Houston (January 21, 2009) – Bullpen Marketing, a Houston-based marketing firm, won two awards at the 2009 Pyramid Awards, hosted by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). The PPAI created the Pyramid Awards to honor the best promotions around the world. Bullpen Marketing won its two Pyramid Awards in the categories of “Goodwill” and “Tradeshow & Exhibitions.”

The Pyramid Awards recognize companies that demonstrate creativity and effectiveness in the use of promotional products. Bullpen Marketing is the only company from Texas to win a Pyramid Award. In the Goodwill category, Bullpen created a miniature flag made for Mt. Carmel Academy, which flew into space on NASA’s Space Shuttle on Mission STS-126. Colin Hageney, the president of Bullpen, said, “It was an honor to create something that flew in outer space on a shuttle mission. It was an unusual project – and it’s always great to be able to support Catholic education in Houston.” Bullpen turned the project around in 24 hours and donated the flag to Mt. Carmel Academy. NASA Astronaut Ron Garan said, “The flag produced by Bullpen will serve as an inspiration for the entire student body for years to come. I highlight the flag as a symbol that the students can overcome any obstacle if they give their all and not settle for anything less than excellence.”

In the Tradeshow category, Bullpen beat out international competitors with a comprehensive marketing campaign to recruit job candidates for a petroleum geophysical company. The campaign featured a folding calculator and ruler, a series of foam puzzles, a “rock tour” themed t-shirt and a luggage tag that lights up. The client saw an upsurge in job applicants during the promotional efforts.

About Bullpen Marketing: Bullpen Marketing is a Houston-based marketing firm that offers many services ranging from print and web design to promotional products. As a fully integrated marketing agency, it specializes in helping companies and schools improve the way they promote the value of their products and services. Core areas of expertise include strategic planning, branding, academic and web marketing. Its clients range from elementary schools to Fortune 500 corporations. Founded in 1997, Bullpen is one of Houston’s fastest growing marketing and promotional products companies with both local and national accounts. Bullpen is the preferred supplier for the American Marketing Association. Other clients include the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, NACE International, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Bullpen is a member of the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), American Marketing Association (AMA), Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). Learn more at www.bullpenmarketing.com.

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