The Panama City Rescue Mission announced the winner of its logo competition for the 2010 Festival of Trees: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child. Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc., with offices in Port St. Joe, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, www.kerigan.com, submitted the winning design, to be used with all 2010 Festival of Trees promotions.

“We knew we wanted to convey the magic of Christmas,” Panama City Rescue Mission’s Development Director Amanda Bawn stated, “and to children everything looks so much bigger than it really is.”

Kerigan Marketing’s design will help them convey that message, which “ inspired the logo elements of a small child looking up in wonder at a towering present. We think this scene really captures the magic felt by so many children at Christmas,” said Catherine Noel of Kerigan Marketing.

Festival of Trees has become a family Christmas tradition and enables local artists and designers to create unique Christmas items for charity.  The items are judged in competition and made available for auction. Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the season during special mini-events (by invitation only Nov 30 – Dec 2) or during the general admission (on December 3, from 5 pm to 9 pm)! All proceeds help Bethel Village, the Rescue Mission’s home for recovering homeless women and families.

Additionally, on Friday December 3, 2010, the Mission will also host a “Lunch with Santa.”  This fieldtrip, for our schools’ homeless children, allows them to enjoy the beautiful trees, learn about the History of Christmas, meet Santa and receive gifts.

Festival of Trees events are held in cities nationwide. For more information contact Amanda Bawn, Public Relations Director at 850-769-0783×114 , or abawn@pcrmission.org .

Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc., with clients across the Gulf Coast, took home 16 ADDYS at this year’s annual competition with the awards banquet held February 6, at Edgewater  Resort in Panama City Beach. The American Advertising Federation awarded Kerigan Gold ADDY for logo design for “The Fuss” Boutique located in WindMark Beach. It makes four years in a row Kerigan has earned Gold for logo design.

Additionally, Kerigan was awarded 15 Silver ADDYS across a broad range of categories including:

Tyndall Federal Credit Union for two different TV Campaigns, their Rebranding Campaign, and an animated online banner ad

The St. Joe Company for WindMark Beach Enewsletter, Photography Campaign and Corporate Print Ad

Bone & Joint Clinic for :30-second TV

State of LA Tourism for Black Bear Golf Course web site

Gulf County Florida / Mexico Beach Tourism for Full Page Print Ad

Polarmatic Ice Vending Systems for Logo Design

Delta Financial of New Orleans for Collateral Materials Design

City of Port St. Joe for Monument Signage

Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Tournament for Illustration

Dig Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Volleyball Event for Illustration

“We are brand marketers and the fact that the judges recognized our work across a wide range of categories and geographies is what makes me most proud of our team,” said Jack Kerigan, owner of the firm. “My background is big-brand management and our philosophy is that businesses get the most overall sales return from their marketing efforts with consistent branding across their marketing resources. Big brands know that but we help smaller firms operate that way.”

“We’re the group that consistently wins across web site design, print, outdoor signage, email marketing and logo, with projects ranging from web sites in northern LA to helping non-profits in Florida. I believe our range and exposure is what keeps our work fresh and effective.”

Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. is a four-person team consisting of Catherine Noel, graphic designer, Bryan Baird, web developer, Anna Hodges, office manager, and Jack Kerigan.

Jack Kerigan, Jr, was hired, in 2001, as marketing consultant, to create the marketing plan for the new tourism initiative with a concept similar to Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Since that time the firm has grown to develop advertising, promotions and has created web sites for three of the Trail’s courses. Kerigan will partner with Miles Media, who handles tourism for the State of Florida, for the work and was selected based on past design successes. The new site will feature a menu of videos along with social sites and a new reservations system.

Kerigan Marketing has also led the tourism marketing efforts for Gulf County, Florida since 2001, where the work helped to deliver a 31% increase in tourism revenues for the fiscal year ended September, 2009 over the same period year ago.

Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. is a team of four serving clients along the gulf coast including the St. Joe Company, Tyndall Federal Credit Union and US Air Force Robotics.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 6, 2009) VISIT FLORIDA announced today the finalists for the 2009 Flagler Awards, Florida’s statewide hospitality awards program and the Gulf County Tourism Development Council is among them.

We are excited to share that the Gulf County Tourism Development Council was recognized as Flagler Award Finalist at the recent VisitFlorida Statewide Governor’s Conference on Tourism for their 2009 Gulf County Discovery Guide we designed. The annual Flagler Awards represent the state’s highest achievement in tourism marketing. “Not only is the competition as fierce as the industry itself but the fact the Gulf County Guide was a finalist with the brochures from the much larger markets of Ft. Lauderdale and Bradenton is incredible,” said designer Catherine Noel

Presented annually by VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, the program is designed to acknowledge the outstanding tourism marketing achievements of Florida’s numerous travel businesses, destinations and attractions. All finalists will be recognized during the 2009 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Aug. 23-24 at the Fontainbleau Miami Beach. The program’s top honor, the “Henry,” will be awarded in each of 15 categories encompassing a wide variety of marketing tools and activities. A “Best of Show” award will also be presented in three annual marketing budget categories: under $100,000; from $100,000 to $1 million; and more than $1 million.

