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February 2007 Issue

Ad Club sponsor Visual Technologies is a full-service multimedia company whose sales and rental departments are proud to represent many fine manufacturers of audio, video and projection equipment. The company's videoconferencing facility enables people who are thousands of miles apart to meet without traveling, and their video facility is equipped for both video and audio production. To learn more, call 315-423-2000 or visit Visual Technologies at 1620 Burnet Ave., Syracuse.

Events

2007 Syracuse Ad Club Awards Show - March 2, 2007

We're in the middle of ADDY season and the show is almost here! By now you should have received your invitation to the award show, Friday, March 2. If not, please be sure to let us know, as we wouldn't want you to miss out! The committee has been working very hard on this event and 2ndNature and Visual Technologies are busy on show production.

See AWARDS page for full details.

RSVP Deadline: February 27, 2007 - Email RSVP

Who has that Creative Spark? Cast your vote now!

To vote simply download and print the "CREATIVE SPARK NOMINATION" pdf file, write in your vote, and fax it to: 315-214-5416.

VOTING CLOSES 5:00 PM FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2007!
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Members Kick Start 2007 at our Holiday Party at Mezzanote Lounge!

Missed the party? Check out the photos from the party in the PHOTO GALLERY.

Club activities have brought a number of different members out into the community. Our holiday party at Mezzanote Lounge was fantastic. Good food and great company made for a wonderful evening. We saw members having good time and conducting business. That's networking at its best.

Superbowl Commercial Review Luncheon Scored High Ratings!

On February 5th the Syracuse Ad Club presented the Second Annual Supberbowl Commercial Review Luncheon at the Sheraton University.Despite the cold weather, Syracuse advertising fans came forward in record numbers! Panelists from local advertising agencies and Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication offered their perspectives on the best (and worst) of this year's Superbowl ads.

Special Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, CBS 5 WTVH
And our guest review panel:

    • Travis Bort, ABC Creative Group

    • Ed Russell, Assistant Professor Advertising -Newhouse

    • Rebecca Sexton, Interactive Account Executive - LP&M Advertising

    • Jennie Mitchell, Assistant Professor Advertising -Newhouse

News

Syracuse Ad Club Turns 30!

The Board of Directors recently discovered that 2007 marks 30 years for the Syracuse Ad Club. Stay tuned, as we plan to celebrate this anniversary in style at our annual meeting in June.

NEW email and mailing address for Syracuse Ad Club

Please take a moment to update your contact records to reflect our new email and mailing address so we can continue to keep our members up-to-date with current AAF and Club information.

Syracuse Ad Club
PO Box 6048
Syracuse, NY 13217
Phone: 315.278.1701
Fax: 315.214.5416

Please note the following NEW email address for directing your general inquiries, job postings, company news to share with membership.
info@syracuseadclub.com
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Welcome to Our New Members

Say Hello To These New Syracuse Ad Club Members

Wolf Radio
MOViN 100.3/96.5 is a "feel good" station with favorite uplifting dance hits from the 70's through today. The station is staffed with individuals who have extensive backgrounds in audio production, voice-overs and creativity providing a unique and distinctive message for each advertiser.


Creative Persuasions
Freelance copywriting, desktop publishing and graphic design services.


Will Parks, Normal Communications


Smart Cookie Inc. – Cookie Caloia
Providing creative marketing communications solutions to help you meet your business goals. Consider Smart Cookie for project, campaign and ongoing relationship work.


Dave Revette Photography
Our high resolution, award winning digital photography has earned us a reputation of excellence in the business community. We offer many other services such as high resolution scanning, digital retouching, accurate color management, trade show graphics and much more!


2ndNature
2ndNature is a design studio that specializes in interface design and motion graphics for interactive and digital media. We develop graphic interfaces, presentations and functional applications for web, cd/dvd, digital installation, and touch-screen kiosk, produce motion graphics and sound design for broadcast and interactive media, and design graphic identities and branding collateral for both digital media and print.


Hopko Designs
Advertising Agency with services including: Advertising, Computer Graphics, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Illustration, Package Design, Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.


Jill Stirling, Hezel Associates
Pamela Stern, Hezel Associates
Hezel Associates helps educators and businesses create, manage and improve their learning initiatives by providing them with the research, evaluation and strategic services to inform decision-making. We engage in a research-based, market-driven, decision-oriented approach to serving our clients.


