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Johnson Media Inc. Selected for Statewide Transportation Safety Campaign

Posted by Jennifer Silverman in Press

Shepherd CenterATLANTA (January 12, 2021) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been selected by the State of Georgia, the top-10 ranked rehabilitation hospital the Shepherd Center, and lead agency NeoLuxe Marketing to help create a major integrated marketing campaign that educates the public about micro transportation safety and helps to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Johnson Media Inc. will focus on supporting overall campaign strategy and leading media planning. The project is the first federally funded project of its kind in history.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, remarked, “We are elated to work with the State of Georgia, the Shepherd Center, and NeoLuxe Marketing to create a top-notch campaign about micro transportation safety that will not only save lives, but also serve as a model for other states around the country.”

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Porsche, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About the Shepherd Center:

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions. Founded in 1975, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. In its more than four decades, Shepherd Center has grown from a six-bed rehabilitation unit to a world-renowned, 152-bed hospital that treats more than 743 inpatients, 277 day program patients and more than 7,161 outpatients each year in more than 46,000 visits.

 

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Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

12 Jan 2021 no comments / READ MORE

BMW Selects Johnson Media Inc. for Regional Marketing Campaign

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BMW

ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been selected by the Atlanta Area BMW Centers to help the dealership group market to affluent professionals. Johnson Media Inc. will manage marketing and communications aspects of an Atlanta regional campaign.  This includes strategic and creative development for video, print, digital, public relations, media placement, and an event.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, remarked, “We are thrilled to work with BMW again for the launch of the X2 and the showcase of the iconic brand’s newest models. BMW represents high quality in the luxury automotive industry and truly is the ultimate driving machine.”

The project will be led by Frederick Valdez, Southern Region Area Manager for BMW, who is excited about the partnership. The Atlanta Area BMW Centers look to strengthen sales and brand recognition among millennials, an important growing demographic for the group. The marketing campaign’s culminating component will be a signature, experiential event to introduce the newest models of the i8, M4, M550, M6 convertible, X2, and X5 in Atlanta.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Porsche, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About BMW Group In America:

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; Design works, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 345 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 153 BMW motorcycle retailers, 127 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

28 Mar 2018 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Honored with W³ Award for “Take a Stand” Campaign

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Take a Stand Campaign

ATLANTA (November 8, 2017) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been awarded the W³  Award for its outstanding work for the City of Atlanta and its “Take a Stand to End Sexual Assault” campaign. Johnson Media Inc. was chosen from over 5,000 entries that represent the finest marketing work produced by advertising agencies, PR firms, interactive agencies, in-house creative professionals, web designers, graphic designers, and web enthusiasts this past year.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “We worked so hard on this project, because we know that it will change so many lives for the better. I am especially proud of my team for this recognition.”

In 2015, Johnson’s firm was selected by the City of Atlanta to help develop a proactive campaign to prevent sexual assault and support victims.  The campaign offered resources to both women and men on how to guard their personal safety or get help quickly in the event of an emergency. Johnson Media Inc. managed marketing and communications aspects of the citywide campaign, beginning with the creation of a dynamic website.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Porsche, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About the W³ Awards:

The W³ Awards honors creative excellence on the Web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning websites, web video, and online marketing programs. Simply put, the W³ is the first major Web competition to be accessible to the biggest agencies, the smallest firms, and everyone in between. Small firms are as likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies. The W3 Awards is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Please visit www.aiva.org for a full member list and additional information. For more information about the W³ Awards, please visit www.w3award.com, email The W³ Awards at info@w3award.com or call 212-675-3555.

 Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

08 Nov 2017 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Wins Prestigious AMY Award for Porsche Marketing Campaign

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Amy Awards 2017

ATLANTA (March 9, 2017) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been awarded the American Marketing Association’s AMY Award for its work for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Johnson Media Inc. was chosen from hundreds of entries that represent the finest marketing work produced by Atlanta-area firms and agencies this past year.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “We are truly honored by this wonderful recognition. We have an awesome team that worked really hard to obtain outstanding results for Porsche Cars North America.”

