Mobile-friendly events calendar for Central New York launched for smartphones

March 23, 2012 - PRLog -- Syracuse, NY – syracuse.com, powered by The Post-Standard, has launched a mobile-friendly events calendar website, aimed at making it easy for users to find things to do in Central New York.

The mobile events calendar is free and can be accessed on a web-enabled mobile device by going to syracuse.com in a browser, scrolling down the home page and tapping on the “Events Calendar” link. The events calendar can also be accessed from within the syracuse.com news and information iPhone and Android apps. Within the app, just click on the Entertainment tab at the bottom, then Events Calendar at the top.  For more information on the mobile events calendar, visit the details and information page (http://www.syracuse.com/mobile-device/events).

"Pick a date -- Feb. 28, say -- and check out the events calendar. You'll find 138 events listed on our calendar for just this one date. Once you use it, you'll never again say, 'There's nothing going on in Central New York.' This tool pulls it all together for your planning and convenience,” said Mike Connor, Executive Editor of The Post-Standard.
This exciting events calendar allows users to browse events by location, event type and by date. Upon finding an event of interest, users will be provided with all of the specific details available for each event including the venue of the event, address, map, phone number, ticket prices and more.

“One of the best things about this new calendar is how easy it is to use.  Whether you just want to browse and discover new things to do around Central New York, or you’re looking for a specific event, you can find it here with just a few clicks,” said Trish LaMonte, Director of Content, syracuse.com.

The mobile events calendar was developed and launched by Advance Digital in collaboration with syracuse.com and The Post-Standard to provide a uniquely compelling mobile experience for people interested in finding and sharing local events in Central New York.

Just go to syracuse.com on your mobile device and start looking for local events now!
About syracuse.com

syracuse.com, an affiliate of Advance Digital, Inc., is the leading local website for news and information throughout Central New York featuring the latest Central New York news, business, sports, travel, weather, traffic, shopping and entertainment information. In addition, syracuse.com has a comprehensive business listings directory, as well as local classified listings for jobs, homes, apartment rentals and autos. syracuse.com is powered by The Post-Standard.

About The Post-Standard
With newspapers, magazines, and online, The Post-Standard is Central New York's media leader. One ad or article in The Post-Standard reaches more Central New York adults than the entire one-day audience of any radio or TV station. Central New York's most visited website -- syracuse.com -- is powered by news and advertising from The Post-Standard. Magazines such as The Good Life -- Central New York, CNY Business Exchange and Central New York Sports connect and engage unique audiences. In Syracuse and Central New York, nobody beats The Post-Standard.

About Advance Digital
Advance Digital, Inc., based in Jersey City, NJ, provides digital information and connection solutions for local consumers and businesses. The company operates 11 media properties across the U.S. that are the number one local news, information and community hubs in the markets they serve.  The sites include al.com, cleveland.com, gulflive.com, NJ.com, NOLA.com, OregonLive.com, SILive.com, syracuse.com, MassLive.com, PennLive.com, and lehighvalleylive.com.