AdventGXtra

AdventGXtra is the monthly newsletter for the AdventGX team. Each month, look here for the latest information about new AdventGX projects and initiatives and learn about our newest AdventGX team members.

May 2005

:: AdventGX News
   :. Former Google Executive Joins AdventGX Team
   :. AdventGX Conducts First Jr. Internship Program
:: Projects
   :. Rediscover Texas Campaign Ends June 12
   :. Texas Education Vacation Released During Tourism Week
AdventGX News
Former Google Executive Joins AdventGX Team
AdventGX is proud to welcome Casey Jensen to our team as Vice President for Business Development. Casey has more than 10 years of experience in Internet marketing and advertising. During his three years with Google he helped develop the next generation of media sales. Casey worked with clients such as Hewlett Packard, Wyndham, La Quinta, CompUSA, Kenneth Cole, Fossil and National Instruments, creating new distribution models with search advertising that revolutionized their ROI. Prior to working with Google, Casey managed the online media sales for 170 websites and more than 200 e-newsletters for Meckler Media. Casey began his professional career as an ad agency account manager working with such brands as Apple, Coors, Sun Microsystems, IBM, Fannie Mae and Paramount Pictures.
 
AdventGX Conducts First Jr. Internship Program
Three College Station ISD students were selected for AdventGX’s first junior internship program, wherein a team of high school students are given a development project to work on over the summer. The experience affords the students an opportunity to gain hands on experience working on a professional project and gaining exposure to the tourism industry. This year, the student team has been assigned the task of developing the model for a high end laser tag attraction. The students, Max Sera, Jose Juan Quintana and Felipito Zambrano, will conduct the market research, product development and branding for the attraction.
Projects
Rediscover Texas Campaign Ends June 12
There is still time to register to win a weekend getaway to a great Texas destination as part of the Texas Travel Industry Association’s Rediscover Texas Campaign. AdventGX developed the online sweepstakes and survey on behalf of TTIA. The campaign was developed to raise awareness of the great travel destinations across Texas and provides tourism operators a chance to take part in a statewide promotional campaign. To register to win a weekend getaway, be sure to log on to www.rediscovertexas.org before June 12.
 
Texas Education Vacation Released During Tourism Week
The Texas Travel Industry Association released Texas Education Vacation on May 7 as part of Tourism Week. AdventGX developed the online resource for parents and teachers seeking engaging educational vacations. The product is a collaborative effort of the Texas Education Agency, TTIA and the Office of the Governor. Look for a full-page write-up by Dr. Andy Skadberg about TEV in the June issue of the “Texas Explorer” the monthly newsletter for TTIA.