward to partnering with President Larry Thompson, a generous board and a talented staff to advance the mission of the college and to bring its vision to fruition.

Before UCSC, Mr. Moore was a partner and principal of Millennium Advantage, providing counsel on fund development, strategic planning, board leadership development and charitable giving programs. Prior to Millennium, Michael achieved significant goals for Sutter Health in Northern California and Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals in Boston. Over his career in fund development Michael has generated more than $ 250 million in philanthropic funding for higher education, health and human services, and the arts.

Michael is joining the Ringling team at a perfect time to work with us in achieving our destiny for the college, our students and the community, said Ringling College President Dr. Larry R. Thompson. His exemplary experience and knowledge comes to us at a time of great future potential for the college as we continue to build upon our success to date in educating and preparing our award-winning students to be leaders in the art and design professions and helping to change our rapidly-evolving world. The timing of Michaels appointment and his experience in community and corporate development along with the rising stature of Ringling represents a confluence of positive attributes akin to A Perfect Storm. The Ringling College Board of Trustees and I welcome Michael with great anticipation and look forward to his contribution in achieving our mutual goals.

Michael earned a Master of Arts degree in Philanthropy and Resource Development from Saint Marys University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) and also served as Board Chairman for the AHP. He was also on the faculty of the Madison Institute at University of Wisconsin and wrote monthly articles about trends and issues in the field. Michael speaks at conferences throughout North America and Australia and as well a being widely published is also the author of Blueprint for Success, a capital campaign workbook as well as the co-author of A Healthcare Paradigm: Predicting Change for Healthcare and Philanthropy.

He is a Past President of the California Capital Chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP), was named his AFP chapters 2005 Outstanding Fundraising Professional and served a three-year term on the national AFP Foundation Board of Directors. On the community service front, Michael has also served on the boards of Rotary (as President), the United Way and the symphony. He was honored as Man of the Year by a prominent Sacramento area civic organization and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for extraordinary service to his Rotary Club.

About Ringling College

Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering the Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in 13 disciplines: Advertising Design, Computer Animation, Digital Film-making, Fine Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Motion Design, Painting, Photography & Digital Imaging, Printmaking, and Sculpture, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Business of Art & Design. Located in Sarasota on Floridas Gulf Coast, the picturesque 48-acre campus now includes more than 110 buildings, and enrolls 1,368 students from 42 states and 53 countries. It is recognized as being among the best and most innovative visual arts colleges in the United States as well as a leader in the use of technology in the arts. http://www.Ringling.edu







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State College Handyman SVD Construction Announces Launch of Company Website

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State College, PA (PRWEB) July 26, 2012

A website is a valuable business tool for many reasons. BuildZoom recently conducted a survey of homeowners and found, homeowners highly valued personal referrals when discovering and evaluating contractors. Sixty percent considered client references as very important when selecting a home improvement contractor. Having a website that offers reviews and referrals are what potential customers are looking for.

Many of my small jobs have turned into bigger projects through the relationship I have established with customers, said Stephen Dmitriyev, owner of SVD Construction. Not only has Stephen has established a good working relationship with many of his clients, that relationship has inspired them to write about the quality service they have received from SVD Construction, currently giving him a 5 star rating. The high rating is sure to attract much more business to the new website, where many of his services will be featured.

While a stalled economy has put the brakes on new construction, remodeling is booming. Kitchen renovations have become a big part of our business. We do all the work from floor to ceiling, said Stephen. This includes, new flooring, new cabinets, countertop replacement, lighting, window installations and treatments, and the installation of kitchen islands. Whether a homeowner is looking to demo and redesign a custom kitchen or just looking to put in a backsplash or install pendant lighting, kitchen renovations can meet any budget.

The bathroom has always been looked at as a sanctuary, a place that represents serenity and calm. There are many new trends in bathroom renovations, neutral colored walls, natural stone flooring, glass mosaic tile work, raised bathtubs and sinks and incorporating energy efficient solutions. Homeowners can determine the uniqueness of their bathroom. We are happy to help homeowners get a bathroom updated by removing wall paper, replacing doors and windows, installing bathroom counter tops, replacing floors, or replacing toilets, bathtubs and showers, said Stephen

A fresh coat of paint can be the element needed to revive the interior of a home. After years of bangs and scratches, it is common for an interior to need repainting. Our interior painting services includes; painting walls, the ceiling, trim work, and drywall repair, said Stephen. He has collaborated with designers in the area, in order to provide customers with assistance in choosing colors for their home. By creating a successful working relationship with designers our company gives customers the opportunity to get an expert opinion on color choices for their home, said Stephen.

