News from the North 13 Jan 7:41 PM (3 months ago)
Advantage Advertising in Lewiston has a new owner.
The Lewiston Tribune recently reported that Michelle Ralston purchased the agency from Charles Christopher.
Ralston, who was previously the agency’s Media Director, will now serve as the agency’s main point of client contact and manage the agency’s accounts. Christopher will remain with the firm.
Advantage Advertising was founded in 1986 by Charles Christopher and Frank Bruneel, of Bruneel Tire Factory, with Christopher taking full ownership in 1987.
The transaction closed on January 1st.
Congratulations to Michelle, and everyone at Advantage Advertising.
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Double digit growth 30 Apr 2024 11:45 AM (11 months ago)
Over the past few months Drake Cooper has seen notable staff growth, with sixteen recent additions to their team, including:
Kelsie Clegg, Creative Director
Tyler Penner, Designer
Gabe Silva Trevino, Senior Integrated Producer
Lauren Nopar, Project Manager
Nari Bowie, Human Resources Generalist
Dee Marunde, Production Artist
Kara Boonstra, Account Supervisor
Jamie Levey, Senior Copywriter
Mario Bibian, Senior Art Director
Harry Orton, Creative Director
Ginny Guzmán, Creative Resource Manager
Mandy Waldorf Graham, Executive Director of Strategy & Analytics
Amanda Yoon, Senior Strategist
Ben Ducey, Media Buyer
Corina Luna, Account Supervisor
Alyssa Hiller, Designer
Mindy Stomp, CEO of Drake Cooper, said about the recent hires, “When I look at these new hires, the diversity of experience excites me. By rough count, these new employees bring experience at 18 recognizable agencies, 32 recognizable brands, and education from eight universities previously not represented at Drake Cooper.”
Congratulations to all.
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In Play: Idaho Lottery Creative Services 16 Mar 2024 7:56 AM (last year)
The Idaho Lottery Commission has issued a “Request for Proposal for bids from responsible, responsive, and experienced advertising and marketing firms interested in providing advertising creative services,” according to a recent press release.
Details of the RFP are available on the Idaho Lottery’s website.
Respondents have until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 12, 2024 to provide the Idaho Lottery with written proposal submissions.
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Job openings at Boise State 11 Mar 2024 9:09 AM (last year)
Boise State University has a few creative/marketing/communications-related job openings worth mentioning:
Director, Creative Services, Post-Production
Join Boise State’s talented team of creative services professionals as a Director of Creative Services (Post-Production) in Athletics. This position will be responsible for overseeing the video post-production needs across all varsity sports and supporting areas, including the management and oversight of digital content creation for the purposes of revenue generation and overall marketing of the department. Strong technological and innovative abilities are vital. This position will also act as the primary contact for any post-production needs of Bronco Football and will be in charge of production shoots, including intro videos and specialty features.
Join our team at Boise State University as a Creative Services Manager! As a manager in our Communications and Marketing department, you’ll lead a team of creative professionals in producing high-quality graphic designs, photography, videography, and written content for both print and digital media. With your strategic mindset and leadership experience, you’ll balance leading and doing through management of workflow, assignments, and strategy while ensuring brand compliance and driving innovative marketing campaigns. If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and collaborate with talented individuals, apply now to elevate our creative direction to new heights!
Associate Director, Advancement Communications & Marketing
University Advancement is growing! Join Boise State’s talented team of development professionals as our Associate Director for Advancement Communications & Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of creating the best culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement of any public university in the country!
Full details about each position, how to apply, and other relevant information can be found in the respective job listing links.
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Foerstel is now Foerstel+Piper+Martin 21 Feb 2024 2:35 PM (last year)
Today, the agency formerly known as Foerstel Design revealed their new name and identity: Foerstel+Piper+Martin.
Led by Co-CEOs Laura Martin and Claudia Piper, Foerstel+Piper+Martin is “a colorful mix of creative visionaries, explorers, and strategists! When the sun’s up, we’re crafting brilliance for our amazing clients, hustling to make their brands the next big thing.”
