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

Posted by Jennifer Silverman in Press

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.

26 Apr 2015 no comments / READ MORE

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

Posted by Jennifer Silverman in Press

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

Johnson Media Inc. Wins International Davey Award for Outstanding Creative

Posted by Jennifer Silverman in Press

ATLANTA (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

Posted by Jennifer Silverman in Press

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.:

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.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Silverman
jennifer@johnsonmedia.com

16 Sep 2013 no comments / READ MORE