Window cleaning and touch paint are included in SVDs service. Customers appreciate and find value in taking care of all the small details of their home, said Stephen.

For more information about this company, please call (814) 360-7876, or see their new website at http://www.svdconstruction.com.

About SVD Construction Company

SVD Construction Company is locally owned and operated general contracting company. They have a solid reputation for providing quality work. They specialize in professional property maintenance and repair service. Additional services include; home renovation and home improvement projects, including kitchen remodeling, bathroom, remodeling, room additions, interior painting, basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, window and door replacement and decorating services. Their staff of handymen will install, replace and repair all those little jobs around the home or office that cannot get completed. SVD Construction is dedicated to providing professional service with their multi-talented tradesman. They service State College, PA.







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Appalachian Energy Summit Helping North Carolina College Campuses Slash a $226 Million Energy Bill

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Boone, North Carolina (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

July 9, 2012Today, college leaders from North Carolina meet for the first time, making a signatory commitment to work toward carbon neutrality by 2050 and slash their $ 226 million energy bill.

The three-day Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University in partnership with Rocky Mountain Institute, convenes representatives from all 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, including the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, plus five private colleges: Catawba College, Davidson College, Duke University, Warren Wilson College, and Wake Forest University.

The inaugural event is designed to aid in the creation of actionable energy plans that benefit students, the environment, and the local economy.

The University of North Carolina is exploring opportunities to educate its 221,000 students at their 17 campuses on the principles and practices of sustainability. According to the North Carolina State Energy Office, The University of North Carolina system spends $ 226 million per year on energy, approximately $ 1,000 per student per year. At current levels, a 25-year reduction in energy usage would yield a 20-year savings in excess of $ 1 billion.

Todays college-bound students want to know about campus sustainability plans, said RMI Senior Consultant Michael Kinsley, author of RMIs Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives. The answer to which could be a deciding factor for a growing number of applicants.

As college campuses across the country are raising tuition in a tough economy, the summit has implications beyond North Carolina. With 677 college and university signatories to the Presidents Climate Commitment, more campuses are looking to lower operating costs. RMIs recently published Reinventing Fire provides a long-term vision and strategies to dramatically cut energy use by retrofitting buildings, addressing the fuel in fleets, and exploring on-site renewable generation that can be readily adaptable to a complex campus ecosystem.

If college campuses can champion the efficient use and renewable supply of energy, Kinsley said, they stand to not only gain a competitive edge but can serve as a living lab for cities and regions trying to implement similar strategies at a larger scale.

The summit launches a multi-year commitment in which participating campuses will collaborate to set goals, share best practices, and educate leadership on integrated design and the latest technologies. Ultimately, the UNC campuses are looking to cut the universitys average annual energy costs by 50 percent while promoting environmental leadership through their academic programs.

Hosting this University of North Carolina system-wide transformational initiative at Appalachian State University is a true honor, said Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock. The collaborative nature of the Summit reinforces the commitment Appalachian and our sister institutions have to sustainable practices and programs. In light of our campus’ commitment to sustainability, including receiving the prestigious U. S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 People’s Choice Award and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Educations STARS Gold rating for excellence in sustainable practices in our curriculum, operations, and administration, I am proud for Appalachian to welcome RMI CEO and Physicist Amory Lovins and his colleagues as well as all of the other distinguished speakers.

For more information, visit http://sustain.appstate.edu/appalachian-energy-summit.

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About Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit think-and-do tank. RMI emphasizes integrative design, advanced technologies, and mindful markets in fulfilling its mission to drive the efficient and restorative use of resources. RMIs strategic focus is to map and drive the U.S. transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables by 2050. Visit http://www.rmi.org for more information.







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Ringling College Graduate Eric Prah Wins Bronze 2012 Student Academy Award in Computer Animation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

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Los Angeles, CA and Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Ringling College of Art and Design Graduate Eric Prah was honored on Saturday, June 9th at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 39th Annual Student Academy Awards with a Bronze Award for Computer Animation. The awards were presented by actors Laura Dern, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Greg Kinnear and Mena Suvari alongside Academy President Tom Sherak at the Academys Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Eric won the Bronze for his senior thesis animation, My Little Friend. Ringling College students have won 9 Student Academy Awards in the past 11 years, as well as the most consecutive Student Academy Awards since the awards began in 1973, with four awards in a row from 2005-2008.

Eric was one of 13 students from around the world who were selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 39th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. Erics film, My Little Friend, may be viewed at http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/winners/Prah.html. The Gold in animation was won by David Wolter for Eyrie and the Silver by Mark Nelson for Jockstrap Raiders. To view photos from the event please go to http://photos.presslist.oscars.org/ and to see the journey of the 2012 Student Academy Award