As 2011 comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on how impactful this year was. Small businesses flourished, and our lives were forever changed by Steve Jobs. We discovered the secret to viral videos and questioned Facebook’s umpteenth makeover along with you.  Just as we gave thanks for a good year, we received some more great news…We won five MarCom Awards (picture courtesy of www.marcomawards.com)!

What are the MarCom Awards?

The international MarCom competition was established to recognize the creative work and generosity of marketing and communication professionals around the world. One of the most respected and well-known competitions in the creative industry, the MarCom statuette “graces the trophy cases of some of the top business and communication firms in the world” (MarCom Awards).

How it Works

The MarCom Awards event is organized and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, which includes thousands of creative pros. Judges include senior-level, seasoned specialists who look for companies and individuals that exceed a high standard of excellenceand set the bar with their works of talent. Winners were selected from over 6,000 entries in 200 categories. Awards include: Platinum, Gold, and Honorable Mention, with the Platinum Award reigning as top honor.

Our 2011 MarCom Awards

We are proud to announce that The Buddy Group has achieved five MarCom Awards, including:

• Platinum Award: Freecreditscore.com SXSW 100 Posts in 100 Hours; Writing/Web Copy category
• Platinum Award: Freecreditscore.com SXSW Coverage; E-Communication/Viral Marketing category
• Platinum Award: General Electric YouTube Channel; Social Media Site
• Platinum Award: King’s Hawaiian Bread Digital Loyalty Program; Website/Games, Contests category
• Platinum Award: National University’s Integrative Health Review; Blog category

We feel like winners this year – and not just because of the MarCom Awards, or even for our recent 3^rd place sandcastle design – but because of our inspiring team, fantastic clients, and our loyal Buddies, like you!

All this praise makes us blush, so tell us – what’s the greatest marketing case study you’ve come across this year?

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