For the second consecutive year, a BrandMill marketing campaign has helped a client become a Marketer of the Year recognized by the Pittsburgh American Marketing Association. However, this year’s recognition is extra special because BrandMill client, the Priory Hospitality Group took home first prize honors as Pittsburgh’s Grand Marketer of the Year!
Here’s the full press release from the Pittsburgh American Marketing Association.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Kim Butler – President, Pittsburgh AMA
412.234.0294, kimberly.butler@bnymellon.com
The Priory Hospitality Group Named Grand Marketer of the Year
PITTSBURGH, PA – December 15, 2009 — The Pittsburgh chapter of the American Marketing Association held its 3rd Annual Marketer of the Year Awards ceremony Wednesday, December 10 at LeMont. Bill Flanagan served as Master of Ceremonies. The Priory Hospitality Group was presented with the 2009 Grand Marketer of the Year Award for its Winter White Wedding marketing campaign.
“The Priory Hospitality Group is thrilled to receive the Grand Marketer of the Year award from the Pittsburgh AMA,” said John Graf, co-owner of the Priory Hospitality Group. “It is an unexpected and treasured honor to be recognized among some of the illustrious brands that call Pittsburgh home.
Winners of Pittsburgh’s only results-based marketing competition were recognized in 9 categories for their marketing excellence and effectiveness. The 9 finalists and Marketers of the Year in their respective categories are:
- Art Institutes of Pittsburgh, EDMC, Education
- Benner Commerce Park, Real Estate
- Butler Health System, Medical/Healthcare
- Channellock, Industrial/Manufacturing
- Giant Eagle, Retail
- Pitt Ohio Express, Business/Professional Services
- Priory Hospitality Group, Sports/Entertainment/Travel/Hospitality
- Private Wealth Advisors, Financial Services
- Sauereisen, Construction
David "Mr. McFeely" Newell of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Accepting Fred Rogers' Hall of Fame Award
Mr. Fred Rogers was honored posthumously at the event as a local and legendary brand and inducted into the Pittsburgh AMA Hall of Fame for his unique and impressive marketing impact throughout western Pennsylvania and the world. Dr. Dean R. Manna, Robert Morris University, was honored with the Distinguished Educator Award.
“The event was a huge success,” said Kim Butler, President of the Pittsburgh AMA. “We are honored to celebrate such phenomenal marketers in the Pittsburgh region and to shine a positive light on the marketing profession.”
About the American Marketing Association and its Pittsburgh Chapter
The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession. For more information, visit http://www.marketingpower.com.
Founded in 1946, AMA Pittsburgh is celebrating its 64th year as the largest marketing association in the region with more than 300 members and supports an additional 900 professional marketers who utilize AMA services and resources. Its mission is to support the professional growth of these 1,200 marketing executives through a variety of initiatives such as educational seminars and programs, a luncheon speaker series and networking events. For more information visit http://www.amapittsburgh.org.
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