KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, was hired to plan the Rockford Public Schools’ first-ever corporate partner appreciation event. The October 30th celebration was sponsored by Illinois Bank & Trust and recognized the successful partnerships between the Rockford Public School district and its non-profit and corporate partners. KMK developed the theme, invitation, décor, and handled the menu and event coordination.

The celebration was held at the bank’s Perryville banking center with more than 75 attendees representing dozens of regional organizations enjoying the “Rocktoberfest”- themed event, featuring German food and décor.

KMK Media Group is an award-winning agency specializing in interactive web site development, video production, graphic design, public relations, media buying, advertising campaigns and social media marketing. www.kmkmedia.com

KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, was hired by SwedishAmerican to assist with public relations efforts in promoting its excellence in healthcare services, skilled physicians and compassionate care for patients.

A division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican serves residents in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin through a major acute care hospital and a free-standing outpatient cancer center in Rockford, a medical center in Belvidere, a network of 30 primary care and multi-specialty clinics and the region’s largest home healthcare agency.

KMK Media Group is an award-winning agency specializing in interactive web site development, video production, graphic design, public relations, media buying, advertising campaigns and social media marketing. www.kmkmedia.com

KMK Media Group completed a new brand identity and website for the Rockford Woman’s Club, a membership organization providing philanthropic and civic engagement. Throughout its more than 100 years, the Club has been responsible for helping start many initiatives including the Literacy Council and Rockford Art Museum.

“It is so rewarding to give a new look, both online and offline, to such a worthwhile and historic organization that has been such an integral part of Rockford’s history,” said KMK graphic designer Pamela Castro. “We hope this marketing facelift propels the organization into its next 100 years.”

KMK has provided marketing support to the club and its 800-seat theatre for the past 15 years.

KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, was hired by New Vision in Rockford to handle its social media marketing.

New Vision provides eye-related care including lasik, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, vision exams and has an optical shop on site. KMK has worked with the practice on various on website and other communications needs since 2003.

KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, designed several items for I Bike Rockford, a local organization comprised of bicycling enthusiasts who share information about biking events and advocate for better cycling conditions in the region.

KMK designed a canvas tent, pull up banner, and other materials to help the organization promote itself at bicycling events like this weekend’s Cycle on 2nd. For more information on I Bike Rockford, go to www.ibikerockford.com.

KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, designed a McDonald’s food tray liner for the Golden Apple Foundation highlighting the 2018 Golden Apple winners and encouraging nominations for the 2019 teacher excellence awards. Liners will be used at 12 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Northern Illinois.

The Golden Apple Foundation inspires, celebrates, and supports educational excellence through four core community programs: Awards & Recognition, Teacher Academy, Classroom Grants and Community Engagement.

KMK Media Group, a Rockford-based marketing communications firm, was hired by the Friends of Tom McNamara campaign committee to assist with marketing and event planning for Mayor McNamara’s “Summer Fun-Raiser” at Burpee Museum on August 13th. KMK Media Group handled event planning, graphic design, website and email marketing.

KMK Media Group was hired by Pierce Distribution to handle its marketing efforts including social media, web development, public relations, email marketing and graphic design.

KMK Media Group announces the addition of Maegan Shinkle to its team as KMK Media Group’s newest communications specialist.

KMK Media Group worked with Heartland Financial, USA to develop the concept for a nationwide banking campaign used by its member banks across the country, including Illinois Bank & Trust in Northern Illinois. KMK recently completed a corresponding photo shoot to help illustrate the campaign in Illinois.

KMK Media Group designed a marketing brochure for Oregon School District 220 to tell the district’s success story to those new to the community.

KMK Media Group was hired by Excentus, a corporation in Dallas, Texas, as a partner in developing new customer loyalty websites for two of their convenience store chain clients in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Excentus is a loyalty marketing and technology firm recently acquired by PDI Software.

KMK Media Group was hired for the 11th year in a row to handle all marketing, social media and public relations for the Parks Chamber “Young at Heart” festival.

The annual event to kick off the summer festival season is held Memorial Day weekend on the Parks Chamber grounds and features live music, food, a carnival and entertainment and draws tens of thousands of attendees every year.

KMK Media Group designed a marketing brochure for Kids’ Place, the free child care facility located in both the Winnebago County Courthouse and the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center. The facilities provide safe, free child care while parents and guardians are at any county building or court-ordered service. The brochure is available on site and provided in English and Spanish.

KMK Media Group launched a website for Soil Essentials, http://soil-essentials.com.

KMK Media Group was hired by Aurora Educational Technology in Ogle County to collaborate on the construction of its new website which will support online training, expanded products and assistance to customers. Aurora Educational Technology leads the educational software industry in assisting school districts worldwide to maximize their use of PowerSchool software.

KMK Media Group completed the development of a file sharing component for a website for Civil Engineering Services located in Belvidere. The web application allows Civil Engineering Services to set up custom accounts for its clients so both the company and its clients can confidentially share files with one another and receive email notifications when a new file has been added.

KMK Media Group designed an annual report and pledge card for the Boy Scouts of America Blackhawk Area Council. The infographic-driven easy-to-read report showcases highlights of the past year including major sources of revenue and how the money is spent to provide camping, programs, supplies, scholarships, special events and other activities for thousands of participants each year.

KMK Media Group was hired by Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park. The commercial farm contains an apple orchard and pumpkin patch visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year. KMK will provide marketing and social media consulting to the business which features a haunted forest, train, corn maze, baseball throw, cider, and donuts. The property is also a choice venue and backdrop for many picturesque weddings and special events every year.

KMK Media Group was hired by Barkley’s Burgers, Brews & Dawgs, a bar/restaurant on the west side of Janesville that’s modeled after dog-themed bars in New York City.  KMK will be providing marketing consulting and social media management.