Last year, Johnson’s firm was selected by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. to help the luxury car brand market to affluent professionals. Johnson Media Inc. managed marketing and communications aspects of a nationwide campaign. This included strategic and creative development for video, print, digital, public relations, media placement, and events.

The Atlanta Marketer of the Year (AMY) Awards, presented by the American Marketing Association (AMA) Atlanta chapter, recognizes companies and individuals who have made their mark on the Atlanta marketing scene during the previous calendar year. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the awards, and winners were honored with the signature AMY Awards Red Pencil. Other companies honored this year include SunTrust, AT&T, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Edelman.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Porsche, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About the American Marketing Association (Atlanta):

AMA Atlanta is the go-to source for marketing knowledge, events, resources and networking in Atlanta. At almost 1,000 members strong, it is the largest marketing organization in the city and the third largest AMA chapter nationwide.  AMA Atlanta is the home for all marketers – from high school students and collegiate marketers to young professionals and marketing managers to its executive advisory board comprised of CMOs and vice presidents.  Members include professionals across the spectrum of the discipline: research, non-profit, public relations, advertising, branding, direct marketing, interactive, creative, multicultural and more. Visit http://www.ama-atlanta.com for more information.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

09 Mar 2017 no comments / READ MORE

Porsche Selects Johnson Media Inc. for National Marketing Campaign

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Porsche Boxter

ATLANTA (March 17, 2016) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been selected by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. to help the luxury car brand market to affluent professionals. Johnson Media Inc. will manage marketing and communications aspects of a nationwide campaign.  This includes strategic and creative development for video, print, digital, public relations, media placement, and events.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, remarked, “It is a great honor and privilege to work with Porsche, a major global market leader in the premium segment of the automotive industry. Simply put, the brand is iconic and represents the best.”

Andre Oosthuizen, Vice President of Marketing for Porsche Cars North America, Inc., said, “Our partnership gives us a unique opportunity.”

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. aims to strengthen its brand recognition and purchase consideration among accomplished professionals of Generations X and Y. The marketing campaign will highlight signature, experiential events throughout the United States in various cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Porsche, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc:

Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, the Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and Panamera sports sedans. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia since 1998, PCNA is also home to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America featuring a module-based 1.6 mile driver development track, business center, human performance center, and fine dining restaurant. PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide parts, service, marketing, and training for 188 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand’s 65-plus year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. PCNA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

17 Mar 2016 no comments / READ MORE

CEO Kevin D. Johnson Invited to the White House as Entrepreneurial Thought Leader

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White House Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2015) —Johnson Media Inc., an award-winning marketing and communications firm headquartered in Atlanta, today announced that company founder and CEO Kevin D. Johnson was invited to the White House for a special event regarding entrepreneurship with President Obama and other dignitaries.

The White House brought together approximately 100 emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world to recognize them, to create innovative solutions to world challenges, and to highlight the importance of the President’s commitment to helping young entrepreneurs.  This event came ahead of the President’s travel to this summer’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya and provided a unique opportunity to galvanize global attention on successful, young entrepreneurs.

Since launching Johnson Media Inc. in 2000, Kevin has grown the company by increasing revenue substantially.   Recently, he led his company in winning a bid for a $40 million contract, the largest in company history.  Moreover, Kevin has become a highly regarded thought leader in business and entrepreneurship.  His bestselling book, The Entrepreneur Mind: 100 Essential Beliefs, Characteristics, and Habits of Elite Entrepreneurs, released in 2013, has been read by hundreds of thousands of readers and is used in many of the top universities in the world.

Attendees of the White House program included business moguls such as Mark Cuban, owner of Dallas Mavericks; Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, Revolution, LLC and Co-Founder of AOL; Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO, Airbnb; Rich Barton, Founder, Expedia, Zillow and Glassdoor; Elizabeth Holmes, Founder and CEO, Theranos; Antonio Gracias, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Valor Equity Partners; Julie Hanna, Executive Chair of the Board, Kiva; Daymond John, CEO, FUBU and Shark Branding; Daphne Koller, President and Co-Founder, Coursera; Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO, Chobani; Nina Vaca, CEO, Pinnacle Technical Resources; Alexa von Tobel, Founder and CEO, LearnVest; Andrew Yang, Founder and CEO, Venture for America.