Here’s a sampling of the announcements they’ve shared online today:
Congratulations to Laura, Claudia, and everyone at Foerstel+Piper+Martin.
Looking forward to seeing what’s next.
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Job opening at CLM 3 Dec 2023 7:01 AM (last year)
CLM in Boise is looking for a Senior Writer to join their team. From the job listing on their website:
We are looking for a Senior Copywriter/Conceptor to join our Creative Team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, knows the ins and outs of the advertising business, and can write both short-form and long-form content. You will be responsible for generating impactful headlines, helping to conceptualize innovative ad campaigns, and create compelling stories for B2C and B2B clients.
Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.
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Job openings at Drake Cooper 16 Nov 2023 9:57 AM (last year)
Drake Cooper has a number of openings at the moment, including:
Full details about each position can be found via their respective links above.
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Visionkit Studios is executing on their vision for growth 10 Nov 2023 9:43 AM (last year)
That vision started coming to life earlier this year, with the addition of Stephani Norell as Executive Producer, and Isabel Sarhad as Creative Lead.
Stephanie and Isabel both joined Visionkit back in April (yes, I know I’m horribly tardy on that front). From the release about the hiring of these two talented individuals:
Stephani, with nearly two decades of experience in the industry, has joined Visionkit to lead the expansion of their services to include video production. During her tenure at Drake Cooper and North by Northwest Productions, she has successfully managed numerous campaigns and has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in producing high-quality photo and video content. In her new role at Visionkit, Stephani will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from planning and organizing client feedback to final delivery, ensuring every project is executed with precision and excellence.
Isabel’s journey in the field of design started during her time as a Marketing student at Boise State. She was able to leverage internships, coursework and her own personal pursuits in order to immerse herself in the fundamentals of design, internships, elective courses, and personal pursuits, she learned the fundamentals of design. After a two-year stint with the National Student Advertising Competition team, she discovered her passion for the creative side of advertising. Isabel then spent over three years at 116 and West, honing her skills in the ad industry before venturing into a marketing-centric role at Hummel Architects. With her vast experience in creative design, brand design, visual aesthetics, social media design, as well as marketing strategy and brand development, Isabel has now joined the team at Visionkit to offer her expertise.
Learn more about Visionkit, and see what they’ve been up to recently here.
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Raucous Rockies 26 Apr 2023 7:21 AM (last year)
For those who may have missed it, the 2023 edition of the Rockies was held earlier this month. After a few years of virtual-to-subdued awards shows, this one felt like a return to something resembling normalcy, if such a thing exists anymore.
There were shenanigans, shameless self promotion, and a lot of ‘show’ to the awards show. A few highlights from the evening:
Duft Watterson took home Best of Show for their Idaho Transportation Department Motorcycle Safety campaign.
Duft Watterson, SOVRN, and Lovevery also won Regional ADDY awards, in addition to their respective Gold Rockies.
Kate Holgate of Stoltz Marketing Group was the recipient of this year’s IAF Silver Medal Award.
Congratulations to everyone who took home hardware at the end of the night. There’s a lot that goes into creating award-winning work, and I have long held the belief — and still do to this day — that the talent in, and the work coming out of the state of Idaho is just as good as what comes of larger, more recognizable places.
Some pictures and video others shared from the evening:
A full list of winners should be available on the Boise Advertising Federation’s website in the near future.
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Job openings at Against 18 Mar 2023 8:23 AM (2 years ago)
Our friends at Against are looking to add to their team, and they recently posted several job openings, including:
Full details about each position and how to apply can be found through the respective links above.
Separately, they’re also accepting applications for their Unrestricted Internship program.
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Call for Nominations: IAF Silver Medal Award 2 Mar 2023 10:20 AM (2 years ago)
After a hiatus for the past few years (can’t imagine why), the Idaho Advertising Federation is once again accepting nominations for the Silver Medal Award.
For those who aren’t familiar with the award:
The IAF Silver Medal Award is presented annually by the Idaho Advertising Federation to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to advertising by advancing the industry’s standards, demonstrating creative excellence, and promoting social welfare.
