http://www.odney.comOdney Newshttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOdneyen http://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=105top 100 public relations experts on Twitter for January 2012. He placed at number 60 on this list of PR experts who are using Twitter effectively and are recommended for public relations professionals to follow. Follow him on Twitter for information and insight into the latest in public relations, advertising, marketing and social media. ]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=103Tammy Langerud has been promoted to senior public relations specialist at Odney.

An eight-year veteran with the agency, Langerud will serve as a lead public relations specialist on Odney's newly formed strategic engagement team, where she'll be instrumental in developing and managing PR strategies. Langerud has 15 years of public and media relations, public information and marketing experience in the tourism, energy, government, healthcare and technology industries. Langerud is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead and has an M.B.A. from the University of North Dakota.

]]>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=100With her background in communications, staff development and training, Bianca Grosche knows how to juggle multiple projects while focusing on achieving specific goals. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communications and a master's degree in speech communication from NDSU, experience in journalism, and worked at MLT Vacations, Inc. for eleven years. Bianca will be in our Minot office, working with clients throughout the region to plan and implement marketing strategies that deliver results.]]>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=99The newest member of our public relations team may be a familiar face to people in the Minot area. Mark Lyman worked as a reporter, producer and news anchor at KMOT-TV. In addition to his journalism background, Mark has worked in public relations and has in-depth experience in the fields of education and health care.

"Ever since I moved to North Dakota in 2002 I've had a lot of respect for Odney, so I'm very pleased to be joining the team," says Mark. "The chance to make a difference in communities that matter a lot to me really helped make my decision an easy one." Mark will be working out of our Minot office and spending time in our Fargo office as well.
]]>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=98Steve Dolbinski has joined our team as Executive Creative Officer. With copywriting experience at some of the world's most-respected agencies - from Amsterdam to New York to Los Angeles - Steve has the proven insight to successfully build brands. Steve's had the opportunity to work on national campaigns for major clients including Blue Moon Beers, Visa, Tostitos, Pizza Hut, Nike, Snickers, Dell computers, Energizer batteries, Wrigley gum and Toyota. While creative director at Barnhart in Denver, CO, Steve was recognized for his work for Wyoming Travel and Tourism by Communication Arts and Graphis. He also has received gold, silver and bronze One Show Pencil awards, and his work was featured at the Cannes Advertising Festival.

]]>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=96The September 12 Bring Back the Magic telethon for Minot flood relief raised $1,941,582 from more than 2,800 donors, far exceeding its goal of $1 million.

"Disasters may be the worst of times, but they bring out the best in people," says Pat Finken, telethon chairman and president of Odney. "We had so many partners coming forward to make this telethon a success, and so many people who donated to help Minot recover from this devastating flood. I have deep roots in Minot, and so does Odney. We're determined to help our friends and neighbors rebuild their homes and their lives."

If you missed the telethon, you haven't missed your chance to give. You can make a donation to the Minot Area Recovery Fund at the website of the Minot Area Community Foundation. ]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=95
Telethon chair Patrick Finken, President of Odney, says media partners are key to the telethon's reach and ultimate success. "The media jumped on to this concept and have been very generous," Finken says. Media partners include Hoak Media; Reiten Television; Prime Cities Broadcasting; Clear Channel Radio; Radio Fargo-Moorhead; Programmers Broadcasting; Minot Daily News; Bismarck Tribune; and Midcontinent Communications. Other partners include Odney, Minot State University, United Printing/Spit n' Image and SRT Communications.

Telethon organizers have set a goal of $1 million for the telethon. The fundraising committee includes Pat Finken, U.S. Senator John Hoeven and Andy Peterson of the North Dakota Chamber. Donations during the telethon will be accepted by phone through a 1-800 number, online or via text. Organizations wanting to hold fundraisers for the telethon or businesses interested in making major contributions on the air should contact Patrick Finken at 701-222-8721 by Friday, Sept. 9.

For more information about the telethon, contact the Minot Area Community Foundation at 701-852-0646 or visit the telethon website.

