Company's Top Executives Speak Out on the Future of the Web at
Microsoft's MIX08 Conference
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
Schematic, a WPP Digital company, announced today it has been
selected by Microsoft Corp. as part of its elite group of 20 agency
partners; a group of interactive agencies the company recommends to
customers looking to implement the latest Microsoft technology
solutions. The announcement represents the next step in Schematic's
long-term relationship with Microsoft and comes on the heels of its
selection by MSN and NBC to create the network's 2008 Olympics Web
video player utilizing Microsoft's new Silverlight 2.0 technology.
Additionally, several of the agency's top executives are participating
at the Microsoft MIX08 Conference beginning today at The Venetian
Resort Hotel Casino March 5 - 7, 2008.
Recognized for its fluency in incorporating the latest Microsoft
technologies into campaigns for its Fortune 100 clients, Schematic's
participation at MIX08 highlights its expertise in the areas of
design, mobile applications, digital strategy and emerging interface
design through its work with clients including Nokia, Netflix, ABC,
HSN, MTV Networks and Microsoft. At the event, Schematic executives
will offer hands-on insight into their work with Microsoft and with
other cutting-edge technologies across a broad range of platforms.
In addition to the opening keynote on March 5th at 9:30 AM, the
sessions Schematic will be participating in are as follows:
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Panel Title: The Business Value of Design
Schematic Participation: Jason Brush, executive vice president, user
experiences is a panelist.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6th, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM, Delfino 4101
Panel Title: I Wanna Go Mobile!
Schematic Participation: Eric Breitbard, senior vice president, client
services is a panelist.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6th, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM, Delfino 4001
Panel Title: Touch Me: Where Are Interfaces Going?
Schematic Participation: Dale Herigstad, chief creative officer is a
panelist.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6th, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM, Delfino 4101
Panel Title: Digital Done Right
Schematic Participation: Matthew Rechs, chief technology officer is
the moderator.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6th, 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM, Delfino 4101
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"Microsoft has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating
technology solutions for the interactive community and it's a great
honor to be selected as one of their agency partners," said Trevor
Kaufman CEO of Schematic. "We're looking forward to some dynamic
conference sessions where we can discuss the expanding world of
interactive as it grows to encompass an increasing number of
technologies and platforms."
As a Microsoft agency partner, Schematic becomes one of 20 global
interactive agencies the company recommends to its partners to design
the best experiences utilizing Microsoft technologies.
About Schematic
Schematic, a WPP Digital company, deploys and develops solutions
for the Web, mobile devices, television, digital environments and
emerging platforms. Schematic offers complete strategic, creative,
marketing and technology services to Fortune 1000 companies, including
Disney, Target, Nokia, Coca-Cola, Comcast, Conde Nast and Turner.
For more information, please visit http://www.schematic.com.
Saeger Media Group
Katy Saeger, 310-597-2337
katy@saegermediagroup.com
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