RIA Journal

Jun 11 2008

Flash Coders group on LinkedIn

Published by Jeff under Uncategorized

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/119762/6AF78650B56D

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May 28 2008

Can you teach the old guard new tricks?

Published by JohnDoe under Advertising

In advertising it is very easy for you to get left behind. This is especially true when it comes to advertising in the interactive market. The more traditional agencies are now left in a catchup game to agencies like R/GA, Digitas, Big Spaceship, AKQA and the like. In many cases agencies like Ogilvy and others have resorted to layoffs to get rid of the more traditional ad people. Those "old guard" agencies are now struggling to re-organize to meet the demands that this digital marketplace requires.

The digital shift in these older agencies leaves lots of room for employees at some of these smaller digital shops to transition to somewhere that their talents can make more of a difference. Sure someone could just be another Producer at lets say Digitas or AKQA, but they could jump ship and get in on the ground level of the re-organization of these larger agencies and become a Senior or Executive level producer. While that person may have been struggling to get their voice heard at the digital agency, that same person could get in and make significant changes to the business model of these former traditional agencies. Instead of being just another one of the masses at the digital shop, they get to be one of the few.

While I am not an advocate of people leaving a job unless you are really unhappy, there does come a point when you have to ask yourself some hard questions. Questions come to mind like, "Can I go there and really make my mark?" "Does anyone here value my opinion as an expert or am I just one of many?"

I guess the same thing is true of any large shift for an industry. Look at the recording industry. They resisted change for so long and now that they are embracing the technology they are having to play catchup to the other players in the market. This can really be seen by taking a look at Napster. The RIAA resisted napster and resisted music without DRM. It has come full circle though and now Napster is back online with a library full of non-DRM'd music.

The ad industry is in that same sort of flux right now. The older more traditional agencies were slow to adopt the new technologies and clung to their existing business model and structure. Now they are shedding that weight and trying to scramble to embrace the new technologies/structure.

The real question is, "Can you teach the old guard new tricks?". Or is it too late?

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May 20 2008

R/GA opening for a .NET developer in NYC

Published by Jeff under Jobs

If you are interested send an email to krystyna.bloch@rga.com and tell her that Jeff sent you:

	Title:
	Software Engineer (.net)
	Department:
	Technology
	Category:
	Technology
	Description:
	Responsible for application programming, games, kiosks, web applications and advanced technology broad band implementation. Technical consultation and prototyping. Approximately eighty five percent of time spent coding and fifteen percent of time spent working with clients on implementation. R/GA offers training classes as needed.
	Requirements:
	Required Skills experience in the design and development of smart client applications experience developing medium to large-scale .Net applications in C# experience in a full lifecycle CRM implementation within a defined SDLC experience using SQL databases - database design, stored procedures Strong web development experience Strong communication skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyC#, C/C++, Java, MFC, CGI, JavaScript, MS ASP, Perl, VB, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, Pascal, Assembly.Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree or higher from a rigorous academic program at an accredited college or university. CS, mathematics and EE degrees preferred. Liberal Arts degrees will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated and interest and ability in computer programming and computer technologies. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
	Location:
	New York, NY, USA
	Minimum Experience (yrs):
	3-5
	Required Education:
	Not Specified

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May 20 2008

Price Drop: Samsung’s HL61A750 61″ 1080P LED DLP for only $1764…

Published by Jeff under hardware

While I don't usually post hardware reviews here, I may start doing so from time to time... Do you remember when large format HDTV sets cost almost $4,000 (I do because I bought one...)? I was just over on Amazon and it looks like they have the 61" LED DLP television for almost $400 off the list price, plus you get free shipping. This makes the price $1,764. That price alone without the free shipping is tempting me to buy a new DLP set. Currently I have a 62" DLP and I couldn't be happier with the set, but I paid almost $4,000 for my set some years ago.

With this new LED set the problem with expensive bulbs is solved. Also solved would be the spinning noise that you can hear coming from the color wheel because this set doesn't use a color wheel anymore.Go to the Product Continue Reading »

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May 19 2008

Flash Developers needed at R/GA…

Published by Jeff under Jobs

Want to do work for a cutting edge Digital Agency in New York City? Want to join a growing team of over 60 flash developers? Want to work on brands like Nike, Nokia, Hasbro, Avaya and Loreal (just to name a few)?

My friend Kryssy at R/GA in NYC is looking for Flash Developers of all levels for full-time onsite work.

Description as follows.

* Scripting of Flash Interfaces and Applications in AS2 and AS3.
* Maintenance of ongoing projects

Programming Knowledge Requirements:

* Full understanding of Object Orientated development and design with regards to AS2.0.
* A proactive, quality orientated approach to development.
* A love of clean and if possible reusable code.
* Experience in working in medium to large sized teams in a structured and disciplined manner, e.g. test-driven development, version-control and deployment knowledge is very helpful.
* Good working knowledge of OO ActionScript.

