HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #10 Approval of Website Promotion Campaign - CGI Communications
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: June 15, 2010
Item # I 0
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Joy P. Wright
X1530
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Subject: Web site Promotion-CGI Communications
Background Summary:
CGI Communications has offered to produce and film a free online video to promote the City of Ocoee, The
video would be posted on the City's web site. CGI has created videos for more than 1,000 communities
nationwide. There would be no cost to the City. The video would be paid for with advertising purchased from
local businesses, here in Ocoee. The City's online video would give a brief overview of the wonderful programs
and services Ocoee has to offer, by highlighting the city as The Center of Good Living.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commissioners approve the production of the free video that would to be posted on the
city's web site?
Recommendations
Staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Commission approve the production of the video,
Attachments:
National League of Cities endorsement letter
U,S. Conference of Mayors endorsement letter
Financial Impact:
None.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's Dept Use:
_ Consent Agenda
_ Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
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THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
1620 EYE STREET. NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006
TELEPHONE (202) 293-7330
FAX (202) 293-2352
URL: www.LJsmayors.org
Dear Mayor:
In 2005, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) partnered with CGI
Communications, Inc., the cutting-edge leader in Internet video marketing. We have
recently decided to extend our partnership through 2020, as CGI's constantly-
evolving, truly innovative new products are allowing our Mayors and their cities to
communicate with the world like never before.
Our members can take advantage of FREE Video Streaming technologies that can
help in attracting new economic development, providing relocation information, and
so much more! cor works to tailor each of their unique no-cost programs to your
community, whether you're looking for testimonials from local business owners
explaining the benefits of relocating to your city, highlighting unique cultural
attractions, exceptional schools, or are trying to find innovative new ways to
communicate with constituents. The possibilities are endless.
CGI has already created videos for more than 1,100 communities, garnering
overwhelmingly positive praise in the process. In addition, because of CGI's alliance
with Google, the Internet's dominant search engine, your videos will receive
prominent placement in the Google Video Library, making YOllr official web site the
premier destination for community infonnation,
And the best part is it's FREE. You can take advantage of CGI's patent-pending
technologies, without the need to use city funds. CGI has remained at the forefront
of high-tech development, ensuring that our Mayors will enjoy access to an ever-
changing alTay of innovative products. I encourage you to learn more about this
powerful opportunity, and the many benefits it can have for your community. Please
contact CGI Communications, Inc. today, at (800) 398-3029 x777. You may also
contact Jim Welfley, the Director of Infonnation Systems at the United States
Conference of Mayors at (202) 861-6796 or iwelflev@usmavors.org.
Sincerely,
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Tom Cochran
Executive Director