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A Different Kind of Mobile

With Congress getting ready to head into session on Jan. 24, The Road Connection – a nine-month campaign highlighting the need for increased infrastructure funding – is heading out on the open road.

In the driver’s seat are Curt Peterka and Andrew Gillman who will be traveling cross-country to trade shows, state association meetings, dealerships and everywhere in between to garner support and educate the public on the necessity of passing the reauthorization bill. (It’s only 844 days overdue.)

Over the past few months, we here at PM have had the opportunity to work with the leading sponsor (and brainchild) of this cause-worthy campaign – KPI-JCI & Astec Mobile Screens.

As part of this campaign, we’ve created a microsite where you can contact Congress (hint, hint), nominate a worst road (another hint) and see where the truck is heading next. Check it out at www.theroadconnection.org.

Along with the microsite, we’ve illustrated and designed all elements including the truck wrap, promotional items and much more!

Here are some photos of the truck visiting the PM office and at our kickoff event at AED Summit/CONDEX Jan. 19-20 in Washington, D.C.

Curt Peterka (left), Advertising Manager at Kolberg Pioneer, Inc., and Andrew Gillman, Public Relations, Performance Marketing (a.k.a. The Mobile Journalist). These are the guys in the truck, so wave when you see them.

 

All set up at the AED Summit Kickoff Event – Washington, D.C.

 

From left: Curt Peterka, Christian Klein (AED Vice President of Government Affairs and Washington Counsel), Lisa Carson (Marketing Manager, KPI-JCI & Astec Mobile Screens) and Andrew Gillman (PM Mobile Journalist)

 

 




Thinc Iowa: Let’s Do It Again In 2012

Iowa is best known as the state that feeds the world, and we’re certainly proud of all the Iowa corn, beans, pork and beef that fill bellies on every continent. But we’re also proud of the other reputation that Iowa is gaining — as the place where ideas, technology and hard work merge.

That reputation took another big leap forward with Thinc Iowa, an inspirational gathering bringing startups and established corporations together to find a common ground, share ideas, and learn ways to help each other grow.

The inaugural Thinc Iowa event, presented by Silicon Prairie News, was held October 20-21 in Des Moines, and Performance Marketing was involved in nearly every facet. From the logo to the website to the programs to the venue graphics and displays, we were pleased to see our ideas come to life. Even more, we were pleased to have several PMers on hand to watch the event become an unqualified success — so much so that both PM and Shift have signed on to help out again in 2012.

Above photo by Anna Jones | Art of Photography and Ikonix Studio.

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Photo by Anna Jones | Art of Photography and Ikonix Studio.

Photo by Anna Jones | Art of Photography and Ikonix Studio.

Photo by Anna Jones | Art of Photography and Ikonix Studio.

Photo by Anna Jones | Art of Photography and Ikonix Studio.




Thinc Iowa This October

We’re excited to be working with Silicon Prairie News on identity and design for the inaugural Thinc Iowa event coming to Des Moines October 20-21. (These are the people behind Big Omaha, so we know it’s going to be phenomenal.)

Described as “a conference on the common ground between corporations and startups,” Thinc Iowa will bring a different perspective to the entrepreneurial community. Details are still being finalized, but we do know the event will include a Thursday night opening party, a full day of keynotes on Friday, plus an unforgettable closing party.

Be the first to know when speakers and details are announced — sign up at thinciowa.com for the latest e-mail updates.