Summer Internships – Sales & Marketing

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Advanced Telecom Services and Advanced Mobile is offering two summer internship positions at its Wayne, Pennsylvania offices.  This is a paid internship position with real jobs and a real opportunity to learn more than how to make coffee on our new Keurig coffee maker.  Interns at the company are usually seniors or juniors in college.

Matt Enders was an intern at Advanced Telecom Services and now is president and founder of MGECOM, Inc.

The two internships are:

Marketing Assistant — The successful candidate will work with the Director of Marketing in the following areas:

• search engine optimization
• lead generation
• website development
• social media marketing

The marketing position requires outstanding writing ability to write copy for websites and email newsletters.  Knowledge of internet marketing, blogging, and the ability to work with html or website development tools is a plus.  Love of the internet and mobile is required.

Sales Assistant — The sales assistant will work with small businesses and retailers in using our 84444 text message marketing program in the USA and Canada.  The salesperson will also gain knowledge of our online dating solution and our other mobile marketing products, including Custom QR Codes.

The successful sales candidate will be somebody who wishes to pursue a career in sales after graduation.  He or she should be able to demonstrate that he or she is NOT BE AFRAID TO MAKE COLD CALLS ON THE PHONE.

The Internship Program — Past interns at Advanced Telecom Services and Advanced Mobile have found employment at our company.  In addition, several others have begun companies or begun employment in affiliate marketing, internet marketing, and sales.

Contact:  BobB@advancedtele.com if you are a college student seeking summer employment in the Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia on a Rainy Day

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The view of downtown Philadelphia from the offices of CBS-3.  This perch is where Kathy Orr does the weather reports with the city skyline in the background.

Philly Skyline from CBS 3

ATS Holiday Lunch

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At Advanced Telecom Services, we like to party.  As a follow up to our annual holiday party from Saturday night, Advanced Telecom Services held its holiday lunch on Thursday, December 22.  Food for the event was catered by 84444 customer Main Line Pizza.  Employees participated in a Chinese gift exchange.  Below, VP-Engineering Frank Butler shows off his new Phillies winter cap that he received.

Frank Butler

No Lamp Shades: Best Mobile Marketing Company Holds Holiday Party

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Advanced Telecom Services and Advanced Mobile held its annual holiday party on Saturday night at the St. Davids Golf Club.  The delicious dinner consisted of a choice between salmon and filet mignon.  Bob Bentz and Bret Dunlap provided the annual 2011 wrap up speech and both expressed extreme optimism for the company for the 2012 year.  Frank Butler provided the company with many laughs thanks to his hilarious comedy routine.

Back row L-R: Ken, Wynn, Julie, Jennifer, Margie, Celeste, Patricia, Frank B., Neal, David, Paul H., John, Sarah, Aixa, Scott, Alyssa, Frank M. --- Front L-R: Andrew, Eric, Sonny, Barb, Bret, Bob, Rebecca, Debbie, Paul K. --- Missing: Jeff, Dan, Pete, Ryan, Andy.

World Telemedia 2011

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Advanced Telecom Services would like to thank the staff of World Telemedia for a great show in Amsterdam, October 12-14, 2011.  It was one of the best shows ever.  Thanks to Jarvis, Annika, Laura, Paul, and Rupert for making it such a good business opportunity and fun time.  Be sure to read our review of the World Telemedia show here.

A Review of World Telemedia 2011

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by Bob Bentz

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – World Telemedia 2011 has just concluded in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and most delegates indicated that the show was a success for them.  There was a definite feeling that the industry has improved and this savvy group of pros continues to churn out new and innovative telemedia applications despite a tough economy, over-regulation, and ever-changing technology.

Renaissance Hotel and Koepelkerk

This year, World Telemedia had more focus than ever on mobile marketing.  In fact, the show had its own Custom QR Code that enabled participants to put a mobile web site on their smartphones.  The site included the show schedule and a handy Google map that showed the best restaurants and entertainment in the area.

This year, World Telemedia combined forces with World Intertainment for the Amsterdam show.  While looking around the conference center, however, it appeared as though there were mostly familiar faces there this year.  Most of those attending have been in the industry for many years and seem happy to spend time with each other, despite often being direct competitors.

Significant business was conducted on the trade show exhibit floor in the historic 17th century Koepelkerk building adjacent to the contemporary Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam.  There was a significant amount of business cards being traded and it was interesting to note that the storied business card is still a staple, even with this high tech group.

While business was being transacted on the Koepelkerk floor, the upper three floors were hosting a wide range of seminars expertly hosted by industry veteran Paul Skeldon.  Although Skeldon does not directly work in the business, his knowledge of the business is obvious and his ability to ask pointed questions of the panelists is the mark of a top notch journalist.

One of the more comical moments in the seminars occurred when the panelists of a Wednesday conference discussed whether they could actually say the “A” word during the show.  Come on guys, what’s the big deal?

Another improvement in the show was the lunch food served both Thursday and Friday to the delegates.  Several comments were made about the quality of the grub and several people remembered just how poor the food was back at the Liverpool show two years ago.

The Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam is deserving of its 4 star rating.  The rooms were very clean and attractive and the beds were comfortable.  Breakfast was a bit pricey at 26 euros, but an over-priced breakfast is common at top hotels.  The major complaint of many of the delegates was that the internet access was a whopping 19.95 euros for 24 hours and the quality of the internet was poor.  In fact, it was so poor that it didn’t reach across the narrow street into the Koepelkerk building so those who desired internet access both in their room and at the show need to pay twice!

The Platinum sponsor of the 2011 World Telemedia Show was International Premiums and Gold sponsors were Atlas Interactive and Advanced Telecom Services.

Clearly, one of the highlights of World Telemedia 2011 was Amsterdam itself. Amsterdam has been the most common venue for past World Telemedia shows and the delegates seemed to like the easier travel and the unique ambiance that Amsterdam offers. It will be interesting if the World Telemedia staff decides to go back to Amsterdam in 2012. If they do, there will be many telemedia experts who are happy to go once again.

Advanced Telecom Services Sponsors World Telemedia

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Advanced Telecom Advertisement - World Telemedia

Advanced Telecom Services will be a gold sponsor at the October 12-14, 2011 World Telemedia Show in Amsterdam.

ATS Wins Best of Wayne Award

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Advanced Telecom Services award

Advanced Telecom Services has been awarded Best of Wayne 2011 award for Local and Long Distance Communications.  We are proud to receive this coveted award along with the many great businesses in Wayne, Pennsylvania.