News & Press Stories

Jennifer Wendt appointed to Ad2 Tucson Board

July 9, 2010

Ad2 Tucson elected a new executive board for the 2010 and 2011 term
including Jennifer Wendt, second vice president/treasurer of Bolchalk
FReY Marketing.
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Ad Fed Educational Foundation Started in Tucson

Inside Tucson Business - July 2, 2010

The American Advertising Federation in Tucson has developed an educational foundation to raise money for student scholarships. There are four college chapters of the advertising federation — at the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, the Art Institute of Tucson and the Art Center Design College. (That’s the most in any one city in the country; Honolulu has three.)
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ADDY's in Wonderland

Bolchalk FReY Marketing took home three Silver ADDY Awards - Cinderella's Closet logo and website and Social Ventures Partners annual report and one Bronze ADDY - Jason Vesper Web Site at the 29th annual ADDYs Awards ceremony hosted at the Westin La Paloma
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Robyn Frey receives AAF Tucson 2010 Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award

February 10, 2010

American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) recognized Robyn
Frey, Vice President of Bolchalk FReY Marketing DELETE (as) with the organization's 2010 Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award The award was presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY DELETE (r) Awards gala event at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa...

 
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PR group forms strategic ties to help nonprofits and grow and Inside Tucson Business

January 29th, 2010

Elaine Nathanson, of Bolchalk FReY Marketing, and other PRSA members
worked with the jazz society to present the special SuperJam concert in
October titled ...
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Ad2 Tucson & Voices Inc - 2010 AAFT Battle of the Ads

Bolchalk FReY Marketing's Jenny Wendt and Ad2 Tucson Win Battle of the Ads
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Tucson Ad Agency Support Big Brothers Big Sisters

August 1, 2009

Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations had donated
its creative services to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. The outdoor
advertising campaign is designed to create a larger public awareness in
the community for the Tucson non-profit orgnanization. The program was underwritten by A.F. Sterling Homes. AdVision Outdoor donated the bus shelter signs.
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Honoring the best in Southern Arizona Public Relations

May 08, 2009

Local public relations professionals were honored April 30 at the
Southern Arizona Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America's 14th Annual PRimus Awards. The PRimus Awards recognize professionals in the communication field for their work on public relations campaigns and tactics.

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Bolchalk FReY Wins Three Pure Gold ADDYs

February 21, 2009

Tucson, AZ - Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations received three first place Pure Gold ADDYs from the Tucson Advertising Federation.  The Tucson advertising agency took home a total of eleven awards including four Silvers and four Bronze awards.
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Tucson Ad Agency Assists Community Food Bank

Media Release: January 2, 2009

Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has donated its services to create a public service campaign for the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank.  The multi-media advertising campaign is designed to generate a larger awareness for the Tucson food bank.
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Tucson Advertising Agency Assists United Way of Tucson
and Southern Arizona Media Partnership

Media Release: November 9, 2008

Tucson, AZ - Since 2000, the American Advertising Federation - Tucson chapter under the leadership of Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has partnered with United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona to conduct a full-scale multi-media public service advertising campaign.
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Presenting Elaine Nathanson, APR, Fellow PRSA

From the Public Relations Society of America, April 15, 2008

What is your public relations philosophy?
Everything that everyone does, and everything that an organization or business does, is a public relations opportunity. PR is the catalyst for ideas and information that molds our society.
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Campaign Supports Spring Training

From the Arizona Daily Star, Editorial, March 18, 2008

Click for larger viewMore good news on the local sports front: An apparently grass-roots effort has coalesced to raise public involvement in saving spring training in Tucson. The campaign, click here, to include television and radio ads, billboards and a Web site, was put together by a group of spring training supporters who hope to "wake people up and get them moving," said Mike Bolchalk, of Bolchalk FReY Marketing. The movers behind the campaign are listed on the site. Bolchalk said many of those involved are donating their help to the public-awareness campaign. Support from grass-roots and business leadership should help promote the social and economic benefits of spring training.

