National Humanities Center Names HM&P Public Relations Agency of Record

Mar92010
Jessica Redman

Howard, Merrell & Partners will provide public relations support to increase visibility and build awareness for National Humanities Center, a national non-profit organization. As an institute for advanced study dedicated to the humanities, the National Humanities Center provides fellowship support for scholars, training and resources for high school teachers, and public outreach programs that address a wide range of topics.

The PR team is excited to work the Center – read the full announcement here.

Financial Services Department Welcomes New Member to Team

Mar32010
Jessica Redman

Esther Wallace joins the team in the financial services department.  Wallace is a financial services assistant, and in this role helps manage the daily accounting responsibilities as well as assisting in month end billing and reporting.

Welcome to HM&P!

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Josh Feuerhelm Joins HM&P as Junior Copywriter

Feb242010
Jessica Redman

Howard, Merrell & Partners announces the newest addition to the Creative Department — Junior Copywriter Josh Feuerhelm.  In this role, Feuerhelm will work alongside the agency’s other creative minds to develop ideas for television, radio, print, interactive and ambient media.

Read the full announcement here.

Welcome to the team, Josh!

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Howard, Merrell & Partners Continues to Grow Online Communications Expertise

Feb162010
Jessica Redman

Howard, Merrell & Partners continues to expand its expertise in interactive and social media marketing with the addition of two online communications professionals. Tara Maxwell joins the team as interactive producer and Karlie Justus as an associate account executive in social media marketing.

Read the announcement here.

Welcome Tara and Karlie!

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Krispy Kreme Success: 6 Doughnuts

Feb82010
Jessica Redman

This past weekend was the Krispy Kreme Challenge, which I mentioned a few weeks back when I registered. The challenge is to run 2 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, run 2 miles – all in under an hour. I did not sign up as a “challenger” but instead as a “casual” runner, with a goal of 5 doughnuts and no reversals.

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Things got crazy – I ate 6. There were a few close calls, but no reversals. Right as my friends were telling me they thought I was going to lose it, the guy behind me did exactly that. He lost all of his doughnuts, inches from where we were standing. At that point, everyone who was trying to eat one more immediately stopped and we began the trek back.

There’s more strategy than you think in doughnut eating. I simply eat one a time, as quickly as possible. One friend smushes them together in what we call a “doughnut sandwich” – he is convinced it’s easier to eat this way. I also saw someone dipping them in water, which is just gross.

Who’s with me next year? Goal…maybe 7? Until then, no doughnuts for me.

Corfield and Moore Promoted to Associate Creative Directors

Jan192010
Jessica Redman

HM&P promotes two key members of its award-winning Creative Department, John Moore and Kevin Corfield.  Both now hold the position of Associate Creative Director.

Moore celebrated his 10-year anniversary with the firm in 2009 and previously held the position of Senior Art Director.  In his new role, he will help guide and supervise creative on various accounts.  

Since joining the agency, Corfield has worked on multiple accounts as a Senior Copywriter.  In his new role he, like Moore, will primarily oversee creative efforts for multiple clients.  

Congratulations, John and Kevin!

Read the full announcement here.

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Doughnuts vs. Jess – Who will win?

Jan152010
Jessica Redman

I love participating in random events. I just signed up for the Krispy Kreme Challenge – run 2 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, run 2 more miles.

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Note: I do not actually attempt to eat a dozen doughnuts. Last year I was able to down 4 doughnuts – this year my goal is 5 (with no “reversals”). I’d also like to note that I haven’t had doughnuts since last year’s race.

Anyone else participating?! February 6th is Race Day!

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Malawer Joins Traffic Department

Jan112010
Jessica Redman

HM&P welcomes Lisa Malawer to the Traffic department! As the agency’s traffic operations manager, Malawer manages the traffic processes and workflow for all the creative and interactive projects at the agency.

Read the announcement here.

Scott Piggot Celebrates 15 Years

Jan82010
Jessica Redman

Howard, Merrell & Partners recently recognized Scott Piggott, senior vice president of technology and interactive services, for his 15 years at the agency. During his tenure Piggott worked in both the Creative and IT departments, which prepared him for his latest role leading the agency’s Interactive Services practice.

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Read the announcement here.

HM&P Welcomes Heather Gapusan

Jan62010
Jessica Redman

Heather Gapusan joins Howard, Merrell & Partners as a digital analyst in the Interactive Services department which has expanded greatly over the past few years. In her role, Gapusan will develop and help manage interactive strategies for clients, as well as gather and analyze digital results to help dictate future strategies involving interactive activities.

Welcome to HM&P, Heather!

See the announcement here.