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Make Art of Die Tomorrow, May 3rd at 7:00pm, join us in the Venue at Taft for Make Art or Die. Make Art or Die is an artist care community led by Scott Erickson and Cameron Hammon. All creatives are welcome. It's in the same building with Taft Steet Coffee - the coffee shop will be open. For more information, please email Scott: scott@ecclesiahouston.org.

PB Talent's Carlos Sanchez just wrapped filming in New Orleans, LA for the upcoming feature film, HOURS. Carlos plays a paramedic in the thriller, directed by Eric Heisserer. HOURS is set for release in 2013 and stars Paul Walker as a father struggling to keep his infant daughter alive in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Tendenci now available as an open source product HOUSTON, May 1, 2012 - With the goal of connecting the estimated 1 million Australians living abroad, the nonprofit organization, Advance, is using Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) content management system (CMS) as a key component of its community engagement toolkit. Tendenci CMS, recently released as an open source product, is designed specifically for non-profit organizations (NPOs) and associations. It powers Advance's ...

The Houston Advertising, Media and Production community lost one of its own in the sudden passing of Kenan Doyle Branam on Saturday April 14, 2012. 

Beginning his long career in media, Kenan worked as a cameraman in the local broadcast television station in Tyler. In addition to this his media experiences later included advertising agency client service, corporate communications, point of sale training, and even documentary and music video work. 

Kenan was President of

Lopez Negrete Communications, one of the country's largest Hispanic owned and operated marketing agencies, brought home 11 AAF 10th District ADDY Awards at this year's show. The work will now advance to the AAF National Conference competition in June in Austin, Texas. The District awards were won on behalf of clients Walmart, Miller Lite, Bank of America, SONIC, Dr Pepper and one for the agency itself. Walmart picked up two Gold for "Tea ...

Was on the Only in Houston Facebook page today and was amazed at all the Houston Superstars and soon to be Superstars posting! Gene Hollister, Ron Jackson, Annalee Jefferies, Rock Romano, Frank White, Molly Glentzer, Joe Baraban, Cliff Gillock, Katy Bomar, Ann Iverson, Steve Kelley, Jim Conlan, Steve Sessions, Dan Workman, Neil Hamil, Dominique Sachse, Gary Lankford, Annise Parker, Col StJames, Lanny Griffith, the list goes on and on! http://www.facebook.com/groups/8367772191/

The Houston Advertising, Media and Production community lost one of our own last night as our friend and founding Only in Houston member, Kenan Doyle Branam, passed away last night. Not much is known right now but it is believed that Kenan died of a heart attack at his home. Serives are pending and this article will be updated as funeral arrangements are made. In the meantime, please go to Kenan's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kenan.branam to leave any thoughts and remembrances you h

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Yarbrough 713.523.5711 or dyarbrough@axiom.us.com Axiom Advances to National Level in 2012 ADDY Awards Competition HOUSTON (April 11, 2012) - Axiom continues its winning ways, adding four regional ADDY awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for its work on behalf of Cameron and Art League Houston. Axiom earned a Gold and two Silver ADDYs for "Discover Cameron," an interactive presentation produced by Axiom and ...

Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc., the nation's leading and largest independent Hispanic owned and operated agency,won the Gold in the "Multicultural" category at the American Research Federation (ARF) 2012 David Ogilvy Awards ceremony on March 28 in New York City for its "Enciendete FiOS" campaign launched for the agency's largest client, Verizon Telecom. This is the fourth year that the Multicultural Award category has been offered by the ARF in this competition. Lopez Negrete won ...

You are invited to come by Studio #25 to see Cliff's latest work between 3-9 p.m. Join us for a little refreshment, a glass of wine, and some stimulating conversation. It's all part of the next Winter Street Studio Open House, Saturday, April 28th.. There is a map to 2101 Winter Street on the following website: www.winterstreetstudios.net If you need to contact Cliff, his cell is 713-201-0356 .

What I like about Tim Tebow and what everyone on his team and those who have interviewed him will say, is that he is real. He really is humble. He really does believe in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He really does want to contribute to the team. Brands are like that. Strong brands are strong because they’re honest with themselves. They know what they are and what they aren’t. Their customers love them because they fulfill the promises they say they will deliver and respect them for not pro

The point of networking is having joy in others’ success. When you help others get what they want and you’re a catalyst, you eventually get what you want. Eventually. But you can never expect it. Because once you expect it, your mindset shifts from “How can I help you?” to “What can you do for me?” And that's when you become That Guy.

It's MADFEST all over again. If you missed the live event last month, tune in this Saturday, March 24, 8 PM-10 PM on The Kube, Channel 53 or 57. Leading off the telecast will be a special half hour broadcast of the special Creative Legacy Project which features the past 100 years of Houston advertising. Because of its historical nature, this display was set up as a gateway back in time and showcased both print and television creative spanning the decades from 1911 through ...

The Professional Photographer's Guild of Houston Presents..."A Distinct Vision" by Greg Gorman. For over four decades, Greg Gorman has continued to master the art of photography. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Mr. Gorman has developed and showcased a discriminating and unique style in his profession. Greg Gorman’s work documents that peculiar obsession of the 20th century celebrity. His photography is timeless and not confined to h

A writing opportunity lands Susan Burnell a place in Forbes magazine’s March 26, 2012 Billionaires issue. Tucked in between rankings of the world's richest people is an 11-page special section that highlights Northern Virginia's innovation economy. The section required 10 phone interviews in 10 days for Burnell, an independent business writer whose work appears frequently in Forbes.

2nd Annual Victoria Dream Fund Classic! Friday, March 30, 2012 Victoria Country Club 14 Spring Creek Road Victoria, TX DREAM Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization aiding employees and their immediate families in the media, advertising and communications industry facing a life crisis and in need of financial and/or emotional support. Join us for the most fun golf event in the Victoria area and give ...

PB Talent's Dave Maldonado is shooting this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the USA series, 'In Plain Sight.' Bethany Rooney directs this episode of the thriller, starring Mary McCormick, Frederick Weller, and Paul Ben-Victor. 'In Plain Sight' follows Mary Shannon, a U.S. Marshal who juggles her personal life while guarding those in the witness protection program.

AAF-Houston Creative Thought Leader Speaker Series February 15, 2012 Luncheon Discover how Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the agency of the decade according to Advertising Agency, uses tension to drive business success for their clients. Hear Dave Schiff, VP, Executive Creative Directorshare the approach that has helped Domino's, Coke Zero, Under Armour, vitaminwater and a host of other global brands develop breakthrough campaigns. Warning: This event is not for the faint of ...

HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2012- The Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators has named Dr. Renu Khator, as its 2012 Executive Communicator of the Year. IABC Houston annually recognizes the achievements of a local top-level business or organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs. Khator will be recognized on May 8 at IABC ...

If you're like many designers or marketers, you might be going about your day, minding your own business, when out of the blue a client or boss might ask, "Can we incorporate a QR Code into this?" "A what?" QR codes seem to be appearing everywhere-on real estate signs, at museums next to paintings, in magazine ads, on T-shirts. Marketers and advertisers have caught on to the unique marketing opportunities presented by QR Codes. And now in 2012, more and more ...