Hugely Successful Launch in NYC Union Square Attended by Thousands
SOMERVILLE, MA – December 21, 2009 – Fuseideas, a premier, full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agency, announced its role in the November NYC launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. On November 9th, Activision, Microsoft and GameStop took over New York’s Union Square with a massive party celebrating the launch. Activision hired UCG Marketing to coordinate the event and Fuseideas managed and facilitated the live web-exclusive broadcast of the event.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was one of the most highly anticipated software launches and since launch the game sales have been huge with more that 4.7 million copies of Modern Warfare 2 were sold in the first 24 hours alone. For the physical launch, GameStop coordinated small local events, but looked to UCG Marketing and Fuseideas for the main launch.
In addition to a celebrity presence at the launch, hundreds of fans waited online outside the Modern Warfare 2 tent to get their first taste on the game before it came out at midnight. A huge tent was set up at the square where about 60-70 Xbox 360’s were setup for fans to play some serious Team Slayer action. Fuseideas helped facilitate a live broadcast of the event while it was taking place and was watched by more than 10,000 viewers that could not physically attend the launch.
“The launch of the game in Union Square far exceeded initial expectations,” said Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas. “The energy was infectious and the crowd only seemed to grow as people stayed to play the game. We’re honored to have the opportunity to again work with UCG Marketing on an innovative launch campaign.”
About UCG Marketing
Based in New York and Boston, UCG Marketing is a leading provider of event marketing programs for fortune 500 companies. Beginning in 2001 UCG Marketing began serving the media, pharmaceutical products, food & beverage and consumer package goods industries with a focus on designing, executing and measuring what were then called non-traditional marketing campaigns. More information can be found online at http://www.ucgmarketing.com.
About Fuseideas
Fuseideas is an integrated advertising, public relations and interactive marketing agency based out of Somerville, MA. Fuseideas has worked with several brand-name companies including Disney, Massport, Comcast, ESPN, Reebok, HBO and The Boston Bruins. More information and examples of Fuseideas work can be found online at www.fuseideas.com.
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12/14/09
FUSEIDEAS ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF 2009 MARK AWARDS VIDEO
Fuseideas and Rainbow Media Partner to Design Video for Second Consecutive Year
SOMERVILLE, MA – December 14, 2009 – Fuseideas, a premier full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agency, today unveiled the video work done for the CTAM (Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing) 2009 Mark Awards held in Denver on October 26, 2009. Fuseideas partnered with the Sundance Channel and iFC (both owned by Rainbow Media) to produce a video intro for the 2009 Mark Awards. Fuseideas worked with show host Evan Shapiro, president of Sundance and iFC on the video for this year’s awards ceremony.
For the 2008 Mark Awards, Fuseideas and Rainbow Media’s AMC Network produced a wildly successful piece which was based on AMC’s series “Mad Men,” a show about advertising in the 1960’s. The concept for the 2009 video was to “out do” the 2008 show because and played on the fake rivalry between Evan Shapiro and Ed Carroll, AMC’s Chief Operating Officer and host of the 2008 Mark Awards. Knowing he didn’t have a show like “Mad Men” to rely on, Fuseideas and Mr. Shapiro developed a concept that had him asking well known cable entertainment executives about what he could do for this year’s show. The various executives set Evan up for a gag musical number that he performed live at the event. Both videos can be seen under the Work section at www.fuseideas.com.
“With help from many leading executives in the cable industry, Fuseideas and Rainbow Media were able to produce a unique video introduction for Evan Shapiro at the 2009 awards,” said Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas. “Our goal for the video was to create a fun, festive environment for show which recognizes great marketing in the Cable industry. Given the state of the economy, audiences were seeking something light and humorous and the result far exceeded what we initially envisioned. Evan and I are both very happy that the video and the show was deemed a huge success.”
CTAM: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
Cable & Telecommunications Association for marketing is a 501(c)(6) non-profit association that provides education, recognition and networking opportunities, and manages cooperative marketing initiatives, for cable companies, content providers and others who supply products and services to the cable industry. More information can be found at www.ctam.com.
About Fuseideas
Fuseideas is an integrated advertising, public relations and interactive marketing agency based out of Somerville, MA. Fuseideas has worked with several brand-name companies including The Walt Disney Company, Massachusetts Port Authority, Comcast, ESPN, Reebok, HBO Latin America and Raytheon. More information and examples of Fuseideas work can be found online at www.fuseideas.com.
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SOMERVILLE, MA – December 14, 2009 – Fuseideas, a premier full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agency, today unveiled the video work done for the CTAM (Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing) 2009 Mark Awards held in Denver on October 26, 2009. Fuseideas partnered with the Sundance Channel and iFC (both owned by Rainbow Media) to produce a video intro for the 2009 Mark Awards. Fuseideas worked with show host Evan Shapiro, president of Sundance and iFC on the video for this year’s awards ceremony.
For the 2008 Mark Awards, Fuseideas and Rainbow Media’s AMC Network produced a wildly successful piece which was based on AMC’s series “Mad Men,” a show about advertising in the 1960’s. The concept for the 2009 video was to “out do” the 2008 show because and played on the fake rivalry between Evan Shapiro and Ed Carroll, AMC’s Chief Operating Officer and host of the 2008 Mark Awards. Knowing he didn’t have a show like “Mad Men” to rely on, Fuseideas and Mr. Shapiro developed a concept that had him asking well known cable entertainment executives about what he could do for this year’s show. The various executives set Evan up for a gag musical number that he performed live at the event. Both videos can be seen under the Work section at www.fuseideas.com.
