Month: April 2010

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Job Opening: Graphic Designer

Melaleuca in Idaho Falls has an opening for a Graphic Designer.  From the job description on Creative Hotlist:

Wanted: Graphic Designer with Warm Coat

Looking for more than a pixel pusher. Instead, a designer whose work connects with people. Stands out. Sets hooks in gray matter. Your imaginative flair is just as valuable as your deft Creative Suite skills. Your visual artistry is as developed as your ability to divine strategic documents. You get high solving marketing problems with award-worthy design solutions.

Internal agency is seeking one such designer. Our experienced, well-coordinated team (20) handles all marketing creative for this growing $900 million company. Our work gets seen. Media include catalogs, identity, ads, magazine articles, product packaging, brochures, event signage, trade show, promotional materials, and cutting edge word-of-mouth initiatives. Environment is fast-paced but rewards effort.

Full details and how to apply are available at the Creative Hotlist job listing.

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Headline Roundup

A few recent headlines of interest.

Thanks to Social Media, Direct Marketing Is Going Do-It-Yourself – via Ad Age

4 Reasons to Fire Your Digital Ad Agency – via MarketingVOX

Why Taglines Are Keepers – via Adweek

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In Pictures: re(Mark)

A few photos from re(Mark), the Boise State University Portfolio Show,
courtesy of Robert Barney.

re(Mark) - BSU Portfolio Show

re(Mark) - BSU Portfolio Show

re(Mark) - BSU Portfolio Show

re(Mark) - BSU Portfolio Show

The complete set of photos from the event are available here.

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Internship Opportunity: Domestic Marketing

The Idaho Department of Agriculture has an internship opportunity available to “assist in various domestic marketing activities”

From the internship description:

The mission of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Market Development Division is “to promote Idaho’s food and agriculture industry by expanding opportunities in domestic and foreign markets fostering industry growth and profitability.” The division conducts both domestic and international marketing programs specifically targeting food and agriculture products.

The Marketing Division is currently seeking an intern to assist in various domestic marketing activities.  This internship is offered to upper level or graduates of an Idaho University and will commence on or about May 15, 2009.

Intern duties may include but not be limited to:

  • Event planning, coordination and staffing
  • Invoice generation and tracking
  • Updating publications
  • Store audits
  • Compiling distribution lists
  • General administrative tasks

Applications must be received by May 1, 2010 (sorry for the short notice).  A full description of the internship can be found in the PDF below.

Idaho Preferred Summer 2010 intern (PDF)

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MVAF Event: The Business of Tourism

Magic Valley Advertising Federation

The Magic Valley Advertising Federation’s next luncheon event, The Business of Tourism, is scheduled for Thursday, May 13that the Shilo Inn in Twin Falls.  From the event’s description:

Tourism represents an over $3 billion dollar industry in Idaho. It is Idaho’s third largest industry. Blaine and Twin Falls counties reap 10% of those tourism dollars. On Thursday, May 13th at The Shilo Inn, the Magic Valley Advertising Federation will present Karen Ballard, Idaho State Tourism Director, to talk about “The Business of Tourism,” discussing its impact and affect.

Event details are below:

Date:  Thursday, May 13th
Time:
– 11:30 a.m. – Check-in
– 12:00 p.m. – Presentation by Karen Ballard
Location:  Shilo Inn, 1586 Blue Lakes Boulevard North, Twin Falls, ID‎
Cost:  Members: $10, Non-Members: $25

RSVPs should be directed to Deb Currier by Wednesday, May 12th, by telephone at 208-404-3528, or via email to mvadfed@gmail.com.