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PR Props
The ink (and video) keeps rolling in for Concussion’s public relations clients. Recent highlights include a Sunday front-page article for Denton County Transit Authority’s new A-Train commuter rail project, record coverage for the 2011 Main St. Arts Festival, and national publicity for Enchanted Rock Vodka, among others. “Buzz agents René Murphy, Claire Bloxom and team make it look easy,” said Allen Wallach, partner. “Their mastery of traditional PR practices...
Big and Bold
The big orange grenade stands tall as #1 in the Fort Worth Business Press’ annual ranking of Tarrant County Advertising and PR firms. With 48 full-time professionals and $32 million in annual capitalized billings, Concussion is among the largest agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. “We’ve been very fortunate to continue to grow and add valuable services in the midst of this economic climate,” said Allen Wallach, partner. “Size is important to clients that...
A Good Sign: Woodlands Logo Makes Symbol
A logo by design guru and Concussion cohort, Gladys Pinkerton, was selected for publication in the internationally-acclaimed book –– Symbol. The logo, created for The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, is showcased alongside exceptional examples of new and classic corporate symbols including the famous Nike swoosh, Apple’s apple and the Sprint pin-drop. Symbol is a new book by Angus Hyland and Steven Bateman, published by Laurence King. It consists of "1,300 sym...
Happy Birthday to Us!
What started out as blunt force drama for two men – one right brain, the other driven by his left sphere – has become an explosively successful advertising agency in Fort Worth known for delivering blows to conventional thinking. Today (and possibly for the rest of the year), we’re celebrating 10 years of late nights, tight deadlines, big parties, hours of occasional swearing, charitable contributions and numerous awards! Our gift to you, and to ourselves, is the new ...
Concussion Launches KP3 For Konami Gaming, Inc
Soar through the night sky with extinct birds. Fly through the jungle with a massive gorilla. And experience the chill a snake leaves as it slithers past. It’s time players didn’t just play games, they were a part of them. KP3 coming Spring 2011. With popping 3D interfaces and mind-exploding graphics, your players actually feel the fun....
Man Rules
To announce the arrival of table gaming, Dover Downs, a four-diamond hotel and casino in Delaware, targeted the heaviest users – men. The “Man Rules” campaign served the dual purpose of welcoming men into the franchise while reminding them that certain rules of decorum, all written with tongue planted firmly in cheek, must be followed....
Campaign Coup
Concussion and client HCA North Texas got major props from leading national health care trade publication Healthcare Marketing Advisor for a campaign to promote short hospital emergency wait times. Kudos to our entire team, led by creative director Khris Kesling, for blowing the hell out of conventional thinking. The result? A breakthrough approach that has led to impressive results! Check it out here — Healthcare Marketing Advisor – Concussion featured in top national healthcare...
ADDY Smackdown
True to this year’s ADDY Award Gala theme, it was a competitive “smackdown” as Concussion took home the most ADDYs with 63 awards, including 18 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze awards. The Bomb Squad also won a Best of Show in the print division for a branding campaign for WDS Logistics, as well as a Special Judges’ Award for a TV spot created for the ESPN Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. “There was stiff competition from the other agencies,” said Andrew Yanez,...
Concussion Ad Campaign Recognized Internationally
2011 is already looking like the year of epic proportions for Concussion. That’s right, our “Come Out and Shine” ad campaign for Shooting Star Casino’s Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, Minnesota, has been named one of the top 100 in the world, taking home one of this year’s international Graphis Gold Awards. Be sure to check it out in the Graphis 100 Best in Advertising 2011 Annual, available for sale at Graphis.com, Amazon, and more....
Hail Horned Frogs!
Concussion teamed with TCU Athletics to congratulate the 3rd-ranked Frogs on their historic berth in the Rose Bowl. The spread ad, which ran in the December 27 issue of the Fort Worth Business Press, features QB Andy Dalton with a menacing slather of purple war paint photographed by Los Angeles-based Moshe Brakha....
Concussion Grabs Graphis Gold
A logomark created for ExpoTurf™, a north Texas manufacturer of synthetic sports turf, won a Graphis Gold Award and is slated for publication in the Graphis 2011 Design Annual. “We took a different approach to this assignment and it paid off,” said Andrew Yanez, chief creative officer and partner. “The blow to convention was not featuring the turf, rather communicating its importance to the entire stadium, fans' and players' experience.” Graphis is an i...
Concussion, Ink
The big orange grenade was featured in the Fort Worth Business Press and honored at its “Smart Moves” event for its decision to set up shop in Funkytown. The FWBP and Capital One Bank lauded a group of local businesses for their decision to set up shop and prosper in the west-o-plex. “For us it was a no-brainer. Living and working in Fort Worth is its own reward, and it’s icing on the cake to be recognized for an easy decision,” said Allen Wallach, Concuss...
The Evidence
It all started like spontaneous combustion: opening day of Jackass 3D, hunger pangs and a cryptic note passed among the Concussion guys. With nearly no advance notice the dudes congregated in the parking lot for Concussion’s first-ever dude walkout. Fifteen guys, tons of burgers and junk at Jake’s, an hour and a half of Jackass (hilariously disgusting!), then back to the shop for a nap…and some seriously deadly stares from the ladies. It was worth it. Top that, ladies!...
