South Florida Business Journal has recognized Brett Circe as a fast-tracking, outstanding young business leader under the age of 40. Circe, a Starmark International partner, vice president, Interactive Services, and president of OmniPilot Software, has been tapped as a finalist in the SFBJ 2006 Up & Comers Awards for advertising and public relations.
Starmark International, a full-service marketing communications agency, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Jacqui Hartnett as chief operating officer, it was announced today by Dan Estes, CEO. In this newly created position, Hartnett will manage operations as well as oversee finance and human resources.
“Jacqui is a multifaceted executive who brings a wealth of professionalism, strategic capabilities and management expertise to our firm,” said Dan Estes. “As COO, she will be a valuable asset in planning and galvanizing our agency’s growth. We are delighted to have her on our team.”
Starmark International, a South Florida-based, full-service marketing communications agency, announced today that it has been named the agency of record for The Las Olas Company, one of the original investors in Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard. The Las Olas Company owns and manages the Riverside Hotel, and also helped to establish Las Olas Boulevard’s charm by adopting the village architecture of this shopping, dining, business meeting and vacation destination.
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Strategies kept businesses open
By Leslie Kraft Burke
South Florida Business Journal
Updated: 7:00 p.m. ET Nov. 6, 2005
Resourceful and prepared businesses emerged triumphant over adversity after Hurricane Wilma.
Starmark International’s President Recognized as Heavy Hitter in Advertising/PR
April 2005 issue excerpt:
Starmark first started in Chicago in 1978, Peggy Nordeen, a co-founder, sold the company after 14 years in a deal that ensured that all her staff would retain their jobs. Nordeen also made sure she retained the brand.
Starmark International, a South Florida-based, full-service marketing communications agency, has relocated its headquarters into a newly-purchased, 60,000-square-foot facility. Located at 1815 Griffin Road, the new headquarters enables Starmark to continue its growth plans and consolidate its operations into one building.
Starmark International, a full-service marketing communications agency, has been named agency of record for Vista Healthplan, Inc. (VISTA), a health benefits company based in South Florida.
VISTA tapped Starmark to develop a strategic advertising campaign for its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans. The agency will conceptualize and implement a complete marketing strategy and creative program. Additional advertising campaigns will be formulated around VISTA’s employer group and individual products.
Starmark International, a Fort Lauderdale-based full service marketing communications agency, has been named for the seventh time to the Inc. 500, ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country – only the third company to ever achieve this special Hall of Fame honor. Starmark ranks #109 on the 2004 Inc. 500 (#7 overall in growth in the Advertising & Marketing category), with a five-year revenue growth of 1,340%, and an increase of 268% since it returned to the list last year, while the advertising industry has only been flirting with a turnaround. Now in it’s 26th year, a new, reborn Starmark returned to the list in 2003 after a 16-year absence.
Starmark International, a full-service marketing communications agency, has added Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) to its client roster. Under terms of the client-agency agreement, Starmark will serve as the demand-marketing arm of the global access infrastructure solutions company.