JSH&A Top Campaigns of 2011

December 19th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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As 2011 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look a back and highlight our favorite client campaigns. After an office-wide vote, the results are in – presenting the top JSH&A campaigns of 2011:

Hershey®’s Air Delight™ Chocolate Launch – JSH&A took the chocolate experience to new heights – literally – by hosting a sky-high hot air balloon tasting of new aerated Hershey’s Air Delight Chocolate for targeted media members, which also included a helicopter ride to and from the event with views of the New York City skyline.  Editors representing 23 top-tier print and online outlets attended to taste the light and airy chocolate, helping to generate more than 59 million media impressions covering the product and calling the event “the most amazing experience ever.”

Alexia Foods “Reinvent a Classic”Alexia launched “Reinvent a Classic II” where 22 top food bloggers were invited to create the next great Alexia french fry to be sold in stores. The top four fry flavors are now up for consumer vote on Alexia’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/AlexiaFoods. To date, media outreach to support the campaign has secured nearly 25 million media impressions with consumer voting open through March 30, 2012.

Twizzlers – To raise awareness of the Twizzlers® Landmark™ Summer promotion, JSH&A enlisted 10 parenting / family bloggers to embark on their own landmark summer road trip and share their stories from the road. The campaign culminated with a unique execution at BlogHer 2011, featuring replicas of three national landmarks created out of Twizzlers – The Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge and Seattle Space Needle!  Not many campaigns get to have such fun creating a Twizzlers-mobile for families to drive cross-country, or build national landmarks out of the tasty treat. 

Master Lock Master MindTo generate awareness for the brand’s must-have back-to-school products and help students navigate the often challenging middle school years, Master Lock enlisted the help of the suave Master Mind and his know-it-all Little Sister. The memorable characters appeared in a series of online videos hosted on the brand’s Facebook page, along with a sweepstakes and call-to-action for consumers to submit their own perplexing school questions for a chance to have them answered in a video by the Master Mind and Little Sister. The program generated more than 139 million media impressions, more than 65,500 sweepstakes entries and helped traffic on the Facebook page grow by more than 61 percent. 

Jim Beam- Spirits were high at the global celebration announcing that the newly named Beam Inc., now operating as a stand-alone pure-play spirits company trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BEAM. JSH&A partnered with the company to help kick off the celebration with a global webcast. More than 500 attendees were on-site at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, with thousands of employees and friends of the company tuning in online to commemorate the milestone.

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November 2011 Issue

November 18th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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JSH&A Public Relations Promotes Jennifer Podkasik and Hannah Schroder

October 31st, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (October 26, 2011) – JSH&A Public Relations has announced the promotions of Jennifer Podkasik to Vice President and Hannah Schroder to Account Supervisor.

During her seven years at JSH&A, Podkasik has worked on strategic program development, media outreach and event planning for many of the company’s high-profile clients, including The Hershey Company, ConAgra Foods, and SKIL Power Tools. Her expertise in the creation and execution of campaigns has helped JSH&A capture numerous national and regional industry awards.

Since joining the agency more than five years ago, Hannah Schroder has helped develop and execute strategic public relations programs for a number of major companies including, The Hershey Company, Dremel, McDonald’s Corporation, and Master Lock. Schroder’s work has garnered numerous industry awards, including a Golden Trumpet and Silver Trumpet from the Publicity Club of Chicago, as well as a Bronze Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America.

“Jennifer and Hannah have played a significant role in the success of our agency,” said Jim Kokoris, President and General Manager of JSH&A. “Both have been invaluable in developing and managing innovative, successful campaigns for our clients, and we’re looking forward to their continued growth within JSH&A.”

About JSH&A Public Relations

JSH&A is an award-winning public relations agency known for its trademarked LIF™Style marketing approach, Social LIF™ practice and issues management expertise. Since 1989, JSH&A has been redefining strategic public relations with high-impact campaigns that build brands and corporate reputations. For more information, including case studies, and to view the company’s social media newsroom, visit www.jsha.com.