Following receipt of nominations, the IAF Board of Directors selects a regional panel of Idaho judges to review nominees based on the criteria that follow. Only one Silver Medal is awarded each year, and judges may elect not to award the Silver Medal in any given year.
The Silver Medal winner is announced at the annual Rockie Awards Banquet hosted by the Idaho Advertising Federation. The recipient’s name is listed with other winners throughout the nation for presentation to the National Conference of the American Advertising Federation.
More details about the award, and the nomination process, can be found on the Boise Advertising Federation’s website.
Nominations for this year’s award must be submitted by Friday, March 10th.
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So, you want to work in advertising 15 Feb 2023 12:48 PM (2 years ago)
Perhaps you watched some Super Bowl commercials and thought to yourself, “Hey, I could do that!” Or perhaps you’ve heard some really good — or really bad — radio or streaming spots, and thought that you could come up with something much better for the company.
No matter the reason or motivation, here are a couple openings we’ve come across recently that might help point you in the right direction.
Account Coordinator at Drake Cooper
Learn more about the openings and how to apply through their respective links.
Also, subscribe to The Good Jobs Report, a newsletter for Boise-area engineering, design, product management, and marketing jobs published every other week by Loren Morris.
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116 & West went north 21 Sep 2022 11:48 AM (2 years ago)
And came back with a new agency.
Boise-based 116 & West has acquired Klündt Hosmer, a Spokane, Washington-based agency of similar size that was founded in 1987 by Darin Klündt and Rick Hosmer.
In a statement about the acquisition, Darin Klündt said, “We have worked with thousands of organizations, created hundreds of brands, and guided visual communications for clients throughout the Inland Empire, and we’re excited to offer more robust full-service marketing with the additional resources and experience 116 & West provides.”
Also, from Carolyn Lodge, chief operating officer at 116 & West, “Klündt Hosmer’s design-centered approach, longevity in the market, and value proposition to a loyal client base made them an attractive addition to 116 & West, and Spokane is a city we love and have had roots in for many years.”
The four partners of Klündt Hosmer will remain with the company, as principals, with offices in the historic Commission Building in downtown Spokane.
This marks the second acquisition for 116 & West. As MMG, the agency acquired Davies Rourke in 2009. The newly-combined entity subsequently rebranded to DaviesMoore, which then took on its current 116 & West identity in early 2020.
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On hiatus 9 Sep 2022 2:08 PM (2 years ago)
16 years is a long time.
Yes, dear friends, the Idaho Ad Agencies blog has been around for over 16 years.
When I started back in early March of 2006, the first tweet hadn’t been sent. Facebook was exclusive to colleges and universities, and YouTube was still in its infancy.
Oh how times have changed.
Nowadays there are plenty of ways to find the latest news from agencies, their work, job openings, promotions, and so much more. As such, this site’s usefulness has waned in recent years. A majority of posts have been based on information that I’ve found elsewhere online, and shared here as warranted.
But I’ll admit — I’m tired of feeling responsible for keeping the site fresh and active all the time. So I’m taking a break. For how long? Not sure.
Not to worry, however. The Idaho Ad Agencies site will be around for the foreseeable future. It’ll just be quieter than it already is. When there’s reason to, I’ll post updates as needed — say in the case of an acquisition or merger, or other noteworthy events.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for regular job opening information, I highly suggest subscribing to the Good Jobs Report, which is published regularly by Loren Morris. And for business news through the Treasure Valley and beyond, you can’t go wrong with what Don Day has created at BoiseDev.
Thanks for everything,
Brian
Jobs! Jobs everywhere! 19 Aug 2022 1:36 PM (2 years ago)
Okay, maybe not everywhere. But there are a handful of them out there, including:
At 116 & West
At Stoltz Marketing Group
At Peppershock Media
If a full time gig isn’t quite what you’re after right now, Drake Cooper is looking for “some design and HTML production design freelance folks” to add to their bench.
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Job opening: Account Manager 22 Jul 2022 10:31 AM (2 years ago)
Duft Watterson is looking for an Account Manager to join their team. From the job posting on LinkedIn:
We’re looking for a good-natured, hard-charging account manager.
