Adventure Pig Goes to 30 Women to Watch

“Today is the day,” I said to myself as I woke up. I could not contain my excitement! Today, our very own Julie Jakob would be named one of Utah’s 30 Women to Watch for 2012—a very prestigious award given to those who are exceptional leaders, entrepreneurs, change makers, and a mentor to many.

Today was a day of business and celebration, so I dressed to impress. I ironed my Jakob Marketing Partners cape, cleaned behind my ears, brushed my teeth, and came to the Grand America with a sense of pride. My cape was flying in the wind and the hairs on my chinny-chin-chin were tingling as I walked into the common room.

It was about to start! There were hundreds of people talking and laughing and getting to know one another. Booths from the event’s sponsors were set up and guess what… JMP came to impress! We had a booth filled with information and games. It was awesome to see everyone interacting and being so friendly (not to mention, we all looked goooooooood).

It was now time! I was so excited, I rushed into the award room and got a table for all my friends from JMP to join me. It was so nice! We were served a delicious three-course meal while the speakers of the event began their speeches. One of my favorite parts…? The dessert had a secret center of deliciousness! Okay, okay, back to the program! My other favorite part was seeing a slide show of all the women who won this prestigious award. Julie’s was my favorite, of course. In the slide show Julie was sure to put in a picture of her entire staff. I thought that was really nice how she made an effort to include all of us. She also showed a video about what it was like being the owner of a company. I loved every minute of it. While they were showing the slides Julie walked down the aisle and on stage to receive her award. I had chills for her! I was snorting and clapping and as happy as could be!

After the awards ceremony, our entire company went on stage! Oh man! Even though everyone was dismissed and leaving, I still became super nervous walking up there to take a group picture! I was afraid I was going to face plant going up the stairs! I don’t know how Julie looked so calm and collected when she walked to the platform to receive her award—she was smiling from ear to ear!

  

All in all, it was an amazing experience to see Julie receive this remarkable reward. Not only was it fun being with everyone from the company, but it was also fun being with Julie’s family and seeing how supportive they are.

Jakob Marketing Partners is a full-service marketing agency.  Utah Business Magazine has ranked Jakob as a top advertising agency in the state of Utah according to income.

Jakob Marketing Partners Receives Top Honors

National Association for Business Resources Names the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Country

For the first time in its history, the National Association for Business Resources has named the "Best and Brightest Companies To Work For™" in the country. And Jakob Marketing Partners, located in Holladay, was among the winners. Not only was JMP the only Utah company selected for the Best and Brightest Award, but it was one of only three businesses on the entire west coast to be recognized for this honor.

Led by CEO Julie Jakob, JMP gained top honors from the national organization after being evaluated on several key measures including Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

"Our employees are our most valuable asset," Jakob said. "They go out of their way, every day, to not only meet customer expectations but to exceed them. I’m fortunate to have a team of true professionals who take pride in what they do, yet have fun at the same time."

With more than 10 years of experience conducting Best and Brightest Company competitions, the NABR have identified numerous best HR practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

"Nationally recognized award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront of their company culture and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success. Our association is proud to recognize and honor these winning companies for this fine achievement," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.

The companies that have been selected to be recognized nationally as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For™ were featured in January’s online edition of Corp! Magazine. The winning companies will also receive additional recognition as a national winner at a Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ awards symposium and gala at a location of their choosing in several U.S. cities.

About NABR:
Based in Warren, Mich., the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a business organization of small to medium-sized businesses, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons nationally. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. Visit NABR online at www.nationalbiz.org.

Jakob Marketing Partners is a full-service marketing agency.  Utah Business Magazine has ranked Jakob as a top advertising agency in the state of Utah according to income.

Jakob Marketing Partners Wins More Awards

Winners have been announced in the Ninth Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards. Nearly 2,000 entries were received in this years competition. A national panel of judges evaluated and rated entries in eight groups and twenty-seven categories for execution, creativity, quality consumer appeal and over breakthrough in advertising content. The judges awarded 146 Gold Awards, 111 Silver Awards, and 88 Bronze Awards. Jakob Marketing Partners designed the creative materials that won Lucky Dog Communications the following awards:

• Lucky Dog Communications GOLD Brochure Imagine Health PEHP Ice Cream Brochure
• Lucky Dog Communications GOLD Logo/Letterhead My Chihauhau Bites Business Card & Earring Card
• Lucky Dog Communications SILVER Calendar Life in Motion

Jakob Marketing Partners is a full-service marketing agency.  Utah Business Magazine has ranked Jakob as a top advertising agency in the state of Utah according to income.

Jakob Marketing Partners Wins Gold

The CardioVascular Advertising Awards Program is an exclusive competition recognizing the nation's most talented healthcare marketing professionals for outstanding excellence in advertising for the specific service lines of cardio and/or vascular services. The CVA Awards was developed as an annual contest to allow entries designed, printed and/or distributed the previous year to be scored, judged and recognized for excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising.

Winning entries, judged by a diverse panel of experts, are published in Marketing Healthcare Today. Judge's Choice trophies, as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates are granted to winning entries exemplifying excellence. Jakob Marketing Partners won Gold in the category of web site design for the Utah PFO/ASD Study Group web site. The CVA Awards is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc., an internationally recognized firm that has specialized in strategic healthcare marketing for more than 18 years.

Jakob Marketing Partners is a full-service marketing agency.  Utah Business Magazine has ranked Jakob as a top advertising agency in the state of Utah according to income.