Global Survey Shows Independent Public Relations Firms Experiencing a Surge in New Business

New York – Jan. 11, 2012 – Independent communications firms worldwide are starting off the year in better business shape than 2011, according to recent results announced today from a Worldcom Public Relations Group (Worldcom) survey. As the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations firms, Worldcom reported most partner agencies polled, forecast hiring new staff and have already experienced an increase in business and budgets as they begin the new year.

Strategic America Announces Promotions

(DES MOINES, IA, Nov. 23, 2011) – Strategic America (SA) President John Schreurs has announced the following promotions: Cyndi Fisher to Digital Marketing Services Director Kevin Strouse to Senior System Analyst IV Kasey Baker-Vermulm to Senior Digital Designer Strategic America is a Des Moines-based integrated marketing communications firm that employs 90 communications professionals. Founded in 1980, Strategic America represents more than 40 diverse national, regional and local clients, focusing on insurance/financial services, business-to-business, and dealer and consumer marketing.

Worldcom Public Relations Group Announces Newly Elected Group Board of Directors at International Meeting in Madrid

Adds new partner to its roster of independent public relations counseling firms NEW YORK – June 3, 2011 – Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counseling firms including Strategic America in West Des Moines, IA, announced the appointment of the 2011-2012 board members during the group’s annual meeting, held May 17-20 in Madrid, Spain, hosted by Grupo Albion.

Strategic America Recognized for Innovation and Results

Veria and Wendy’s Campaigns Awarded at NOVA Awards (DES MOINES, May 13, 2011) – At the local American Marketing Association’s annual NOVA Awards, Strategic America (SA) earned Best in the Public Relations category for an event in conjunction with the Taste of Chicago for Veria and second place in the Interactive Media category for a new salad product rollout for Wendy’s in the Midwest.

Silver and Gold for Strategic America at Local ADDY® Awards

West Des Moines agency president also honoredh2(DES MOINES, February 24, 2011) – Strategic America (SA), a West Des Moines integrated marketing firm, was honored with four Gold ADDY® Awards and four Silver ADDY® Awards at the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) celebration. SA’s four Gold ADDY® Award winners will move on to compete at the regional level.

Strategic America & Covey Co-Host Business “Execution” Seminar

Unique Methodology Unveils Missing Link to Business Success (DES MOINES, IA, February 11, 2011) – More than 60 area business leaders, guests of Strategic America (SA) and FranklinCovey, the renowned consulting and training organization, learned about a unique methodology for ensuring quality workplace execution in an exclusive seminar, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at SA’s offices in West Des Moines.

Des Moines-Area Jiffy Lubes Host “Lube-A-Thon” for Rock In Prevention

(Des Moines, IA) On October 24, 2010, Jiffy Lube’s NW 86th Street location in Clive, IA served as the host store for a Des Moines-based Jiffy Lube “Lube-a-Thon” to benefit Rock In Prevention (Rock), a nationally acclaimed youth prevention program, founded in Des Moines. A local priest who serves as Mercy’s Bishop Drumm Home chaplain, The Rev.

National Social Media Expert Coming to SA for Workshop

(WEST DES MOINES, IA, August 20, 2010) – Strategic America (SA), a West Des Moines-based integrated marketing firm, is partnering with a nationally recognized social media expert to work with employees, clients and vendors on strategic social media best practices. Jay Baer is an award-winning social media strategy consultant, speaker, author and founder of five companies, including his social media consulting firm, Convince & Convert.

Strategic America Named Best of Des Moines 2010

Integrated Marketing Firm Honored in Unprecedented Four Categories (DES MOINES, IA, August 18, 2010) – Along with its national growth, Strategic America (SA), a full service, integrated marketing firm based in West Des Moines, remains dedicated to central Iowa. SA has grown its client base over the past 30 years, with revenues from outside of Iowa now more than half of its business.

Strategic America Celebrates 30 Years of Marketing Growth

New eco-friendly office, national client base and professional development highlight future (DES MOINES, IA, May 18, 2010) – Strategic America (SA), a West Des Moines-based integrated marketing firm, celebrates 30 years of business this year, remaining an independently owned and operated agency that represents clients across the United States and Canada. Earlier this year, SA moved its offices from 1500 NW 118 Street in Clive to newly remodeled space at 6600 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, creating a headquarters that genuinely matches its company culture.