Posts Tagged ‘Awards’

Bullpen Marketing Receives 2010 BBB Pinnacle Award

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

BBB-Pinnacle-Winner-2010Houston (May 5, 2010) – Bullpen Marketing was honored with the prestigious 2010 Pinnacle Award at the annual Better Business Bureau Awards (BBB) showcase today. The award is the BBB’s highest honor. The company was recognized for the third consecutive year for their dedication to customer service, team involvement, and charitable work. The BBB uses a strict set of criteria when judging award entries, which includes evaluating the company’s willingness to give back to the community, its ability to resolve problematic customer service issues, and its drive to inspire employees to better themselves in the course of their work.

Bullpen Marketing has been dedicated to customer service and community involvement since its inception in 1997. Within the past year, the company has sponsored numerous events for non-profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Bullpen has also donated marketing and design work as well as time and funds to many different causes including Catholic Charities’ Young Professionals Group, the Spirit of Charity Gala, Glam Girls and Steps For Students just to name a few.

“This is a great honor for our team who strives constantly to find more ways to offer value to our clients”, says Colin Hageney, President of Bullpen Marketing. Hageney adds, “The road to exceptional customer service is a never ending journey at Bullpen Marketing.”

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.

Bullpen Marketing Client Named Marketer of the Year in Education

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Houston (February 18, 2010) – St. Pius X High School, a long time client of Bullpen Marketing, has been recognized as the top Houston education (elementary/secondary) marketer by the American Marketing Association’s Houston Chapter. The 40 Best of Category winners were determined by a vote of AMA Houston members combined with votes from a panel of local marketing and business leaders and educators.

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“We’re very proud of our ‘Start Here. Go Anywhere.’ Campaign,” said Donna Pollard, O.P., and head of school at St. Pius X. “Not only has it had a favorable impact on our admissions, but it has also positively raised awareness about St. Pius X High School and its place among Houston’s secondary schools. We’re honored to have been recognized by the Houston chapter of the American Marketing Association.”

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Bullpen Honored for Excellence in Promotional Campaign

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

AwardsLogo_PyramidNominee_lgLas Vegas (January 13, 2009)Bullpen Marketing, a Houston-based marketing firm, received a 2010 Pyramid Nominee Award from the 52nd annual PPAI Pyramid Awards Show in Las Vegas. This was the company’s fourth Pyramid Award received in three consecutive years. The ceremony, hosted by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), recognizes the best promotional product marketing campaigns around the world.

“Creativity and effectiveness are key to winning this much coveted award,” said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president. “As these winning programs illustrate, there is no limit to the application of a promotional products program.”

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Bullpen Marketing Named Finalist for International Award

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

pyramid-awardHouston (November 11, 2009)Bullpen Marketing, a Houston-based marketing firm, was named a finalist for the 2010 Pyramid Awards, hosted by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and to be presented on January 13 during The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas. The PPAI created the Pyramid Awards to honor the best promotions around the world. Bullpen was named a finalist for the Pyramid Awards in the category of “Not-for-Profit Programs” for a special project with the Cathedral Centre.

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Bullpen Wins BBB Customer Service Award

Monday, May 11th, 2009

award4Houston (May 11, 2009) – Bullpen Marketing was recognized once again at the annual Better Business Bureau Awards (BBB) showcase last Wednesday. The company was honored for the second year in a row with the Award for Excellence: Winner of Distinction award for their dedication to customer service, team-involvement and charitable work. The BBB enlists a strict set of criteria when judging which includes evaluating the company’s willingness to give back to the community, ability to resolve problematic customer service issues and drive to inspire employees to better themselves in the course of their work.

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Laufman Appointed to International Board on Professional Development

Monday, January 5th, 2009

HOUSTON, TX (January 5, 2009) – The Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) recently announced that it has chosen to appoint Bullpen Marketing’s Lauri Laufman to its Professional Development Committee.  An industry veteran and native Houstonian, Ms. Laufman serves as a Vice President of Bullpen Marketing and will celebrate 25 years as a promotional advertising consultant this year.

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Bullpen Marketing wins BBB Award of Excellence

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Houston firm recognized for top-notch customer experience and community service.

HOUSTON, TX (April 9, 2008) – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recognized Bullpen Marketing, a Houston-area marketing company specializing in promotional products strategy and a wide range of marketing services, for excellence in customer satisfaction and community service at a luncheon on May 7th, 2008. Bullpen Marketing was honored as a “Winner of Distinction,” one of 83 elite companies out of thousands in the greater Houston metropolis.

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