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7.26.2010
MCG Stitches Print Ad Campaign for YLI Thread
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has completed a print ad campaign for the "Iris Thread Challenge" being held by YLI Thread.
YLI Thread is a Rock Hill-based maker of threads and silk ribbon for quilting, embroidery, home decorating and needlework.
7.6.2010
Moonlight Creative Group's Dawn Newsome Promoted to Vice-Chair of MSAA Board
CHARLOTTE – Dawn Newsome, founder and co-partner of Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been appointed as vice-chair of the McColl School Alumni Association (MSAA) Board of Directors. She most recently served as secretary of the board.
A 2007 Master of Business Administration graduate from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, Newsome was also an Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow in 2005.
6.15.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Receives 3 Communicator Awards
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Moonlight Creative Group has been honored with three Communicator Awards of Distinction. MCG, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, received the awards for the following projects: Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems advertising campaign, Cannon School's Cannon Magazine and a Hayworth College of Adult Studies at Queens University of Charlotte brochure.
"Hats off to the team at Moonlight Creative Group for this accolade," said Julie Haack, president of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems. "Their attention to quality, creativity and detail shine through in the design and execution of our award-winning advertising campaign."
The Communicator Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and excellence.
6.7.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Engaged by Permenter Chiropractic
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been hired by Permenter Chiropractic to design a logo and identity package.
Located in Charlotte, Permenter Chiropractic was founded in 2001 by Dr. Jason Permenter who helps people enjoy a more active, symptom-free life by discovering the underlying cause of their aches and pain, and then developing an individual treatment program designed to get out of pain as quickly as possible for as long as possible. Visit www.PermenterChiropractic.com or call 704-569-3130 for more information.
Become a “Fan” of Permenter Chiropractic on Facebook.
5.10.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Wins Top Medical Marketing Awards
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has received three 2010 Aster Awards in the following categories: Gold for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas e-newsletter; Silver for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site; and Silver for Carolinas Medical Center – NorthEast capabilities brochure.
"I am always impressed how the team at Moonlight Creative Group can take a concept and turn it into a creative work of art," said Martin Grable, president and CEO of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. "They have done an amazing job with our e-newsletter and Web site and are so deserving of this accolade."
4.26.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Made 50 Most Influential Women Awards Extra Sweet
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, participated as the dessert sponsor for The Mecklenburg Times "50 Most Influential Women" awards. The black-tie event – which honored 50 women for their professional accomplishments and community involvement – took place at the McGlohon Theater & Atrium at Spirit Square on April 23.
Moonlight Creative Group founders and partners Dawn Newsome and Karen Ponischil were both recipients of the "2009 Most Influential Women" awards and attended this year's event along with Moonlight Creative Group graphic designer Jenni Miehle.
3.30.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Sews up Contract with YLI Thread
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group has been engaged by YLI Thread. The Moonlight Creative Group team recently prepared a commercial script and created an animated image for online use for the Rock-Hill based maker of threads and silk ribbon for quilting, embroidery, home decorating and needlework.
3.29.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Ranked Among Top Charlotte-Area Marketing Agencies
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, was included on the Charlotte Business Journal's 2010 list of "Top 25 Advertising and Marketing Agencies."
"We are thrilled to be including in this annual ranking, which is a testament to our success, hard work, and commitment to producing high quality and creative work for our clients," said Karen Ponischil, co-founder and partner of Moonlight Creative Group.
3.24.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Wins National Accolades for Higher Education Projects
Charlotte -Moonlight Creative Group has recently received three "25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards" from the Higher Ed Marketing Report, a division of HMR Publications, for the following projects: Silver for External Publication, Cannon School's Cannon Magazine; Bronze for Radio Series, Hayworth College for Adult Studies at Queens University of Charlotte; and a Merit for Student Viewbook, Charlotte Preparatory School.
"We always achieve our goals when we work with Moonlight Creative Group on our marketing materials," said Holly Boyd, director of admissions at Hayworth College for Adult Undergraduate Studies at Queens University of Charlotte. "They are experts in collaborating to produce compelling and dynamic campaigns that capture the interest and attention of prospective students."
3.17.2010
Moonlight Creative Group's Ponischil Heads into Fast Lane with EO Accelerator Program
CHARLOTTE – Karen Ponischil, co-founder and partner of Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been accepted into the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Accelerator Program.
Designed to help small businesses grow, the Charlotte EO Accelerator Program is a three-year program for young entrepreneurs providing mentoring, networking and business guidance while delivering education in four key areas: Strategy, Finance, Sales and People.
