Corfield and Moore Promoted to Associate Creative Directors
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.
Doughnuts vs. Jess – Who will win?
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.
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!
Malawer Joins Traffic Department
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
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.
Read the announcement here.
HM&P Welcomes Heather Gapusan
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.
Katie Gurgainus Joins the Account Management Team
Katie Gurgainus joins Howard, Merrell & Partners as an account executive with the Account Management Department. In her new role, she will primarily service the CORDURA® Brand, Component Hardware Group, Akadema, Texas Farm Products and Strike Iron clients.
Welcome to HM&P, Katie!
Read the full announcement.
Congratulations to Karen James!
Karen James has been promoted to Senior Media Planner and Buyer! Around HM&P Karen is known for her broad knowledge of traditional and non-traditional media and the strategic insights she offers to clients.
View the announcement here.
Howard, Merrell & Partners’ Kipp Bodnar Named One of PR News’ “15-to-Watch”
Kipp Bodnar was named by PR News as one of their “15-to-watch” among young public relations professionals. Here at HM&P, Kipp is definitely a go-to source for all things social media, clients and colleagues are always impressed with his strategic insight. Way to go, Kipp!
Here’s the announcement.
NC State Fair – Favorite Food?
Yesterday was the last day of the North Carolina State Fair, which had a record attendance of 877,941 this year.
I made it out last night to stuff my face with some delicious unhealthy food that you can only get at the fair. My favorite? Woody’s Buffalo Chicken Rangoon. It was amazing.
What was your favorite food at the fair this year?
Simpler coffee/snack runs – Dunkin' Run
Dunkin’ Run looks like a great new tool from Dunkin’ Donuts. It lets you send a message to your friends/colleagues informing them you’re about to make a run to Dunkin’, then lets them also place an order. Here’s a look at the website (there’s also an iPhone app):
In Dallas, my colleagues and I used to do TCBY frozen yogurt runs at least once a week, and this would have made it much simpler!
Near HM&P it would be nice to do this for Goodberry’s…or even for Cook-Out milkshakes…or really any of the various food places!
Has anyone tried it? Thoughts on if it will be successful?
