Client News
Atomic Robotics
The ODM Group is a proud partner of the Philadelphia Atomic Robotics 4-H Club. The Atomic Robotics 4-H Club is an opportunity for students from any Philadelphia school to explore new technical areas and enjoy after school camaraderie. Started in 2011, the goal of the robotics club is to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related fields.
With some help from mentors in the field, teachers, and online resources, students engage in the production of a robot. This process does not end with the creation of a robot; it also succeeds in developing character by increasing self-confidence, improving communication skills, and improving leadership skills. Working with their peers and mentors, students gain valuable social and technical skills.
Professionalism and teamwork are lessons that are taught through experience. It is not just about building a robot, but about making new friends and trying out new ideas and finding new solutions to problems through hands-on trial and error.
On top of the practical experience team members gain the ability to apply for FIRST grants and college scholarships which were valued at over $14 million in 2011. Participating Philadelphia schools include Mastery Charter School, Masterman High School, and Central High School.
Over the 2011 summer the Philadelphia school system canceled most robotics programs. The volunteers from several teams refused to let the current fiscal situation stall the progress made, and worked with the school system and several schools in the area to establish a community team to supplement the loss of over 15 robotics programs across the district. These mentors are trying to ensure that any Philadelphia student who would like to continue or begin their participation in a robotics can. The ODM Group will be providing media outreach for Atomic Robotics over a six-week period leading up to the Atomic Robotics Competition in the beginning of March 2012 to generate buzz and sponsorship opportunities for the team. To learn more or make a donation visit www.atomicrobotics.com!
Recoverymaps Inc.
According to a 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 20.9 million people are in need of, but not receiving, treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use. Recoverymaps Inc. is a start-up system that strives to accommodate those people by offering a better way to navigate today’s complex health problems. As a virtual business, Recoverymaps offers step-by-step systems to help families and individuals navigate the hardships of dealing with alcohol and drug abuse, chronic pain, and depression.
The ODM Group is working with Recoverymaps as a complete, strategic development and marketing partner. Over the next four years, the ODM Group will produce a business strategy, develop critical software, and implement a broad-spectrum marketing plan.
Made in the U.S.A.
Luxury jeans designer hires the ODM Group for website development
The ODM Group is excited to announce our new partnership with Philadelphia’s own luxury jean designer, Sebastian McCall. Since 1997, Sebastian McCall has been fitting people in jeans from his own high-end boutique.
He has been widely acclaimed for consistently putting people in perfect fitting jeans on the very first try. In 2010, he launched his own premium brand of jeans, made in the USA, on the finest denim fabrics in the industry. Sebastian McCall sells roughly 1,000 pairs of jeans each month at his Old City store, Charlie’s Jeans, and 52 percent have been his signature pattern. He recently opened a second location on Chestnut Street.
The ODM Group has been tasked with redesigning the Sebastian McCall website to achieve a more professional look and feel. We look forward to working with Sebastian on a large website undertaking over the next year. Check out Charlie’s Jeans boutique on Google places by clicking here.
Enriching the Lives of Our Youth
The ODM Group raises awareness for the Youth Work Foundation at the Union League
Jay Osterholm, Member of the Union League of Philadelphia, is committed to working with The Youth Foundation of The Union League.
The ODM Group is working with the Communications Board at The Youth Work Foundation to increase the visibility of the organization.
The ODM Group will offer public relations and social media services to raise awareness, educate the community about the mission and vision of the Youth Work Foundation, and highlight the successful collaboration of the Youth Work Foundation and local youth service agencies.
The Youth Work Foundation traces its beginning to 1946 when a small group of committed Union League members, inspired by the League’s motto, “Love of Country Leads,” set out to recognize high school students for responsible citizenship, personal integrity, and thoughtful ambition.
Providing continuous service to young people for over 60 years, the Foundation has grown substantially and brings League members and students together through a shared desire to serve and enrich the community.
To learn more, please follow The Youth Work Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.
Sundance Film Festival 2012
The Film “Backwards” Submitted To Sundance Film Festival, Edited at ODM Group Studios
We are pleased to announce our contribution to our first feature film where we provide editing facilities, web design, social media and public relations.
Earlier this month, the ODM Group launched the website for the movie Backwards. The website, www.BackwardsTheMovie.com is a dynamic flash site that provides easy and instant information about the film, cast, and crew and featured articles. In addition to the website, the ODM Group was delighted to host the Backwards team in our editing suites for three months. It has been a pleasure working with Sarah Thomas and her team. We look forward to celebrating the success of the film in coming months.
Plot Summary: For the past year, crews worked tirelessly on the Schuylkill River filming a sports romance about a fiercely competitive rower who fails to make the Olympic boat, takes a coaching job at school where her boss is also her ex-boyfriend, and struggles to adjust to life off the racecourse.
Global Standard in Accuracy
ODM Group Re-Brands Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) As Global Standard in Accuracy
The ODM Group is excited to announce the completion of the Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Website that launched earlier this month. WRDS is a web-based business data research service from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
The new website promotes WRDS as the Global Standard in accuracy, appealing specifically to a new corporate audience. As part of an overall re-branding initiative, the ODM Group also created a new logo and established channels of community connections through blogs, news updates, and social media outlets.
To visually show the value of WRDS, the ODM Group created a stylized video demo that provides clients with a brief tutorial of the WRDS experience. The ODM Group was responsible for the script writing, creative direction, production, motion graphics and editing.
Changing the Landscape of Healthcare
ODM Group Helps Telemed Ventures Enter Philadelphia Market
With flu season just around the corner, many of us are dreading the inevitable trip to the doctor’s office. One of our new clients, Telemed Ventures, aims to make that process much smoother with telemedicine.
TMV came to The ODM Group to develop the necessary business and marketing tools, processes and strategies required to create a world-class presence. The ODM Group just completed the Business Plan Development, Investor Presentation, and Initial Strategic Marketing Assessment for the their initial product launch in Q1 of 2012. We are excited to be working with Telemed Ventures to pursue an aggressive and innovative advertising and marketing campaign to drive consumer traffic and connect physicians to their patients.
