Senate Proposal: Online Sales Tax Bill
Posted on August 13, 2014 by vanwestmedia
In July 2014, several Senators introduced a bill to the U.S. Senate which combines the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) and the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA). What are these two acts? To put it simp …
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Posted in In the News, Planning
Tagged Acts, Bill, internet, Internet Tax, ITFA, Marketplace, news, Senate, Senators, Tax, Taxation, Van West Media, VanWestBlog, web
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Sometimes the Best Business Idea is Someone Else’s
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Travis
Could copying successful business models and launching in emerging markets be the next big thing? So many technology giants and Silicon Valley legends are known for creating something out of nothing a …
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The $19 Billion Dollar App You’ve Never Heard Of
Posted on February 20, 2014 by Travis
Mobile messaging app WhatsApp has $19 billion reasons to celebrate after Facebook recently announced that it had reached a deal to acquire the company for $19 billion in cash and stock. This is the la …
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Win $1.5 Million with Esurance Post-Superbowl Commercial
Posted on February 03, 2014 by vanwestmedia
With pricey commercials during the Superbowl, Esurance used their savvy saving skills by grabbing the first commercial slot after the Superbowl. They not only saved $1.5 million by purchasing this com …
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Don’t Forget About Second Screen Superbowl
Posted on January 31, 2014 by vanwestmedia
As Superbowl XLVIII is approaching this weekend, everyone will gather in clusters of family and friends to watch the big game and advertisers who got commercial slots are ready to display their millio …
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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Design & Development, Digital Advertising, In the News, Social Media, Tech, The Female World, The Male World, What's Happening at VWM
Tagged marketing, social media, Superbowl
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Budweiser Warms Our Hearts with “Puppy Love” Superbowl Commercial
Posted on January 30, 2014 by vanwestmedia
Budweiser does it again with its extraordinary marketing tactics. From one of their strongest and most-loved ads in awhile, Budweiser reprised the Clydesdale and its beloved trainer, from last year's …
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Viral Video Lessons For Superbowl Ads
Posted on January 23, 2014 by vanwestmedia
Superbowl ads have been increasing in price drastically each year. With the hefty price each company is paying to grasp a 30 second ad, going viral through your digital campaign to make the decision w …
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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Design & Development, Digital Advertising, In the News, Social Media, Tech, The Female World, The Male World, What's Happening at VWM
Tagged marketing, social media, Superbowl
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Beats by Dre Releases Perfectly Timed Ad with Richard Sherman: “Hear What You Want”
Posted on January 20, 2014 by vanwestmedia
As a Stanford graduate with a degree in communications, Seattle Seahawk CB Richard Sherman took advantage of the media coverage after the NFC Championship Game with his memorable postgame interview wi …
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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Design & Development, Digital Advertising, In the News, Social Media, Tech, The Female World, The Male World, What's Happening at VWM
Tagged Beats by Dre, Richard Sherman, social media
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