"I am very excited about being a part of this cutting-edge program that will help us grow our business and that will provide opportunities for invaluable insight and guidance from other successful entrepreneurs," said Ponischil.
3.2.2010
Moonlight Creative Group to Create Ad Campaign for Upcoming Executive Education Programs
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group has been hired by the Executive Leadership Institute at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte to create an ad campaign for two upcoming “Building Your Innovation Capacity” workshops. The two-day program – geared for business people who want to create and execute innovative ideas to grow their businesses and to find solutions to challenges or problems – will be held on March 17-18, 2010 and on May 27-28, 2010. For more information, contact the Executive Leadership Institute at 704-688-2705.
1.25.2010
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Celebrates New Year with New Web site
CHARLOTTE – The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) announced today the launch of its newly revamped Web site, www.cbcc.us. The updated site, which was designed and developed by Moonlight Creative Group, features new videos, pictures, testimonials, and additional user-friendly tools for blood donors and sponsors.
1.19.2010
Moonlight Creative Group, Envision3 Consulting and Local ACHE Chapter Host Successful Healthcare Event
CHARLOTTE – Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives (an independent chapter of the ACHE) recently teamed up with Envision3 Consulting and Moonlight Creative Group to host a healthcare services event called “Partnering for Progress.” Ninety people attended the Jan. 21 networking and dinner event at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Club.
Sean Keyser, Vice President, Organizational Improvement and Service Excellence for Novant Health delivered the keynote entitled, “The Power of Story.” Featured vendors included: Envision3 Consulting, Moonlight Creative Group, GE Healthcare, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, North Carolina MedAssist, Ranger Construction and John R. McAdams.
About ACHE
Around since 1985, the Greater Charlotte Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) serves the Charlotte area and all other portions of Western North Carolina. Its mission is to be the professional membership society for healthcare executives; to meet its members’ professional, educational, and leadership needs; to promote high ethical standards and conduct; to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence; and to promote the mission of ACHE.
About Envision3 Consulting
In business since 1995, Envision3 Consulting is an Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development consulting firm. The firm specializes in helping organizations become more effective through Strategic Planning facilitation by ensuring plans are in place so the vision can become a reality. The firm also has expertise in building high performance teams by instilling the importance of having a culture of accountability as well as learning to manage across differences in culture, generations and personality styles.
MCG Stitches Print Ad Campaign for YLI Thread
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has completed a print ad campaign for the "Iris Thread Challenge" being held by YLI Thread.
YLI Thread is a Rock Hill-based maker of threads and silk ribbon for quilting, embroidery, home decorating and needlework.
7.6.2010
Moonlight Creative Group's Dawn Newsome Promoted to Vice-Chair of MSAA Board
CHARLOTTE – Dawn Newsome, founder and co-partner of Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been appointed as vice-chair of the McColl School Alumni Association (MSAA) Board of Directors. She most recently served as secretary of the board.
A 2007 Master of Business Administration graduate from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, Newsome was also an Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow in 2005.
6.15.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Receives 3 Communicator Awards
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Moonlight Creative Group has been honored with three Communicator Awards of Distinction. MCG, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, received the awards for the following projects: Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems advertising campaign, Cannon School's Cannon Magazine and a Hayworth College of Adult Studies at Queens University of Charlotte brochure.
"Hats off to the team at Moonlight Creative Group for this accolade," said Julie Haack, president of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems. "Their attention to quality, creativity and detail shine through in the design and execution of our award-winning advertising campaign."
The Communicator Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and excellence.
6.7.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Engaged by Permenter Chiropractic
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been hired by Permenter Chiropractic to design a logo and identity package.
Located in Charlotte, Permenter Chiropractic was founded in 2001 by Dr. Jason Permenter who helps people enjoy a more active, symptom-free life by discovering the underlying cause of their aches and pain, and then developing an individual treatment program designed to get out of pain as quickly as possible for as long as possible. Visit www.PermenterChiropractic.com or call 704-569-3130 for more information.
Become a “Fan” of Permenter Chiropractic on Facebook.
5.10.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Wins Top Medical Marketing Awards
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has received three 2010 Aster Awards in the following categories: Gold for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas e-newsletter; Silver for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site; and Silver for Carolinas Medical Center – NorthEast capabilities brochure.
"I am always impressed how the team at Moonlight Creative Group can take a concept and turn it into a creative work of art," said Martin Grable, president and CEO of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. "They have done an amazing job with our e-newsletter and Web site and are so deserving of this accolade."
4.26.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Made 50 Most Influential Women Awards Extra Sweet
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, participated as the dessert sponsor for The Mecklenburg Times "50 Most Influential Women" awards. The black-tie event – which honored 50 women for their professional accomplishments and community involvement – took place at the McGlohon Theater & Atrium at Spirit Square on April 23.