 

White House Visit

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, stated, “This invitation is a great honor and privilege.  I commend President Obama for recognizing young entrepreneurs and funding many initiatives that will help young entrepreneurs excel.  I am truly thankful and excited to be among other outstanding business leaders who are passionate about entrepreneurship and will continue to make a huge impact in the world.“

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning  marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

11 May 2015 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Selected as Winner in the 21st Annual Communicator Awards

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The Communicator Awards

ATLANTA (April 26, 2015) — The Communicator Awards has named Johnson Media Inc. a winner in the 21st Annual Communicator Awards for its television commercial created for the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and partially funded by Bank of America, Chase, GE Capital Retail Finance, Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions. Johnson Media Inc. was awarded a Silver Communicator Award.

The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. Founded two decades ago, The Communicator Awards receives over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world.

The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.  Current AIVA membership represents a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including:  AirType Studio, Condè Nast, Disney, Keller Crescent, Lockheed Martin, Monster.com, MTV, rabble+rouser, Time Inc., Tribal DDB, Yahoo!, and many others.  See www.AIVA.org for more information.

“The work entered in the 21st Annual Communicator Awards serves as a true testament to the innovative ideas and capabilities of communications and marketing professionals around the world. Each year our entrants continue to amaze by reinventing the ways we communicate and market in an ever-changing industry,” noted Linda Day, executive director of the Academy Interactive and Visual Arts.  She added, “On behalf of the entire Academy, we congratulate this year’s Communicator Award Entrants and Winners for their passion and dedication.  We are humbled to be given the opportunity to recognize such amazing work.”

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “It is a great honor to be recognized with this prestigious award.  We work very hard for our clients, developing creative and messages that resonate with audiences and spark action.”

To find out more about The Communicator Awards visit our website at www.CommunicatorAwards.com.

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Johnson Media Inc. Selected as Winner in the 36th Annual Telly Awards

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Telly Awards

ATLANTA (February 13, 2015) — The Telly Awards has named Johnson Media Inc. a winner in the 36th Annual Telly Awards for its television commercial created for the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and partially funded by Bank of America, Chase, GE Capital Retail Finance, Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions. Johnson Media Inc. was awarded a bronze Telly in each of the two categories it entered.  With nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor.

The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films.  Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

A prestigious judging panel of over 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council, judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents.  The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work – entries do not compete against each other – rather entries are judged against a high standard of merit.  Less than 10% of entries are chosen as Winners of the Silver Telly, our highest honor.  Approximately 25% of entries are chosen as Winners of the Bronze Telly.

“The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, Executive Director of the Telly Awards.  “Johnson Media Inc.’s accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.”

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “This prestigious award continues a phenomenal year for Johnson Media Inc.  and validates our hard work and creativity for our clients. ”

To find out more about the Telly Awards, visit www.TellyAwards.com.

13 Feb 2015 no comments / READ MORE

CEO Kevin D. Johnson Named One of Atlanta’s 40 Under 40 Business Leaders

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Kevin D. JohnsonATLANTA (November 14, 2014) — Johnson Media Inc., an award-winning marketing and communications firm headquartered in Atlanta, today announced that company founder and CEO Kevin D. Johnson has been named to Atlanta’s “40 Under 40” class of 2014 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Each year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight forty people under the age of forty who are considered to be the next generation of Atlanta’s business and community leaders. Last night’s exclusive event at the Fox Theatre honored this year’s award winners for their significant career achievements in 2014 and their substantial contributions to the Atlanta community.

