Priya Barnes to present at Aging in America Conference

Creatonomy President Priya Barnes will lead a workshop titled “A Generation Redefines Aging” at the 2008 Aging in America Conference, March 26 – 30 in Washington, D.C.

The National Council on Aging and the American Society co-sponsor the Aging in America Conference.

Priya will share her knowledge of long-term care and senior markets with peers from across the country. She has gained her expertise through similar opportunities, such as a workshop at the National PACE Association’s conference and a presentation to the Wisconsin Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society.

Priya honored for service to older adults

Priya Barnes recently received a Neighborly Award from Connecting Caring Communities for her role in helping older adults stay connected to their communities. As project director of the Let’s Take Care Campaign, which utilizes local resources and partnerships to make neighborhoods more senior-friendly, Priya worked extensively to help identify the needs of older adults and to coordinate outreach efforts in Milwaukee County. Connecting Caring Communities, a public-private initiative that links older residents with services and social opportunities, presented the Neighborlies Awards in January at a ceremony at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee.

PRSA honors Creatonomy with Paragon Award

The Public Relations Society of America — Wisconsin Chapter presented Creatonomy with a Paragon Award of Excellence for the creation of the Baby Gallery Kiosk, designed for Columbia Center. This self-serve photo kiosk, believed to be the only one in the country, allows parents to take photos of their newborns in the hospital and post them in online galleries for family and friends to see. Parents can post photos in a public gallery or in a private gallery. They can also design customized birth announcements to email family and friends directly from the hospital.

Creatonomy brings recognition to Community Care

When Creatonomy’s client Community Care celebrated its 30th anniversary and the opening of a new adult day health center in Milwaukee, Creatonomy helped plan and promote the party. Leading public officials and business leaders honored Community Care for its success and dedication in serving the long-term care needs of the community. The collaboration received positive media coverage, including a feature article with photos and a positive editorial in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Creatonomy designs new logo for Columbia Center

Creatonomy helped Columbia Center, formerly known as the Birth Place at Columbia Center, develop a brand image to match its new name. Creatonomy conducted focus groups for input on the new logo featuring a depiction of mother and child. This design received the best response from focus groups for being easily identifiable and fitting.

Let’s Take Care Campaign

Creatonomy has worked with the Let’s Take Care Campaign to develop a program designed to help seniors in the Prospect/Farwell neighborhood connect to their community. The campaign began a newsletter geared towards seniors detailing community news, events and activities. The newsletter has been well received throughout the neighborhood. Creatonomy also designed window decals for local businesses. Displaying this decal signifies that they offer senior-friendly services. The campaign has received significant media coverage, including articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and an interview with Jane Hampden on WUWM, FM 89.7. Listen to the “Connecting” interview broadcast on WUWM’s Lake Effect.

Jakob Dodge joins Creatonomy as Design Intern

Jakob Dodge of Racine has recently joined Creatonomy as our design intern. Jakob is a junior at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

Kara Neaton serves Creatonomy as PR Intern

Marquette University senior Kara Neaton has been serving Creatonomy as our public relations intern since October. Kara, who is from Detroit, is double majoring in Public Relations and Spanish at Marquette.

Creatonomy seminar delivers results everyone can agree on

Creatonomy recently provided a “Conflict, Communication and Persuasion Workshop” to the enrollment staffs of Community Care, Inc. of Milwaukee, Total Longterm Care of Denver, Total Community Care of Albuquerque and On Lok of San Francisco, to help them gain skills in coping with and positively resolving team conflict situations.

Interactive CD promotes insurance products

Creatonomy designed, directed and produced a CD to introduce small business owners to Assurant Health’s self-funded plans. The interactive program includes a self-administered quiz that helps small business owners determine if Assurant’s self-funded plans will meet their needs.

New Art Director designs success

Creatonomy welcomes our new art director Katina Jordan. Katina joins Creatonomy with a diverse background in art direction for Print, Web, Signage, Outdoor and T.V. With more than 10 years of experience in the advertising industry, she has produced work for international companies such as LG Appliances, Rubbermaid and Wausau Financial, national clients, including: Grainger and the Salvation Army; and Milwaukee staples, such as The Milwaukee Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Lake Express High Speed Ferry and Summerfest. Katina has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. She also is a Free-lance photographer for the Milwaukee Women’s Fund and a recent volunteer at Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services.

Doula communications

Creatonomy is helping the world’s oldest and largest doula association stay in touch with its members through an interactive e-newsletter. DONA International’s eDoula reaches members in 20 countries.

Baby pictures and more

Creatonomy revamped The Birth Place at Columbia Center’s website, including adding a virtual tour of the maternity suite and facilities and a baby gallery, where new parents post pictures of their newborn. Visit Columbia Center’s website

WHPRMS newsletter in good health

Creatonomy recently gave the Wisconsin Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society’s (WHPRMS) quarterly newsletter a makeover, updating its look, moving it online and diversifying its content. See a sample issue of the WHRMS newsletter