NEW YORK, May 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MultiVision Digital, a New York-based business video production company, has been named the winner of the second annual "Next Big SMB" contest, receiving over $15,000 in online marketing from LocalVox. The nationwide contest challenged small to medium-sized businesses to explain why they deserve a marketing makeover. Contestants then promoted their entry via social media and asked followers to vote for their business.
As the grand prize winner, MultiVision Digital will receive $15,000 in small business marketing powered by LocalVox, the most comprehensive integrated platform for cloud-based local Internet marketing.
"We are thrilled to have been awarded 1st prize and to be able to access the LocalVox platform to help manage our customer marketing and online messaging," said Robert Weiss, President of Multivision Digital. "As a digital marketing company focused on video content, we know the importance of delivering an engaging and personal message to our audience. With the help of the LocalVox platform, MultiVision Digital will be able to get in front of more online customers. And most importantly, we can monitor results, reviews and of course, our success."
The grand prize package includes:
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Access to the LocalCast platform which allows MultiVision Digital to easily publish content (news, events, deals, etc.) online to a vast network of search engines, social media sites, email, local publishers and mobile all with just one click.
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Online profile and listing optimization across the Internet to ensure accuracy, consistency and visibility within the top online directory sites and search engine rankings.
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Social media content creation as well as reputation management.
- LocalConnect and email marketing which will help MultiVision Digital find new customers as well as build loyalty with their existing customer base.
"We are committed to helping small businesses understand and leverage the often confusing world of digital marketing," said Laura Cole, Vice President Marketing for The Berry Company, co-promoter of the Next Big SMB Contest. "Not only is MultiVision Digital well-deserving, but they live in our world – helping other SMBs enhance their websites through online video. We are excited to offer access to products that will surely help fuel their growth."
The top twenty contest runner-ups will receive access to the LocalCast platform as well as online profile and listing optimization services valued at $1,800 per contestant (or something like that). This year's runner-ups include:
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Artistic Neon by Gasper & Son
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Cordon Blue Catering
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Dave's Pro Shop
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Enhanced Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC
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Enzo's Pizzeria
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F3 R.E.D.
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Fast Trash Service, LLC
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Fontenot Physical Therapy
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Frank Builders Concrete
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Generational Equity
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Inner Diva Boutique
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International PROOF Systems, LLC
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K & R Transportation Service LLC
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Kathy's Just Desserts, Inc. and DBA Kitchen Wizards
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Lazy Gluten Free
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Mary Wellness
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PediPlay
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Springboro Coin & Jewelry
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The Bare Fox
- Vital Touch Spa
ABOUT LOCALVOX: LocalVox is the leading local, social and mobile marketing platform that helps local businesses, franchises and multi-location brands market themselves online via the web, local SEO, social media, email, directories, deal sites, mobile – all with a single click – and track ROI across all channels to the point of sale. LocalVox has been named a top social media tool, top SEO tool, top local marketing tool and top app for small businesses by media outlets such as Wired, Forbes, Social Media Today, Techcrunch and Entrepreneur among many. LocalVox is headquartered in New York City and was founded in 2010. For more information, please visit www.LocalVox.com.
ABOUT THE BERRY COMPANY: The Berry Company, LLC, is a leading provider of local online, search, video and directory solutions. Its best in class sales organization helps hundreds of thousands of businesses in 50 states market their businesses to local consumers. Berry offers its clients the latest in social, mobile and content marketing via its direct relationship with LocalVox, an industry leading digital provider. Berry is also an authorized reseller of YP.comTM. The company is a GoogleTM Qualified Company, offering Google AdWords and other solutions to its clients. Offering exceptional service, local market expertise and a strong portfolio of solutions, Berry makes local search simple. For more information, please visit www.TheBerryCompany.com.