Brescia University gets digital overhaul

Brescia University students, faculty, staff, parents and the general public now have a new resource available to them on their Apple devices and smart phones. Red Pixel Studios is proud to announce the launch of the Brescia University App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and a mobile Web site so that smart phone users can keep informed of the news and activities at the University.

Brescia University approached Red Pixel Studios about creating tools for mobile devices to coincide with the launch of the school’s newly designed Web site. Brescia’s new Web site, which can be seen at www.brescia.edu, was also developed by Red Pixel Studios and launched in August. The site features new school colors and easier access to pertinent information for the target audience – prospective students.

Brescia University selected Red Pixel Studios for the digital overhaul not just because of their talent and experience in Web site design. “It was a no-brainer for us to use the team at Red Pixel Studios,” said Tina Kasey, public relations director at Brescia.  “Owners Eric and Jason Kyle are both alumni, as are other members of their team. We knew we could trust them to fully understand and execute the strategic plan we developed. We are very pleased with the outcome and look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”

“The opportunity to work on this extensive project was exciting and challenging,” said Eric Kyle, president of Red Pixel Studios. “It is an honor to design and build these valuable communications tools for our alma mater. For many, the Brescia University Web site will be the first impression they get of the school. We are extremely proud to help develop that image.”

The Brescia University App for iPhone and the mobile Web site are targeted more toward current students and their parents to help enrich the Brescia experience.  The two tools mirror one another so that anyone with a smart phone can access the same information.  Both provide on-the-go access to a faculty/staff directory; Brescia news; school-related and athletic calendars; official Facebook and Twitter feeds; and a location map of the University.

The Brescia University App is available for free download on the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brescia-university/id452124132?mt=8.

Brescia’s mobile site can be found at http://m.brescia.edu.

Cuatro – DNS Lookup App compares domain records from four services

Launching a Web site or troubleshooting pesky DNS issues just got easier with the launch of Cuatro – DNS Lookup for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Red Pixel Studios developed the App to enable a user to verify the DNS of a domain name by simultaneously checking records from four different DNS services.

Cuatro enables a user to query the DNS service used by the device and quickly compare the result to the DNS records as seen by Google Public DNS, OpenDNS® and a user-selectable DNS service. The App checks the A record, NS record and MX record for a domain with an option to display the raw output from the DNS lookup. It also conveniently retains the last 100 queries and results.

An innovative graphical display allows the user to quickly determine if all DNS services return the same result or, if there are variants, how those are related.

In addition, the App displays the local IP and public IP of the device.

Cuatro is perfect for Web site administrators, developers or IT professionals when evaluating or troubleshooting DNS issues. It is extremely useful when launching a new site to verify that a DNS record modification is propagating to popular DNS services. Cuatro also lets a user conveniently check LAN responses to a domain request without having to use a computer.

Cuatro – DNS Lookup works with iOS 3.1.3 or later on iPad 2, iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, the original iPhone, and iPod touch. It is available on the App Store for $0.99 at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id467458981?mt=8

Visit Madisonville site launches, makes news

Red Pixel Studios recently launched a redesigned Web site for the Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission.  The site incorporates a new branding campaign undertaken by the tourism commission to promote the wide range of outdoor activities available in this scenic Western Kentucky county.  The new brand also focuses on Madisonville instead of Hopkins County, eliminating potential confusion with Hopkinsville, Ky.

The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission wanted more control in the management of their Web site as well as a clean, straightforward design.  You can see what we came up with by visiting www.visitmadisonvileky.com. 

The new site was featured in a news story on 14 News, WFIE.

Irwindale Chamber of Commerce App Now Available

Business leaders in the Irwindale, Calif., area can now get their information on the go.  Red Pixel Studios and the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce announced today that the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce App is available for free on the App Store. A product of Red Pixel Studios’ RPS | infoApp solution, the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce App enables users to get information about chamber activities using their Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

"The App is another way for our members and the community to stay current on Chamber news and events. We are pleased and impressed to have this brand new method of promoting business," said Lisa Bailey, president, Irwindale Chamber of Commerce.

“We are thrilled that the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce picked Red Pixel Studios and  RPS | infoApp as their solution for an App for iPhone,” said Eric Kyle, president, Red Pixel Studios. “Helping yet another chamber of commerce to get their own custom App on the App Store demonstrates the power and flexibility of the infoApp solution.”

Along with current news and events, the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce features an easy-to-use Business Directory, including mapping functions. With contact information available on the iPhone, users can easily reach Chamber of Commerce members.

The App also includes a Coupons section, which members can use to offer special values to promote their business.

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce App features:

• Announcements delivered via Apple Push Notification Service
• Business Directory
• Calendar of Events
• News
• Coupons
• Cornerstone Club
• Comments
• Location Map

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irwindale-chamber-commerce/id448360938

Owensboro Catholic Schools launches mobile Web site

Owensboro Catholic Schools and Red Pixel Studios today announce the launch of the Owensboro Catholic Schools mobile Web site, which enables smart phone users to keep informed of the activities surrounding the school system.

