News & Press: Archived
Launch Hires Social Marketing Coordinator & Web Content Manager
Posted on March 11, 2009 by Kristy McCracken
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Launch Interactive, a division of Meridian Group, has appointed Kimberly Boykan as Social Marketing Coordinator and Rich Loftus as Web Content Manager...
Meridian Group Named Advertising and Marketing Firm for AirShares Elite
Posted on June 16, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA – AirShares Elite, a premier fractional jet ownership company, has appointed Meridian Group as their agency of record for all marketing initiatives. In the new relationship, Meridian Group will develop a branding strategy for AirShares Elite that reflects their commitment to providing superior fractional jet ownership for small aircraft pilots...
Taste Unlimited Partners with Launch Interactive
Posted on June 13, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA – Taste Unlimited, known in the Hampton Roads area for their specialty food and wine, has selected Launch Interactive, a full-service interactive agency as their partner in all future web initiatives. In the new relationship, Launch Interactive will revamp the existing Taste™ web site making it easier for people to learn about upcoming events, purchase gifts online, and place food orders electronically for pick up or delivery...
Meridian Group Earns 8 Telly Awards
Posted on June 06, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA – The 29th Annual Telly Awards recently honored Meridian Group, an integrated marketing communications firm, with eight awards. The awards recognize work Meridian Group created for Hall Automotive, Pembroke Mall, Grand furniture, and Tidewater Builders Association.
Meridian Group Partners with Leading Tour Operator Vacation Express
Posted on April 22, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Vacation Express, a leading tour operator to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean has selected Meridian Group to take the lead on all media planning and buying efforts for their national trade advertising. Founded in 1989, the Atlanta-based company offers seasonal charters and scheduled air programs from most U.S. cities along with air/land packages and hotel to more than thirty tropical destinations...
Volvo Penta Hires Meridian Group for North American Marketing Efforts
Posted on February 28, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Volvo Penta, the world-leading supplier of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications, has hired the Meridian Group to handle all North American marketing efforts. Meridian Group has begun planning for marketing Volvo Penta's popular IPS (Inboard Performance System) that is revolutionizing pleasure boating, as well as the marine engine division...
HSMAI Recognizes The Meridian Group With Bronze Awards
Posted on February 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
NEW YORK, NY (February 21, 2008) – The hospitality sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognized The Meridian Group with a Bronze Award in the Positioning category of Advertising excellence, and Consumer Magazine- Individual Unit/Travel Agent Sales/Group Sales Category for their work with Kiawah Island Golf Resort and its award winning entry in the annual Adrian Awards Competition.
Virginia's Newest Vintage
Posted on May 02, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA - It took a few weeks of phone calls and schedule finagling to get all four of them around the same table at the same time. Like world leaders gathering for a summit or corporate execs for a power meeting, they came from near and far to meet with me at their ambitious new restaurant in rural Suffolk—Vintage Tavern.
Meridian Group Hires New Public Relations Counselor, Kate Davis
Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA - The Meridian Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, announces the addition of Kate Davis as Public Relations Counselor for the agency's corporate team. She brings over five years of industry experience including work for a leading entertainment public relations firm.
The Ellis Hotel Selects Meridian Group as Agency of Record
Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA - The Ellis Hotel has selected Meridian Group, a full-service marketing communications firm as its agency of record. Built in 1913, and registered with the Historic Hotels of America, the Atlanta, Georgia property is a 127-room boutique style hotel. The property recently underwent a $28 million renovation which included the addition of a floor designed and reserved exclusively for women.
Launch Interactive Hires New President, Elizabeth Lester
Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Virginia Beach, VA - Launch Interactive, a division of Meridian Group, has appointed Elizabeth Lester as President of the company. Lester replaces former president Stephanie Krebs who has resigned her position in order to pursue a career in healthcare.
Before joining Launch Interactive, Lester worked as the Director of Marketing for Homes.com.
Meridian Group Named Lead Marketing Consultant for New Disney Imagineering Project
Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Disney and Four Seasons Hotels to build a luxury resort/real estate development - Virginia Beach, VA - Meridian Group, a Virginia Beach based marketing communications firm, has been named the lead marketing consultant for a cooperative resort and real estate development at Walt Disney World Resort.
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Select Meridian Group as Agency of Record
Posted on January 21, 2008 by Kristy McCracken
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa has selected Meridian Group, a full-service marketing communications firm as its agency of record. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the 400 room, 85-acre resort resides on a private peninsula overlooking Sanibel and Captiva Island.