Special Ops Media

Design Your Own Bottle

lmiller — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:28:49 +0000

Recently SOM launches an online application for Proximo’s spirits brand 1800 Tequila that encourages artists around the globe to upload their own artwork to become bottle artwork for the brand. To accompany this, 1800 Tequila is sponsoring a contest in which they will pick their favorite bottle design and use it in a global campaign.

Go to the site and upload your own artwork on a bottle. Who knows, you may be discovered.

www.1800tequila.com

Join Team Sexy Jesus

lmiller — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:03:21 +0000

Special Ops launches the official website and fan community for the upcoming release of Hamlet 2. Combining the film content with user-generated sweepstakes and other fan team incentives, this robust film site allows users to sign up and engage with the film’s overarching story by contributing their own Rock Me Sexy Jesus videos and other content, taking poll questions, answering trivia, posting to boards and keeping up with the blog. In addition, all of the fan team engagement can be done through the website or the robust Facebook application soon to launch.

There will be a series of challenges for the fan team with various prizing, including winning a screening of Hamlet 2 in your home town. Be sure to check back from time to time to enter more challenges.

Check out the website here: www.hamlet2.com

Working the Net with SOAPnet

lmiller — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:09:20 +0000

Special Ops officially launches their second ad campaign with their new client SOAPnet. This campaign is unique in that it’s one campaign with 2 entirely different ad directions flighting at a 50/50 split. Able to get all units up and running within a 3 week timeline, both creative and media worked around the clock in tandem to make this campaign both timely and successful.

Check Out The Ads
General Branding: link
Win the Look: link

A Big Idea for the Web

lmiller — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:50:26 +0000

Special Ops launches its first project with a new client, BigIdea, the company responsible for the fun-loving talking vegetables: VeggieTales. Bringing our online media and publicity expertise to their most recent title, VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue, which released on DVD today, the campaign has been wildly successful, garnering over 2 million unique views in just 2 weeks…and counting.

Check out the Flixster page: http://www.flixster.com/movie/veggietales-tomato-sawyer-and-huckleberry-larrys-big-river-rescue

Rolling Out the Ads

lmiller — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:41:53 +0000

Continuing to expand the relationship with clients such as AMC, Disney, and First Look among others, Special Ops has been producing a steadily rising number of online ad campaigns, almost tripling the number of campaigns in the past 6 months.

Here are just a few recent examples:

AMC - Million Dollar Baby
Expanding Rich Media: link
Video Rich Media: link

AMC - Alexander Ad Units
Expanding Rich Media: link
Video Rich Media: link

First Look Films - Meet Bill Units
Expanding Rich Media: link

GVG Site Wins Abode Site of the Day

lmiller — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:56:10 +0000

The recent release of Graphic Vision Group’s new website has turned some heads, including winning site of the day on Adobe’s website showcase.

See all of our site of the awards here: Adobe Site of the Day Showcase

Bringing a Little Flavor

lmiller — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:46:45 +0000

SOM launches a new site for Proximo Spirits’s Three Olives Vodka, an arsenal of flavored vodka that actually tastes like the flavor it claims. The site includes a fun “New Flavors” microsite that SOM designed and developed, which lets the user use fun navigation tools to investigate each of the flavored vodkas and the drink recipes they can be used with.

Introduce yourself to some new flavors: http://threeolives.com/

They Never Backed Down

lmiller — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:20:03 +0000

In January SOM launched the official website for the film Never Back Down. Only 6 months later, resident web surfers have made it apparent that they have followed the advice of the film and have not backed down. Still generating a steady source of daily users, the Never Back Down site has just crossed the 1 million visitor mark.

You too can not back down by going to the site yourself: http://www.neverbackdownthemovie.com/

Mastering the Perfect Mix

lmiller — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:59:08 +0000

SOM recently debuted the website for Proximo Spirits’s 1800 Essential Artists campaign. Interested in the world of street art and local, emerging art scenes, Proximo was asking for an unconventional look to their website, and SOM served up just the right mix. Broadly interactive, the site allows the user to see how the featured art will look on the billboards that will be part of the campaign, as well as how the art looks on a custom-made bottle, which the user can purchase.

Check out the great artwork here: http://www.1800tequila.com/

SOM Wins Award on “Own The Action”

lmiller — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:48:49 +0000

SOM’s project for NBC’s Dew Tour recently won the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Interactive Media Council for the “Own the Action” trailer-maker tool, enabling users to compete by creating custom remixes of their favorite Action Sports stars.

