Monthly Archives: January 2009

Celebrate Excellence: The 2009 Rockie Awards

The latest from the Boise Advertising Federation:

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More on the Idaho Department of Commerce Public Relations Contract Saga

SEE UPDATE BELOW
There’s been a flurry of talk, rumor and speculation around the Idaho Department of Commerce, and the news that they had awarded their Public Relations contract to a firm based out of New York.
First, some housekeeping. For those who are not yet aware, word came out Tuesday afternoon via the Idaho Business Review [...]

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Drama Surrounding the Idaho Department of Commerce

Yes, we’re aware of the drama surrounding the Idaho Department of Commerce’s selection of Development Counsellors International to handle PR, and the uproar that has unfolded since the news came out Tuesday afternoon.
Rumors and speculations are flying this morning, but nothing that can be confirmed as of yet. Stay tuned.
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New Hires at Red Sky PR

Red Sky PR in Boise has added two new faces to their staff:
Robin Rausch has joined the agency as a Senior Account Executive. Before joining Red Sky, she worked most recently for DBSI Group of Companies, managing all public relations activities, and for Trus Joist, where she managed internal and external communications.
Alena Shea has also [...]

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Job Opening – Front-End Web Developer

Zeta Interactive has an opening for a Web Developer (front-end) at their office in Boise. From the job listing:
We are hiring a front end web developer with advanced CSS skills to turn our designs into enterprise-scale websites for our stable Fortune 1000 customers including HP, Time Inc, Sony, Mattel, US Airways, Sotheby’s, Century 21 [...]

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Client-Side Internship Opportunity

Coldwater Creek is accepting applications for a Marketing Intern at their corporate office in Sandpoint.
From the job listing:
The intern program will support our efforts by working on assigned projects with external and internal business partners regarding promotions, sponsorship and public/media relations. This may include new store promotions, networking with mall managers and store managers for [...]

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After Appeal, Journal Can Pick Up KNIN

Reversing an earlier decision, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the sale of KNIN Channel 9 from Banks Broadcasting to Journal Broadcast Group, effectively allowing for a merger of KNIN with KIVI Channel 6.
From the story on KTVB’s website:

The FCC previously ruled that, while KNIN was losing money – it did not meet a specific [...]

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New Client for Wirestone

Health & Disability Advocates (HDA) has selected Wirestone, including their office in Boise, as their lead agency following a competitive review, according to Adweek and other media outlets.
HDA is national nonprofit organization leading a group of state health and human service agencies to develop a campaign about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
Wirestone was [...]

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Comments…

…have once again gone on a downward spiral. It seems to happen every couple of years.
As such, the ability to leave comments anonymously has been disabled.
Everyone is welcome to share their opinions, and everyone has the right to their own opinion, but let’s keep things above the belt, shall we?

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New Hire at Rizen Creative

Rizen Creative in Boise has added Katie Meyers to their staff as a Brand Manager / Account Executive. Prior to joining Rizen, Katie was with Drake Cooper.
Congratulations Katie.
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