Month: February 2010

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Call for Hosts: 2010 Rockie Awards

I received this recently from the folks responsible for putting together the 2010 Rockie Awards:

Idaho Ad Peeps,

In the year 2010, a noble few are called upon to lead worthy advertising mortals to the Valhallas of Valhallas—an Idaho Advertising Federation Rockie Award.

Woot!

So here’s the deal. Rather than having a few hired guns to host the IAF Rockie Awards, we’re turning to the community to take part in honoring itself. That’s kind of narcissistic and yet, cool.

We need hosts to announce the winners in the various categories. We’re looking for 30 people to be put into pairs of two. Each twosome will hand out the awards for 1 of the 15 different categories.

You can volunteer as a team or the Rockies crew can pair you up with another solo award giver-outer.

Your twosome can write your own witty repartee or you will be provided a script for your introduction with ample room for witty ad libs. The Rockies crew will need to approve submitted scripts for timing and content.

Please feel free to pass this on to others in your shops that you think may be interested as well. It’s open to anyone brave enough to take the stage and their 10-15 minutes of fame.

If you’re interested in being involved in the show and willing to pair up with someone to host a category or have further questions before you’d like to commit please E-mail damundson@drakecooper.com

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Job Opening: Rich Media Developer

The following was posted yesterday on the Idaho Ad Agencies Job Board:

AQUENT is hiring!

In this new contract to hire role, the Rich Media Developer will use their advanced Flash skills to turn designs into enterprise-scale, high profile websites for our clients Fortune 1000 customers.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Technology to:

* Create reusable Flash components
* Design and Implement functional prototypes
* Conceptualize, develop and build Flash applications that meet company and client expectations and overall project goals
* Communicate ideas with various project development team members to solicit feedback and ensure support

More details about the position, and how to apply, can be found on the job posting.

And as an aside, thanks to AQUENT for using the Job Board.

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REMINDER: IMPACT Awards Late Entry Deadline

For those who may have missed the first date, late entries are being accepted through Thursday, February 4th for the Capital City Communicators IMPACT Awards.

More details can be found on the original post.

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Job Opening: Web Designer

Drake Cooper in Boise has an opening for a Web Designer.  From the job posting on Craigslist:

The ideal candidate for our Web Developer position comes with a couple of years of relevant experience and lives and breathes web. This candidate is someone who can write code and keeps a finger on the pulse of interactive design trends. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Candidate must be self-directed with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision. We are looking for both passion and creativity.

Technical Prerequisites:
The ability to code semantic, standards-based xhtml and bulletproof css. Experience with ASP.NET and jquery or other javascript frameworks is a must.

More details about the position, and how to apply, can be found on the original post.

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Time is Running Out

Wow.  Almost feels like I’m selling cars or furniture with that headline… Nevertheless, the clock is ticking.  Entries for the Idaho Advertising Federation’s 2010 Rockie Awards are due by Friday, February 5th.

2010 Rockie Awards - Reminder

Or, if you’re feeling generous and would like to pay additional fees, the late submission deadline is Friday, February 12th.