KMK Media Group, a marketing communications firm, completed a new website for Aurora Educational Technology in Ogle County, https://auroraedtech.com.

Aurora Educational Technology works with hundreds of educational institutions across the United States to make the most of their student data through customization and enhancements to the PowerSchool educational software platform.Aurora Educational Technology’s new website provides online customers with the ability to review available plug-ins and customizations to the software, to subscribe to use those plug-ins and to receive online support.

“We provide marketing services to many public and private school districts, so we appreciate the opportunity to work with complementary industries like educational software,” said KMK’s CEO Pam Maher. “We’ve worked with Aurora Educational Technology previously and been impressed with their knowledge, expertise and ability to customize off-the-shelf software to meet school districts’ unique needs.”

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.

KMK Media Group, one of the first Rockford marketing agencies known for bridging the gap between traditional marketing and digital marketing, is celebrating the launch of its 20th year in business.

CEO Pam Maher and President Jeff Klarman incorporated KMK Media Group on November 18, 1998, initially working part-time out of Maher’s home office before moving the company to 1111 S. Alpine Road and then purchasing an historic building on North Church Street and moving its corporate offices there seven years ago.

“We’ve been blessed to see substantial growth in clientele, employees, and the services we’re able to offer our clients today verses when we started 20 years ago,” Maher said. “We were on the cusp of the website and digital revolution as a means to drive marketing for companies. It’s amazing to watch that evolution and the subsequent impact of social media.”

KMK is celebrating its 20th birthday with a look back on the last 20 years, including a timeline on the firm’s website, social media flashbacks, client videos and more over the next year.

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.