Rockies – The Winners: Public Service

Radio:

Silver RockieStoltz Marketing Group
Think Pink Inc., “Concert for the Cure”
Concept
:  David Cook, Kate Holgate, Lindzee Frei, Crissie McDowell
Copy:  David Cook
Producer:  Journal Broadcast Group, PlumVoice Productions

Newspaper:

Silver Rockie United Way of Treasure Valley
United Way Treasure Valley, 2008 Newspaper Campaign
Concept
:  David Cook, Doug Gneiting, Kristy Weyrich
Copy:  David Cook
Art Director:  Doug Gneiting
Photographer:  Todd Meier

Interactive:

Silver RockieOliver Russell
I Believe in Sasquatch Website
Concept
:  Jesse Huffman
Copy:  Kelli Fulton, Russ Stoddard
Art Director:  Russ Stoddard
Production:  Curious Media
Illustrator:  Jesse Huffman

Poster:

Silver RockieDrake Cooper
Bam Jam, Bam Jam Poster
Concept:  Dennis Budell, Joe Quatrone
Copy:  Sean D. Young
Art Director:  Dennis Budell, Cale Cathey
Photographer:  Todd Meier
Production:  Cale Cathey
Producer:  TableRock Printing

Direct Marketing / Speciality Items:

Silver Rockie – Oliver Russell
Boise Bike Brigade, Boise Bike Brigade Wearables
Concept:  Jesse Huffman, Bethany Walter
Art Director:  Russ Stoddard
Production:  Tony Tino
Illustrator:  Jesse Huffman
Separator:  Bethany Walter
Casting:  Riverside Screen Printing

Campaign Single Media:

Silver RockieBoise Community Radio
Boise Community Radio, Radio Boise Event Posters
Concept:  Jason Sievers
Copy:  Jason Sievers
Art Director:  Jason Sievers
Production:  Jason Sievers
Illustrator:  Jason Sievers
Producer:  Boise Radio

Campaign Mixed Media:

Silver Rockie– Stoltz Marketing Group
Think Pink, Inc., “Think Pink, Inc. Campaign”
Concept:  David Cook, Kate Holgate, Lindzee Frei, Crissie McDowell, Michelle Caster
Copy:  David Cook, Kate Holgate, Lindzee Frei, Crissie McDowell, Michelle Caster, Katie Shamburg
Art Director:  Kate Holgate, Crissie McDowell
Photography:  David Cook, Kate Holgate, Jen Henriksen, Steve Smith
Illustrator:  Kate Holgate, Crissie McDowell
Producer:  NW Printing, Journal Broadcast Group, PlumVoice Productions

Audio Visual:

Citation: MusicNorth by Northwest Productions
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau, Boise is…
Concept:  Steve Simkins
Art Director:  Steve Simkins
Photographer:  Steve Simkins, Jeff Noble
Production:  John Nance

Interative:

Gold Rockie – Oliver Russell
Boise Bike Brigade, Boise Bike Brigade Website
Concept:  Jesse Huffman
Copy:  Russ Stoddard
Art Director:  Russ Stoddard
Production:  Jesse Huffman
Illustrator:  Jesse Huffman

Changes at Drake Cooper

Or, a more polite way of saying that the staff size at Drake Cooper has decreased a bit.

A couple of weeks ago, word reached us that there had been layoffs at Drake Cooper.  Of the staff listed on their website, two full-time and one part-time had been let go.  A fourth, a limited-term contractor, also had their project scaled back at the same time.

I had a chance to trade messages with CEO Jamie Cooper about these changes, and he confirmed that they had made cuts, and also provided a little insight into the reasoning behind it:

Slower start to 2009 after a very strong 2008. No big changes other than the economy finally catching us a bit. The other thing I would mention is these moves are also reflective of the change to more digital work in our shop. Our client work in the digital realm (all sorts of work – not just websites) is growing quickly and our staff adjustments need to support that growth.

As has been the case with others, this is an unfortunate reality of the business environment that we’re in.  To those who were affected, give us a shout and we’ll get you listed in the Available Talent section of the website.

I fully expect that Drake Cooper, and other agencies that have gone through the layoff process recently, to bounce back in the near future.  As I’m sure many would agree, I look forward to once again writing about new hires and seeing a rash of job openings in the industry.

IN PLAY: Idaho Lottery

As many already know, the Idaho Lottery has issued a Marketing Services Request for Proposal.

From the press release:

The Idaho Lottery is asking marketing and advertising firms to respond to three main service categories that include “Account Services”, “Creative Services”, and “Media Services”.

The initial term of the current advertising and marketing contract with Drake-Cooper of Boise will expire at the end of this current fiscal year on June 30, 2009. Drake-Cooper has been the advertising agency of record for the Idaho Lottery since operations began twenty years ago. “Going out to bid for these services is not a reflection on the performance of Drake-Cooper, but rather a responsible look at how we are doing business,” added Anderson.

Those who wish to respond to the RFP must submit a letter of “Intent to Bid” to the Idaho Lottery no later than 5:00 pm MDT on Friday, March 27th, and written proposal responses are due no later than 5:00 pm MDT on Friday, April 29th. Additional details about the RFP process, timelines and such are available on the Idaho Lottery’s website.

Now Those Are Seriously Cheesy

Literally.

Drake Cooper’s latest work for the United Dairymen of Idaho broke in late January, as a series of :15 spots all about cheese, along with supporting billboards. The spots, which have been running for several weeks, can be seen below, or on Drake Cooper’s YouTube channel.

Joe Quatrone and Jennie Myers of Drake Cooper developed the concept, North by Northwest in Boise handled production, with food styling from Rebecca Robison.

Snack Guilt:

String Cheese:

Snack Food:

Dessert:

Bigger Crackers:

Billboards:

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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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