UMG Campaigns Really Sing

lmiller — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:18:57 +0000

Having been named Universal Media Group’s AOR this past December, Special Ops has featured tons of campaigns over the past several months. With collaboration between both Creative and Media, it’s no wonder UMG continues to trust us with many of their most important clients. Here’s a short list of a few we’ve done recently:

Elvis Costello
Toby Keith
Mariah Carey
Def Leppard
Robyn
Duffy
Fergie
Weezer
Ashanti
The Fratellis
Rihanna
Nas
Sum41
and New Kids On The Block

Bringing The Factory to the Web

lmiller — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:59:22 +0000

Special Ops recently launched two campaigns for Spike TV involving a collaborative effort from both the Media and Creative teams. This campaign featured both Flash and Rich Media ads for Spike TV’s new original comedy, The Factory, and Flash ads for their annual awards show, Guys Choice Awards.

The Factory: link

SOM Launches Official GVG Website

lmiller — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:59:15 +0000

Special Ops launches the official Graphic Visions Group Website. Utilizing a unique spacial design, this exploratory site gives clients an overview of GVG’s services with a hands-on look at the tools they use throughout production. You can actually move certain objects around within the space to create your own look for each page.

Check it out here: http://www.graphicvisionsgroup.com/2008/

Who’s Your Disney Channel Twin?

lmiller — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:53:18 +0000

Special Ops creates a fun widget for The Disney Channel to promote the upcoming movie Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Lip Synchin in the Rain.

Click here to find out who your Disney Channel Twin may be: http://cooltwin.com

Amanda Massa joins SOM Media Team

lmiller — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:31:32 +0000

The SOM Media Team gladly welcomes its new member Amanda Massa as a new Sr. Media Planner with open arms. Joining us from ID Media, Amanda brings her experience to our great team.

Making Things Happen

lmiller — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:39:24 +0000

SOM officially launches ARG blog for the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film, The Happening, in order to create thought-provoking dialogue about relevant issues currently happening in our world.

Website: http://www.what-is-happening.com/

Online Media Planner Position Available

lmiller — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:25:43 +0000

The Media Department in Manhattan is looking for new media individuals to join our team.

Job Description:
*Assume full responsibility for coordinating the execution of online media buys
*Securing the most competitive rates and placements
*Identifying unique promotional/sponsorship opportunities
*Manage overall campaign delivery
*Coordinate the organization of all creative spec data
*Coordinate delivery management/production team schedules
*QA all creative/ad placements, and resolve problems as there are identified
*Oversee the compilation of delivery reports and rectify any under/over delivery issues
*Coordinate campaign interim and final client reporting
*Lead his/her part of the Company’s online media team
*Conduct market research (MRI, @plan, AdRelevance, CMR)
*Draw implications for planning
*Devising an appropriate online media strategy
*Maintain strong external relationships with clients, publishers, and other internal teams
*Participate in new business development activities

Experience: 1+ years of Online Media Planning and Buying experience, and Proficiency in managing multiple campaigns and working within budgets.

General Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree (required).
Required Skills: Self-motivated and highly organized. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and time management skills. Experience building, managing, and maintaining client relationships.
Location: This position is New York based. Some regional & national travel required.

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to adam@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Back Through the Wardrobe - Onto the Web

lmiller — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:45:40 +0000

“HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND ONLINE agency Special Ops Media stepped into the armoire to create a bit of marketing magic. Doors leading to the Web cloud opened this week promoting C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. Marketing the 50-year-old classic on social network sites Facebook and MySpace aims to reach kids with entertaining and educational content. The sites highlight profiles on Prince Caspian and Narnia, a custom Prince Caspian widget, and contests.

The widget will stream daily content, such as movie information, trivia games and a countdown clock that ticks down the time remaining until the movie release. The Facebook application lets fans join the battle with Prince Caspian as one of their favorite Narnians, answer up to 100 questions, unlock unique content, and challenge friends to beat their score.” – Laurie Sullivan, Media Post Publications

Article: link

George Site swings into NYTimes

lmiller — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:55:47 +0000

“The 21st-century George and his show are being promoted on their own Web site (georgeofthejungle.tv), where visitors can watch clips, listen to the theme song and retrieve digital trinkets like wallpapers, buddy icons, screen savers and downloadable desktop mascots. The George-centric Web site, created by Special Ops Media in New York, is in addition to material on the Web site of Cartoon Network.” – Stuart Elliott, New York Times

Article: link

Senior Online Media Planner Position Available

lmiller — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:45:57 +0000

The Media Department in Manhattan is looking for new media individuals to join our team.

