Desktop and Mobile ToolsThe Webvantage “Desktop” is a user-defined, browser-based dashboard that displays key information you need throughout your workday. Instantly access quick snapshots of information as of "now" without searching for a report or entering criteria! Desktop tools such as Alerts, In/Out Board, Tasks Lists, Project Viewpoint, Budget Viewpoint, Hours Viewpoint, Agency Links, Executive Links, Billable Hours Goal, PTO Status, Agency Builder and Financial & Management Metrics place key information at the fingertips of every staff member in any role.

"Alerts" are fully integrated with daily your activities. They automate all communications and collaboration internally and with your clients. Advantage even uses 'push technology' that notifies you via a popup when a new alert has been received. Use Alerts to move tasks or issues from one state or staff member to another, keeping a history of all events that have occurred. This amazing tool helps to keep any type of project on-task, from concept to billing.

Stay connected at all times with Webvantage Mobile where you can access Alerts, Approval Requests, Task Lists, Time Sheets and Expense Reports through hand-held devices such as iPhone, Blackberry and Pocket PC !

Client Budgeting & ForecastsAdvertisers are looking for cost efficiencies in the advertising budget, and you have been asked to manage more with fewer resources. Stay on top of your company’s profitability and financial goals with Advantage’s client budgeting and forecasting tools.
Project profit for the year with incomparable ease and accuracy! Create and manage your client budgets using this comprehensive tool and eliminate manual spreadsheets once and for all. Historical data is available with a single click to aid in formulating more accurate budgets. Time-saving features make anything else seem obsolete! Flexible reporting and online 'Desktop' objects bring it all together for the final analysis.

Project & Media ManagementImagine a single source for tracking everything from the creative process to job specifications, work orders, change orders, cost estimates, schedules, events, alerts associated documents and more. View media calendars and schedules online. And, view project and media budgets compared to actuals from a single online desktop object. Advantage eliminates multiple manual systems and brings important time-saving information to the fingertips of every staff member. It all starts with our unique Job Jacket templates which you design to go with 'your' flow, based on the type of work being done. From there, add your own creative briefs, job specifications, work orders and changes orders based on your company's specific requirements. Budgets and media are managed along with projects from the browser-based interfaces that allow you to work from anywhere, anytime. Media is full-featured and completely integrated providing streamlined and managed control.

Client BillingStreamline the billing process and get a handle on income while you deliver custom invoice formats and statements to your clients electronically. Start with Online Billing Approval where project details are viewed and billing instructions are issued electronically! The Billing Command Center provides a unique, single-source interface for viewing, analyzing, selecting, processing and delivering client billing. The entire billling process including reconcilation and job closing is streamlined and consolidated through this application.

Time & ExpensesAchieve effortless time entry from anywhere – with a few clicks in your web browser. Instantly spot missing time sheets, budget variances and more. And enter expenses online for timely reimbursement and billing - eliminate manual data entry and improve accuracy. We make it easy to track your most important asset. You can enter your time daily or weekly using your weekly template or your task list. Automatic features and defaults cut down on clicks and ensure accurate and timely results. Time is immediately posted to your job or fee account and compared to budget or project estimate. Variances are reported to account executives immediately! Advantage tracks missing time and sends e-mail reminders to keep you on schedule, and unapproved time is reported before it becomes a problem.

Expense Reports are entered online for billable or non-billable expenses, cash reimbursement and even expenses associated with a company credit card. View the status of your expense submissions any time.

Management ToolsManagement tools are abundant in Advantage. Everything from online tools to flexible reports are in place to aid in managing clients, jobs, staff and every aspect of your business. Advantage provides easy access to those tools from either the browser-based Desktop or the Advantage reporting system. Our unique "Agency Builder" applications provide a variety of charts and graphs designed specifically to provide leaders and managers the information needed to make important decisions, without running a single report. An extensive set of matching Management Reports is available to report on everything including profitability, productivity and realization.

Document and Digital Asset ManagementCentral filing of client and project-related documents and digital assets is crucial in order to fulfill internal and client requests for information. Without an intelligent system and search tool, valuable items and creative work could be difficult to locate or even lost. Even if you’re using a centralized server and folder system, it’s a manual process with many potential flaws. Advantage includes a built-in and fully integrated document and digital asset manager. You can now upload and track documents or creative assets by simply linking to key levels within Advantage. A folder system is created and maintained automatically. Metadata is created and attached to each document, making it searchable as well as exportable. Search for all assets by client, product, campaign, job, etc. Additionally, a complete audit trail of document transactions by job illustrates why it may have gone over budget!

Security may be applied to protect confidential documents such as contracts, so that all information can be safely stored in the system.

Your ClientsTo remain competitive, you need the ability to provide your clients with the reports and information they demand. But you must also offer value-added services such as online collaboration and the ability to electronically deliver that key information through email or a browser-based Client Portal! Advantage allows you to meet the demands of your clients and stay competitive with special tools and a customizable Client Portal, designed just for them.

The Client Portal is a controlled, configurable and streamlined desktop where clients can access the latest information about agency work via a web browser. The Client Portal displays interactive production and media calendars, alerts and messages, related digital assets, project lists and more. Clients can collaborate and communicate with agency staff members in real-time.