Tagged in “kansas city”

08
Feb

Ad Pros Included Among KC Business Magazine's 2012 "Rising Stars"

Posted by John Kreicbergs
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We received this great bit of news from our friends at KC Business magazine. Congratulations to all the extraordinarily creative and talented advertising, marketing, and communications professionals in Kansas City that made this year's list! KC Business magazine has selected 34 of the most promising Kansas Citians as... Read more

19
Jan

2012 ADDY Awards: The Stage is Set

Posted by John Kreicbergs
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The judging for the 2012 ADDY Awards took place this past weekend and the stage has been set for what is sure to be another stellar showcase of the creative firepower of the Kansas City advertising and marketing community. The ADDY Awards is the world's largest advertising competition with over 50,000 entries annually.... Read more

11
Jan

Explore Kansas City Creativity with "Creative Feedback"

Posted by Gabriel Dorsey
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If you've been stuck underneath a heavy rock or perhaps a precariously positioned piece of office furniture then you may have missed Creative Feedback, a podcast brought to you by AAF-KC. Creative Feedback is designed to shine a light on the many amazing creative individuals working within Kansas City and surrounding areas... Read more

23
Dec

2012 Jobs Outlook

Posted by Sheree Johnson
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Here are a few insights on marketing and advertising jobs for 2012. Monster.com reminds job seekers that so much depends upon whether companies believe consumers and businesses will have the money to buy. Economic malaise may continue to limit the growth of both agencies and corporate marketing departments. But the New Year... Read more

15
Dec

Why Kansas City?

Posted by Kevin Fullerton
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I knew the answer before I asked the question. “Why Kansas City?” Why had Google chosen Kansas City over 1,100 other cities to launch it’s new Google Fiber project? What made Kansas City special? Simple. We’re Kansas City. We kick ass. (Okay, the person I asked was much more polite than that. Please... Read more

16
Nov

ad2 presents: Monday Night Football Watch Party & Happy Hour

Posted by Patrick Padley
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If you like beer, meeting new advertising folks and watching Monday Night Football then you need to attend Ad2's 4th and 1 Happy Hour Next Monday at 7PM. The Chiefs are 4-5. What better way to cheer them on to victory than hanging with your advertising peers and having a few brews. Watch the game in style at Darryl... Read more

08
Nov

The Art of Active Networking

Posted by Sarah Dyerson
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The Art of Active Networking, a popular and unique type of networking event in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles arrives in Kansas City, Monday November 14th, at Berg Event Space!  This is NOT one of those throw-your-business-card-at-someone-and-try-to-sell-yourself events. Instead, we ask one important question... Read more

25
Oct

We’re Kansas City, Damn It.

Posted by Kevin Fullerton
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“I really want to move to Kansas City, but think it might be smarter to move to a larger advertising market like St. Louis.” “Actually,” I said, “Kansas City’s ad industry is almost four times that of St. Louis’ – and 20 times that of Denver’s.” Dead silence. And then... Read more

24
Oct

Westlake Ace Hardware's Zombie Preparedness Center

Posted by Sara Soseman
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Westlake Ace Hardware's latest social media campaign can't be missed. Everyone online seems to be talking about the Zombie Preparedness Center, and the retail chain headquarted in Lenexa, KS is getting plenty of attention from the likes of AdAge, The Consumerist and The Washington Post. In case you don't spend... Read more

21
Oct

Callahan Creek Opens The Door With New Client DH Pace

Posted by Sara Soseman
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Following a review of several Kansas City agencies, Kansas City-based DH Pace has awarded strategic brand duties to Callahan Creek. The agency will be responsible for brand strategy for a variety of DH Pace products and services for both home and business use, which include the Overhead Door and Ankmar brands. The scope of... Read more