Stations Carrying the Telethon

Television
KFYR TV Bismarck, ND
KMOT TV Minot, ND
KNDX TV Bismarck, ND
KQCD TV Dickinson, ND
KUMV TV Williston, ND
KVLY TV Fargo, ND
KXJB TV Fargo, ND
KXMA TV Dickinson, ND
KXMB TV Bismarck, ND
KXMC TV Minot, ND
KXMD TV Williston, ND
KXND TV Minot, ND
Midco Sports Net on over 200 cable systems

Radio
KCJB AM Minot, ND
KFGO AM Fargo, ND
KFYR AM Bismarck, ND
KTZU FM Minot, ND
KWGO FM Minot, ND
KXMA FM Minot ND
KYYY FM Bismarck, ND]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=94It takes more than a little water -- or a lot of water -- to stop our Minot staff. We're open for business at our temporary location in the North Central Research Extension Center on Highway 83 South. You can call our regular Minot office phone 701.857.7205 and we'll route your call to the right person to help you. ]]>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=93Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=91A print ad we created for Verendrye Electric Cooperative recently received a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association award. The ad, "Part of the Community," conveys the cooperative spirit and communicates the depth of Verendrye's involvement and commitment to the communities it serves. The ad is part of a long-running series in multiple media that build on the Touchstone Energy Cooperative brand message of "The Power of Human Connections."]]>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=89Odney president and majority owner Patrick Finken has been named to the U.S. Chamber Board of Directors. He'll be joining a diverse board of more than 100 corporate and small business leaders from around the country. North Dakota was last represented on the U.S. Chamber board in 2000.

"I'm honored to be selected to this board," Finken says. "The U.S. Chamber is taking a lead role in the country's economic recovery, and I'm looking forward to working with them to strengthen the business environment allowing businesses to create the jobs Americans need."

Finken was suggested for the position by the North Dakota Chamber, and was vetted by the U.S. Chamber nominating committee process prior to his appointment. He'll serve a three-year term joining representatives from companies like Xerox, PepsiCo, and UPS along with small business owners to determine the U.S. Chamber's policy positions on business issues and advise on strategy.

"Pat understands the role that the business community plays in advocating for important policies such as health care reform, climate change, competitive taxes, and fair trade," says Thomas J Donohue, president and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "In these challenging times for businesses, experience like Pat's at the state, local, and national level is vital to helping get the business community and Americans back on their feet."

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96 percent of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer.
]]>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=88
Silver ADDY Award winners:

• West Dakota Chevy Dealers Chevy Scholar zap banner
• North Dakota Tourism TV campaign, "I am Legendary" campaign
• Minot International airport TV ad
• Public Service Poster for Minot Area Community Foundation 10 Day Celebration

Gold ADDY Awards:

• North Dakota Tourism TV ad, "I am Legendary" Outdoor TV ad
• Music in the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation ad
• Thompson Larson Funeral Home TV ad
• Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation book cover for the book River of Promise
• ND Tourism I am Legendary Print Campaign

The ADDY awards are given each year to honor creative excellence in advertising. All Gold Addy Award winners will go on to compete on a regional level. ]]>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=84Patrick Finken. "We offer family-friendly policies, a positive work atmosphere and opportunities for advancement that make Odney an excellent place for young professionals to develop careers in our industry. We're happy to be recognized as one of the top places for young professionals to work in North Dakota."]]>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=83Mike Bruner, our executive creative director, have been selected for the first edition of IHeartLogos, a book featuring the best logo designs of the year as judged by all the designers who submitted their entries.

The book can be ordered online and will ship in December. Here's a sneak peek at Mike's winning work, including logos he designed for the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the Minot Broadway project, and the "Legendary" logo created for North Dakota Tourism. ]]>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=82Patrick Finken. ]]>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=81Bismarck State College's Marketing and Communications Department won eight awards in the regional communications contest of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 5 in September.

Director of Marketing Mary Friesz accepted the awards for the department at the regional conference in Kansas City, Mo. Friesz led employee committees that worked with Odney advertising agency to develop the BSC "beyond" campaign, as well as the energy and military campaigns.

BSC received three awards for its "beyond" brand campaign: a gold Medallion Award for the PR-recruitment campaign, a silver Medallion Award for print ad series, and a bronze Medallion Award for TV single ad.

In 2009, BSC and Odney developed a new brand position depicting a broader reach and the idea that BSC has moved beyond a traditional two-year community college. The approach and message are different for each target audience with "beyond" as the common thread for all.

