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Covenant Kickoff #1

Jason — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:32 +0000

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Covenant Takes 3 Addy Awards in 2010

Jason — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:27:45 +0000

Orlando, Fla. (April 16, 2010) –Covenant Communications has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation with three Silver 2010 ADDY® Awards in creative excellence. Covenant’s ADDY® accolades were the result of creative projects in the healthcare industry which were recognized by the AAF – Space Coast chapter. The annual event honors the talented advertising professionals whose work appears in Florida’s Space Coast.

“We just have a passion for the work and get a big kick out of receiving this honor,” says agency president Justin Ramb. Ramb also serves as principal creative director for this marketing communication agency located in downtown Orlando. “Peer recognition is indeed a compliment and I congratulate all the 2010 winners,” said Ramb.

Covenant Communications was recognized for its work in newspaper advertising, radio spots and direct marketing campaigns.

Covenant Communications partners with its clients to deliver compelling communications across all media, including broadcast, print, direct and interactive. Since 2002, Covenant has been making businesses successful through Marketing Communications, Branding and Design, Web Design and Web Development, and Online Marketing services. Visit www.covweb.com for more information.

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The ADDY® Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising and administered by the advertising industry for the industry. The American Advertising Federation conducts the ADDY® Awards through its 200 member advertising clubs and 15 districts.

Happy Anniversary

Kristin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:37:03 +0000

This Thursday, April 8, marks the second anniversary of my first day at Covenant. It seems like just yesterday when I walked through the glass doors engraved “Covenant Communications” for my interview, and was introduced to a world of Wii tennis, Double Bubble and debauchery that I would not soon forget.

“What do you think of BBQ?” one of the senior account executives asked in the beginning of my second interview.
“I like Sonny’s salad bar,” I replied. She grimaced and shook her head, as though I answered her incorrectly.
“We’re going to have to work on that,” she replied. “BBQ is a staple around here.”

She and the Vice President began talking amongst themselves about Po’ Boys and a few other local BBQ joints that they were addicted to, and I made a mental note to try one out over the weekend and report back.

“Have you ever played Wii tennis?” the Vice President asked.
I paused and looked down at my lap where my portfolio sat, filled with writing clips and a list of answers I had prepared to common interview questions. None of these were on there. Crap.
“No,” I replied. “But I play regular tennis.”
The Senior Account Executive laughed. “We have a lot to teach you,” she said.
Looking back on that day almost two years later, they’ve definitely delivered on that promise. I’ve learned that “fun” and “work” aren’t necessarily contradictions. I’ve learned that your opinions do matter, even if your name isn’t followed by the word “President” or “Owner.” I’ve also learned that you can’t eat more than 12 pieces of Double Bubble without feeling really, really sick (but we’ll save that for another time).

So happy anniversary to us, Covenant, and here’s to another two years of a great relationship, life lessons and the rare opportunity to work at a place where you can really be yourself—as long as you like BBQ.

Kristin Davis is an Account Executive and Copywriter at Covenant. She loves adventure sports and is a kickboxing instructor…which means she could probably take all of us.

PR: Covenant Creates New Brand Identity for BishopBeale

Jason — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:37:46 +0000

Covenant Communications’ marketing expertise was needed by William Bishop, of Bishop Realty & Development, and Michael Beale to launch their new commercial real estate company, BishopBeale, whose gross revenues are expected to exceed $2,500,000 annually. Covenant Communications provided a full array of marketing communications services from strategic message development for announcing the merger to designing the new brand logo and collateral material. Covenant’s website designers have created a unique temporary website page to cleverly communicate the newly formed company while a fresh new website is being developed and expected to launch by this Spring.

“The enthusiasm Billy and Michael have for their new company is a good match for the passion Covenant has about our work to build brands” says Justin Ramb of Covenant. Covenant Communications believes that strong marketing is built from an integrated approach that includes every aspect of communications, from identity and advertising to interactive applications and branded online environments. You can view samples of our work for BishopBeale at our portfolio.

