BAF Membership Special

The Boise Advertising Federation is offering a “buy one get one half-off” special on membership rates through the end of December.  Full details and a membership application from is available on the BAF website.

A review of the Boise State University portfolio show

Designer and friend of the blog Ryan Lascano attended the Boise State University Winter 2010 Portfolio Show last week.  Take a few minutes to read his reaction to the show, as well as the comments and discussion that have since followed.

BAF Event: Three Ounces + Ice at Tri-Digital Group

This Thursday, December 9th, the Boise Advertising Federation will be holding their next Three Ounces + Ice social event at the Tri-Digital Group studio in Boise.

In addition to showcasing TDG’s work, this event will also include a raffle of custom made Boise State University and University of Idaho cornhole sets.

The cost for this event is $10 at the door.  Full details are below:

Catching up on New Hire News

Okay, so I’ve fallen behind with news of new hires as of late, so here’s a quick roundup of a few that have taken place in the past several months.

Oliver Russell
Adie Tubbs joined Oliver Russell as an Account Coordinator.  Previously, she was a Leasing Consultant with Riverstone Residential Group, and has also interned with Advantage Advertising.  She is a graduate of the University of Idaho.

Stoltz Marketing Group
Brian Stoltz joined Stoltz Marketing Group as Production and Media Coordinator.  Brian was previously an office in the U.S. Army and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.  He is also currently an MBA student at Boise State University.

Red Sky Public Relations
Leigh Ann Dufurrena joined Red Sky Public Relations as an Account Executive.  She was previously with Carew Co., and is a graduate of Boise State University.  Leigh Ann is also an active volunteer in the community, giving time to organizations such as the Trey McIntyre Project, Cupcake Collective and i48 Film Project.

Denae Castellaw also joined Red Sky as an Assistant Account Executive.  She has recently relocated to Boise from Lewiston, where she worked in a radio newsroom in the area.  She is a graduate of Washington State University.

Congratulations to all.

disclosure

Client-Side Job Opening: Marketing Manager

Blue Cross of Idaho has an opening for a Marketing Manager.  From the job listing on Craigslist:

POSITION PURPOSE:
To develop, implement and maintain integrated marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. Translate the strategic vision into marketing context, delivering customer approval, increased loyalty and consumption. Evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor data, and implement appropriate marketing plan changes. Manage marketing, advertising and promotional activities, including print, radio, TV, web and other advertising production, receipt and distribution.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required Experience:

* Five years of experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies including, but not limited to, managing and developing innovative and creative marketing brands and campaigns in all media, utilizing new media marketing tools and techniques.

Full details and how to apply can be found in the original job listing.