Tune in to Delta's NPR Channel on their in-flight audio program in March and April 2004 and hear an exclusive interview with First Marketing's president Ron V. Drenning. Florida Governor Jeb Bush will also be featured.
- Results are in for the Web Marketing Association's 7th Annual WebAward Competition. First Marketing received a Standard of Excellence award in the E-Zine category for client OppenheimerFunds for their Internet newsletter, HandSignals. www.webaward.org
- A gold and a silver award from the 2003 National Health Information Awards were won for two unique calendars custom-created for clients Hudson Health Plan and Horizon BlueCross BlueShield of New Jersey. www.healthawards.com
- The American Graphic Design Awards spotlight excellence in communication and graphic design. Three entries for clients Hudson Health Plan, Farmers Financial Services and Bright House Networks were recognized. www.gdusa.com
- Our creativity shows and Creativity 33 showcases outstanding work in advertising and graphic design. The awards issue of Creativity Annual will include our work for Bright House Networks, Farmers Financial Services and Progressive Communications International (PCI). www.creativity33.com
Several of our clients said they wished they had purchased calendars this year for distribution in 2004. But, because their budgets were set the year before, the funds weren't available. If you're planning next year's marketing budget, remember to set aside money now for 2005 calendars.
The AFP (Association for Financial Professionals)
24th Annual Conference, November 2-5, Orlando, Fla. Attending from First Marketing: Business Development Manager Paul Borgese. www.afponline.org
