Work at Play Buzz
2009 Work at Play Website Retired
February 21, 2010 - Jordan Willms
2009 was a great year. So great, that we're proud to announce the newest version of our Work at Play website (You can find the old website at http://2009.workatplay.com).
Our old 2009 website received a lot of love and and we would like to take a moment to give big kudos to the following for featuring us in their lists and blogs:
Knowledge.ca launches new interactive experience
November 24, 2009 - Jordan Willms
Burnaby, B.C. (November 24, 2009) – Today Knowledge launched a new, interactive space for British Columbians.
With a fresh look and creative design, Knowledge.ca extends the television experience by streaming full length programs and promos, motivating interaction with programming, and providing new revenue opportunities. For users of all ages, Knowledge.ca offers exceptional functionality, navigation and search capabilities for an intuitive and easy-to-use experience.
W@P Asks: The Wireless Web
November 03, 2009 - Jordan Willms
The Iphone has been a great catalyst for surging forward the relevance and importance of mobile devices in North America. Until its release, other phones "could" surf the web, but the quality was very sub-par. In short, they sucked. Now all mobile vendors are packing their devices with rich browsers, making web on mobile an agreeable and almost pleasant experience. And so the dawn of the mobile web is upon us, where consumers nomadically interact with the web, truly experiencing your brand when and where they want.
BIV: Virtual worlds now delivering genuine business opportunities
November 02, 2009 - Andrew Brown
Curt Cherewayko over at Business in Vancouver recently wrote a great article on how virtual worlds and digital goods are now delivering genuine business opportunities.
Genus Capital Launches New Web Presences
October 11, 2009 - Jordan Willms
Genus Capital Management recently unveiled www.GenusCap.com, a digital platform for its three new brand identities and a newsroom for market commentary and insights. For the new website, Genus partnered with Work at Play, a world leader in creating customer online engagement.
BC Hydro Launches "Power The Games" Facebook Application
October 06, 2009 - Jordan Willms
![BC Hydro Launches "Power The Games" Facebook Application](http://www.workatplay.com/files/imagecache/pagebanner/bc-hydro-power-the-games.jpg "BC Hydro Launches "Power The Games" Facebook Application")
We are thrilled to announce BC Hydro's launch of Power the Games, their new Facebook application. Work at play is stoked to have been part of this project, working together with Social Signal. Inspired by last year’s very popular Green Gifts application for Facebook, Power the Games asks you to commit to reducing your energy use by 10% over the next year, and pledge your conservation efforts to your favourite 2010 Winter Games sport.
Work at Play Sponsoring and Attending Vancouver BarCamp 2009
October 02, 2009 - Jordan Willms
Work at Play is excited to be attending BarCamp 2009 Vancouver this year (and also to be one of the great sponsors of this event).
Knowledge Partners with Work at Play to Develop New Website
September 30, 2009 - Jordan Willms
Burnaby, B.C. – Knowledge has selected Vancouver digital agency Work at Play to design and develop its new website Knowledge.ca. “Knowledge.ca will provide an interactive experience that is delightful and useful, connecting British Columbians to their world in new ways,” says Rudy Buttignol, President and CEO of Knowledge. “We hope to inspire users to take what they discover and ‘Pass It On’ to friends, colleagues, and family throughout the province.”
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announces New 2010 Website
September 29, 2009 - Jordan Willms
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, maker of premium performance bicycles since 1981, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The launch coincides with the launch of Rocky Mountain’s 2010 lineup at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tools for Engagement: User Experience Offerings at Work at Play
September 22, 2009 - Lorraine Chisholm
At Work at Play we offer services that may not be top of mind when you think about designing or redesigning your site, but are key to maximizing your investment. We know that all great web sites offer both something valuable to users and a solid return on investment to your business. To achieve this value, our design team applies a well-honed skill set to craft experiences that motivate and involve your customers, fans, and site visitors. This approach supports your success through focused and productive online engagement for your customers.