Imaginasium

We’re seeking an Art Director

Pre — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:30:22 +0000

Imaginasium is seeking a smart, innovative visual storyteller. A brand builder. An experience creator. A great talent and collaborative team player adept at brand development work, campaigns, corporate communications, online strategies, etc. You’ll be responsible for big ideas and compelling cross-platform execution. You must have strong client facing skills and the ability to sell your ideas.

You’ll be part of a fun, collaborative, lifestyle-friendly atmosphere — a family of like-minded people who genuinely care about each other and the work they’re doing.

If you sound like the list below, you could become the next addition to our creative team.

You can:

lead and inspire others to create brilliant work.
coach and mentor other staff and help cultivate company culture.
lead and participate in brainstorming and conceptualize a broad range of messaging approaches.
articulate concepts and visual strategy in client settings.
understand client business goals, brand and target audience.
prioritize and manage diverse workload while watching budgets.
work independently.
communicate and listen well.
maintain a sense of humor through it all.

You also have:

a superior book
5 or more years of design experience in an agency or in-house creative dept.
4-year degree in graphic design or equivalent
experience with building and maintaining brands
impeccable attention to detail
working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

So put your communication skills to work and send us a compelling cover letter, along with a URL to your work or an attached PDF. If we like what we see, you can be sure to hear from us.

Imaginasium is a national award-winning brand alignment and strategic marketing communications firm offering brand engagement consultation and development for both internal and external audiences. Our client list includes Integrys Energy Group, Tyco Fire Suppression and Building Products, The Boldt Company, Prevea Health, Mizkan Americas, Dental Associates, The Manitowoc Company, among others.

As a Midwest-based firm, we live by the values of hard work, fair play, and a balanced quality of life. We encourage and reward hard work, participation and creative problem solving from all corners. We support each other and lend a hand wherever it is needed. Prima donnas need not apply. We have good benefits and perks including our annual Festivus holiday, cookouts, wine o’clock, the Friday Song and more. Please send cover letter, resume, portfolio (or link to) and salary expectations to jobs@imaginasium.com. No calls please.

Imaginasium promotes Laura Myers

Pre — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:11:32 +0000

Imaginasium announces the promotion of Laura Myers to marketing & client services director.

In her new position, Laura will be responsible for Imaginasium marketing, manage the client services team, and nurture client relationships. Laura formerly held the position of marketing & promotions director.

“Laura’s experience on both the client and marketing communications sides of the business make her a valuable asset to the team,” said Annette Pannier, Imaginasium director of brand strategy. “Her strategic business sense and ability to manage relationships are well aligned for this position.”

Imaginasium acquired Infusion in February of 2010 where Laura served as Vice President of Marketing. Laura has been in the marketing communications industry for 12 years and has a business administration degree with a marketing emphasis from University of WI – Green Bay.

Imaginasium promotes Kris Neveau to general manager

Pre — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:04:09 +0000

Imaginasium announces the promotion of Kris Neveau to general manager.

In her new role, Kris will be responsible for driving strategic business goals by building the leadership team, directing company operations, providing sound financial management and executing the strategic vision for Imaginasium. Kris formerly held the position of director of finance and administration.

“Kris’s financial expertise and unwavering commitment to long-term growth will align Imaginasium for success,” said Pat Hopkins, Imaginasium president/partner. “Her management background and exceptional communication skills make her well suited for this leadership role.”

Imaginasium acquired Infusion, a former Green Bay-based marketing communications firm, in February of 2010 where Kris served as Partner/CFO. Kris has been in the marketing communications industry for 25 years. She holds a masters degree in business from University of WI – Oshkosh and a managerial accounting degree from University of WI – Green Bay.

Jessie Polman joins Imaginasium

Pre — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:02:52 +0000

Imaginasium announces the addition of Jessie Polman as account manager.

In her position, Jessie will be responsible for strategic consultation, planning and overseeing the execution of client objectives. She will manage internal teams and will be the chief client contact and knowledge leader on the client’s business. Jessie previously held the position of account supervisor at GMR Marketing of New Berlin, WI, (an Omnicom Group Company), where she was employed in various roles for seven years.

“Jessie has supervised projects for nationally known brands including Samsung, Best Buy and Rodale Inc. with Nissan Leaf. Her exceptional ability to develop branded client solutions and execute marketing strategies will make her a great asset to our team,” said Laura Myers, marketing and client services director. Jessie is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in business administration, majoring in marketing.

Jacob Yahnke joins Imaginasium

Pre — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:00:30 +0000

Categories: News Updates

Imaginasium announces the addition of Jacob Yahnke as production artist. In his position, Jacob will work closely with art directors and is responsible for editing layouts, managing file preparation and adhering to clients’ brand standards. Jacob is a 2011 graduate of University of WI – Green Bay with a double major in communications art – [...]

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Pre Priyadarshane joins Imaginasium

Pre — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:26:28 +0000

June 30, 2011 – Green Bay, Wis. – Imaginasium, a Green Bay-based brand alignment and strategic marketing communications firm, announces the addition of Pre Priyadarshane as interactive director.

