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Judging the South Dakota ADDYs
Design Director Shannon Phillips served double-duties in South Dakota, serving as one of two judges of the American Advertising Awards while also being the featured presenter at the AAAF Black Hill’s January Luncheon. The AAF Black Hill’s local competition includes agencies from the Rapid Cities area, and is part of AAF District 8 encompassing Minnesota,…
Judging the NE Wisconsin ADDYs
ACD Zack Ward traveled through ice and snow to the Badger State as one of three judges of the American Advertising Awards. AAF Fox River’s local competition encompasses agencies throughout Northeast Wisconsin, and is part of AAF District 8 encompassing Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The AAF Show is February 22.
Judging the Nebraska ADDYs
Nearly 500 entries, 20 hours of judging, 10 handfuls of Sour Patch Kids, 6 inches of snow and 4 trips for coffee. That’s a snapshot of Group Account Director Mike Stopper and Group Creative Director Shannon Phillips’ weekend, as they were two of the three judges for the Nebraska’s local competition of the AAF American…
Named to Ad Age’s “Best Places to Work” for 2nd Year
Johnson & Sekin has been named to Advertising Age’s illustrious “Best Places to Work” for the second year in a row. Ad Age’s Best Places to Work is comprised of just 50 companies nationally, with Johnson & Sekin claiming the #21 spot for agencies with fewer than 200 employees, up from its #30 spot on…
Rolling On with Santa’s Helpers
We love our clients for so many reasons, and one is their support of our annual holiday donation initiative. Instead of another Christmas tchotchke, they happily accept a bike donation in the their name to WFAA’s 49th Annual Santa’s Helpers. Bikes are generally the most requested Christmas gift, but those wishes oftentimes go unfulfilled; that’s…
Taking a Shot at J.R. Ewing Bourbon
Southfork Distillery has selected Johnson & Sekin as agency of record for their legendary J.R. Ewing Bourbon. The Dallas-distilled bourbon is inspired by the most notorious bourbon drinker in history: J.R. Ewing from the TV show “Dallas.” The international hit aired 357 episodes over four decades. After the initial run from 1978 to 1991, the…