Based in downtown Orlando; Covenant partners with clients to deliver compelling communications across all media, including broadcast, print, direct and interactive.
Covenant Communications helps businesses nationwide define and create brand identity, communication strategies and quality marketing vehicles. Since 2002, Covenant has been making businesses successful through Marketing Communications, Branding & Design, Web Design & Web Development, and Social Media services. For more information, visit our website.

26 Miles, 26-Degree Weather

Kristin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:30:36 +0000

One of our Account Executives, Kristin Davis, recently completed the Disney Marathon. Here’s her story…

It’s 5:23 a.m., just minutes before the start of the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon, and I’m filled with mixed emotions of excitement and self-doubt. I breathe in deeply and exhale to calm my nerves, watching my breath fill the air like smoke. I’m told it’s 26 degrees outside, but I can’t feel anything. Partly because I’m wearing just about every item of clothing that I own, but also because I’m too focused on the race to think about anything else.

My heart beat quickens as fireworks crack open against the sky and I hear Minnie Mouse’s squeaky voice over the intercom wishing us all “Good luck.” Claiming whatever personal space I can in a crowd of 15,000 runners, I try to get in some last-minute stretching. Then I stop to look up. The noise, the cold, the people, everything fades into the background as I watch the fireworks splash bright hues of red, blue and purple across the black sky, and I think about how grateful I am to be here in this moment. I close my eyes and breathe in again, as if to store it all in my memory so that I could revisit it again later.

A countdown from 10 begins, and the runners all start to inch closer toward the start line, but I hang back. I double-check that I have everything I need for the next four hours: Cell phone, Cliff bar, iPod, Chap Stick. Because once I cross that start line, I’m not going to stop until I finish this race … no matter what.

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Our Letter to Santa

Jason — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:42:23 +0000

On Thanksgiving

Jason — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:31:27 +0000

It has been a challenging year. For many, it’s been more than challenging. I personally know several who have lost their jobs, or have seen their incomes drastically reduced. I know families who have suffered loss. I know folks who have experienced significant health issues, or who have received discouraging news. It seems that we are more aware of the things that we have lost, or do not have, than ever before.

And tomorrow, our entire nation will celebrate Thanksgiving, mostly through a litany of obligatory practices – a day off of work, turkey and pie and mashed potatoes and more pie, football, and maybe even a spending spree the day after. It seems fitting then, especially in light of our current times, that we be intentional to do more than the obligatory. And that means being truly thankful.

What do we have to be thankful for? Well, for most of us, we still have our families, so we can be thankful. For most of us, we still have our health, so we can be thankful. For most of us, we still have means of income, so we can be thankful. We can be thankful for our friends. We can be thankful for our country. We can be thankful for our leaders. We can be thankful for our children. We can be thankful that we have a roof over our head. We can be thankful that we have food to put on the table tomorrow. We can be thankful for our bosses. We can be thankful for our employees. We can be thankful for our clients. We can be thankful for our vendors. We can be thankful…

Although some of us have lost much, all of us have much still to be thankful for. Let’s spend some time this Thanksgiving to be truly thankful.

At Covenant we are thankful for many things – our clients, our partners, our staff, and the many relationships we’ve made over the past several years. From all of us here at Covenant we want to wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Covenant Communications Acquires FiveSeven Studios

Justin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000

Covenant Communications announces the acquisition of award-winning FiveSeven Studios. Covenant is local Orlando small business is doing well despite tough economy. Jason VanLue, FiveSeven Studios’ founder and principal, has joined the Covenant staff. As a next generation marketer, Jason joins a team of passionate brand builders who integrate traditional marketing efforts with cutting-edge brand experiences.

“Joining the Covenant team was an important decision, and one that makes me excited about the future”, says Jason VanLue. He continues, “The marketing field is adapting quickly to the digital influence, and creating bold and innovation marketing solutions is what Covenant is all about.”

Covenant Communications is a full service marketing communications agency, and local small business doing well in these tough economic times. The agency’s success is built on a long-term view according to the agency’s founder and president, Justin Ramb, who is a 5th generation Orlando native. “I believe our commitment to building strong brands and customer relationships is the reason for our success”, says Ramb. And, as a small business owner, Ramb adds: “You must keep a 30,000 foot view on the future, and seek and seize opportunities.”