Anonymous PR Job Openings

An unnamed PR agency in Boise has posted a couple of job openings on Craigslist:

Account Executive with at least five years of experience in public relations, marketing, public affairs, communications or related.

Assistant Account Executive with less than five years work experience, and a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising or related field

Full details about both positions can be found here.

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Upcoming Event – Idaho Advertising Execs and the Art of Persuasion

On Tuesday, April 29th the Idaho Media Professionals organization is hosting an event focused on advertising and marketing, specifically as it relates to Idaho films (I’m assuming).

The event, titled Idaho Advertising Execs and the Art of Persuasion, will start at 5:15 at The Flicks646 Fulton St. Admission is free to IMP members, and $5 for non-members. It will feature a panel discussion with:

Rhea Allen from Peppershock Media
Russ Stoddard from Oliver Russell
David Cook from Stoltz Marketing Group

There will also be a conversation and networking opportunity on the patio following the panel with no-host bar.

More details, as well as information about other film-related events can be found on the Events page of the Idaho Film Office website.

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Job Openings at Side Door Media

A couple of these have been covered before, but there are new / updated posts on Craigslist. So, for anyone who may have missed the earlier notes, Side Door Media in Boise has a number of job openings, including:

Media Buyer with 3 to 5 years media buying experience.

Account Executive with 3 to 5 years of agency experience.

Graphic Designer with 3 to 5 years of agency experience.

Yes, there seems to be a trend in the experience level that they’re looking for. Full details about the jobs can be found my clicking on the respective links.

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Regional ADDY Award Winners

The winners of the District XI ADDY Awards have been announced, and among them are a number of Idaho agencies, including:

Advertising Industry Self-Promotion:
Silver ADDY Award:
Salty Design Foundry
Salty Design Foundry: Salty Recipe Book

Collateral Material:
Silver ADDY Awards:
Salty Design Foundry
Coeur d’Alene Farmer’s Market: Coeur d’Alene Farmer’s Market
Salty Design Foundry
Magic Geek Inc: Magic Geek Brochure
Salty Design Foundry
Center Stage: Will of Fortune

Consumer or Trade Publication:
Gold ADDY Award:
Drake Cooper
Idaho Travel Council: Sunset Magazine Spread
Silver ADDY Award:
Salty Design Foundry
Acme Climbing: Splat for Urban Climber

Elements of Advertising:
Silver ADDY Award:
Oliver Russell
ibelieveinsasquatch.com: Sasquatch Logo

Mixed Media Campaigns:
Silver ADDY Award:
Drake Cooper
Home Federal: ‘We’re There.’ Small Business Campaign

Newspaper:
Silver ADDY Award:
Drake Cooper
Home Federal: ‘We’re There.’ Newspaper Campaign

Out-Of-Home:
Silver ADDY Award:
Oliver Russell
The Record Exchange: Hitchcock Building Mural

Public Service:
Gold ADDY Award:
Drake Cooper
Idaho Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Parentland

Sales Promotion:
Silver ADDY Awards:
Blue541
Merritt Properties: Headwaters Sales Kit
Noot Group
Meriwether Ranch: Meriwether Ranch Sales Book
Range NW
Bing Bang Boom!: Bing Bang Boom! Packaging
Salty Design Foundry
Magic Geek Inc.: Jugglingstore.com Catalog

Television:
Silver ADDY Award:
I.E. Productions
Rex Rammell for U.S. Senate: Monkey Butt

Congratulations to all. The entire list of winners can be found on the District XI website. For the winners of Gold ADDY’s they now move on to the national competition. The National Awards Show and Gala is slated for June 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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A Little Housekeeping

It was politely brought to my attention recently that the list of Agencies in Idaho is in need of attention. It’s something that has been in the back of my head for some time now, and I know there are several additions that need to be made.

So, don’t be surprised to see a few new things pop up every now and again. If you have any suggestions, or notice something missing, by all means, send me an email.