News + Recognition

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01.10.11  It's official! Design With Chon has a new marketing team, and they are working on expanding awareness and bringing new opportunities to my doorstep. I want to welcome Linda, Marketing Director of DWC, and Ryan F., Marketing Consultant Intern, to the DWC team. 

Just some background info on the team. Linda graduated from Georgetown University with a Masters in public relations and corporate communications. She has over 4 years of industry experience, and is now starting her own marketing company, Yellow Duck PR. She currently lives and works in the city of Chicago, but was raised in NYC. Yes, she is a New Yorker, but does love Chicago. I don't think she will ever say that Chicago pizza is better, however. Oh, and DWC will be working on the Yellow Duck PR new logo design and the visual branding of her new company! Linda is going to be the go-to marketing guru for my company, and for any of my future clients who ever need advice and resources in marketing and PR strategies.

As for Ryan, he is finishing up his bachelors degree at Northern Illinois University. He's a hard worker and is very well-rounded. While obtaining his degree, he is working full-time to fund for his education and still has time to have fun by playing a bunch of intramural sports on the north side of Chicago. Although Ryan is going to NIU, he's an Illini fan all the way. Coincidentally, Ryan's whole family is from the New York area, too. I guess you can say I have a bunch of New Yorkers on my hands. I am looking forward to working with Ryan and to see what insights that he can offer in tackling my demographic market.
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01.11.11  The words of Design With Chon are published! OMG. DWC first-ever ad in Chicago Style Wedding magazine.

I attended the Chicago Style Wedding magazine launch party this past Tuesday for the big reveal of their new 2011 season cover. I went with Linda, Marketing Director of DWC, and another design colleague. Their cover (for the first time ever I believe) is a sophisticated, elegant black and white image of a modern bride. Simple and beautifully understated I think.

Brides and future brides go pick up a your copy of Chicago Style Wedding magazine today, and find the DWC ad. There is a special 5% off promotion code towards my wedding services. Also, if you read the 2011 Wedding Trends article written by Kristen Castillo, you can find good wedding tips for your wedding. And to much of my surprise, I was quoted 4 times! :) I wasn't expecting this and forgot I talked to Kristen, the writer, back in 2010 about my wedding insights. It's a little proud moment for me as I expand my business ventures into the wedding market. It's exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time. Stay tuned into the 2011 year as I share my news and thoughts with you all!