The following companies and organizations (listed alphabetically) have qualified as finalists in one or more of the 15 award categories:

• Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
• Discover Vacation Homes
• Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Gulf County Tourist Development Council
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
• Monroe County Tourist Development Council
• Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
• The Salvador Dali Museum
• Seminole County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Universal Orlando Resort
• Visit Jacksonville
• Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater

The annual Flagler Awards are open to all individuals, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations offering a product or service that promotes tourism to or within the state of Florida.

Source: VISIT FLORIDA

Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc., with offices in Port St. Joe, Fl and Baton Rouge, La, took home 10 ADDYS at this year’s annual competition with the awards banquet held February 7, at Edgewater Resort in Panama City Beach. The American Advertising Federation awarded Kerigan “Best of Show” and a Gold ADDY for its GreenTree Learning Center logo. Kerigan also earned Gold for its interior mural for Air Force Robotics Research Lab. Kerigan worked with local artist Russell Harrison for the 20 foot high, three-wall, hand-painted creation.

“We are brand marketers…the fact that the judges recognized our work across a wide range of categories and geographies is what makes me most proud of our team,” said Jack Kerigan, owner of the firm. “We’re the group that consistently wins across web site design, print, outdoor signage, email marketing and logo, with projects in GA, FL & LA. I believe our range and exposure is what keeps our work fresh and effective.”

In addition to the gold awards, Kerigan earned silver for the Gulf County Tourism Destination Unknown Visitors Guide with contributors including Kim Harrison as copy writer, Thom Baird and Debbie Hooper, photographers, and Coast2Coast Printing and Promotions of Port St. Joe handling production. Silver ADDYS were also awarded for North Florida Child Development web site and campaign, Black Bear Golf Course of LA enewsletter, Air Force Robotics Brochure, Gr8tness Inside Youth Concert logo and WindMark Beach vinyl window graphics and Earth Day poster.

Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. is a five-person team consisting of Catherine Noel, graphic designer, Sarah Gaskins, web developer, George Kelley, programmer, Elaine Lerch, office manager, and Jack Kerigan.

Oracle Elevator Company was founded in 2004, although many of its subsidiaries have been in business for decades. The company is growing into a nationwide, independent elevator service company with the technical resources to maintain all types of elevator equipment. By focusing on the service side of the business, and providing a supportive environment for its technicians, the company provides a quality service product at a much lower cost than the large elevator manufacturers. The company currently has operations in several markets, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and West Virginia.

PANAMA CITY, FL – Tyndall Federal Credit Union announced this week that it has chosen Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. of Port St. Joe to assist in developing and designing a new brand design and marketing campaign.

As Tyndall continues to improve all aspects of its operations and member services, an updated brand design will help to illustrate these changes to the public.  For example, Tyndall will have ten convenient branch locations by the end of 2008.  Additionally, the credit union has rolled out a new website and online account opening this year.  To help demonstrate the incredible amount of change, Tyndall has hired Kerigan Marketing Associates to design a contemporary brand image for the organization.

“We are thrilled to be working with such a talented agency as Kerigan Marketing Associates,” said Mark Krolick, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Tyndall.  “Best of all, after a nationwide search for a new marketing agency, we found such gifted firm right here in our local market.”
“We believe branding is an organic process most succesful when we ‘partner’ with our clients to absorb their unique personality and business goals. We then apply professional graphic design for an effective communication in the marketplace. Our team is excited be working with Tyndall to advance this great brand,” said Jack Kerigan of Kerigan Marketing Associates.

Kerigan Marketing will help update all marketing and branding throughout the credit union’s branch system.  This will include refreshing sales and marketing pieces such as newsletters, brochures, billboards and other advertising channels.  Also, Kerigan will assist Tyndall in updating and refreshing different elements of the branches including both indoor and outdoor signage.  Members can expect to start seeing changes by the end of the year.

About Tyndall Federal Credit Union
Tyndall Federal is a federally chartered, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving almost 100,000 members worldwide with assets of more than $900 million.  Currently, Tyndall has branches in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Tyndall Air Force Base, Lynn Haven, Parker, Port St. Joe, Mary Esther and Marianna.  New branches have been announced in both East Panama City Beach and Chipley, both expected to open before the end of the year.

About Kerigan Marketing Associates
Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. is a full-service brand marketing agency, founded by Jack Kerigan, in 2000, after 15 years of corporate brand management success, including RJR Tobacco’s Brand Management Group and as Director of Marketing for Community Coffee. The firm consists of a team of five writers and designers with offices in Port St. Joe, Fl and Baton Rouge, La, serving clients across the gulf coast.
For more information on Tyndall Federal Credit Union, please visit tyndall.org.  For more information on Kerigan Marketing Associations, please visit kerigan.com.

