Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity: The Ad Club Announces Winners of the 2010 Hatch Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 16, 2010

More than 900 marketing and advertising dignitaries representing the nation?s most recognizable brands and agencies attended The Ad Club?s 50th anniversary of the Hatch Awards at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010.

Under the theme ?a great idea is great forever,? the event celebrated the past 50 years of creativity in the region, and honored the top current creative work found throughout New England?s advertising and marketing industry.

Earlier this year The Ad Club flew in an all-star crew of judges representing some of the nation?s top agencies. They paged through 892 entries from more than 100 different companies. At the ceremony, The Ad Club awarded 23 gold winning entries, 98 silver winning entries and 109 bronze awards. New categories this year include ?mobile application,? ?best spot for super budget under $ 15,000,? ?experiential? and ?games.?

?Many local brands have been honored by the Hatch Awards over the past 50 years, including John Hancock, Liberty Mutual, Dunkin Donuts, Ocean Spray and Fidelity,? said Kathy Kiely, president of The Ad Club. ?This year?s winners were honored for their traditional work, as well as for their creative work in digital, mobile, social media and web categories. While our platforms have changed over time, the marketing fact remains ? ?a great idea is great forever.??

In addition to well known agencies such as Arnold Worldwide, Hill Holliday and Mullen, newer agencies in the Hatch 50 spotlight included Allen & Gerritsen, Brand Content, Fort Franklin, Full Contact, PJA Advertising, BEAM Interactive, MMB and NAIL.

The awards show is named in honor of the late Francis W. Hatch (1897- 1975), who began his career in advertising at BBDO and went on to become the head of their Boston office. He was a copywriter, songwriter, storyteller and humanitarian. In choosing the title of this event, award show founders decided that it would carry the name of a person who was respected for the qualities for which The Ad Club stood. Hatch was unanimously selected.

At present day, Kiely says the local marketing communications industry is strong. The Ad Club released a benchmark study with the Boston Redevelopment Authority this summer. The marketing and communications sector has a direct effect of $ 16.3 billion on the MA GRP and is responsible for more than 143,000 jobs in the Commonwealth, equaling 4.4% of total jobs.

A complete list of The Hatch Awards gold and silver winners is available by request. The specialty award-winners of the 2010 Hatch Awards include the following:

Marketer of the Year:

????This award is given to a company who is partnered with a Boston agency, and is committed to excellence in branding and to the Boston creative economy.
????Winner: Fidelity Investments for their work with agency Arnold Worldwide in keeping Boston?s creative industry vibrant over the years, including the recent ?Green Line? campaign.

Just Hatched:

????Presented to a junior creative person that is recognized by their company as extraordinary.
????Winner: Julie McCullagh, associate web designer at Conover Tuttle Pace

People?s Choice:

????The Ad Club partnered with Boston.com and selected 9 commercials. The online audience judged and rated the ads.
????Winner: Arnold Worldwide for the spot ?Doc Quiz? for client McDonalds.

Yahoo! Digital Innovation Award:

????This is a new specialty award that recognizes the most creative use of digital media. Yahoo! hosted a contest between five of the top nominees, which received more than 5,000 votes from the industry.
????Winner: BEAM Interactive for its ?Clink Clink? phone application, which allows users to share contact information instantly and celebrate at the same time.

Best of Show:

????Selected by the Hatch Awards judges, the award represents the ?cream of the crop? of all submissions into the 2010 Hatch Awards.
????Winner: Brand Content for their newspaper campaign called ?Father Daughter,? created for the Boston Breakers.

The Ad Club worked with partnering teams from Arnold Worldwide and Cramer in producing the awards show. Additional sponsors include Yahoo!, Allen & Gerritsen, Boston Globe Media, The Creative Group, John Hancock, Liberty Mutual, Ocean Spray, adbeast, Boston Business Journal, Cakes for Occasions, Digitas, Moody Street Pictures, UniGraphic, Aerva, Inc., AMP Agency, Cone, Conover Tuttle Pace, Continuum, LocaModa, Ogee, Modernista!, Original Art Studios, PARTNERS+simons, Soundtrack and Finish Editorial.

About The Ad Club:

Founded in 1904, The Ad Club is the trade group for the New England communications industry. Focused on networking, professional development, advocacy, and diversity, The Ad Club organizes more than 30 events and programs every year. Legacy events such as the Hatch Awards, Media Auction, and Rosoff Awards highlight and celebrate the latest in new media and the digital landscape. The Ad Club's membership represents the best in class advertising agencies, media companies, and brands in the New England region.

For more information on The Ad Club, visit http://www.adclub.org and follow The Ad Club on Twitter and Facebook.

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The Skin Center Medical Spa in Pittsburgh Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Anti Aging Skin Care

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) September 27, 2011

The Skin Center Medical Spa, with locations in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH, this year celebrates 30 years of offering women and men advanced cosmetic plastic surgery in Pittsburgh and minimally invasive medical spa treatments for healthier-looking skin, and rejuvenation of the face and body.

Performing more than 100,000 medical spa treatments for clients, The Skin Center is one of the top medical spas in the country and is the largest of its kind in the region. Established by board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dominic Brandy, MD, in 1981, The Skin Center is one of the few medical facilities in Western Pennsylvania specializing exclusively in cosmetic plastic surgery and anti-aging laser skin treatments. Dr. Brandy and his colleague Fernando Colon, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director of The Skin Center in Columbus Ohio, have a combined 50 years of experience in cosmetic plastic surgery. Together they have performed nearly 20,000 cosmetic surgery procedures.