Since launching Johnson Media Inc. in 2000, Kevin has grown the company by increasing revenue substantially.   Last year, he led his company in winning a bid for a $40 million contract, the largest in company history.  Also, Kevin has led his company to win industry awards for outstanding client work.  Earlier this year, Johnson Media Inc. received the prestigious international Davey Award for creative excellence.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “This recognition is a great honor.  I am truly thankful and excited to be among other outstanding business leaders.“

Kevin is heavily involved in professional communities that focus on entrepreneurship, technology, and marketing.  As best-selling author of The Entrepreneur Mind released in 2013, he often speaks in Atlanta and around the world on the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation. Also, he recently was a director for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), one of the nation’s largest nonprofit trade organizations for technology. Moreover, he serves in a leadership role for the Atlanta Marketing Association.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Kevin enjoys supporting nonprofits as a volunteer and donor.  He works with Junior Achievement, East Lake Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, Economic Empowerment Initiative, Latin American Association, Lutheran Services of Georgia, and Boys & Girls Club of America.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning  marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About the Atlanta Business Chronicle:

The Atlanta Business Chronicle, with over 165,000 weekly readers, is the leading source for local business news in print and online in Atlanta. Each week, Atlanta’s business decision makers read the Chronicle for the latest breaking news, trends in the market, employment opportunities and sales leads.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

 

14 Nov 2014 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Wins International Davey Award for Outstanding Creative

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Davey AwardsATLANTA (October 21, 2014) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been awarded a 2014 International Davey Award by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts today.  Its television commercial created for the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and partially funded by Bank of America, Chase, GE Capital Retail Finance, Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions, won for its outstanding creativity. With nearly 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Please visit www.daveyawards.com to view the full winners list.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, said, “I am truly honored by this wonderful recognition. We have an awesome team here at Johnson Media Inc. that works hard every day for our clients.”

The Davey Awards is judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current IAVA membership represents a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: Code and Theory, Condé Nast, Disney, GE, Keller Crescent, Microsoft, Monster.com, MTV, Push., Publicis, Sesame Workshops, The Marketing Store, Worktank and Yahoo!, and many others. See www.aiva.org for more information.

“This year’s Davey Award winners truly embody the idea of small firms with big ideas. The work entered into this year’s competition reflects a smart approach to creativity that highlights the capabilities and talents of small agencies worldwide” noted Linda Day, Executive Director of the Davey Awards. She added, “On behalf of the Davey Awards and the Academy, we applaud this year’s entrants and winners for their dedication and commitment to perfecting their craft. Congratulations once again for a job well done.”

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About The Davey Awards:

The Davey Awards exclusively honor the “Davids” of creativity, the finest small firms, agencies and companies in the world. David defeated the giant Goliath with a big idea and a little rock-the sort of thing small firms do each year. The annual International Davey Awards honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than big budgets. The Davey Awards is the leading awards competition specifically for smaller firms, where firms compete with their peers to win the recognition they deserve. Please visit www.daveyawards.com for more information.

The Davey Awards is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Please visit www.aiva.org for a full member list and more information.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

21 Oct 2014 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Awarded National Project to Help Rebuild Financial Stability

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Susan C. Keating and Kevin D. Johnson

ATLANTA (September 16, 2013) — Johnson Media Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and communications firm, has been chosen as the agency of record to lead a multi-million dollar national campaign created by the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and partially funded by Bank of America, Chase, GE Capital Retail Finance, Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions. Johnson Media Inc. will manage all marketing and communications aspects of the new campaign entitled Sharpen Your Financial Focus™.  This includes creative development for television, radio, print, and digital platforms, public relations, and media placement.

Johnson Media Inc. bested two other competing advertising agencies, one in Washington, D.C. and the other in Dallas, Texas, to win the major account. The selection process included a nine-month review with a final pitch in Washington, D.C., the headquarters of the NFCC.

CEO of Johnson Media Inc., Kevin D. Johnson, remarked, “We worked extremely hard to win this account, because the mission of the NFCC is so important.  This campaign will undoubtedly change the lives of millions of Americans and help them get on firm financial ground.”

Susan C. Keating, president and CEO of the NFCC, said, “Our team  unanimously thought that Johnson Media Inc. was the perfect fit for this exciting and major project.  Their broad knowledge of the financial industry, understanding of the American consumer, and ability to be nimble and create a contemporary and compelling campaign made them a perfect choice.”