Kerigan Marketing Associates, a local design firm, led all competitors at the Gulf Coast Media and Marketing Association’s ADDY Awards held at the Visual Arts Center in Panama City, February 8, 2008. The American Advertising Federation awarded Kerigan “Best of Show” and a Gold ADDY for its St. Joe Marinas’ brochure and “Judges’ Choice Award” and Gold ADDY for its 2007 Gulf County Discovery Guide.

Along with the top honors, the Kerigan team took four (4) gold and 14 silver ADDYs. Neves Media, WMBB TV and CyberSytes, a Panama City web design firm, each received two gold.

“We were pretty much blown away,” said Jack Kerigan, Jr., owner of the firm. “Of course we work really hard, and, at the end of the day, it’s about creating work that helps our clients sell something. We don’t enter many competitions but the ADDYS are judged by a nationwide panel of advertising specialists and it’s nice to know how we stack up.

“I am thankful to our clients for trusting in our creative direction and, especially, my staff, because we won gold across such a broad range of categories.” In addition to the brochures, Kerigan won gold for a new Mowrey Elevator web site and a logo design for SeaSide Village in Carrabelle. “Much of our work is out of state but this was an all-Florida effort,” said Kerigan. “Coast2Coast did a great job of printing the intricate St. Joe Marinas’ brochure, and Tom Baird and Debbie Hooper, both of Port St. Joe, provided professional photography on the winning projects.”

Kerigan, who holds a marketing degree from FSU and an MBA, directed each of the projects. Catherine Noel, a graduate of LSU’s School of Design, led all creative. Sarah Gaskins, a graduate of UGA’s School of Journalism, led web development assisted by programmer, George Kelley. Elaine Lerch completes the Kerigan team and serves as Office Manager.

Among Kerigan’s 14 silver ADDYs, local winners included email marketing design for Gulf County-Mexico Beach Tourism, a web site for EcoSeascape Construction and a logo for Air Force Robotics. The Gold winners will now move on to the district level to compete against all Florida firms including the Caribbean; one of the toughest districts for tourism marketing.

Our decision to ask Kerigan Marketing Associates to handle the media and communications for this year’s special 25th Anniversary tournament was an easy one. They’re a talented team, and we’re happy with the great work they’ve done for us.

Scott Burt, Tournament Director
Bay Point Billfish Invitational

A celebration 25 years in the making is set to attract leading anglers and their families to the gulf coast, July 9-13, 2008. Catch-and-release billfish action on the giant Jumbotron screen, exciting weigh in events for tuna, dolphin and wahoo, and all the dockside activities Bay Point Resort has become known for promises to make this year’s event the biggest ever.

Helping to make the anniversary even more special are the returning sponsors including Viking Yachts, Galati Yacht Sales and The St. Joe Company, which partnered to present the 2007 event with a million dollar plus payout. The popular tournament has announced it is taking the lead in gulf coast tournament fishing with full release in the billfish category. The catch and release billfish format is verified by video recording and was a hit last year with the action projected onto the giant screen for the crowds. In addition, 2007 tournament directors Scott Burt and Chris Miller will again lead the historic event with the goal of continuing the Bay Point Invitational as the angler’s favorite on the gulf coast.

“The teams agree there’s really nothing like the Bay Point Invitational, from the excitement of the crowds to the outstanding venue and on site amenities of Bay Point Resort with the spa, dining, Nicklaus golf course and more,” says Scott Burt, Tournament Director. “Anglers know this event for big fish and big parties. A state record was set in our 2001 tournament with a 1,046 lb Blue Marlin and we are gearing up for another memorable event in this year’s 25th Anniversary.”

The nearly weeklong schedule begins with the arrival of teams on Tuesday and Wednesday and a private kick-off party overlooking the lagoon, as entertainment gets underway Wednesday on the main stage of Marina Village. Continuing events include:

Thursday morning golf tournament, 8:30AM, on the Nicklaus course. Thursday afternoon’s exciting “Dock Walk” as crowds get up close to watch teams prepare baits and tackle, then depart at the 8:30PM cannon signal with a backdrop of fireworks over the lagoon. Friday night brings a guaranteed payout of $10,000 for the heaviest fish weighed and $5,000 for the second place early catch brought in to a celebration of food & entertainment in Marina Village. Saturday the majority of the teams return with live TV coverage and exciting video action on the Jumbotron, with crowds of thousands participating in the dockside festivities.

“It was really something to see last year, with every head staring at video hook up action from deep blue, almost purple water,” says Director Chris Miller. “As the team grabs the fish’s bill, removes the hook and sees that tail kick the water… the crowd really goes wild.”

For tournament details, or to download an application, visit www.baypointbillfish.com, or call Scott Burt at 850-527-2882 for more information. The tournament web site also features Marriott Bay Point Resort lodging packages with resort amenities and area family vacation information.