"With all the innovative approaches and programs we have, making sure people know about them is essential," Friesz said. "Our ‘beyond' branding/marketing campaign has helped people see BSC differently."

The department earned two gold Medallions for a video and a TV single ad promoting BSC's energy programs. The campaign was designed to convey that education through the National Energy Center of Excellence provides training for high paying, high demand careers in the energy industry.

The past two years, BSC has focused on partnerships to deliver education to military service members. Those marketing efforts resulted in two Medallion Awards: silver for PR-Recruitment Campaign BSC Military-Beyond and bronze award for a promotional BSC Military Coin.
]]>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=80Brekka Kramer, general manager of our Minot office, recently assumed the position of Chair of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2010 - 2011 year. Brekka is highly active in the Chamber and in numerous other Minot community organizations. As one of Minot's most enthusiastic boosters, she's looking forward to working with community leaders to foster a positive business environment and help make Minot an even better place to live and work. ]]>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=79Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=78
Joshua Gagne has joined the staff of our Minot office. He has a B.S. in multimedia studies and a background in everything from social media to television production. Joshua is working on public relations and communications for the ND Department of Transportation construction project and helping out on other projects as well.
]]>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=76top ten places for young professionals to work. This is the third year in a row that we have won this designation.

"We have been fortunate to attract the best and brightest talent in the region," says Pat. "Having a positive and progressive work environment is essential to continuing that legacy."

]]>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=75new website for the Minot International Airport. The answer: more flights, fewer hassles. Isn't that what we all want from flying? With more direct, nonstop flights to major hubs, flying locally is a great choice for Minot area residents.

]]>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=74
We'll also be working with the North Dakota Department of Transportation through the engineering firm Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson as public information coordinator (PIC) for the upcoming two-year reconstruction project for Highways 2 and 52. Our staff probably knows enough about construction to be part of the road crew after serving as the PIC for the South and North Broadway reconstruction projects. ]]>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=73The Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network has named Odney one of the top ten places to work in Bismarck-Mandan for the third year in a row. This award goes to businesses that have been the most innovative and forward-thinking in development and implementation of new programs, activities or environments for the YP Network. We also received the "Great Plains" award for leadership and innovation in the development and execution of programs, ideas and events that help nurture the careers of young professionals.]]>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=72Jayette Young recently joined our busy and expanding media department. Jayette has a broad range of media knowledge with particular expertise in broadcasting. She comes to us from Reiten Television, where she spent 15 years in regional sales and traffic. She loves the fast-paced world of media and takes pride in getting our clients the most for their money.

Jayette lives in Kenmare with her husband Cameron, who is the Vo-Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at KHS, and their four children; Ryan, Allison, Brogan and Taygen.]]>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=71
Gold ADDY Award:
TV: Upper Missouri District Health Unit, Secondhand Smoke - "No Protection"

Silver ADDY Awards:

PSA TV Campaign: ND Department of Health - Tobacco Prevention and Control, "Quitline, the Journey"
Regional TV: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, "Give Us Both"
Interactive: Bismarck State College military web site
Newspaper: BisManAutoMall.com print ad
Outdoor: North Dakota Tourism "1 Birdie 3 Pheasants" billboard
Out of Home Campaign: North Dakota Tourism "Citylites" campaign
Packaging: Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation, DVD package
Industry Self-promotion Interactive: Odney "Legendary Journey Stops Along the Way" for North Dakota Tourism
Local TV: Bismarck State College, "Where's Your Beyond?"
Local TV: Nemont, "Picture"

The ADDY awards are given out by the Advertising and Marketing Federation to honor excellence in the development of creative materials for advertising. You can view the award-winning ads in our online portfolio.]]>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=70Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=69Basin Electric Power Cooperative, who is being recognized for its St. Baldrick's campaign communication efforts.

The cooperative has been selected as a finalist in the Philanthropy Communications category of the PR News' Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Nominated alongside Basin for their respective corporate social responsibility efforts are global companies like Aflac, eBay and Hasbro. Past winners include Hard Rock International, Bank of America and Deloitte & Touche.

In only two years, Basin has grown its St. Baldrick's campaign into a company-wide effort where, to date, more than 300 volunteers have shaved their heads in solidarity with children with cancer. Since Basin started its campaign, the cooperative has raised a total of $200,000 for St. Baldrick's, the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research.

