Our thanks go out to digital illustrator, Richard Thompson.

The good news doesn’t stop there. We also celebrated two promotions within the Account Management department: Elizabeth and Courtney were promoted to Senior Account Executives.

Lastly, we wrapped things up with a little entertainment. Our new Assistant Digital Strategist Ashley Keene serenaded us with a (somewhat-choreographed) rendition of “Skater Girl.”

We’re looking forward to a fun summer here at Firehouse – including a new group of interns. Wonder if they’ll be able to beat this performance from last year?

Not only were we provided with an amazing (and might I say: homemade) multicultural lunch, we were also blown away by the entertainment. For starters, the pre-kindergarden choir showed us how it’s done. Not only vocally – they did not hesitate to bust out some dance skills. Yes, they performed the Electric Slide and the ABC Rock and did not miss a beat. We were impressed. The luncheon was wrapped up with a raffle drawing, where Ashley won a Disney Princess puzzle and Chanell won a Blue’s Clues book. We know what they’ll be doing this week.

Needless to say, we’re grateful to have been invited to the luncheon and even happier to be involved with such an amazing group of people from pre–K to mature adult. Thank you, Anne Frank Elementary.

Our thanks go out to the ridiculous photographic skills of Dennis Murphy and the retouching wizardry of Imaginary Lines.

We were very excited to welcome over 20 teams and many more spectators and cheerleaders. Todd Storch, co-founder of Taylor’s Gift, kicked off our tournament. After quite a few close (and some not so close) games, we named Zack and Ryan the official winners of the tournament. Congrats to our 3 final teams from Firehouse and Specific Media!

We cannot thank our guests enough for helping us support this cause that is so important to us – especially during National Donate Life Month.

We were able to raise over $2,000 dollars for Taylor’s Gift to help increase organ donation registries, provide support and resources to those touched by organ donation and offer scholarships.

Special thanks also to Tom and Tommy from Milo Butterfingers – such a great bar in the Greenville area. They could not have been better hosts and we can’t wait to have another event there. This event would not have been possible without your generosity.

So…thanks again and be practicing for next year’s tournament!

To learn more about the great work of Taylor’s Gift, check out their website. And…click here for more photos from the event.

This position is for someone with 1-3 years of experience in digital media strategy including experience in search, display, or analytics. This person will be responsible for daily management, reporting, and analysis of digital campaigns for a variety of clients.

This person will be part of a planning team that includes social media, account planning and media and must be able to work with the team in the execution of marketing strategies and tactics.

Sound like you? Get the full job description here. Please click here to submit your resume to the Planning Department.

Cheers to a great March and to an even better April. Up first, our annual April Foos Touranment benefitting Taylor’s Gift on April 12 – we hope to see you there.

In April, Taylor’s Gift invites you to Paint It Forward! by painting your nails Taylor Blue and sharing information about organ donation registration through social media. OPI even created an exclusive Taylor Blue nail color (only available on TaylorsGift.org) to support the mission of Taylor’s Gift.

Paint It Forward! aims to raise awareness and funds to provide programs and services for those affected by organ donation: the transplant candidates waiting for a transplant, the recipients who have received a transplant, and donor families who have provided life-giving gifts so others can live.

Here is how to participate:

1. PAINT your nails Taylor Blue & take a picture.
2. SHARE your photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or email it to the foundation at TaylorBlue@TaylorsGift.org. Be sure to use the #TaylorBlue hashtag and tag @TaylorsGift and @OPI_Products.
3. GO support Taylor’s Gift by registering to be an organ donor, contributing to Taylor’s Gift mission and ordering Taylor Blue!

The campaign is not limited to just women – guys are encouraged to paint their nails “Taylor Blue” too! For more info or to download campaign images to share, check out TaylorsGift.org/TaylorBlue.

Another way to support Taylor’s Gift during April is by participating in our 3rd annual Firehouse April Foos Tournament on Friday, April 12th at Milos Butterfingers. Entry fees are $100 per doubles team with proceeds benefiting Taylor’s Gift. To register (as a participant or spectator), click here. We love hosting this fun event each year and hope to see you there!

This position is for someone with 3-5 years of experience in traditional media planning including experience in planning TV, radio, outdoor and print. Digital media planning experience is desired, but not required.  This person will be responsible for managing media planning and buying projects. The Media Supervisor will help manage multiple projects for a variety of clients.

This person will be part of a planning team that includes social media, account planning and media and must be able to work with the team in the execution of marketing strategies and tactics. Should be able to think creatively and have excellent oral and presentation skills.

Sound like you? Get the full job description here. Please click here to submit your resume to the Planning Department.

We hope you can join us for our 3rd annual two-on-two foosball tournament at a new location, Milos Butterfingers. Entry fees are $100 per doubles team. Click here to register as a participant or just a spectator – we welcome all levels of play from cheerleader to expert. If you can’t join us, you’re missing out, but you can still take part by making a donation at taylorsgift.org/give.

The games will be held Friday, April 12, 2013 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at Milo Butterfingers (5645 SMU Blvd. @ Greenville).

Proceeds from the event will go to support the Taylor’s Gift Foundation in their efforts to increase organ donation registries, provide support and resources to those touched by organ donation and offer scholarships. Do your part to regift life, renew health and restore families.

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith at meredithr@firehouseagency.com.

We hope to see you there!