We’re Duft Watterson, an Ad Age Agency of The Year and Outside Magazine Best Places to Work agency, headquartered in Boise. We’re on the hunt for an account manager to join our forward-leaning team of marketing writers, artists, strategists and digital natives.You are?
A good-natured, team-playing, detail-oriented account manager or project manager currently at an advertising/design/digital agency or inside a high-performing marketing department. You’re an insightful self-starter who values inclusivity and a culture of trust. You’ll jump in to help wherever needed and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and on target.
Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.
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In memoriam: Shane Jibben 28 Jun 2022 2:24 PM (2 years ago)
North by Northwest recently shared the news that Shane Jibben passed away.
On June 5, 2022, Michael “Shane” Jibben, loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of one, passed away at the age of 68 after an all too quick and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.
Shane was born on April 23, 1954 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Ernie and Hazel Jibben. While attending the University of South Dakota, he met the love of his life, Barbara (Manolis) Jibben. They married in May of 1978, and their two children, Mathew and Katy, were born in Rapid City before moving to Seattle in 1985. The family spent eight years there, where Shane and Barb built lifelong friendships and enjoyed being active in the community. The family moved to Boise in 1993, a place Shane loved to call home.
Shane put his family and friends first, and took pride in taking care of others. He served as manager of North by Northwest Productions, a film and video productions agency, for 25 years. There, he was honored to lead his team not only professionally, but personally. Shane made lunch for his employees and clients nearly every day, a simple gesture that spoke volumes to his giving nature. He had a passion for music, played multiple instruments including guitar, banjo, and accordion–most self-taught–and was a collector of Beatles memorabilia. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, going on walks near the Boise River Greenbelt, playing music and studying music theory, taking on household projects with his wife, volunteering as the Maintenance Director on his HOA Board of Directors, and being an active member in the Rocky Mountain Highrailers model train club. Shane was known for his quick wit, his kind and compassionate spirit, and his love for family.
Shane was preceded in death by his son, Mathew, his parents, Ernie and Hazel, and his sister Lana. He is survived by his wife Barb, his daughter Katy son-in-law Adam, his granddaughter Kennedy, his grand-dog and walking buddy Moose, and his six sisters and their many family members.
A Celebration of Life will be held on July 12th, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barber Park Event Center, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise, Idaho, 83716. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please consider donating to the Mathew Jibbensmith Scholarship Fund at Pacific Lutheran University via the following link where you will find information for donating in Shane’s honor: plu.edu/tribute
Deepest condolences to Shane’s family and friends.
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Who’s hiring nowadays? 13 Jun 2022 6:18 AM (2 years ago)
Here are a few things we’ve come across recently:
Duft Watterson is looking for an Account Manager and an Art Director/Designer.
Mitchell + Palmer is on the hunt for a Director of Media and a Designer + Production Artist.
Suds Creative is after a Digital Marketing Manager and a Digital Media Coordinator.
And of course there are plenty of marketing-related jobs for those who are interested in life on the client side, including Digital Marketing Coordinator and Creative Content Coordinator with the Grove Hotel, or Graphic Designer with Block 22.
Other openings we should know about? Drop us a line.
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Closing the loop 6 May 2022 2:18 PM (2 years ago)
Things have come full circle for Morgan Lord.
Morgan recently rejoined CLM as a Senior Account Manager, according to a LinkedIn update. For those with long memories, you may recall that she began her agency career as a Media Buyer with the same shop, when it was known as Closed Loop Marketing & Advertising.
Prior to her CLM return, Morgan was with Mitchell + Palmer, most recently as Account & Media Director. She also spent time on the client side with Truckstop.com.
Congratulations to Morgan on the new role and return to the old stomping grounds.
And in related news, Mitchell + Palmer is looking for a new Media Director.
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Sights from the show: The Rockies 4 May 2022 9:55 AM (2 years ago)
Missed the Rockies this year, or feel like reliving some of the festivities? Not to worry — plenty of pictures were taken. Like these:
The Boise Advertising Federation has the full list of this year’s Rockie Award winners. Gold winners were automatically advanced to the regional (District XI) American Advertising Awards.
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