Odney is honored to have provided not only PR support to Basin for this wonderful campaign, but to have two employees who particiated by shaving their heads and raising money for the campaign. ]]>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=68Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently selected Odney as their agency of record.

For the past five years, Odney has had a strong working relationship with the Minot CVB. During this time, Odney has completed various projects for the Minot CVB, including development of collateral material, booth displays and Web site development.

We're honored the Minot CVB has chosen Odney as their agency of record for all of their marketing and communications needs, and we look forward to our continued work with the organization.
]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=67
Odney worked with the West Dakota Chevy dealers before they disbanded and has continued to work with various dealers in the area.

As West Dakota Chevy's selected agency, we'll conduct media planning and placement, along with digital and social marketing. We're looking forward to working with West Dakota Chevy.
]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=63
The new site reflects our recent integration of all our services, including DH Research and iNet Technologies, into one company under the Odney name. The new site also offers opportunities for interaction and a more expansive showcase for our work, and more accurately reflects the full integration of our complete range of services. ]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=62Odney Fargo recently relocated to a new office in downtown Fargo on the corner of 1st Avenue and Broadway, across the street from the Hotel Donaldson.

"We were attracted to the historic downtown business district because in the recent years it has come alive and established a culture that is conducive to our business," said Troy White, general manager of Odney Fargo. "It has become the epicenter for our industry, and we want to be in the middle of it."

Odney Fargo's new location features offices that overlook 1st Avenue, as well as small and large conference rooms for meetings and hosting focus groups. Additionally, Odney shares a rooftop patio that can accommodate 49 people for entertaining purposes.]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=61For the second year in a row, Odney was named one of the Top 10 Places to Work by the Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network. Qualifications for the award include the company's benefits, innovation and inclusion of young professionals.

"A positive workplace environment along with flexible hours, competitive pay, work-life balance and recognition are crucial elements in attracting and retaining happy and talented people," says Odney President Pat Finken. "It's quite a compliment to know we're viewed as such a workplace."]]>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=60
Odney won the following top awards:

• Best Campaign: "I am Legendary" ad series for North Dakota Tourism
• Best General Ad: "Rediscover family, rediscover fun," for Minot Park Distrist
• Best Travel/Tourism Ad: "Trying on history for size - I am Legendary," for North Dakota Tourism
• Best Healthcare Ad: "Trust Today," for Mid Dakota Clinic

The awards were presented May 8 at the NDNA annual convention in Bismarck.
]]>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=59
The Web site will be featured April 26 and May 3 on Dateline NBC. During two special installments of "You Might Be Rich," NBC News' Tiki Barber uses this Web site, along with Missingmoney.com, to return close to $5 million to more than a dozen individuals.
]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=58Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTThu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTThu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=57
Odney won a Best of Show award for Thompson Larson Funeral Home's TV ad, "Life in a Day."

The Judge's Choice award was for Mid Dakota Clinic's "Family Medicine" TV ad.

The three Gold ADDY awards included Thompson Larson Funeral Home, "Life in a Day" TV ad; Muddy River Mashers logo; and Minot CVB Interactive campaign.

Odney earned five Silver ADDY awards for Mid Dakota Clinic, "Family Medicine" TV ad; North Dakota Tourism, "I am Legendary" print ad; North Dakota Tourism, USB Drive Media Kit; North Dakota Tourism, "Whistlers" TV ad; and Partners for Affordable Energy, "Think Again" print ad.]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=56
Simon brings more than 20 years of marketing experience, including extensive knowledge in public relations and sales, to Odney and its clients. Most recently, she worked as an account manager with Clear Channel Radio in Bismarck. Her prior work experience includes the roles of director of marketing and public relations for a South Dakota medical center, sales manager and account representative for various South Dakota media.

Simon is a South Dakota native and attended South Dakota State University.
]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTTue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTTue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=55Prairie Business magazine's ‘40 under 40' listing. Prairie Business magazine covers business issues in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Their first-ever '40 under 40' listing highlights business individuals providing leadership in the region.

