Once upon a time in a creative land far, far away, account managers were viewed simply as project planners and not creative-types. These account managers were expected to know about budgets, timelines and client relations, with very little input on creative concept, design and implementation. But as the creative world evolved into a digital-centric universe, so did the role of its account managers. Digital producers emerged with an entirely new playbook, or shall I say, storybook.

My, what big ideas you have! Today's digital producers are active participants during concepting meetings, thinking strategically and contributing big ideas. We bring a unique skill set that combines project management expertise and a strong passion for digital marketing. Digital producers need not be shy about sharing ideas among designers and developers. After all, collaborating with a team is far better then strolling through the dark, scary forest all alone.

Mirror, mirror on the wall... As the liaison between clients and the creative team, digital producers must be sharp communicators. Just like the magical mirror in Snow White, delivering delicate news is sometimes part of the job description. Perhaps a client is hesitant to trust a remarkable design concept, or a developer wants to incorporate an ubercool feature that just isn't in the budget. Digital producers must tread lightly as they carefully determine who truly is the fairest of them all.

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This year's Charlotte ADDY Awards Show & Preview Gallery brought together a record 275 industry professionals to celebrate creative excellence in our community. The Mint Museum Uptown provided a gorgeous setting that matched the evening's award-winning, artistic achievements.

During the Awards Show, Studiobanks was presented with the following awards:

Awards are an important part of our industry as they benchmark creative excellence and online success. We happily accepted these awards on behalf of the collabortive efforts and partnerships with our awesome clients.

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We've really enjoyed partnering with our client, Andrew Roby, to set up an online digital strategy that conveys their passion for their business and their passion for giving back! Pitchin' Corn for a Cure has quickly grown into a much anticipated event in just three short years. The Roby Team of employees, sponsors, clients, colleagues, family and friends surpassed their donation goal of $40,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in 2009! This year, they have ambitious plans as well. In addition to pledging $40,000 to the LLS, they are also aiming to raise $15,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Come on out, Saturday from 2:00 to 7:00pm on the Village Tavern Restaurant outdoor terrace. The weather is supposed to be beautiful and the temperature in the low 70’s! There will be two fantastic bands, face-painting for kids and the Carolina Panthers’ mascot, Sir Purr, will be a special guest! Although all of the tournament teams are filled, there will be a “Free-Play” cornhole game area for anyone who would like to play and there will be raffles for door prizes and other gifts. Food will be catered by The Village Tavern and drink specials will be available for the adults. Even if you can’t it make for the entire tournament, please feel free to stop in.

Whether you're planning to enjoy the festivities, and/or want to donate to either charity, please visit the Andrew Roby website for more information.

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Charlotte-based digital agency, Studiobanks has been hired to create a new marketing website for Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm with two offices in Columbia, SC and Atlanta, GA.

The new website, scheduled to debut this fall, will showcase Stevens & Wilkinson’s award-winning portfolio and successful 90 year history.

Known for producing memorable, high quality work that creates buzz and delivers exceptional results for its clients, Studiobanks is an award-winning digital agency specializing in interactive web development, online marketing and mobile applications for ambitious and progressive companies. For more information, please visit www.studiobanks.com.

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We had the pleasure of partnering with the Stodghill family to create a new website for PMA Architecture, an award-winning firm founded thirty years ago in Virginia. PMA offers urban community design, preservation, interior design and planning with key staff trained and accredited in LEED compliance and Green Design. We created a website that showcases their beautiful work in a unique visual experience - enjoy!

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Our team recently launched a new website for Andrew Roby, one of the premier residential construction firms in the Charlotte region that specializes in high-end custom home remodeling. This award-winning, civic-minded company was founded more than 60 years ago as a simple, one man remodeling firm. Today, Andrew Roby has set a high standard for home remodeling, renovations, new homes, handyman services and custom commercial projects. Check out their portfolio to see their one-of-a-kind homes that combine style, luxury and comfort!

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We can't believe it's February already and we're scratching our heads wondering where January ran off to! Time flies so quickly for us here at the studio but we wanted to share some details of awesome projects we launched at the end of 2008.

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In the wake of the current economic recession, marketing budgets are going to become a lot tighter in 2009. We already see evidence of this as companies search for the best bang of each marketing dollar spent. We expect this trend to grow as companies plan their 2009 budgets. With a renewed focus on ROI and effective marketing, companies will inevitably focus on their online marketing strategies for next year. With that we offer our “Top 5 Interactive Marketing Tips for 2009.”

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