Agency Nabs Best of Collateral, People’s Choice, and Judges Award
PALM DESERT, Calif., May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cord Media Company, the West Coast’s premier full-service marketing and advertising agency specializing in casino, hospitality, real estate and homebuilder clients, earned 20 ADDY Awards from the Desert Cities branch of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) at its annual awards dinner recently held at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Cord Media claimed one of the evening’s most prestigious awards, Best of Collateral, for its “The Pride of the Desert” brochure created on behalf of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The agency also took home a Judges Award for its video of BIGHORN’s new clubhouse, plus two People Choice Awards for its “Anything Your Heart Desires” print ad for Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ “Year of the Giraffe” billboard.
“These awards speak to the top-shelf talent and collaborative efforts of our entire staff, from the creative directors and graphic designers to the copywriters and account executives,” said Cord Media President Jaci Fitzsimonds. “Our job is to provide creative solutions that accomplish our clients’ goals, so we’re proud to have our hard work recognized by the local chapter of AAF. In the end, we’re only as successful as our clients.”
ADDYs are bestowed to local entrants for superior creative that aired or was published in the prior year, by a panel of advertising creative executives. On a national level, the AAF represents the true spirit of creative excellence from entrants of all levels from anywhere in the world, acknowledging extraordinary men and women who have made significant contributions to advertising and society, while raising the standards and level of professionalism in the industry.
Cord Media’s four Gold ADDY-winning entries automatically advanced to the regional competition, the second of three levels toward the national ADDY competition.
The following is a complete list of Cord Media’s awards:
2018 Best of Collateral:
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “The Pride of the Desert” Brochure
2018 Judge’s Award:
- BIGHORN, “New Clubhouse” Video
2018 People’s Choice:
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “Year of the Giraffe” Billboard
- Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, “Anything Your Heart Desires” Print Ad
Gold ADDYs:
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “The Pride of the Desert” Brochure
- Encue, “Elevate Yourself” Print Ad
- BIGHORN, “New Clubhouse” Video
- Register Square “Register Square Virtual Tour” Video
Silver ADDYs:
- Video Gaming Technologies, Inc., “OVATION” Folder
- Register Square, “Register Square” Brochure
- Desert Vein & Vascular Institute, “Shorts vs. Pants” Print Ad
- Mulberry Park, “Hoarding” Signage
- Family Development, “Family Matters” Television Spot
- California Alliance for Renewable Energy Solutions, “Pump Storage” Video
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “Year of the Giraffe” Campaign
- Airoom, “Love Where You Live” Campaign
- Cord Media Company, “10 Years of Cord” Print Deck and Video
- Register Square, “Register Square” Logo
- Mulberry Park, “Mulberry Park” Logo
- The Cove at The Citrus, "Designed To" Print Ad
For more information about Cord Media, visit cordmedia.com or call (760) 834-8599.
About Cord Media:
Cord Media is an award-winning, full-service advertising and marketing agency, providing strategic planning, graphic design, television and radio production, public relations, digital solutions, website design and development, social media management, media buying, and account management, all in-house. Cord Media’s clients include: Muckleshoot Casino, Spotlight 29 Casino, Tortoise Rock Casino, Family Development, Alta Verde Group, PGA WEST, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Port of Everett, Teserra Outdoors, Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs International Film Festival, among others. Cord Media’s main office is located at 43645 Monterey Ave. Suite D, Palm Desert, CA and can be reached by phone at 760-834-8599. Other offices include: Seattle and South Florida.
Media Contact: Kristy Kneiding
kkneiding@cordmedia.com
760-834-8599