The financial industry has been a significant client base for Johnson Media Inc. during its 13-year history.  In addition to the NFCC, Johnson Media Inc. has worked with Allstate, Bank of America, H&R Block, MetLife, PNC, and Raymond James.

The Sharpen Your Financial Focus™ campaign will begin in mid-September and offers consumers a one-on-one financial review, access to the NFCC’s MyMoneyCheckUp® financial self-assessment tool, and in-person or online financial education.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. It also excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About the National Foundation for Credit Counseling:

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) (www.nfcc.org), founded in 1951, is the nation’s largest and longest serving network of national nonprofit community-based credit counseling organization. The NFCC’s mission is to promote the national agenda for financially responsible behavior, and build capacity for its members to deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services. NFCC Members annually help more than two million consumers through more than 600 community-based offices nationwide.

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Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

16 Sep 2013 no comments / READ MORE

Johnson Media Inc. Makes a Donation to Drew Charter School

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Drew Charter School Student

ATLANTA (February 5, 2013) – Johnson Media Inc. today presented Charles R. Drew Charter School with a $2,000 donation to support the school’s before and after school programs. The check was presented by Johnson Media Inc.’s President and CEO, Kevin D. Johnson, to Drew’s Principal, Don Doran, and East Lake Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Danny Shoy.

East Lake Foundation Check PresentationDrew Charter School, in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood, provides students with a safe place to come before school to enjoy breakfast and get ready for the day. Drew’s comprehensive after school program provides students with a wide range of enrichment activities, tutoring and homework assistance.

“Johnson Media Inc. is especially proud and excited to support Drew Charter School. Having lived in the East Atlanta area for almost a decade, I see every day the positive impact that the East Lake Foundation and Drew Charter School have on the community,” said Johnson. “This is the beginning of our continued support of quality education and programming for students in this area.”

Founded in 2000 as the first public charter school in Atlanta, Drew currently serves over 1,000 students from Pre-K through grade eight. In 2012, 99% of Drew students (grades 3-8) met or exceeded state standards in reading and language arts; 98% in math. Drew’s After School Program, a program of the East Lake Foundation, serves more than 320 children and is one of the most comprehensive in the state.

About Johnson Media Inc.:

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. Likewise, it excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

About Charles R. Drew Charter School:

Since opening in August 2000 as the city of Atlanta’s first public charter school, Drew Charter School (www.DrewCharterSchool.org) has proven its innovative approach to education works. Drew’s commitment to academic achievement, character development and enrichment opportunities helps all students reach their highest potential. Drew serves about 1,000 students, Pre-K through eighth grade. A Drew education is one that supports strong intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. Standardized test results show that the longer students stay at Drew, the better they perform. Drew Charter School is the centerpiece of a mixed-income community that includes a public golf course offering golf instruction and mentoring for youth, a YMCA, a child development center and extensive programs that help children and their families succeed.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

05 Feb 2013 no comments / READ MORE

New Office Opens for Johnson Media Inc. in Downtown Atlanta

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Johnson Media Inc. Office LobbyATLANTA (Nov. 15, 2012) – Due to tremendous growth and expansion efforts, Johnson Media Inc. has opened a new office in Downtown Atlanta.

President and CEO of Johnson Media, Kevin D. Johnson, stated, “Considering the economic downturn, my team and I have worked very hard to take advantage of new opportunities, and it has paid off. I look forward to a great year of continued growth in our new Downtown Atlanta location.”

Johnson Media, a marketing and communications firm, has operated in the greater Atlanta area for the last 12 years. It has maintained offices in midtown and in Buckhead before moving to Downtown Atlanta.

About Johnson Media Inc.

Johnson Media Inc. is an award-winning marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategy development for Fortune 100 companies. Likewise, it excels at strategy implementation which includes, but is not limited to services such as creative development, social media marketing, custom publishing, graphic and web design, video production and editing, and media placement. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson Media Inc. was founded in 2000. Clients include Cadillac, Target, McDonald’s, Accenture, Bermuda Department of Tourism, The Coca-Cola Company, and JP Morgan Chase.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

15 Nov 2012 no comments / READ MORE