“With help from many leading executives in the cable industry, Fuseideas and Rainbow Media were able to produce a unique video introduction for Evan Shapiro at the 2009 awards,” said Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas. “Our goal for the video was to create a fun, festive environment for show which recognizes great marketing in the Cable industry. Given the state of the economy, audiences were seeking something light and humorous and the result far exceeded what we initially envisioned. Evan and I are both very happy that the video and the show was deemed a huge success.”
CTAM: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
Cable & Telecommunications Association for marketing is a 501(c)(6) non-profit association that provides education, recognition and networking opportunities, and manages cooperative marketing initiatives, for cable companies, content providers and others who supply products and services to the cable industry. More information can be found at www.ctam.com.
About Fuseideas
Fuseideas is an integrated advertising, public relations and interactive marketing agency based out of Somerville, MA. Fuseideas has worked with several brand-name companies including The Walt Disney Company, Massachusetts Port Authority, Comcast, ESPN, Reebok, HBO Latin America and Raytheon. More information and examples of Fuseideas work can be found online at www.fuseideas.com.
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12/8/09
FUSEIDEAS HIRES INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR
FUSEIDEAS HIRES INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR
Sara Payne to Lead Interactive Practice across Multiple Mediums
SOMERVILLE, MA – December 8, 2009 – Fuseideas, a premier full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agency, today announced that it has added Sara Payne as new member of the management team. As Interactive Account Supervisor, Payne will help manage the creative team on an array of projects – including website development, wireless advertising, design and video production.
Payne brings over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, specializing in branding, strategy and hands on account management. Her work has enabled her to manage projects in virtually every advertising medium and has ranged from creative to task-oriented management. Most recently, Payne was an Account Manager with Nokia, leading production and execution of mobile marketing campaigns for companies like Saturn, Borders, Aramark, and Sun Microsystems.
“Sara’s expertise brings all sorts of new opportunities to Fuseideas, and her hire a big win for our organization,” said Dennis Franczak, CEO and founder of Fuseideas. “Her technological and strategic background will enable us to execute better on complex projects while still keeping the unique design elements alive. Sara will continue to help Fuseideas deliver stellar work for our clients, on-time and on-budget.”
Prior to Nokia, Payne was a Marketing Manager at Digitas. Her primary client work was for General Motors, managing the relationship programs for Buick loyalists. From 2003-2006 she served as an Account Supervisor at DDB Chicago. Her accounts at DDB Chicago included Home Depot, Disney Vacation Club, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Earlier at DDB, Payne worked as an Account Executive for Illinois Lottery and USG.
Payne has also held account management potions at Arnold Worldwide (where she worked with Volkswagen, Royal Caribbean and Monster.com) and at Edel Partners.
Payne holds as a bachelor’s degree in Communications from DePaul University.
About Fuseideas
Fuseideas is an integrated advertising, public relations and interactive marketing agency based out of Somerville, MA. Fuseideas has worked with several brand-name companies including Disney, Massport, Comcast, ESPN, Reebok, HBO and The Boston Bruins. More information and examples of Fuseideas work can be found online at www.fuseideas.com.
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Sara Payne to Lead Interactive Practice across Multiple Mediums
SOMERVILLE, MA – December 8, 2009 – Fuseideas, a premier full-service advertising, interactive and public relations agency, today announced that it has added Sara Payne as new member of the management team. As Interactive Account Supervisor, Payne will help manage the creative team on an array of projects – including website development, wireless advertising, design and video production.
Payne brings over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, specializing in branding, strategy and hands on account management. Her work has enabled her to manage projects in virtually every advertising medium and has ranged from creative to task-oriented management. Most recently, Payne was an Account Manager with Nokia, leading production and execution of mobile marketing campaigns for companies like Saturn, Borders, Aramark, and Sun Microsystems.
“Sara’s expertise brings all sorts of new opportunities to Fuseideas, and her hire a big win for our organization,” said Dennis Franczak, CEO and founder of Fuseideas. “Her technological and strategic background will enable us to execute better on complex projects while still keeping the unique design elements alive. Sara will continue to help Fuseideas deliver stellar work for our clients, on-time and on-budget.”
Prior to Nokia, Payne was a Marketing Manager at Digitas. Her primary client work was for General Motors, managing the relationship programs for Buick loyalists. From 2003-2006 she served as an Account Supervisor at DDB Chicago. Her accounts at DDB Chicago included Home Depot, Disney Vacation Club, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Earlier at DDB, Payne worked as an Account Executive for Illinois Lottery and USG.
Payne has also held account management potions at Arnold Worldwide (where she worked with Volkswagen, Royal Caribbean and Monster.com) and at Edel Partners.
Payne holds as a bachelor’s degree in Communications from DePaul University.
About Fuseideas
Fuseideas is an integrated advertising, public relations and interactive marketing agency based out of Somerville, MA. Fuseideas has worked with several brand-name companies including Disney, Massport, Comcast, ESPN, Reebok, HBO and The Boston Bruins. More information and examples of Fuseideas work can be found online at www.fuseideas.com.
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