Webtivity Internet Marketing Blog

Building on three successful years of partnership, the South Florida Museum and Webtivity Design Solutions have renewed their annual Corporate Partnership agreement.

The partnership began in 2008 when Webtivity tackled the difficult task of pulling together the major aspects of the nonprofit organization—a multitude of museum galleries, the Bishop Planetarium Theater and Parker Manatee Aquarium paired with many programs and special exhibits—into a cohesive and easy-to-navigate website design. The redesigned website originally launched in 2008 and Webtivity has created and managed the overall development, design, hosting and maintenance ever since.  Today, Webtivity remains the Museum’s digital marketing company.

“We look forward to continuing our relationship with the creative Webtivity team,” said Jamie Jalwan, the Museum’s special events and marketing manager. “Having their internet marketing expertise and in-depth knowledge of ever-changing technology platforms is increasingly vital in today’s marketplace. We are thankful to have Webtivity as a partner.”

Digital marketing projects scheduled for 2012 include the launch of a new South Florida Museum mobile site, incorporation of QR codes in Museum special projects and dynamic enhancements to the main website.

About The South Florida Museum
The South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, featuring engaging exhibits as well as educational programs which interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world and our universe. The facility includes the all-digital Bishop Planetarium Theater and Parker Manatee Aquarium which is home to Snooty™, the oldest known manatee in the world. The South Florida Museum is located at 201 10th Street West in downtown Bradenton.

For more information, please call 941-746-4131 or visit www.southfloridamuseum.org.

[Original Press Release by Jamie Jalwan, Special Events and Marketing Manager at South Florida Museum]

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Local Businesses Improving Education

Some mornings it is easier to get out of bed than others.  Like myself when the alarm went off this morning, many probably laid there for a minute or two and thought about the health of financial markets; 401(k)’s; the health of the business they own or are employed by; the future.  It has been a tough few years.  But instead of being a Doubting Thomas, I decided to get out of bed and plow forward with my day.  After all, what else should I do?

Lucky for me my first order of business was to attend the annual Electronic Partners In Education (ePIE) Business Partnership Awards breakfast. When I walked through the door at Freedom Village (who graciously sponsors the event each year)  I must admit I had a bit of a cloud over my head.  However the event left me in great spirits and with a positive attitude.

The star of the show was undoubtedly a bright young lady by the name of Maria Wirries.    During the program Maria took the stage with strong confidence and a voice to match.  Her final number  “New York, New York” has been stuck in my head every since (thanks Maria!)  The Observer did a story about her earlier this year and if you haven’t heard of this talented singer yet, chances are you will!

It is invigorating to see local businesses pull together to volunteer their time for the children in our community.  One of the awards presented each year is named after the late Barry Jones, formerly the Tampa Bay Rays Community Representative.  His wife, obviously emotional while presenting the Barry Jones Business Partner Empowerment Award, eloquently quoted her husband: “You can have a community without a baseball team, but you can’t have a baseball team without a community.”  The pursuit of community was his mantra.  During trying times community is what gets us through.  I needed reminding of that message, and this morning the positive future our children can unlock and the good we can do together was palpable and valuable lessons which I needed reminding.

So instead of my usual habit of eating lunch and reading online marketing blogs, I decided to write a quick blog about my experience this morning.  Congratulations to all who were recognized this morning and especially to the 2011 Partner in Excellence award winner World Design, Inc., an architecture and engineering firm located in Lakewood Ranch.  I hope I was able to convey a small part of the inspiration I got this morning; now I need to go put some of this positive energy to good use!

About ePIE
Electronic Partners In Education (ePIE) is a web-based application custom developed by Webtivity Designs to help easily connect businesses and organizations with schools throughout Manatee County.  The purpose is to initiate partnerships that enhance student learning and promote school involvement in the community.  Want to learn how your business can help the School District of Manatee County?

Register your business today!!