Job Description
*Lead his/her part of the Company’s online media team in conducting market research (MRI, @plan, AdRelevance, CMR)
*Drawing implications for planning, and devising an appropriate online media strategy
*Assume full responsibility for coordinating the execution of online media buys
*Secure the most competitive rates and placements
*Identify unique promotional/sponsorship opportunities
*Manage overall campaign delivery
*Coordinate the organization of all creative spec data, and delivery management/production team schedules
*QA all creative/ad placements, and resolve problems as there are identified
*Oversee the compilation of delivery reports and rectify any under/over delivery issues
*Coordinate campaign interim and final client reporting.
*Maintain high-level external relationships with clients, publishers, vendors, agencies and industry associations
*May be called upon to represent the Company at relevant tradeshows & conferences
*Participate in new business development activities
*Mentor and manage Assistant Media Planners and Media Planners
*Assist in the creation of Agency POVs on relevant and timely industry topics

Experience: Minimum 2 years of Online Media Planning and Buying experience. 3+ years preferred.

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Media Supervisor Position Available

lmiller — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:39:41 +0000

The Media Department in Manhattan is looking for new media individuals to join our team.

Job Description:
*Mentor and manage a team of Assistant Media Planners and Media Planners
*Be the strategic media lead and internal liaison for a large Entertainment sector client
*Maintain relationships with clients, publishers, vendors, agencies and industry associations
*May be called upon to represent the Company at relevant tradeshows & conferences
*Participate in new business development activities
*Assist in the creation of Agency POVs on relevant and timely industry topics
*Negotiate corporate level contracts with publishers where relevant
*Lead his/her part of the Company’s online media team
*Conduct market research (MRI, @plan, AdRelevance, CMR)
*Draw implications for planning
*Devise an appropriate online media strategy
*Manage a team that will be assuming full responsibility for the execution of online media buys
*Secure the most competitive rates and placements
*Identify unique promotional/sponsorship opportunities
*Work with a team that will be managing overall campaign delivery *Coordinate the organization of all creative spec data
*Coordinate delivery management/production team schedules
*QA all creative/ad placements, and resolve problems
*Oversee the compilation of delivery reports and rectify any under/over delivery issues
*Coordinate campaign interim and final client reporting

Experience: 3+ years of Online Media Planning and Buying experience; Proven ability in managing complex teams of Media Planners/Assistant Media Planners and working with budgets; Entertainment industry client experience a PLUS but not mandatory

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Account Manager Position Available

lmiller — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:01:15 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience over various interactive platforms that is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Job Description:
This person will help manage major film studio and DVD distributor accounts and will execute all day-to-day operations involved in running multiple online marketing campaigns. Those operations include, but are not limited to, setting up trailer and clip premieres, organizing online press for press junkets, disseminating online assets, interfacing with clients on a daily basis, participating in campaign strategy sessions.

Requirements:
*1-2 years of experience in marketing/advertising/publicity/agency
*Strong writing and communications skills
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
*Willingness to work hard (long hours, tight deadlines)
*Self-starter. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
*Strong attention to detail
*Enthusiasm for film and entertainment

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401K, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, NY USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to molly@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Producer Position Available

lmiller — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:50:54 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience over various interactive platforms and is comfortable managing both an in-house staff and a network of freelance resources.

Job Requirements:
*Manage and coordinate designers, programmers and illustrators
*Help with the creation of multi-platform, intensive flash-based applications and websites
*Coordinate with account directors, senior media planners and top company executives
*Work as creative liaison to both the media and the corporate communications departments
*Able to oversee quality assurance on every project before it’s delivered to clients
*Troubleshooting for bugs, errors and ensuring that client expectations are met
*Strong work-flow
*Team and client management skills and a preference for a fast-paced setting
*Well-organized
*Proactive and comfortable with a leadership role
*Good with budget management, ensuring time lines are met, scheduling and day-to-day client contact
*Self-motivated, able to multi-task. Have an uncanny attention to detail

Experience: 1-3+ years industry experience

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401K, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, NY USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Information Architect Position Available

lmiller — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:45:18 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience, who is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Candidates should have the following skills:

Technical:
*Extensive understanding of intuitive user-interface
*An understanding of: PHP, MySQL, AJAX, Javascript, XML, AS, HTML and CSS
*Knowledge of user-experience best practices
*Always current with emerging user-experience studies and discoveries
*Web trend aware, but never a blind follower
*Ability to create UML diagrams and wire frames

General:
*Self-motivated, able to multi-task
*Ability to clearly articulate design concepts and themes
*Ability to function independently and still work well in a "team oriented" environment
*Desire to take initiative to be productive and efficient
*Ability to hit deadlines
*An uncanny attention to detail

Experience: 1-3+ years experience

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Sr. & Jr. Web Developer and Manager Positions

lmiller — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:38:12 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience over various interactive platforms that is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Candidates should have the following skills:

Manager for a team of Developers-
Technical:
*1+ years of professional experience working with online media
*Can comfortably oversee a team of Developers
*Extensive experience working with database driven sites
*Ability to communicate complex ideas
*HTML/DHMTL/CSS knowledge is a must
*Strong Knowledge of PHP/MySQL/XML integration a must
*Action-Script (AS2 and understanding of OOP principles essential)
*Ability to communicate and cooperate with producers, creative and technical teams

Sr. Developer-
Technical:
*3+ years of professional experience working with online media
*HTML/DHMTL/CSS knowledge is a must
*Strong Knowledge of PHP/MySQL/XML integration a must
*Action-Script (AS2 and understanding of OOP principles essential)
*Proficient with Flash and Photoshop
*JavaScript programming is a plus
*Ability to communicate and cooperate with producers, creative and technical teams
*Ability to partake in all aspects of the project life-cycle

Jr. Developer-
Technical:
*1+ years of professional experience working with online media
*HTML/CSS knowledge is a must
*Basic understanding of Action Script
*Strong Knowledge of PHP/MySQL/XML integration a plus

General:
*Self-motivated, able to multi-task
*Ability to function independently and still work well in a "team oriented" environment
*Desire to take initiative to be productive and efficient
*Ability to hit deadlines
*An uncanny attention to detail
*Strong work ethic

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Sr. and Jr. Design Positions Available

lmiller — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:30:50 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience over various interactive platforms that is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Candidates should have the following skills:

Technical:
*Outstanding sense of design and composition know-how
*Solid concepting skills
*Mastery of design applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
*Strong understanding of typography
*Understanding of Action Script, HTML, and CSS a major plus
*Web trend aware, but never a blind follower

Experience:
Sr. Designers:
*3+ years interactive design at a professional design studio and a phenomenal portfolio to prove it.
Jr. Designers:
*0-2 years experience (And get ready to bring your strong work ethic and unique creative style to the table)

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Sr. and Jr. Flash Developer Positions Available

lmiller — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:21:28 +0000

We are interested in an individual with vast experience over various interactive platforms that is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.

Candidates should have the following skills:

Sr. Flash Developer:
*3+ years of professional experience working with online media
*Expertise with Flash development and Action-script 1.0/2.0
*Flash graphics optimization techniques
*Skills in Action-script/XML/HTML/CSS
*Demonstrated ability to develop sites based on storyboards / Photoshop comps
*Strong design and motion graphics / animation skills
*Fluent in Adobe suite of web software tools
*Knowledge of bandwidth limitations and browser compatibility issues
*Understanding and/or working knowledge of PHP, SQL, and other programming languages are a plus!
*Ability to work with audio / video editing applications.
*Solid user interface design and usability experience.
*Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
*Knowledge in After Effects is a plus.
*Knowledge in JavaScript, PHP, and XML is a plus.

Jr. Flash Developer:
*1+ years of professional experience working with online media
*Basic/intermediate understanding of Action-Script
*Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
*Knowledge in After Effects is a plus.
*Knowledge in JavaScript, PHP, and XML is a plus.

General:
*Knowledge of current interactive technologies.
*Self-motivated, able to multi-task
*Ability to function independently and still work well in a "team oriented" environment
*Desire to take initiative to be productive and efficient
*Ability to hit deadlines
*An uncanny attention to detail

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

New Website Launches

lmiller — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:51:29 +0000

New Special Ops Media website goes live!

Winner, AST Dew Tour — Own the Action

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:55:20 +0000

Special Ops Media wins Outstanding Achievement Award for AST Dew Tour Owntheaction.com website.

Award: link

Special Ops launches George of the Jungle website

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:25:45 +0000

Watch out for that TREEEE! Taking users back to a more playful time, of talking animals and men swinging from trees, Special Ops couldn’t help but hop a vine and swing into developing an official website for Classic Media’s release of George of the Jungle. Don’t forget to say hi to Ape!

Website: link

Halloween Game Receives Rave Reviews

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:48:56 +0000

Special Ops Media launches Halloween game to rave reviews.

“There have been a lot of Flash games created to promote one movie or another, and we’ve brought you plenty of links to them in the past, but I don’t think any of them have been as much fun as the Michael Myers Rampage game, available right now on the Halloween remake website.” -Chud.com

Game: link

Review: link

Tom Brokaw’s Boom! is Adobe Site of the Day

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:41:53 +0000

Designed to promote Tom Brokaw’s new book, Boom!, which brings life to the tumultuous 1960s, this site offers a synopsis of the book, author tour dates, and the famous journalist’s bio. See photos from the book. Test your knowledge of the 60s with a pop quiz. View an interactive timeline. And submit a Where Were You When story to share with others.

Website: link

Special Ops named AOR for Universal Music Group

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:29:41 +0000

Special Ops was recently named the online media agency of record for Universal Music Group, the label that includes The Police, Elton John and Fergie.