Aside from being general manager of Odney's Minot office, Brekka is deeply involved in the community. A graduate of Minot State University (MSU), Brekka jumped right into civic leadership opportunities, spanning the Rotary club and MSU to the Minot Chamber of Commerce, among other things. She also co-founded the Greater Expectations for Minot (GEM), and was a founding board member of the North Dakota Young Professionals Group and YP Minot.
]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=54
This conference helps higher education marketers stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights, the hottest technology and the pulse of teen culture. Presentations focused on the challenges and opportunities of higher education recruitment through podcasts, text messaging, social networking, Web 2.0, user-generated content, experiential features, blogs, vlogs, e-mail and more.

Stamats is a premier higher education integrated marketing company.

Odney has extensive experience with higher education in North Dakota.

]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=53
TIA Marketing Outlook Forum is one of the travel industry's best conferences, featuring the most up-to-date industry forecasts, new market research, outlooks for all industry segments and leading marketing practices, along with practical insight from more than 70 industry thought leaders. Nearly 600 people attended this year's conference.

Odney Advertising is the agency-of-record for North Dakota Tourism and created North Dakota Tourism's "Legendary" brand. The agency also works with various tourism entities across the state.

]]>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=52
This Fargo expansion is consistent with Odney's increasing presence in the eastern part of the state. "Bringing the Image team into the fold allows us to diversify the industries we serve and expand our Fargo presence while benefiting from the great reputation Image has developed in the ag and manufacturing arenas so important to the Red River Valley," says Odney President Patrick Finken.

Troy White established Image Communications in 1995. He and his staff provide marketing, advertising, design and web services to clients throughout the area.

"Our client relationships have always been about trust, integrity and delivering on what we promise. Odney approaches business the same way and I'm excited to bring our resources together to deliver an even greater array of services and competencies to our clients," says White.

Three of the Image Communications staff will join Odney's Fargo office. White will serve as the Director of Account Services; Dustin Hill has been hired as a Graphic Designer and Kayla Redlin will be the Creative and Administrative Assistant.
]]>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=51
Miller is from Borup, M.N. and has spent the last 32 years working with NDSU, most recently as an information technology support specialist. Miller and his wife Vicki have three daughters located in Fargo, Minot and Bismarck.
]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=50Margie Enerson has joined Odney Advertising as a marketing consultant. She will be working in our Bismarck office, managing client activities and accounts and providing strategic direction to healthcare and energy clients.

Enerson is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and she brings 24 years of advertising agency, printing and media experience to Odney. Enerson has a background in marketing and communications, as well as extensive agency experience with a focus on health care. She also worked at Bismarck State College where she focused on developing integrated marketing strategies for the National Energy Center of Excellence.]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=49Odney Advertising is opening a branch office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Odney partner and corporate creative director Mike Bruner will be moving to Coeur d'Alene to manage the new office.

"The more we looked at the market, the more this move made sense," says Odney Advertising president Patrick Finken. "We already have clients in Coeur d'Alene, including Taco John's and Command Labor. It's a fast-growing market with a lot of opportunity. With today's technology, Mike's creative talent can continue to benefit our North Dakota clients as well."

"I can work more closely with our existing Idaho clients and look forward to bringing new clients on board," says Bruner. "In fact, we've already connected with potential new clients interested in working with us. I'll also continue to work closely with our North Dakota clients, and will be returning to Bismarck on a regular basis. This is an exciting opportunity and a great move, both personally and professionally."

Bruner will move to Coeur d'Alene in mid-July and plans to have the new office open by August 1st.]]>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=48
Trish Helgeson, a nine-year veteran with Odney Advertising, was recently promoted to director of account services. In this new role for the agency, Helgeson will oversee Odney's Bismarck marketing consultants, providing strategic direction and leadership. She also will continue to manage the North Dakota Tourism account.

During her tenure with Odney Advertising, Helgeson has had an instrumental role in some of the agency's biggest accounts including North Dakota Tourism and Partners for Affordable Energy. She has almost 20 years of marketing experience spanning various industries including tourism, energy, financial and healthcare. Helgeson, a Minot native, has a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a master's degree from North Dakota State University.

Matt Frank was hired as a full-time graphic designer. He recently graduated from Bismarck State College's Commercial Art program. While in college, Frank interned with Odney and fostered his instincts and skills for creative thinking and designing. As a graphic designer at Odney, he'll be involved in all facets of design and pre-production work of advertising print elements. Frank is a Mandan native.