Soft skills we like:

* Plays well with others i.e. able to interface with designers and usability designers.
* Isn't afraid to raise there hand when something goes wrong and they need some help.
* Curious about new technologies and eager to keep abreast of the ones they already know.

Why should you consider applying:

* Large supportive department of developers and a full QA team.
* A CTO that will always talk to you and help you get to where you want to go.
* Be amongst developers who are really into what they do and push the boundaries of development.

If interested email Krystyna.Bloch@rga.com with you resume and some code samples. Be sure to say that Jeff sent you.

Hours: Full-Time
This job is salaried.

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May 19 2008

Software Engineer (Java) needed at R/GA

Published by Jeff under Jobs

Title: Software Engineer (Java)
Department: Technology
Category: Technology

Description: Java Developer

Work closely with senior Java developers and client side programmers on improvements and maintenance. Projects include:

Route finder -- a mapping utitlity
Desktop and Scrapable Widgets -- Google, Apple Dashboard, Yahoo and web-based formats
Performance improvements -- improve scalability of application to accommodate growth

Requirements: Strong knowledge of Java development within ATG Dynamo application server environment
Knowledge of SQL, schema design, specifically Oracle RDMS

Location: New York, NY, USA

Minimum Experience (yrs): 5

Required Education: Not Specified

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May 19 2008

are you a .net guru?

Published by Jeff under Jobs

If you are interested send an email to krystyna.bloch@rga.com and tell her that Jeff sent you:

	Title:
	Software Engineer (.net)
	Department:
	Technology
	Category:
	Technology
	Description:
	Responsible for application programming, games, kiosks, web applications and advanced technology broad band implementation. Technical consultation and prototyping. Approximately eighty five percent of time spent coding and fifteen percent of time spent working with clients on implementation. R/GA offers training classes as needed.
	Requirements:
	Required Skills experience in the design and development of smart client applications experience developing medium to large-scale .Net applications in C# experience in a full lifecycle CRM implementation within a defined SDLC experience using SQL databases - database design, stored procedures Strong web development experience Strong communication skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyC#, C/C++, Java, MFC, CGI, JavaScript, MS ASP, Perl, VB, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, Pascal, Assembly.Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree or higher from a rigorous academic program at an accredited college or university. CS, mathematics and EE degrees preferred. Liberal Arts degrees will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated and interest and ability in computer programming and computer technologies.Compensation is commensurate with experience.
	Location:
	New York, NY, USA
	Minimum Experience (yrs):
	3-5
	Required Education:
	Not Specified

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May 16 2008

.NET software engineers needed in NYC for leading digital agency

Published by Jeff under Jobs

If you are interested send an email to krystyna.bloch@rga.com and tell her that Jeff sent you:

	Title:
	Software Engineer (.net)
	Department:
	Technology
	Category:
	Technology
	Description:
	Responsible for application programming, games, kiosks, web applications and advanced technology broad band implementation. Technical consultation and prototyping. Approximately eighty five percent of time spent coding and fifteen percent of time spent working with clients on implementation. R/GA offers training classes as needed.
	Requirements:
	Required Skills experience in the design and development of smart client applications experience developing medium to large-scale .Net applications in C# experience in a full lifecycle CRM implementation within a defined SDLC experience using SQL databases - database design, stored procedures Strong web development experience Strong communication skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyC#, C/C++, Java, MFC, CGI, JavaScript, MS ASP, Perl, VB, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, Pascal, Assembly.Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree or higher from a rigorous academic program at an accredited college or university. CS, mathematics and EE degrees preferred. Liberal Arts degrees will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated and interest and ability in computer programming and computer technologies.Compensation is commensurate with experience.
	Location:
	New York, NY, USA
	Minimum Experience (yrs):
	3-5
	Required Education:
	Not Specified

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May 15 2008

got .net?

Published by Jeff under Jobs

If you are interested send an email to krystyna.bloch@rga.com and tell her that Jeff sent you:

	Title:
	Software Engineer (.net)
	Department:
	Technology
	Category:
	Technology
	Description:
	Responsible for application programming, games, kiosks, web applications and advanced technology broad band implementation. Technical consultation and prototyping. Approximately eighty five percent of time spent coding and fifteen percent of time spent working with clients on implementation. R/GA offers training classes as needed.
	Requirements:
	Required Skills 5 years experience in the design and development of smart client applications 5 years experience developing medium to large-scale .Net applications in C# 5 years experience in a full lifecycle CRM implementation within a defined SDLC 5 years experience using SQL databases - database design, stored procedures Strong web development experience Strong communication skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyC#, C/C++, Java, MFC, CGI, JavaScript, MS ASP, Perl, VB, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, Pascal, Assembly.Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree or higher from a rigorous academic program at an accredited college or university. CS, mathematics and EE degrees preferred. Liberal Arts degrees will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated and interest and ability in computer programming and computer technologies.Compensation is commensurate with experience.
	Location:
	New York, NY, USA
	Minimum Experience (yrs):
	3-5
	Required Education:
	Not Specified