The mobile Web site, at http://m.owensborocatholic.org, may look familiar to users of Owensboro Catholic Schools App for iPhone. Red Pixel Studios developed the mobile Web site as an expansion of their infoApp solution, a framework created to efficiently and affordably build custom iPhone Apps for clients.

“We have extended infoApp to include mobile Web sites. Now our clients are able to reach those consumers with non-Apple mobile devices, like Android or Blackberry, and provide a similarly engaging experience,” said Rob Howard, communications strategist, Red Pixel Studios.

The Owensboro Catholic Schools mobile Web site offers many features that the OCS App provides: a directory of faculty and staff; the latest news about student activities; and calendars for schools and athletics. In addition, the mobile site integrates the school system’s lively Facebook and Twitter accounts, so that users can easily get the very latest updates. The mobile site also provides locations and maps of the school campuses and athletic venues in the Catholic School system.

“Parents and students repeatedly tell us how much they use and love the OCS App on their iPhones,” said Keith Osborne, director of marketing, Owensboro Catholic Schools. “We wanted to provide the same information to our on-the-go families who are using Blackberry or Android phones. This mobile Web site does that for us, with an interface just like our App.”

Elizabethtown launches TourEtown App

Visitors and residents of Elizabethtown, Ky., now have a wonderful new resource available.  Red Pixel Studios and Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau announced today that the TourEtown App is now available for free on the App Store.

Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau developed the TourEtown App with Red Pixel Studios of Owensboro, Ky., so that visitors can get information about the popular destination  with a few flicks of their finger using their Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

A product of Red Pixel Studio’s RPS | infoApp solution, the TourEtown App enables users to find out about the area’s many attractions and recreational opportunities.

A section named "See" provides users a convenient way to find the numerous family-friendly activities in the area, from historic Civil War sites to wooded hiking trails.  The Calendar offers an easy way to know about upcoming performances and events around Elizabethtown. Travelers can also use the App to learn about the numerous options for lodging, dining and outdoor recreation.

The App keeps users in the know with Elizabethtown Tourism’s Facebook updates sent by push notifications, so they are sure to get the latest information and reminders of upcoming happenings.

"The App gives us a powerful tool to really connect visitors with the Elizabethtown area," said Sherry Murphy, Executive Director, Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau.  "It lets us use the latest technology to promote our wonderful community with its many opportunities to explore, play and learn."

Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau selected Red Pixel Studios to develop the App because they were able to incorporate the numerous features they wanted at a very low cost.

"We developed infoApp as a framework to produce customized, branded Apps for a wide variety of customers," said Jason Kyle, vice president of Red Pixel Studios. "It’s an extremely flexible and robust system that enables us to quickly and inexpensively develop personalized Apps for tourism destinations, restaurants or nearly any organization."

"We are excited to have had the opportunity to develop the TourEtown App for Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau," said Jason Kyle. "We’re also proud to be able to enhance Elizabethtown’s tourism efforts and attract visitors to such a wonderful Kentucky destination."

The RPS | infoApp solution extends your marketing reach by providing you with your own custom-branded App for the popular Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Give your customers information about your organization and up-to-the-minute news through the convenience of their Apple mobile device.

The TourEtown App features:

• Facebook updates delivered via Apple Push Notification Service 
• Twitter
• Attractions (See)
• Lodging (Stay)
• Restaurants (Eat)
• Parks & Recreation
• Calendar
• History 
• Sports Park
• Location
• About Us

The Elizabethtown App is available on the App Store at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touretown-elizabethtown-ky/id437847519

LexWalk App Debuts on the App Store

Visitors and residents of Lexington, Ky., now have a wonderful new resource available.  Red Pixel Studios and Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today that the LexWalk App is now available for free on the App Store.

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau developed the LexWalk App with Red Pixel Studios of Owensboro, Ky., as a guide for visitors to follow while exploring downtown Lexington  – with a few flicks of their finger using their Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

The LexWalk Tour takes users on a journey through Lexington’s illustrious history, highlighting the diversity of architectural styles and the stories behind these noteworthy buildings. The tour starts at Triangle Park, and over the course of a refreshing two-mile walk hits stops at the Mary Todd Lincoln House, Rupp Arena, Henry Clay’s law office and the Lexington Opera House, among others.

Each of the 19 stops on the tour features an audio, video and text descriptions, and an integrated map lets the user see each of the stops and where they are relative to their own location.

“We are excited to have had the opportunity to develop the LexWalk App for Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau,” said Jason Kyle, vice-president, Red Pixel Studios. “We’re also proud to be able to enhance Lexington’s tourism efforts and guide visitors through beautiful and fascinating downtown Lexington.”

The LexWalk App features:

• Welcome Message
• Index of tour stops by map
• Index of tour stops by list
• Video for each of 19 stops
• Audio, Photo and Text for each of 19 stops

The LexWalk App is available on the App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexwalk/id438706701