Winter Promoted at Bolchalk FReY Marketing

Media Release: March 12, 2008

Tucson, AZ - Patricia Winter has been promoted to Account Coordinator at Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations.
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Tucson Advertising Agency Wins 2008 ADDY Awards

Media Release: February 16, 2008

Tucson, AZ - Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations took home ten awards including two Gold ADDYs at this year's Tucson Advertising Federation special awards present. The firm won two first place ADDYs for United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Silver ADDYs were awarded for Pima Air and Space Museum and Waggin Tails pet resort. Bronze ADDYs were received for work performed for United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and Southern Arizona Community Diaper Bank.
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Super Bowl XLII Ad Watch

From the Arizona Daily Star, azstarnet.com, February 4, 2008

Which Super Bowl ads were really super? Join two local advertising pros- Roman Sandoval of Motto Productions and Robyn Frey, Creative Director of BolchalkFReY Marketing, Advertising & PR - for a discussion...
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Marketing Tips: 10 Tips for Reaching the Hispanic Market

From Tucson Citizen, Business Edge, October 8, 2007

"A tamale is not just a tamale" says entrepreneur and international marketing consultant Roberto Roque, and "Spanish isn't just Spanish" when it comes to understanding Hispanic culture.
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Jennifer Wendt Joins Bolchalk FReY Marketing

Media Release: June 05, 2007

Tucson, AZ - Jennifer Wendt has joined Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations as a graphic designer.
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Ad Wiz Michael Bolchalk on Real Estate Marketing

From Arizona Homebuilder Magazine, March/April, 2007

Q: Why do you think so many local builders turn to your firm for their advertising and marketing campaigns?

MB: It's hard to match our experience and track record. As near as I can figure we have helped market enough homes to fill a small city. That includes over 20,000 homes, 300 master-planned communities and subdivisions. We've worked with over 40 homebuilders in one fashion or another.
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Tucson Advertising Agency Wins Three Gold ADDY Awards

Media Release: February 27, 2007

Tucson, AZ - Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations won three Gold ADDY awards at the 2006 Tucson Advertising Federation Annual Awards Ceremony. In addition, the Tucson advertising agency company took home eight Silver and five Bronze Awards.
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Excellent Workplaces to be Given Awards

From Arizona Daily Star, News and Notes, February 5, 2007

The fifth annual Greater Tucson Workplace Excellence Awards event is scheduled for March 8 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. Make reservations at the tucson.com/ workplaceexcellence Web site. The luncheon honors superior human-resources practices.
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Bolchalk FReY Marketing Adds Two Graphic Designers

Media Release: January 30, 2007

Tucson, AZ - Jessica Estrella and Susan Roe have joined Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations as a graphic designers.
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Michael Bolchalk honored by The Men's Anti-Violence Partnership of Southern Arizona

Media Release: November 10, 2006

The Men's Anti-Violence Partnership of Southern Arizona raised $100,000 through its Partnership Awards Gala on November 5 at the Westin La Paloma Resort.
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The Pioneer: 30 years later, Bolchalk still among Tucson advertising leaders

From Tucson Business Edge, February 2, 2006, By David Woodburn

Thirty years. A lot of change can happen in that time. But Michael Bolchalk has been open to change, which puts him in a spot that hasn't changed much in 30 years - the top of the Tucson advertising landscape.
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Industry News & Notes

From Arizona Daily Star, January 20, 2006

Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Advertising Federation on Jan. 24 presents "What's 'Building' Tucson?" featuring panelists who will share their insights regarding the Tucson housing market and economic outlook, marketing strategies and effective advertising campaigns that boost local housing sales.
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10 Tips for Effective Print Advertising

From Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Outlook, January 2006
By Michael Bolchalk

How many times have you paid a great deal of money to place an ad in a publication just to get zero results? The answer could lie in the lack of effectiveness in your ad.
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