JoAnn Krueger joined Odney Advertising as a bookkeeping assistant. Krueger brings to Odney more than 20 years of accounting and inventory control experience and was most recently employed in the accounting department at a Fargo car dealership.

In her role as the bookkeeping assistant, she will conduct media auditing, accounts payable and accounts receivable auditing, as well as doing data entry. Krueger is a native of Tappen.

Odney Advertising is a full-service agency offering traditional and interactive marketing, advertising, public relations services, creative design, and media placement. The firm includes Graphic Traffic and iNet Technologies, both of Bismarck, and DH Research, Fargo. The agency has offices in Bismarck, Minot, and Fargo.
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Marnie Piehl, public relations director with Odney Advertising, was included in Business Watch's "40 under 40" listing, an annual roster recognizing outstanding individuals under age 40 working in western North Dakota. The individuals on the list span many industries, experiences and successes.

"I am thrilled to be included in the ‘40 under 40' listing," Piehl says. "The roster features some really neat people doing great things throughout western North Dakota and to be considered one of this group is truly an honor."

Piehl, a Minot native, joins fellow Odney employees, Brekka Kramer, general manager of Odney's Minot office, and Mike Pierce, CEO of Odney company, iNet Technologies, in being featured in the "40 under 40."

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"As a company, we strive to create a work environment that attracts and retains talented people," says Odney president Pat Finken. "In our business, happy, talented people can do great work, so the quality of our workplace environment is critical to our success."

Odney was chosen based on the company's innovation, benefits and inclusion of young people. A 2006 survey regarding the most important aspects young people consider when looking at employers provided some of the other qualifications. These included flexible hours, competitive pay, recognition, opportunities for advancement, a positive work environment and work-life balance.]]>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTOdneyhttp://www.odney.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=45Odney Advertising Agency received three North Dakota Newspaper Association awards in the organization's annual agency contest.

Odney received top honors for Best Travel/Tourism Ad for the ad titled, "Have You Heard an Antelope Applaud" created for North Dakota Tourism; Best HealthCare Ad for the St. Alexius ad titled "Giddyup'; and best General Ad for "Save Time, Money & Hassle" created for the Jamestown Regional Airport.
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As a senior media planner/buyer, Meschke will provide strategic media planning on a regional and national level, determining the best media mix for clients' goals and budgets. She has experience planning and buying television, radio, print, outdoor and online media. Meschke is a graduate of Bismarck State College.
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The agency won two Best of Show awards, the Broadcast Best of Show for the National Sunflower Association mixed media campaign titled "Grab 'Em By The Sack." The Print Best of Show was granted for the Jamestown Regional Airport print campaign, "Save Time, Money and Hassle."

The six Gold ADDYs included N.D. Tourism, "2007 Travel Guide", Sales Promotion Catalog; N.D. Tourism, "N.D. Tourism International Video/DVD", Interactive Media; National Sunflower Association, "Grab 'Em By The Sack Campaign", Non-Traditional Ad Campaign; St. Alexius Heart & Lung Clinic, "#1 Heart Hospital in N.D. -Giddy up", Newspaper Ad -Color; Jamestown Regional Airport, "Save Time, Money and Hassle Campaign", Newspaper Campaign -Black and White; Jamestown Regional Airport, "Save Time, Money and Hassle-TV", Television Ad.

The agency earned Silver ADDYs for National Sunflower Association, "Grab 'Em By The Sack Logo", Elements of Advertising -Logo; St. Alexius Heart & Lung Clinic, "#1 Heart Hospital in N.D. Campaign", Newspaper Campaign -Color; Jamestown Regional Airport, "Save Time, Money and Hassle -Reason #4", Newspaper-Black and White; Jamestown Regional Airport, "Save Time, Money and Hassle -Talk Show", Radio Ad; N.D. Tourism, "Legendary Insert", Newspaper-Specialty Advertising; National Information Solutions Cooperative, "NISC 2006 Annual Report CD", Interactive Media; Partners for Affordable Energy, "Did You Know? Campaign", Television Campaign.

iNet Technologies, Odney's web site development and online solutions subsidiary, collaborated on the National Sunflower Association's "Grab ‘Em By The Sack" campaign, North Dakota Tourism's International Video/DVD, and National Information Solutions Cooperative's 2006 Annual Report CD.


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