How to Lead Like Pope Francis
On Friday, February 21, BrandMill helped the Bishop Canevin Alumni Association host best-selling author Chris Lowney as their first Ignatian Spiritual Leadership Speaker for more than 100 guests at Pittsburgh's St. Paul’s Seminary, Cardinals’ Great Hall. And, the event which attracted over 100 paid guests ($100 per ticket) was a [...]
BrandMill Hits 2 PR Homers at PNC Park
At the annual Public Relations Society of America's Renaissance Awards ceremony held in Pittsburgh at PNC Park last Monday night, BrandMill won two First Place Awards for Idlewild & SoakZone and the Priory Hospitality Group. It's our 6th award in 5 years. Thanks to a great team - Steve Wayhart, [...]
Super Bowl Ads Fumble Every Year
Every year when the Super Bowl rolls around, I'm offended by the 'professionals' in my industry who kickoff campaigns at this time. Granted, from a media efficiency standpoint the Super Bowl is a pretty decent investment. On a per-person basis, the cost of a commercial in the big game is virtually [...]
How Do You Do Hallowboo
Here's a great interview we scored on KDKA-TVs Pittsburgh Today LIVE Show featuring Idlewild & SoakZone Spokesperson Jeff Croushore talking about their 9th Annual Hallowboo this weekend and every weekend this month (Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27). Operating Hours: Noon – 6:00 PM. (Gates open at 11:30 AM). It’s [...]
Good Luck Run Shadyside
Good luck to all the runners and volunteers at today's 8th Annual Run Shadyside (5K Run and 1 Mile family Fun Walk) - sponsored by the Shadyside Chamber of Commerce - and benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Pittsburgh. We were happy and honored to lead the race publicity [...]
Gateway Clipper Fleet's 55th Anniversary
Back in May, we were proud to help kick-off a summer long celebration of the 55th Anniversary Celebration of the Gateway Clipper Fleet. The highlight of the celebration was the christening of the Fleet's newest member - The Three Rivers Queen! Here's a recent interview of CEO Terry Wirginis on [...]