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Well, after a little break, we've decided to revisit our seminar series on Synergy Online Marketing! Tom McCracken, President of LevelTen, will be giving his presentations over the next three months. The first presentation will cover the principles of online marketing and will be held on Tuesday, February 19th at Arcodoro & Pomodoro in Uptown Dallas. If you would like to recieve an invitation to this industry insider event, please email us at seminars@leveltendesign.com.

While I work in an interactive development agency, I still find my self a little lost sometimes with all of the new technology and online developments. Recently Chris Brogan wrote a great blog on how to help others understand social media, and I found that this was probably one of the most helpful blogs I've read in a long time.

On Tuesday, December 4, Tom McCracken, president of LevelTen, concluded his three-part series lecture on Synergy Online Marketing. This final installment of the seminars was held at the Iron Cactus in Downtown Dallas with a beautiful view of the festive Pegasus Plaza.

Last week, LevelTen held our second installment of the Synergy Online Marketing series: Blueprints for Online Marketing Success. Tom McCracken, President of LevelTen, gave a remarkable presentation on the Architecture of Synergy Online Marketing. With the tagline, It takes more than just a website to have a big, successful online presence, Tom explained the importance of building your website from the bottom up with all important elements in the right places.

Tom McCracken, President and CEO of LevelTen, gave his first lecture series on Synergy Online Marketing (SOM) on September 18th. The first portion of the three-part series at Vino100 was held in Uptown Dallas, and it was a great success. Titled “Vitality through Synergy, this seminar exposed the ways to breathe new life into your business by maximizing your online web presence through marketing.

With technology at its fastest growing pace ever, now is the time to slow down and think about where we’re headed. Computers are one of the most ever-present devices today, but with constant change, developments, and improvements, they are also one of the most inefficient when it comes to long-term. Laptop computer sales are expected to surpass desktop sales in 2009 for the first time, which would reach over 150 million. The average staying power of a laptop is only three years, and then they are either put away (in a closet

Just in case there are any other die hard Batman fans out there, I wanted to let you in on some of the tricks The Joker is playing. In anticipation of The Dark Knight's release in 2008, The Joker is making his presence known all over the internet. There are a few websites that you can go to, find codes, and complete challenges. The end result? A teaser trailer of the film. Which, for me, will suffice until there is a full-blown campaign, and then the actual movie. Here are some of the websites to get you started:

Many companies are allowing, and even encouraging, their employees to use instant messaging as a form of effective communication in the workplace. Others are skeptical and argue that IM-ing can be distracting and time consuming if not used appropriately. The key word here is 'appropriate' When used appropriately, instant messaging can be an excellent tool for productivity.

A recent post on Information Architects Japan (iA), Oliver Reichenstein covers the top ten myths concerning traditional print news. In his article, "10 Newspaper Myths Deconstructed," Oliver makes some great observations about change in the media, and the public perception of bloggers vs. journalists.

While I was Stumbling around on the internet, I came across a great tool for web and graphic designers.Not an artist? Me neither. This is perfect for anyone who can appreciate art, especially color, and even for those of you who are colorblind.