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The Classic Whaley

Chuck Zimmerman

Cindy took this picture of Hugh Whaley, (l) Broadhead+Co and Barry Nelson, John Deere, during the Commodity Classic trade show. That gives you an updated look at Hugh since I used an old one in the story about his moving to Broadhead+Co. As things slowed down today I got to sit down and visit with Hugh about his new position. …

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Hugh Whaley Joins Broadhead+Co

Chuck Zimmerman

3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Hugh Whaley has a new job. (old farm broadcasters will get the 3,2,1 thing) This was the only picture I could find quickly of Hugh (far right). Hugh will be the director of Broadhead+Co.’s association and federal government practice. Major congratulations to Hugh and to Dean Broadhead. “I’m …

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Meyocks Group Adds Three

Chuck Zimmerman

The Meyocks Group has added three new faces to their team. Jessica Cooper joins the agency as an account executive. Cooper previously was an account coordinator at Valassis Sales & Marketing Services in Chicago. She also has been a media planner with Bernstein-Rein Advertising in Kansas City. A native of Maryville, Missouri, Cooper earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising and …

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Ervin Group Awards iPod Nano

Chuck Zimmerman

Still wondering about social networking? How about this, from Ken Wurdeman’s Twitter account, which points to a note in the Ervin Group Facebook page. Congratulations to Jack Moyle Jr. of Moyle Irrigation, Enterprise, Utah, winner of this iPod Nano, courtesy of Ervin Group. Jack submitted the winning story idea for Lindsay Corporation’s “Irrigation Advances” magazine, which is written and designed …

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Fleming Leads Interactive For Lessing-Flynn

Chuck Zimmerman

Lessing-Flynn has launched an interactive division with Josh Fleming at the helm. In response to a rapidly accelerating demand for web and online advertising capabilities, Lessing-Flynn has launched a new division of the firm designed to help clients develop marketing strategies and programs using the web and other interactive technologies. “We’ve been helping clients with websites and other online marketing …

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Meyocks Group Adds Brower and Liljegren

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s nice to see companies adding staff these days. I guess that means they’re “Brave Enough.” Liz Brower has joined The Meyocks Group as a public relations account executive. Brower had worked at ITAGroup as a marketing strategist. Other experience includes a position as a public relations account manager at Hanser & Associates. Brower earned a bachelor’s degree in mass …

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Ervin Group Hires Francesca Faber

Chuck Zimmerman

The Ervin Group is getting more creative. Ervin Group, an Omaha-based agency focusing on advertising, branding and public relations, announces the addition of Francesca Faber as Graphic Designer. Faber is responsible for producing creative concepts and graphic execution for Ervin Group’s growing list of agricultural, health care and financial services clients. A native of Dubuque, IA, she graduated magna cum …

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There Are 4 More Broadheads

Chuck Zimmerman

Dean needs more help. I think he’s too busy but up to the challenge at Broadhead+Co. “We are committed to helping our clients navigate these challenging times, and interactive promises to be a key component in this strategy,” said Dean Broadhead, President and CEO. “Our new team members bring a depth of experience and will strengthen our agency’s ability to …

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Lessing-Flynn Adds Two To Team

Chuck Zimmerman

Lessing-Flynn has some company news. Lessing-Flynn, a marketing communications firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, has named Jessica Held Executive Vice President of Client Services. Held was previously the Marketing Communications Manager at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. A graduate from Central College, she also founded Studio 104, a design and advertising firm located in Pella. Lessing-Flynn, a marketing communications …

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The Des Moines Ad Mavericks

Chuck Zimmerman

I love the name of Lessing-Flynn’s new blog – Ad Mavericks. A name does not a blog make, but it’s a good start. Welcome to Ad Mavericks, Lessing-Flynn’s blog. We are members of a Des Moines advertising agency that has been in business for over 100 years and we’re blogging because we have something to say. We think our collective …

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