Tuesday, April 23, 2013

SMG Oklahoma City Marketing Staff Awarded for Local Promotions


The SMG staff in Oklahoma City has again been awarded for their promotion of the Batman Live! shows at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
SMG received the 2013 Award of Excellence in the Integrated Marketing/Public Relations Campaign category from the Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Marketing Association at their annual Marketini ceremony. The award recognized the staff’s efforts in promoting Batman Live!, a live-action stage show that came to the arena in October 2012.
“We are pleased to see the creativity of our marketing team again recognized,” said Gary Desjardins, SMG regional general manager. “SMG always strives to provide top-notch marketing expertise to all of the great events that come to Oklahoma City.”
SMG’s winning entry included a live chalk art display from local artist Bobby Marsee, a Batmobile display at Science Museum Oklahoma and a series of promotional items. The award marked the second time SMG Oklahoma City has been recognized for promoting Batman Live!. The staff also received a Silver ADDY award from the Oklahoma City Ad Club.