Today, The Skin Center provides a range of cosmetic services, including facial plastic surgery, cosmetic plastic surgery, laser vein surgery, body contouring laser treatments and anti aging skin treatments.

The Skin Center?s core philosophy is to offer less invasive medical spa treatments and cosmetic surgery procedures that improve patients? self confidence and enjoyment of life while providing tools and guidance to improving their overall health. A team of board-certified cosmetic surgeons, board-certified plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons and nurses work closely with each patient to ensure that the right medical spa treatment or cosmetic surgery procedure is selected, and that the patient has established realistic goals.

Additionally, as medical director, Dr. Brandy ensures that clients opting for cosmetic surgery procedures understand and are educated about the role that nutrition, exercise and lifestyle play in achieving and maintaining optimal surgical outcomes. All prospective cosmetic surgery patients undergo a medical clearance process before a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is scheduled. This holistic approach, together with the experience, medical precision and artistry of Dr. Brandy and his staff, ensures that clients achieve lasting, natural-looking results with the least amount of downtime possible.

?At The Skin Center, we are passionate about offering our clients the most proven and effective treatments that fit their individual lifestyles,? says Dr. Brandy. ?We spend an extensive amount of time getting to know each individual so that together we can achieve a result that boosts their self confidence, and helps them look as vibrant and rested as they feel on the inside. I never get tired of seeing how delighted my patients are with their results. I know that they leave our office ready to enjoy life more fully. This is what inspired me 30 years ago, and it continues to do so today.?

Innovation has also been central to The Skin Center?s success. In its early years, the practice focused on the most advanced cosmetic surgery treatments for men, and Dr. Brandy gained his position as a leading cosmetic surgeon by developing and refining the most effective techniques for treating hair loss with natural growing hair. The practice grew steadily as Dr. Brandy broadened the scope of treatments to include minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures and med spa treatments for men and women. Today The Skin Center specializes in the Quicklift? mini face lift procedures, breast enhancement, liposuction and tummy tucks, as well as advanced medical anti-aging skin treatments for firmer, more youthful looking skin.

Dr. Brandy is also the developer of the revolutionary QuickLift? mini facelift, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that tightens sagging skin along the jaw line and chin, resulting in immediate, marked results without the lengthy recovery and cost associated with traditional facelift surgeries. More than 2,000 QuickLift procedures have been performed at The Skin Center alone, and physicians from across the United States travel to Pittsburgh to train with Dr. Brandy to learn the QuickLift procedure.

Considered a leading authority in the field of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Brandy has published more than 70 medical articles in prominent medical journals and has contributed to nine aesthetic surgery textbooks. He has also shared his expertise as a cosmetic surgeon with his peers by lecturing at over 115 national and international meetings. For the past five years he has lectured and served as faculty at the St. Louis University, Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education Course, Advanced Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation.

At the same time that it marks its 30 years of service to its clients, The Skin Center Medical Spa is renovating and expanding its Mt. Lebanon location to 15,000 square feet. This includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, AAAHC as well as expanded capabilities for medical spa treatments, and varicose vein and spider vein treatments.

For more information, contact The Skin Center Medical Spa at 1-800-429-1151 or visit our website.

About The Skin Center Medical Spa

The Skin Center Medical Spa, with three locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio, is the region's premier, full-service medical spa offering the latest advancements in non-invasive and minimally invasive skin rejuvenation for the treatment of aging skin, hyper-pigmentation, rosacea, unwanted hair, varicose and spider veins, active acne and acne scarring. The Skin Center Medical Spa was founded in 1981 in Pittsburgh by Dominic Brandy, MD, board-certified cosmetic surgeon, and its surgical facilities are accredited by the AAAHC.

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Popular New Year?s Resolutions Are Good?For Your Veins

South Portland, Maine (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

?This is the year I take better care of myself and my health.? Sound familiar? At this time of year, many people resolve to quit smoking, exercise, visit the doctor, and commit to healthy living. There are a multitude of reasons why these are excellent resolutions, but the Vein Healthcare Center wants you to consider one more: veins.

Vein disease affects millions of people. It occurs when valves in the veins of the legs can?t efficiently propel blood back up to the heart. It can cause pain, swelling, varicose veins, or worse. It?s also chronic and progressive, and if left untreated, it can lead to serious medical complications.

?Venous disease is one of the most common health conditions among Americans,? said Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen, Board-certified vein specialist at the Vein Healthcare Center, ?but most people don?t realize that it may affect them, or that there are modern, minimally invasive treatments available.?

Here are three things that people can do to improve? or prevent? vein problems in the new year:

1.????Quit smoking. Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke affects veins, arteries and the entire circulatory system. It can make venous symptoms, like leg aches and pains, even worse.

2.????Exercise. This can be as simple and effective as walking just 30 minutes a day. Walking causes the rhythmic contraction of calf muscles and helps promote blood flow to the heart.

3.????See your doctor. Ask your primary care physician about venous issues, especially if ?bad veins? run in your family. Your doctor can refer you to a board-certified phlebologist for a screening and evaluation.

To learn more about how to identify, prevent and treat venous disease, visit http://www.veinhealthcare.com.

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Maine Phlebology Association and the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine. Dr. Asbjornsen is certified by the American Board of Phlebology and cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous stasis ulcers.

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