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 your daily 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 !

Media Planning & EstimatingFinally, Media Estimating that makes sense and saves time. Our customizable data entry grid works like a spreadsheet allowing you to enter all proposed media by campaign for review and approval by your client. Estimate media costs by campaign or market including Magazine, Newspaper, Internet and Out of Home. Special features such as Auto Create, custom grid design, rate cards, contracts, flexible Media Authorizations and full integration with ordering and bill/pay allow you to streamline the process and replace manual or redundant systems.

Media OrdersAdvantage includes ordering for standard and specialty media types with integrated accounting and comprehensive reporting using unique features that speed up processing and eliminate manual steps. Media Orders are created with ease using standard features that integrate and flow. Newspaper (including Direct Mail Inserts), Magazine, Out of Home, Internet, Radio and Television orders are created with appropriate details based on how you order.

Material due dates, production ad sizes, job numbers and other key information are pulled from a centralized database in real-time, and is tracked, updated and shared with other departments.

You won’t need to print and mail or fax orders. Advantage’s media system allows you to send orders in PDF format to multiple vendors and representatives automatically. So, if your media buy is up against the deadline, you now have a little extra time to get those final approvals and the orders will get to the vendors in time.

Media Integration & ImportsUse Advantage as a stand-alone media system or use other specialty media systems and integrate with Advantage to consolidate estimate, order, financial and management information into a single system. StrataConnect and nFusion provide seamless integration with media orders from Strata and Aribitron buying systems. Much more than an import; our systems actually share common data allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds and integrated media. Standard imports are available for other systems that export data into a standard csv file, or you can import directly from Excel.

Media & Production ConnectedUnique features “connect” departments and provide key information to staff members and clients. Tear down the traditional wall between media and other agency departments by providing an electronic stream of information to all staff members in real time. Integration with production adds another level of efficiency. Vendor/publication specifications and deadlines are readily available to production staff during the creative process based on media buys.

Global Edits allow any staff member to modify multiple orders at once and update headlines, material, job numbers, ad numbers and other information needed for material delivery.

Media Calendars allow you to view your entire media or traffic schedule in one versatile online application.

Share media calendars, media authorizations and other key information with your clients electronically through the browser-based Client Portal.

Access a wide variety of media-related operational, management and client analysis reports that aid in making important decisions.

Time & ExpensesAchieve effortless time entry from anywhere – with a few clicks in your web browser. Instantly spot missing time sheets, budget variances and more. 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.

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.