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October 2011 Issue

October 14th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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September 2011 Issue

September 22nd, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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JSH&A Public Relations Earns PR News Platinum Award

September 15th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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Agency’s Public Relations Efforts for The Hershey Company’s “S’mores” Word of Mouth Campaign Receives Top Honors


Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (September 15, 2011)
– JSH&A Public Relations, a leading public relations agency with a national reputation for lifestyle PR and media relations, received a PR News Platinum Award in the “Word of Mouth/Viral” category for the 2010 S’mores campaign. JSH&A and The Hershey Company took S’mores beyond the campfire and inspired moms to create S’mores memories with a strategic online campaign designed to reach some of the most influential women around – mom bloggers. The PR News Platinum PR Awards were presented during a luncheon on September 14, 2011 and salute the year’s most outstanding communications initiatives and programs by setting the industry benchmark for excellence across all areas of public relations.

“We’re thrilled to receive recognition for The Hershey Company’s S’mores campaign,” said Jonni Hegenderfer, CEO and founder, JSH&A Public Relations. “In the ever-changing public relations landscape, JSH&A understands that social media-focused campaigns built on valuable relationships with bloggers will continue to be an important component of the future of the industry.”

The S’mores campaign centered on a partnership with top mom blogger community, BlogHer, to bring to life the ultimate S’mores experience for the more than 2,400 mom bloggers attending the 2010 BlogHer conference in New York City. A suite space forty-two floors above the main conference expo hall floor was completely transformed into a “S’mores Snacktivity Suite,” featuring an indoor/outdoor space with a cozy living room and kitchen area and a backyard complete with a grill and campfire to showcase all of the different ways to enjoy a S’more.

The experiential S’mores ‘Snacktivity’ Suite served as a refuge for the bloggers away from the busy conference floor to take a break, enjoy making a S’more and to meet with representatives from The Hershey Company. At least one in every four BlogHer attendees made their way up 42 floors of the convention hotel to make and enjoy a S’more in the suite.

The S’mores activation at BlogHer combined word-of-mouth buzz tactics generated more than 170 branded blog posts and 380 tweets inspiring moms across the country to create everyday S’mores memories. JSH&A and The Hershey Company once again brought a memorable S’mores experience to the BlogHer conference in 2011 giving bloggers an opportunity to experience the S’mores ‘Snacktivity’ Suite.

About JSH&A Public Relations
JSH&A is an award-winning public relations agency known for its trademarked LIF™Style marketing approach, Social LIF™ practice and issues management expertise. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, JSH&A is redefining strategic public relations with high-impact campaigns that build brands and corporate reputations. For more information, including case studies, and to view the company’s social media newsroom, visit www.jsha.com.

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August 2011 Issue

August 24th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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July 2011 Issue

July 13th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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2011 Forecasts for Online Video Advertising

June 14th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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A recent post on YouTube’s global blog suggests that consumers are dedicating more time and attention to online video viewing than they have in years past. This, along with reports from Nielsen confirming that April 2011 saw the highest number of videos streamed in a month, prompted us to take a look at where video marketing is headed.

YouTube uploads increased by 100 percent in the last year – now up to 48 hours of content are uploaded every minute. Top online video brands like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu and VEVO keep roughly 141 million Americans logged on and engaged for an average of four and a half hours per month. The video site Megavideo reported a 12.7 percent increase in average time spent by viewers this April, capturing consumers’ attention for nearly three hours a month, while Hulu garners an average monthly viewership time of just over five hours per user.

As Americans are increasingly exposed to new and changing online platforms, marketers must find ways to adapt to format revamps, and smartly integrate branding into a mode of entertainment that is valuable among consumers – or risk being forgotten.

Chris Young, CEO of Digital Broadcasting Group (DBG), points out that with the option of easily opting out of viewing online video ads, effective online campaigns will need to carry a level of added value to resonate with consumers.

“You can’t just beat a consumer over the head with your static video ad and expect them to take action. In 2011, advertisers will have to be just as focused on content creation as today’s leading online publishers,” Young said.

ReelSEO.com tapped industry experts Iggy Fanlo of adBrite, Tod Sacerdoti of Brightroll, Andy Tu of Break Media and DBG’s Chris Young to discuss online trends and share predictions for video ads in 2011. These specialists are forecasting online video ads to scale across platforms like iPads, internet- and 3D-enabled TVs, and foresee media buyers beginning to demand video components to online advertising.

Send us a note if you’d like to discuss ways online video marketing will transform as technologies – and consumer expectations – advance.

Cory Dimitrakopoulos

coryd@jsha.com

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June 2011 Issue

June 8th, 2011 | by: JSH&A
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