Moonlight Creative Group founders and partners Dawn Newsome and Karen Ponischil were both recipients of the "2009 Most Influential Women" awards and attended this year's event along with Moonlight Creative Group graphic designer Jenni Miehle.
3.30.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Sews up Contract with YLI Thread
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group has been engaged by YLI Thread. The Moonlight Creative Group team recently prepared a commercial script and created an animated image for online use for the Rock-Hill based maker of threads and silk ribbon for quilting, embroidery, home decorating and needlework.
3.29.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Ranked Among Top Charlotte-Area Marketing Agencies
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, was included on the Charlotte Business Journal's 2010 list of "Top 25 Advertising and Marketing Agencies."
"We are thrilled to be including in this annual ranking, which is a testament to our success, hard work, and commitment to producing high quality and creative work for our clients," said Karen Ponischil, co-founder and partner of Moonlight Creative Group.
3.24.2010
Moonlight Creative Group Wins National Accolades for Higher Education Projects
Charlotte -Moonlight Creative Group has recently received three "25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards" from the Higher Ed Marketing Report, a division of HMR Publications, for the following projects: Silver for External Publication, Cannon School's Cannon Magazine; Bronze for Radio Series, Hayworth College for Adult Studies at Queens University of Charlotte; and a Merit for Student Viewbook, Charlotte Preparatory School.
"We always achieve our goals when we work with Moonlight Creative Group on our marketing materials," said Holly Boyd, director of admissions at Hayworth College for Adult Undergraduate Studies at Queens University of Charlotte. "They are experts in collaborating to produce compelling and dynamic campaigns that capture the interest and attention of prospective students."
3.17.2010
Moonlight Creative Group's Ponischil Heads into Fast Lane with EO Accelerator Program
CHARLOTTE – Karen Ponischil, co-founder and partner of Moonlight Creative Group, a leading Charlotte marketing communications firm, has been accepted into the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Accelerator Program.
Designed to help small businesses grow, the Charlotte EO Accelerator Program is a three-year program for young entrepreneurs providing mentoring, networking and business guidance while delivering education in four key areas: Strategy, Finance, Sales and People.
"I am very excited about being a part of this cutting-edge program that will help us grow our business and that will provide opportunities for invaluable insight and guidance from other successful entrepreneurs," said Ponischil.
3.2.2010
Moonlight Creative Group to Create Ad Campaign for Upcoming Executive Education Programs
CHARLOTTE – Moonlight Creative Group has been hired by the Executive Leadership Institute at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte to create an ad campaign for two upcoming “Building Your Innovation Capacity” workshops. The two-day program – geared for business people who want to create and execute innovative ideas to grow their businesses and to find solutions to challenges or problems – will be held on March 17-18, 2010 and on May 27-28, 2010. For more information, contact the Executive Leadership Institute at 704-688-2705.
1.25.2010
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Celebrates New Year with New Web site
CHARLOTTE – The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) announced today the launch of its newly revamped Web site, www.cbcc.us. The updated site, which was designed and developed by Moonlight Creative Group, features new videos, pictures, testimonials, and additional user-friendly tools for blood donors and sponsors.
1.19.2010
Moonlight Creative Group, Envision3 Consulting and Local ACHE Chapter Host Successful Healthcare Event
CHARLOTTE – Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives (an independent chapter of the ACHE) recently teamed up with Envision3 Consulting and Moonlight Creative Group to host a healthcare services event called “Partnering for Progress.” Ninety people attended the Jan. 21 networking and dinner event at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Club.
Sean Keyser, Vice President, Organizational Improvement and Service Excellence for Novant Health delivered the keynote entitled, “The Power of Story.” Featured vendors included: Envision3 Consulting, Moonlight Creative Group, GE Healthcare, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, North Carolina MedAssist, Ranger Construction and John R. McAdams.
About ACHE
Around since 1985, the Greater Charlotte Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) serves the Charlotte area and all other portions of Western North Carolina. Its mission is to be the professional membership society for healthcare executives; to meet its members’ professional, educational, and leadership needs; to promote high ethical standards and conduct; to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence; and to promote the mission of ACHE.
About Envision3 Consulting
In business since 1995, Envision3 Consulting is an Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development consulting firm. The firm specializes in helping organizations become more effective through Strategic Planning facilitation by ensuring plans are in place so the vision can become a reality. The firm also has expertise in building high performance teams by instilling the importance of having a culture of accountability as well as learning to manage across differences in culture, generations and personality styles.