Synapse Continues to Raise the Bar

Synapse was recently honored to receive nine Platinum and Gold Awards and two Honorable Mentions in the 2012 MarCom Awards. These awards are the culmination of the commitment to providing our clients with creative, innovative and effective strategies which increase revenue and brand awareness.

The mission of the MarCom Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work and generosity of marketing and communication professionals. The MarCom statuette graces the trophy cases of some of the top business and communication firms in the world. The competition has grown to one of the largest of its kind with about 6,000 entries per year. Winners range in size from individuals to media conglomerates and Fortune 50 companies. Synapse has won 15 MarCom awards since 2011.

Our award-winning work, as judged by our peers, has consistently exceeded the norms in our industry, embraces the highest level of expertise and excels in the areas of campaign research, strategy, messaging, creative, execution, results and measurement.

Below are the highlights of our winning entries:

The Calvary Christian Website — Platinum Award

• Creative Direction:  Bryan Clancy
• Graphic Design:  David Clancy

• Copy: Mike Deraco
• Strategy/UX: Bobby Deraco

• Web Design: George Migash

MGS Incorporated Website — Platinum Award

• Creative Direction:  Bryan Clancy
• Graphic Design:  Bryan Clancy/Mike Ellis
• Web Design: Chris Scheler

• Copy: Bobby Deraco
• Strategy/UX: Bobby Deraco
• Application Development: Todd Bookman

Remarkable and Serenity Brochures — Platinum Award

• Creative Direction:  Bryan Clancy
• Graphic Design:  Amanda Maounis/Jim Saurbaugh

• Copy: Bobby Deraco
• Strategy: Bobby Deraco

Remarkable Product Kit Packaging — Platinum Award

• Creative Direction:  Bryan Clancy
• Graphic Design:  Amanda Maounis

• Illustration: David Clancy
• Copy: Bobby Deraco

ITT Valve Email Campaign — Gold Award

• Creative Direction:  Bobby Deraco
• Graphic Design:  Jim Saurbaugh

• Strategy: Bobby Deraco
• Copy: Bobby Deraco

I Hate Gas Direct Mail Piece — Gold Award

• Creative Direction:  Bobby Deraco
• Graphic Design:  Jim Saurbaugh

• Strategy: Bobby Deraco
• Copy: Bobby Deraco/Aimée Urban

Joseph Integrated Campaign — Gold Award

• Creative Direction:  Bobby Deraco
• Graphic Design:  Jim Saurbaugh /Amanda Maounis
• Email:  Danny Suero
• Media Strategy: Aimée Urban

• Strategy: Bobby Deraco
• Copy: Bobby Deraco
• Website: Jared Hippensteel

Nxtbook Media Website — Gold Award

• Creative Direction:  Bobby Deraco
• Graphic Design:  Amanda Maounis

• Strategy/UX: Bobby Deraco
• Copy: Bobby Deraco

• Website: Mike Clay

The Power of Serenity Video — Gold Award

• Creative Direction:  Bryan Clancy
• Animation:  Bryan Clancy

• Strategy: Bobby Deraco
• Illustration: David Clancy / Bryan Clancy

We’re humbled by the recognition and accolades we have received for our work. We don’t do what we do in order to receive awards, of course.  The creativity and passion we have for our work is because our clients entrust us with their brands at the highest levels. But, it sure is nice to be noticed. And it’s a great validation for our clients that our work not only delivers results, but is worthy of recognition in a national and international arena.

Find out how Synapse can turn your next marketing campaign into an award winner by starting a conversation with us.