Greater North Michigan Avenue Association Selects DHD for Advertising
The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association has chosen Davis Harrison Dion as its advertising agency of record.
Ellen Starr Farrar, GNMAA Vice President of Marketing and Communications, said the Chicago agency's past work on The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, along with its track record in tourism, were major reasons for the selection.
“Davis Harrison Dion is a perfect fit for us — they know and love Chicago and it shows,” she said. “We've been very impressed with the work they've done for us, as well for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, City of Chicago, State of Illinois and McCormick Place. We're excited about their ability to evolve our brand.”
Located on North Michigan Avenue, Davis Harrison Dion has a vested interest in the success of the GNMAA agenda, said Doug Davis, agency President.
“We're proud to be a GNMAA member and a part of the community,” he said. “We look forward to doing even more in positioning North Michigan Avenue as one of the great avenues of the world.”
With over 1,300 members, The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association mission is to provide strong leadership in planning for growth and development that will enhance the area's quality of life.
A Chicago advertising force for more than 25 years, Davis Harrison Dion offers strategic communications for the senior living, tourism, manufacturing, food and pet markets.
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Atlas Selects DHD for Advertising
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has chosen North Michigan Avenue strategic communications firm Davis Harrison Dion as its advertising agency of record.
Chicago-based Atlas, the recognized leader in weathering testing technology, chose Davis Harrison Dion for a full array of services, including brand development, media strategy and placement, print and online advertising, direct mail, trade show booth development and sales collateral.
“We were impressed by both the scope and depth of DHD's experience and work,” said Jamie Chesler, Atlas Manager of Marketing Services. “They're strategic thinkers who can execute across a variety of media.”
Doug Davis, DHD President, said the Atlas account gives the agency the opportunity to make full use of its knowledge and talents.
“Our strength is in developing a strategic plan and carrying it through to produce measurable results,” Mr. Davis said. “We can help Atlas reach their goals.”
Atlas is a recognized leader in quality control and quality assurance testing, offering a complete line of material testing instruments and services, including weathering instruments, textile test products and analytical instruments.
A Chicago advertising force for more than 25 years, Davis Harrison Dion offers strategic communications for the senior living, tourism, manufacturing, food and pet markets.
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DHD Wins Five National Pro-Comm Advertising Awards; Two Best of Division
Davis Harrison Dion was one of the top winners in the 2007 Pro-Comm awards given annually by the Business Marketing Association to honor the country's best in business-to-business marketing and communications.
Now in its 32nd year, Pro-Comm is ranked as one of the advertising industry's premier competitions, drawing hundreds of b-to-b entries annually from marketing agencies and clients from around the United States.
Winners for Davis Harrison Dion were:
- Best of Division, Multiple Mailings, for IDEAL Industries, Inc.
- Best of Division, Outdoor, for NES Rentals, Inc.
- Award of Excellence, 4-Color Ad Campaign over $200,000, for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.
- Award of Excellence, Multiple Mailings, for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (McCormick Place West Building)
- Award of Excellence, New Product Launch, Corn Products U.S. (Expandex — A Revolution in Gluten-free Baking).
“Our clients have compelling stories to tell,” said Doug Davis, agency President. “It's gratifying to be recognized by your peers for effectively getting those stories out to your target audiences through a winning strategy, inspired media and great creative.”
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Megan Finkelman Named Client Services Director
Davis Harrison Dion, a North Michigan Avenue strategic communications firm, has promoted Megan Finkelman from Account Supervisor to Client Services Director.
In her new position, Ms. Finkelman will be responsible for the account services group, including hiring and staff development. In addition, she will play a key role in new business initiatives.
“Megan has made numerous contributions to our success,” said Doug Davis, agency President. “Her refined and skillful handling of a variety of accounts, as well her strategic insights have benefited many of our clients.”
Ms. Finkelman's management experience at Davis Harrison Dion has run the gamut of business-to-consumer and business-to-business clients, including leadership positions for the agency's Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau and Friendship Village senior living accounts.
Prior to joining Davis Harrison Dion in 2000, Ms. Finkelman was employed with Jordan Tamraz Caruso Advertising in Chicago.
A graduate of the University of Iowa, Ms. Finkelman resides in Oak Park with her husband and daughter.
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