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Welcome to New Client Lumpkin Family Foundation

Kathy at Omni — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:44:28 +0000

Omni is pleased to announce our partnership with The Lumpkin Family Foundation (LFF) to provide website design and other marketing and identity services.

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is an east central Illinois foundation providing support through grants to nonprofit organizations working towards innovation and long-term improvements in the environment, health, education and the arts. The organization is focused on the special needs of small and rural communities to leverage additional resources and enhance local philanthropy.

The Lumpkin Family Foundation has also created an online community space and virtual resource center connecting the good work that nonprofits do in east central Illinois with the Good Works Connect website.

Omni looks forward to working closely with this impressive organization so fully dedicated to building on their legacy of community involvement.

Omni Launches Redesigned Website

Kathy at Omni — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:12:31 +0000

Omni Communications Group cordially invites you to visit our recently redesigned website . President Jill Schuller notes the latest internet incarnation of the marketing communications company marks the third update in the last ten years.

“Tweaking our image and clearly communicating our corporate message in an aesthetically pleasing manner while embracing ever-changing digital technology is critical in our industry. Omni is committed to evolving with the times.”

The new website incorporates a minimalist, less-is-more concept effectively utilizing white space and effortless site navigation to convey the philosophy, services and professional flair of the advertising agency and its staff. The highlight of the website is the impressive digital portfolio, proudly displaying a large sampling of Omni’s creative marketing solutions and graphic design skills across a wide variety of industries and mediums.

Have a look around and let us know what you think!

Laura Nestler Forty Under 40 Award Recipient 2010

Kathy at Omni — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:24:30 +0000

Laura Nestler of Omni Communications Group was recently recognized during the Springfield Business Journal “Forty Under 40″ ceremony, an annual program recognizing excellence in business and community leadership by individuals under the age of 40. Here is Laura was Daniel Hynes, Illinois State Comptroller and the keynote speaker at the event held on July 13, 2010 in Springfield, Illinois. Congratulations to Laura for her impressive achievement!

Happy 18th Anniversary To Omni

Kathy at Omni — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:45:28 +0000

Omni Communications Group is proud to be celebrating its eighteenth anniversary this week. Established on July 5, 1992 at the Springfield home of one of its three founding partners, the marketing, advertising and public relations firm expanded quickly by providing all-inclusive service to clients. Marketing demands evolved, clientele increased, and new employees with expertise in innovative systems joined the team. Operations relocated, first to an office on South Fifth Street, and in 1997 to Omni’s current location at Two South Old State Capitol Plaza, adjacent to the stately and historic Old State Capitol Building.

Today, Omni Communications Group has demonstrated experience and expertise in many industries, including business to business, manufacturing, associations, not-for-profits, health care, retail, financial and technology. Its broad array of marketing services includes strategic marketing plans, market research, branding development, design, advertising, custom website development, media planning and placement, event promotions and public relations.

Congratulations to all at Omni and keep up the great work!

Visit Art in the Garden in Springfield, IL

Brandy at Omni — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:27:07 +0000

See outstanding works by area artists at Art in the Garden on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Lincoln Memorial Garden from 8am to 4pm. The works will be on display at the Springfield Art Association from now through June 20th and will be sold by Silent Auction on June 26th at Art in the Garden. You can also view the works online by clicking here. At Art in the Garden you can even watch artists work in the Garden! The Reception from 5pm to 7:30pm will include a Silent Auction of juried works and Live Auction of En Plein Air works. Food and drinks will be available. Lincoln Memorial Garden is located at 2301 East Lake Drive in Springfield, IL.

Help Kidzeum Springfield IL with Chili’s Restaurant Fundraiser

Brandy at Omni — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:35:19 +0000

Join Chili’s Restaurant for their Pepper Profit Program in Springfield, IL to benefit the Kidzeum of Health & Science. Visit Chili’s at 2891 South Veterans Parkway in June and July for Dine-In or To Go and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Kidzeum of Health & Science when you present the special coupon. Click here to print out coupon for use. Have a delicious meal and help a great cause at the same time!

Sangamon Auditorium 2010-2011 Season Brochure

Kathy at Omni — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:59:01 +0000

Omni has just finished the beautiful Sangamon Auditorium 2010-2011 season brochure, and we’re quite pleased with the design. Watch for this coming soon to see all the fantastic performing arts events coming to Springfield, Illinois!

Five Project Innovation Finalists Announced

Kathy at Omni — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:18:26 +0000

Congratulations to the five finalists in the Project Innovation contest for medical innovations:

W. Allan Shears: Electrically Powered Pill Crusher
Jardogs, LLCC: Patient Kiosk
Dr. Schneider and Dr. Hwang: Wikiphen
Dr. Om Jha: STUC-OM
Jack Milbourn: Tru-Balance

These five finalists will present their innovative ideas for healthcare improvement at the final competition on June 9, 2010 to be held at 4:30 p.m. at the LLCC Capital City Training Center. The event is open to the public. A winner will be selected and will receive a cash prize of $15,000. The runner-up will receive an $8,000 cash prize and the remaining finalists will each receive $1,000.

For more information visit the Project Innovation website at http://www.sangamonprojectinnovation.com/press/Media%20Release_Finalists.pdf.

Ideas That Move Your Business Forward – Omni

Kathy at Omni — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:39:37 +0000

New Omni print advertising: ideas that move your business forward – web design, advertising, branding.

Omni Welcomes Brandy Moore as Project Manager

Kathy at Omni — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:04:11 +0000

Brandy Moore of Springfield, IL has recently joined the staff of Omni Communications Group as Project Manager in the client services department. Her responsibilities include working closely with Omni clients throughout the various stages of project development and ensuring the successful completion of each marketing project on time and on budget through her adept facilitation of information and communication between the various advertising agency departments.

Moore worked previously as the Marketing and Promotions Director at Capitol Radio Group and holds a bachelor degree in communications from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She serves as an ambassador for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and also as a board member for the Kidzeum of Health and Science. Moore loves to cook, travel and spend free time with her animal shelter rescue dog Woody.