GOSHEN, N.Y. (October 9, 2012) – Focus Media, Inc., a leading Hudson Valley advertising and public relations firm, has received two American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA magazine. Art Director Chrissy Lawrence-Wickham and designers Emily Garozzo and Kathryn Houghtaling were honored for their outstanding work in brochure and publication design.
The national awards, which are given out annually, recognize graphic design work across 23 different categories, ranging from print and packaging to web and interactive design. Focus Media received the awards for its work with two of its clients — Ulster County Tourism (publication design) and Pinegrove Ranch and Family Resort (brochure design).
“When it comes to the marketing collateral we create for our clients, we place an emphasis on developing eye-catching, sophisticated graphic designs that keep people engaged,” said Josh Sommers, President and CEO of Focus Media. “These awards recognize the great work of our graphic design team, as well as our dedication to providing the very best in marketing materials.”
Focus Media’s work on the Ulster County Tourism Travel Guide featured crisp graphics and an attention-grabbing layout, complemented by photographs of the region’s outstanding scenery and landscapes. Its mix of graphics and text has made the guide an effective marketing tool for Ulster County Tourism.
For Pinegrove Ranch, Focus Media developed a brochure outlining all there is to do at the resort for families. The brochure presented clearly defined information that potential visitors would need, including rates, special offers, dining information and much more. It also featured a number of action-oriented photographs of the resort.
“At Focus Media, our graphic designers can do it all, from print brochures and guides to digital and web-based materials,” said Sommers. “I’m proud of our entire team for earning these awards from Graphic Design USA.”
The American Graphic Design Awards is open to all in the field of graphic arts and design, including advertising agencies, design firms, publishers and in-house professionals. There were more than 8,000 entries this year, with only 15 percent recognized with certificates of excellence. Graphic Design USA is a news publication for graphic designers and other creative professionals across the country.
About Focus Media
Focus Media, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in market research, branding, design, collateral development, TV and radio production, media planning and placement. Since founding the company in 2002, President and CEO Josh Sommers has assembled a highly talented team of marketing experts, public relations strategists and acclaimed graphic designers that have made Focus Media a preeminent advertising agency known for its creativity, innovation and cutting-edge marketing strategies. For more information, visit http://advertisingandpr.com
