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Bright Ideas Group is an award-winning full-service advertising agency that has been in business for over 12 years. The agency has dual platform (Macintosh and IBM) capabilities for producing both print, broadcast and multimedia creative. Virtually, all production is designed and edited in a digital environment. A close relationship with state-of-the-art broadcast production studios makes producing high-quality video, audio and multimedia projects both affordable and efficient. Using the same graphics applications for broadcast and print offers clients a strong unified presence and exceptional campaign continuity.
marketing expertise
Our creative department has received over 300 local, national and international awards. Among these are recognition from the International Newspaper Marketing Association, Graphic Design:USA Magazine, the PIAG, the National Association of Colleges and Universities, American Advertising Federation, and Tourism Industry.
Our Design Studio uses state-of-the-art equipment and the latest software. Designers attend training seminars and conferences to learn new techniques and trends for both print and multimedia projects.
We have relationships with a broad range of freelancers, including photographers, illustrators, designers, talent agencies, modeling agencies, voiceover talent, event coordinators, service bureaus, printers, and specialty vendors.
Kathy Hoskins
Agency Owner Principal, Creative Director
- 1990–present, Agency Owner, Principal, Bright Ideas Group
- 2004, Media Buying Academy
- 1987–1990, Radio General Sales Manager
- 1985–1987, Newspaper Account Executive
- 1984–1985, Weekly Newspaper Editor
- 1982–1984, Regional Marketing Representative, National Publications
- 1982, BS in Marketing from Jacksonville State University
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Executive Board Member, Macon Arts
- Advisory Board, Georgia College & State University School of Business
- Rotary Club of Macon
- Central Georgia Advertising Federation Silver Medal
- American Advertising Federation 7th District Governor’s Award Recipient
- Board Member, Central Georgia Advertising Federation
- President, Central Georgia Advertising Federation
- Southeastern Tourism Society Seminars
- Judge, Duluth, MN District Advertising Awards
- Judge, Knoxville, TN Advertising Awards
- Judge, Gulf Coast Advertising Awards
- Judge, Georgia-Alabama Newspaper Marketing Awards
- Member, Macon Downtown Council
- Member, Creative Club of Atlanta
- Member, Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Member, Macon Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Georgia Historical Society
- Member, Macon Heritage Foundation
- Mercer Executive Forum
Penny L. Kojak
Art Director/Designer
- 2004–present, Art Director/Designer, Bright Ideas Group
- 1998–2004, Graphic Designer, Webmaster and Photographer, Wesleyan College
- 1996–1998, Graphic Designer, Newspaper
- Program knowledge includes but is not limited to the following: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress, and Adobe GoLive
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art and Design, Concentrations in Graphic Design, Photography and Painting and Drawing, LaGrange College
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Member, Middle Georgia Art Association
- Member, Macon Arts
Elizabeth Mechel McKinley Aiello
Account Executive
- 2006–2007, Director of Marketing and Development, Macon Symphony Orchestra
- 2005–2006, Corporate Development, WBUR 90.9, Boston, MA
- 2004–2005, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Vox Populi, Boston, MA
- 2002–2003, Team Manager, Red Bull North America, Inc., Birmingham, AL
- 2001–2002, Volunteer Coordinator, Meals on Wheels of Jefferson Co., Birmingham, AL
- 2000, BS in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, Birmingham-Southern College
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Susan G. Komen For the Cure
- Volunteer Captain, Race Registration, Race for the Cure, MA Affiliate
- Co-Race Registrar, Race for the Cure, Central GA Affiliate
- Communications Director, Cycle for the Cure, Central GA Affiliate
- Race Registrar, Race for the Cure, Central GA Affiliate
Christine Claxton
Business Manager
- August 2000–present, Office Manager, Bright Ideas Group
- 1999–2000, Accountant, Randstad Staffing Service
- 1997–1998, Manager, Accounts Payable, Jefferson Screening, Inc., Mountain Brook, AL
- 1995–1996, Accountant, Faison Property Management, Orlando, FL
- 1993–1995, Staff Accountant, Astronet Corporation, Lake Mary FL
- 1988–1991, Accounting Manager, System Administrator, West & Company Marketing & Advertising, Jacksonville FL
- Valencia Community College
- Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Larry Najera
Broadcast, Interactive & Print
- 1988–Present Innovative Award-Winning Leader in Central Georgia Design Community
- Broadcast Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Interactive Design
- Web Design
- Web Programming
- Information Architecture
- Motion Graphics
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