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RFP OPPORTUNITY FOR SBE/DBE FIRMS
Concussion seeks Texas-based, certified SBE or DBE firms in the following fields as possible subcontractor partners: Photography Radio/TV/Film Production Services Your SBE and/or DBE certification must be currently active (not in the application or recertification stage). For more information, please email your certification details to ClaireDunn@Concussion.net Note: Please contact us by 3/15/2013 for consideration regarding an upcoming RFP....
MAKING THE GRADE
Concussion’s new ad campaign for Texas Wesleyan University is getting high marks from the client and local media, alike. In addition to increasing freshman applications 110%, a recent Star-Telegram op-ed called it “...a smart strategy to strategically raise the profile of a school that’s been a fixture in Fort Worth for more than a century.” Working closely with the TWU marketing team, a theme of “Smaller. Smarter.” was devised for the 3,200-student school and...
X MARKS THE SPOT
It’s a wrap: Concussion finalized production of the ESPN Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl television spot touting the tenth anniversary of the game. Chief Creative Officer, Andrew Yanez, worked with Post Asylum, Dallas, to animate the spot, which features a textured new look and color palette designed for the special anniversary. See the spot here, and get your tickets for the December 29 gridiron classic taking place in the brand new TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium....
2012 WORTHY AWARDS
The PR and Social Media team at Concussion is proud to be the recipient of three 2012 WORTHY AWARDS from the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). We are honored to be recognized among the most outstanding public relations tactics and campaigns "west of the 360" for our contributions to the success of all the overall programs and campaigns. These awards — whether a media relations program, press kit, news release, newsletter, podcast, blog...
Concussion Goes International
Concussion has recently delivered yet another impressive blow to convention during its world tour of percussive communications – the 2012 GRAPHIS 100 Best in Advertising. Concussion is one of only a few agencies in the entire region to be honored by this globally influential and prestigious advertising/design publication. But Concussion just didn’t squeak into its revered pages, we exploded with an impressive three ad campaigns, including the cover – that’s right, Concuss...
Concussion Rising
Our feisty little agency has been Fort Worth/Tarrant County’s largest agency for a few years, but now it stacks up in the DFW Top 10 according to the Dallas Business Journal’s latest rankings. Concussion ranks #9 in the region and fits in nicely among a respected competitive set of area firms. “Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the dedication of our staff to get results for our clients –– even in this tough economy,” said partner Allen W...
Big and Bold
The big orange grenade stands tall as #1 in the Fort Worth Business Press’ annual ranking of Tarrant County Advertising and PR firms. With 48 full-time professionals and $32 million in annual capitalized billings, Concussion is among the largest agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. “We’ve been very fortunate to continue to grow and add valuable services in the midst of this economic climate,” said Allen Wallach, partner. “Size is important to clients that...
A Good Sign: Woodlands Logo Makes Symbol
A logo by design guru and Concussion cohort, Gladys Pinkerton, was selected for publication in the internationally-acclaimed book –– Symbol. The logo, created for The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, is showcased alongside exceptional examples of new and classic corporate symbols including the famous Nike swoosh, Apple’s apple and the Sprint pin-drop. Symbol is a new book by Angus Hyland and Steven Bateman, published by Laurence King. It consists of "1,300 sym...
Campaign Coup
Concussion and client HCA North Texas got major props from leading national health care trade publication Healthcare Marketing Advisor for a campaign to promote short hospital emergency wait times. Kudos to our entire team, led by creative director Khris Kesling, for blowing the hell out of conventional thinking. The result? A breakthrough approach that has led to impressive results! Check it out here — Healthcare Marketing Advisor – Concussion featured in top national healthcare...
