GatesmanMarmion+Dave Honored at 2012 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards

PITTSBURGH, Pa.–January 31, 2012 – GatesmanMarmion+Dave, Inc., one of Pittsburgh’s premier advertising agencies, was honored at the 2012 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Renaissance Awards with a Renaissance Award and three Awards of Merit from the Pittsburgh chapter of the PRSA.

GatesmanMarmion+Dave took home top honors in the category of Capabilities Brochures for its Sunday Night Anxiety (SNA) Mailer, an internal print piece developed by the agency to introduce GatesmanMarmion+Dave to new business prospects.

In addition, the agency received three Awards of Merit. GatesmanMarmion+Dave was honored with an Award of Merit in the Campaigns category of Community Relations/Public Service for its work with Casey’s Clubhouse – Casey at the Bat: A Ballplayer’s Pitch for Kids with Special Needs, an ongoing media relations effort to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the construction of the Casey’s Clubhouse Miracle League Field in Upper St. Clair.

The agency also received an Award of Merit in the Campaigns category of Marketing Communications – Business to Consumer for the Pittsburgh Penguins “Destiny Has a New Home” campaign. GatesmanMarmion+Dave developed the “Destiny Has a New Home” campaign to capitalize on fans’ excitement for the new arena, showcasing the promise of the Penguins’ new building while still maintaining a focus on the team’s young talent.

In the Tactics category for Internal Publications – Three or More Colors, GatesmanMarmion+Dave’s work with ABARTA, Inc. took home the final Award of Merit. The agency writes, designs and produces NEWSLINE, an internal publication that celebrates ABARTA employees, retirees and their families. The 16-page newsletter encompasses the organization’s culture, while sharing news from several subsidiaries across various industries.

“We are absolutely delighted to be honored by PRSA for our work” said Shannon Baker, Partner, Director of Public Relations and Social Media. “The recognition is a result of great clients who are willing to allow us to challenge the limits in order to do great work, and also a reflection of our tremendously talented staff who aren’t willing to accept the status quo. We hire the best, and they’re always looking for new ways to ignite conversations, influence audiences and get results. I’m thrilled for our team.”

The award ceremony took place on January 26 at the Fairmont in downtown Pittsburgh, and all award entries were judged by the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the PRSA.

About GatesmanMarmion+Dave:
GatesmanMarmion+Dave, located in the historic South Side, is one of Pittsburgh’s fastest growing, fully integrated marketing communications agencies with expertise in advertising, public relations, social media, digital and design. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, the agency was named one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania, and for the fourth year in a row, as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Western Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.gatesmanmarmiondave.com or follow us on Twitter @TheGMDGang.