In his position, Pre will be responsible for developing and implementing digital strategies that align clients’ online presence with their overall brand experience.

“Preʼs expertise and thought leadership in the interactive realm enables our clients to achieve their business goals with leading-edge capabilities,” said Joe Bergner, Imaginasium executive creative director/partner. “His extensive background, strategic business sense and technological knowledge will take our clients interactive marketing efforts to the next level.”

Pre formerly held the position of general manager – interactive at Du4Webtech in Sheboygan where he managed all facets of operations for 5 years. With a business administration degree from Bethany College, Pre also founded and managed his own IT business.

Imaginasium takes home 13 ADDY awards

Pre — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:22:08 +0000

Brand firm is recognized at 2010 Fox River Ad Club awards banquet

March 21, 2011 – Green Bay, Wis. – Imaginasium took home Silver and Gold ADDY Awards for an array of their marketing communications work at the 2011 Fox River Ad Club ADDY Awards on March 17 at the EAA Eagle Hanger, Oshkosh, WI.

Imaginasium, the brand experience and marketing communications firm works with local, regional, and national companies based in Wisconsin as well as around the country. Imaginasium’s winning work included the categories of local TV campaign, sales kit, special event material, web banners, local radio, radio sound design, mixed media campaign, collateral, and cards/invitations/announcements.

Imaginasium won Gold ADDY Awards for:

Mitsukan Presentation Kit for Mizkan Americas, Inc.
‘Wonder’ TV Campaign for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospital
Heart & Vascular Radio Sound Design for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospitals
‘Wonder’ Mixed Media Campaign for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospitals

Silver ADDY Awards were also won by Imaginasium for:

‘Well Street’ Journal for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospitals
LeadWell Sales Kit for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospitals
Heart & Vascular :60 Radio for Prevea Health and St. Mary’s, St. Vincent and St. Nicholas Hospitals
‘Real Adventures’ Web Banners for Wisconsin Public Service
Taste of Wine & Cheese Collateral for Boys & Girls Club
2010 Holiday Card for Imaginasium
Green Bay Symphony Pops Concert Invite for Integrys Energy Services
Barengo Presentation Kit for Mizkan Americas, Inc.
Angostura Bitters Presentation Kit for Mizkan Americas, Inc.

Wisconsin firm teams up with Lombardi era legend Paul Hornung

Pre — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:51:24 +0000

February 4, 2011 – Green Bay, Wis — A new national college football award has more than one tie to Wisconsin and Titletown. Imaginasium, a Green Bay-based brand experience firm, has been involved with launching the new Paul Hornung Award, working with former Packers great Paul Hornung and the Louisville Sports Commission on development and promotion for the inaugural national award recognizing the most versatile player in major college football.

Imaginasium became involved in the award through the efforts of Jeremy Borseth, a Green Bay native, VP of Interactive for the Hornung Award, and former standout punter at the University of Louisville. “As a new member of our national marketing committee, Imaginasium graciously donated its services to some fantastic ideas promoting the banquet and for materials at the event itself,” said Borseth. “The banquet was sold out weeks in advance, and it was truly a wonderful evening to honor both the winner and Paul Hornung. We look forward to working with Imaginasium in the years to come.”

The award’s first-ever winner was two-way starter Owen Marecic of Stanford. On the season, Marecic rushed 23 times for 46 yards and five TDS and was fifth leading tackler with 51 stops. Marecic earned honorable mention All-America, first team All-Pac-10 Academic honors and second team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-America honors and was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded to the top scholar-athlete in college football.

The award was presented January 27 in Louisville before a sellout crowd of over 600 people. “Paul Hornung is still larger than life, and it was great seeing his enthusiasm for the game,” said Pat Hopkins, president of Imaginasium. “We were able to spend time with both Owen and Paul. Both are impressive in their own right. But what’s most impressive is their human side and their commitment to excellence for themselves and their teams.”

“Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi said it best when he called Paul Hornung ‘The most versatile man ever to play the game,’” said Karl Schmitt, Louisville Sports Commission executive director and former sports information director at the University of Miami. “The landscape of college football is changing and many of the nation’s most talented players have opportunities to excel at multiple positions. Paul Hornung’s stature as a multi-position star at Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers makes him the perfect namesake of a national award that recognizes the most versatile players in college football.”

Hornung, the 1956 Heisman Trophy winner, NFL MVP in 1961 and member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame, played quarterback, halfback, fullback, place kicker, punter, and defensive back at Notre Dame and was a multi-threat back and place kicker for the title town Green Bay Packers. He held the NFL single-season scoring record for nearly 46 years.

To this day, Paul is passionate about the game. “Football had a tremendous impact on my life,” said Hornung. “I still love college football and follow it closely. The idea of giving back to college football by recognizing players who excel at multiple positions is exciting. This award is not necessarily about speed, strength or statistics. The award is about players who compete consistently at a high level and contribute to their teams in every way possible.”