The War on Flash

Since the iPad was announced, Flash has been under an almost constant attack from a number of fronts, with many declaring it a dead platform. No surprise there. People have been after Flash for years. But the Flash community has been firing back. here are a couple great responses to the proclamation of Flash’s early demise.

Everyone to their bases – Flash is under attack!
Jens C Brynildsen at Flash Magazine

Flash is Dead… Long Live Flash
Devon O. Wolfgang at onebyoneblog

And some further looks at the points levied against Flash:

Sympath for the Devil
John Nack on Adobe

And another breakdown of why Flash will lead the charge and HTML 5 (and more importantly the browsers that serve it) will always play catch-up:

“The World is Moving to HTML 5″ and Other Fancy Flights
Richard Leggett On New Media

and a look at HTML 5 video support and it’s current issues

HTML 5 and a Brave Flash Free Open World? Uh..Not So Fast
Create Digital Motion

I think these taken together form good support for the theory that:

1. Change in the way interactive on the web works is well under way, but has a long way to go. Still never a bad thing to be at the head of the pack that bringing up the rear
2. Flash will move forward past it’s current incarnation into something no one might yet see, but something we the Flash Developers should be on the lookout for

Mediatavern Animated Children’s DVD Makes Disney’s Top 10 List!

The IAGmedia property – Mediatavern produced animated DVD makes 2009 Top 10 list on Disney Family…Check the article out now!

Buy DVD on IAGmedia site today!

MEDIATAVERN WINS 2 SILVER AT 2009 W3 AWARDS

New York, NY

Mediatavern was the proud recipient of 2 silver awards at the 2009 International W3 Awards Show.

“The entire team is thrilled and honored to have our company’s creative work honored side by side with the best International advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies,” said Douglas Rowell, Executive Creative Director and Partner of Mediatavern, a Norwalk-based advertising and media agency.

The W3 Awards honors creative excellence on the web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning sites, videos and marketing programs. Simply put, the W3 is the first major web competition to be accessible to the biggest agencies, the smallest firms, and everyone in between. Small firms are as likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies.

ABOUT MEDIATAVERN

Mediatavern is a full-service digital agency that was founded in 1998 and is based in Norwalk, CT. Specializing in the creation of strategic interactive solutions, Mediatavern provides through-the-line marketing campaigns, full web site creation, 2D/3D animation and original content. Mediatavern works with clients such as Yahoo!, Microsoft, UnitedHealthcare, The Hartford, Advertising Week and TIME Inc.

For more information, please contact us at 203-810-4300 or info@mediatavern.com

Mediatavern Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2009, Mediatavern LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Computer graphics service category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Mediatavern LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Computer graphics service category.

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.

SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

Meditavern is Hiring!

Mediatavern is looking for full-time, rock-solid PowerPoint production artist to work onsite in Norwalk, CT office. Must have experience with full integration between PPT and remaining programs in MS Office Suite 2003/2007, Mac OS and PC. Working knowledge of CS4 (Photoshop and Illustrator) required. Print experience a plus. If interested – contact us at info@mediatavern.com