Company: Creative Channel Services, Los Angeles, CA
Company Description: Creative Channel Services (CCS) is an integrated retail marketing agency focused on helping manufacturers & retailers improve sales performance by creating influence at the point of sale. CCS' integrated solutions include field sales & marketing, training development and interactive services. Established in 1995, CCS is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group Inc.
Nomination Category: Web Site Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Intranet

Nomination Title: The Channel -- CCS' Intranet/Extranet

1. When was this web site first published?

   The Channel launched on 12/12/2007.

2. Briefly describe this nomination’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives. Include here the URL of the nominated web site. (up to 100 words):

   CCS' The Channel was designed as an internet/extranet to connect all CCS 
   employees, both those at the corporate offices in Los Angeles and those who 
   work remotely nationwide. The site is an invaluable resource for CCS to 
   communicate the company's winning culture effectively with employees, 
   complementing continued strides to maximize employee engagement. In its current 
   incarnation, The Channel provides key information and serves as a place to 
   celebrate CCS' culture and accomplishments, allowing all of CCS' team members 
   to easily access company sites, tools, benefits information, frequently used 
   forms, templates and additional materials heretofore stored in scattered 
   locations.
   
   N.B. The site is not publically accessible, and we will need to submit a 
   version on CD-ROM for judging.

3. List the appropriate creative and production credits for this entry:

   Creative:
   Designer: Jeannine McHenry
   Producer: Mark Boeder
   Editor: Irina Ozernoy
   Programmer: Eric Stoeber
   QA: Tom Kitta