Van Stone: Brand Name – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area/ Creative Visual Artist Consultant/ Digital Advertising and Digital Marketing/ Current Freelance; PFPN; International Marketing; Media Specialist

Van Stone: Brand Name – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area/ Creative Visual Artist Consultant/ Digital Advertising and Digital Marketing/ Current Freelance; PFPN; International Marketing; Media Specialist

Van Stone, Visual Artist, Digital Advertising and Digital Marketing Consultant, Founder, Community Organizer and Media Specialist

Summary:

Effective Digital Advertising Specialist and Consultant able to utilize internet analytical data to develop advertising campaigns. Most noted for remaining ahead of important internet trends, understanding the latest changes to internet search engines and marketing and being able to put digital advertising into a context the clients can understand and become more powerful. Also, well known for marketing created images; Many have been seen hanging on walls of private homes, on murals, in magazines and most notably, every year since 1994, on the Philadelphia Front Page News Models and Media Key 307 Models Magazine Cover. Enjoys the challenge of creating a more effective digital campaign for every client.  

About:

I have over 35 years of experience, a multidisciplinary background and a passion for the creative and storytelling process.

I’m a visual artist, writer and consultant by title, storyteller by nature. I’m originally from Philadelphia, PA, where I started as a community organizer artist presenting my work in solo exhibitions from Philadelphia to NYC to Harrisburg, and Virginia, before turning my sight on advertising. My previous experiences led me to work with design and more specifically digital advertising, which I have found to be a natural thing to me. Throughout my career, I have been a creative leader for agencies and publishing companies – Philadelphia Scoop, Westside Weekly, Advantage NYC, and Philadelphia Sun to name a few. Most recently, I am the founder and director at the Van Stone International House for Arts and Education 5150 Walnut Street 2^nd Floor, in Philadelphia, PA. I lead operations for my non-profit Van Stone Productions Foundation Inc. as well.

Campaigns:

Gaining experience on both sides of the industry I’ve worked on several award-winning campaigns such as: “Sheila E and Prince Philadelphia”, “Beyoncé and Jay Z Concert Philadelphia”, “Janet Jackson Concert Philadelphia”, “Kevin Hart Concert Series Philadelphia”, “Toys for Tots Give Away in Philadelphia”, and “Super Heroes and Animal Heroes Adventures in Philadelphia”, “Heroes of the Last Q Comic Strip”, “The Skip Hamilton Story Philadelphia Eagles”, “Mary J Blige”, “The Jacksons Concert California”, “Dr. J and Roger Robbie the Hip-Hop Raccoon”, “Tobacco-Free Kids”, “Central City Toyota Cars”, “Budweiser Beers”, “The Wilbert Montgomery Story Philadelphia Eagles”, “Herb Rogers Jr. and Robert L. Jefferson Sr Exhibit”, and “World of Dance Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo and Derek Hough NBC TV”.

Thirty eight years ago I started Van Stone Productions Foundation, Inc., a creative publishing and digital production news agency and youth services program ongoing and based in Philly, VA, NYC and Dominican Republic. It is an amazing journey!

Through my passion for art, family, science, advertisement, technology, and deep understanding of the visual arts and creative process, I continue to explore and look for opportunities to create innovative and visually striking experiences.

Follow Me:

Facebook Samuel Vanstone Downing

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1002015821          

https://www.facebook.com/van.stone.1/

Contact Me:  http://52stadvancedtownwatch.blogspot.com/

vspfoundation@yahoo.com

Experience:

Digital Advertising Consultant/Editor and Publisher, 01/10/97 – 10/25/18 Philadelphia Front Page News Newspaper – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

         

Analyzed effectiveness of digital advertising methods and campaigns.

          Developed banner ads, pop-up windows and other digital 

          marketing sales.

          Review client needs for digital advertising and marketing.

          Created technology and photography ads for publishing.

Digital Advertising Consultant, 03/10/96 – 12/14/05 Advantage Magazine – New York City, New York/Chicago, Illinois 

Worked with clients to develop digital advertising plans and digital marketing plans.

Created digital advertising for smart phones.

Reviewed search engines for ad placement.

Marketed technology and photography ads for client sales.

Education:

1980 High School, Business Academy and Arts University City – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1981 Cheyney University – Cheyney, Pennsylvania; 1993 Fine Arts Institute – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Freelance:

Entertainment News Journalist, March 2013 – December 2017 Advantage Magazine Chicago/Canada.

Entertainment News Journalist, January 1993 – October 2018 Westside Weekly Newspaper – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Entertainment News Journalist, November 1993 – September 2018 University City Review – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Entertainment Columnist, March 1994 – 2015 Scoop USA Newspaper – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

OP Editorial Contributor Writer, February 2002 – December 2015 Philadelphia Daily News – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

OP Editorial Contributor Writer, February 2003 – September 2014 Philadelphia Inquirer – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brands:
FHM, Ikea, YouTube, Elly, Google, Bazaar, Johnson &Johnson, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Budweiser, Motorola, Lucky, Home Design, HoopGurlz Women’s Basketball -ESPN, Bicycling Now, Vague, Barclays, Self Magazine, Maximum, Auto Guild, and Glamour.  

Press and Publications:

1987- 2018 Philadelphia Tribune; 1993 – 2018 Westside Weekly; 1993 – 2018 University City Review; 2014- 2018 Media Key 307; 2014 – 2018 Philadelphia Front Page News Magazine; 2013 – 2017 Advantage Magazine Chicago/Canada; 1994 – 2016 Philadelphia Scoop; 1995 – 2015 Public Record; 2002 – 2015 Philadelphia Daily News, 2007 – 2014 Philadelphia Inquirer, 2007 – 2009 Philadelphia Sunday Sun; 1987 – 2000 New Observer; 1996 – 2005 Advantage NYC.

Exhibitions:

2018 Philadelphia Plastic Art Club Robert L. Jefferson Sr. Tribute; 2018 Van Stone International House for Art and Education Budweiser “Great Kings and Queens of Africa” history; 2018 Toys for Tots Give Away Philadelphia Park; Super Heroes and Animal Heroes Adventures Please Touch Museum; 1996 PBS Channel 12 Book and Art Signing; 1995 International House Philadelphia Book and Art Signing; 1995 Lancaster Avenue Hall Book and Art Signing; 1995 WDAS Radio Book and Art Signing; 1995 WHAT Radio Book and Art Signing; 1995 Philadelphia Library Book/Comic Books and Art Signing; 1994 Philadelphia School District Book and Art Signing.

Speaking engagements:
Philadelphia School District 2007 “Education”; African American Museum 2008 - “Community”; NAACP Philadelphia 2009 - “Peace”; Philadelphia Men United for Better Philadelphia 2011 – “Unity”; Black Enterprise/Entrepreneur Expo 2016 – “Comics and Photography”.

Awards/Recognition:

1 x Lucien Blackwell Community Journalist Award; 1 x Jannie Blackwell Writer Award; 1 x State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson Community Journalist Award; 1 x NAACP Philadelphia Journalist Award; 1 x Philadelphia School District Journalist Award.