Alexa Castle
Alexa Castle offers marketing communications, creative services and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The difference is our commitment to understanding and communicating the unique strengths of your business. Solutions include custom websites, print design, corporate identity design, strategic planning and internet marketing.


AdWorkshop
AdWorkshop is a marketing communications company that develops customized strategies and tactics to achieve measurable results and exceed expectations. The integrated marketing capabilities of the agency allow it to stand out among larger agencies, while its intimate size gives it agility. AdWorkshop has effectively composed and delivered concise and creative messages since 1977.

Job Postings

Account Executive, Designworks Advertising

If you are detail and deadline oriented. If you can multi-task for multiple managers while working on a multitude of diverse accounts. If you can develop and implement effective marketing plans. If you can do all of the above, would be willing to hand in your business suit for a pair of jeans, and have had at least 3 years in the advertising industry, we’d like to have a word with you!

Contact: Dave Bellso
Email: dbellso@designworksadv.com

Senior Account Manager, Pinckney Hugo Group

Responsibilities include initiating, scheduling, and expediting agency work. Must give strong attention to client budgets, schedules and agency standards. Act as liaison with agency clients, and the agency's creative, media and production teams. Candidate will establish and maintain schedules using a computerized work management system, along with maintaining continual communication with agency teams regarding direction/strategy and status of work.
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Contact: Aaron Hugo
Email: aaron@pinckneyhugo.com

Web Designer/Graphic Artist (PT/FT)

Bentley-Hall, Inc., a custom publishing/marketing communications company, located in Armory Square.

The qualifications:

Strong web and computer graphics knowledge with solid visual artistic design talents. Must be proficient in Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Photoshop, and familiar with the Mac OS X operating system. Must be well versed in html, and familiar with CSS, XHTML, and PHP. Past experience in designing the look for web sites and graphical web development technologies. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Evidence of good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a team as well as independently. Experience with color correction and print design a strong plus.
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Contact: Antoinette Follett
President, Bentley-Hall, Inc.
Email: afollett@bentley-hall.com

Account Executive, Galaxy Communications

Galaxy Communications is looking to fill Account Executive positions in their three offices: Syracuse, Utica & Albany. Please visit http://www.galaxycommunications.com for more information or email Lisa Morrow at the link below

Contact: Lisa Morrow
Email: lmorrow@GalaxyCommunications.com

Senior Art Director, Designworks Advertising

Combine creative thinking with extensive visual and conceptual skills, add in a little organizational ability and 5+ years graphic experience and you have one perfect Senior Art Director. We believe there is one out there and we’ve got a pair of jeans waiting. If you think you would fit the bill (and into a regular jean-wearing routine) and reading about this opportunity has you all worked up, send your resume to the attention of Scott Herron, Creative Director

Contact: Scott Herron, Creative Director
Email: sherron@designworksadv.com

Copywriter, Stand Advertising, LLC

Are you a conceptual copywriter looking for an opportunity to really show what you can do? At Stand Advertising in Amherst, NY (a Buffalo suburb), you'll get to work on print, radio, TV, channel marketing, promotions and more for some of the best-known brands (b-to-b and consumer) in the area.
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Contact: Mike Gluck or Mike Telesco
Phone: 315-210-1065
Email: mgluck@standad.com

Public Relations Coordinator, St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center

A detail oriented professional responsible for all public relations, marketing communications and advertising. Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field is required. Applicant must have minimum of three years experience including news release/feature story writing, newsletters, advertising, direct mail, computer graphics/design, and Web publishing. Experience in working with design, printing, photography, and ad agency vendors also required. Strong verbal, written, computer skills required.

Contact: Barbara Fernandez, Marketing Director
Email: barbara.fernandez@st-camillus.org

Movers, Shakers and Newsmakers

ABC Creative Group hires Nell Beadling as Head Copywriter

Nell is responsible for writing and proofreading all copy incorporated into print, interactive, TV and radio advertising. Additionally, she assists with all of ABC’s various publications, while contributing to the creative process of brainstorming new concepts for clients.
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ABC Creative Group has hired Carolynn Giordano as Art Director.

She is responsible for the design of several projects at ABC, including web, print and media. Carolynn helps give life to all of ABC Creative Group’s ideas.
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Got news? A position you need to fill? E-mail press releases, job openings and other announcements to info@syracuseadclub.com or mail to:
Syracuse Ad Club
P.O. Box 6048
Syracuse, New York 13217-6048