Miller Brooks will be hosting AIGA Indy members on September 1 as part of the organization’s Studio Tour Series! What all does this entail?

“Studio Tours are designed to be intimately scaled events that offer attendees the opportunity to learn about business practices, view work, and experience environments of local studios and firms first-hand. Join us for the third Studio Tour of 2010 as we welcome Fall with a visit to Miller Brooks.

The event will feature insight into the inner workings of one of Indy’s design studios and an excellent chance to share in our own community. We’ll have some drinks and treats, and plenty of discussion topics, show & tell and collaborative conversation.”

Check out the event on Facebook, and you can register on the AIGA site!

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Each fall, Miller Brooks hosts an annual charitable fundraiser event, Cook for the Cure. It’s actually an ongoing campaign founded by KitchenAid in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and they have a great opportunity coming up this weekend!

KitchenAid is hoping to inspire 1,000 cooks to sign up to host a party the weekend of July 16th that raises money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Visit the website for more information, and check out the press release pasted below. If you decide to join, let us know! Share your pictures on Facebook or Twitter, and tag us!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

KITCHENAID BRINGING TOGETHER 1,000 COOKS FOR THE CURE TO HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER
Weekend-long nationwide event scheduled for July 16-18

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (June 15, 2010) – After nine years and more than $7 million raised for the fight against breast cancer, Cook for the Cure®, a partnership between KitchenAid and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is turning up the heat on its party fundraising efforts with 1,000 Cooks for the Cure, a new weekend-long event taking place Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18 in homes and offices across the country. Cooks everywhere are invited to join Komen for the Cure founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker, cooking show host Jacques Pepin and others in hosting any kind of event, from a Friday office or dessert party to a weekend barbecue or potluck dinner, to raise funds for the cause.

“Summer is a season when family and friends gather and spend time together,” said Katrina McGhee, Susan G. Komen for the Cure senior vice president, global business development and partnerships. “Partnering with KitchenAid allows us to reach those cooks at gatherings and hopefully remind them about breast health and incorporate our messages into these events.”

“What makes these get-togethers easy is that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, cooks will encourage their friends to bring their checkbooks and make a donation to the cause,” adds Deb O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “It’s a simple add-on to entertaining friends and family that could really make a difference.”

Those interested in hosting a party are encouraged to visit http://CookfortheCure.com to register and obtain a unique host identification number. Registered hosts will be given access to an information kit that includes party ideas, recipes and donation gathering information. To help hosts connect with guests and others planning parties, KitchenAid will add 1,000 Cooks for the Cure as an event on its Facebook page http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and provide updates via Twitter @KitchenAidUSA in the days leading up to the event.

Those who register to host a party at http://CookfortheCure.com and raise a minimum of $50 will be sent a Pass the Plate serving platter created by Villeroy & Boch after the event by mail, upon receipt of the host’s contribution, as a thank-you from Cook for the Cure. These individually numbered platters generate a $5 donation each time they are passed and registered by the recipient, generating funds long after the weekend parties are over. Using the unique registration code, participants can track the status and travels of their platters by visiting http://CookfortheCure.com and clicking on the “Pass the Plate” tab on the right.

In support of the cause, KitchenAid also offers pink Cook for the Cure products via retailers and http://shopkitchenaid.com. They include a pink Artisan Stand Mixer that generates a $50 donation when purchased and registered, as well as food processors, blenders, hand mixers and toasters that generate anywhere from $7 to $25 for the cause upon registration. Also available are mixing bowls, silicone baking pans and trivets and more than a dozen gadgets, ranging from spatulas and vegetable peelers to ice cream scoops and can openers.

Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Over 90 years later, the KitchenAid brand now offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators and whisks to wine cellars. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand* visit http://KitchenAid.com.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®: Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested nearly $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

*Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals when asked about refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, electric mixers, blenders, food processors, kitchen gadgets and toasters.

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NOTE TO PRESS: Please visit the KitchenAid online press room to download high resolution product images and view the latest KitchenAid press releases.

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Optimism and inspiration were in the forecast

It’s no surprise that optimism and inspiration at trade shows ebb and flow with industry and economic changes. The forecast is easily read on the faces of exhibitors and attendees. Having spent many years meeting with media at various industry conferences and shows, it is always eye-opening to get a read on the state of an industry from the media. Because they are working up-close and personally within many corners of an industry, they are often on the forefront when the tide starts to shift for the good or bad.

Clearer skies predicted

If the mood of the media attending this year’s NeoCon show is foretelling, there is plenty of optimism in the air. Attended by approximately 40,000 architects, designers, facility managers and large institutions, NeoCon gives a peek into the design world’s newest thinking, products and services. Much of the optimism at this year’s exposition stemmed from commercial projects in healthcare, medical facilities and federal developments. Designers, manufacturers and media all agree this is the place to be. The excitement was a welcome relief for many at the show, and we hope to see it continue in coming months.

Inspired by the next generation

On a fun note, one of the most inspirational moments of the show for me came from a very unexpected source: an aspiring 13-year-old journalist.

The Kimball Office showroom couldn’t have been a more fitting meeting place to discuss Alternative Workplace Strategies for multigenerational work forces with 13-year-old Liam Kirkbride and his father, Rob. Both were sporting press badges for the office industry’s Monday Morning Quarterback. Between Liam, his father, my younger co-worker, and me, we certainly had “generational work forces” covered. Liam’s reactions and genuine curiosity brought optimism of a different kind: a look into the mind of our future journalists.

In a strange juxtaposition, as the father and son journalists departed, I couldn’t help but notice the 13-year-old was wearing highly shined dress shoes and dress clothes while the more seasoned reporter sported Onisuka Tiger tennis shoes and a more comfortable set of digs. It will be interesting to see how the two generations of journalists influence each other’s wardrobes and work styles.

Cheers to the new, fresh, young journalists.

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We have great news to share with you!

On Saturday evening, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) – Indianapolis club hosted the annual ADDY® awards, which recognize the best in advertising and creative talent in the area.

Our Miller Brooks team was truly honored to receive nine ADDY awards recognizing work we’ve done in the last year, including two Gold ADDYs and a Bronze award for our own, newly redesigned website. We were up against some really tough competition — 41 agencies, companies and individuals in the Indianapolis market submitted 248 broadcast and print entries.

To us, the awards signify the dedication we have to providing innovative ideas and exceptional work to our clients. Without those great clients, we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to exercise our creative muscle in the first place. (Thank you!)

The nine ADDY awards we received were:

We can’t say thank you enough to our fantastic clients. It’s a tremendous accomplishment and we’re looking forward to competing at the next level.

**Also, many kudos go out to our own Liz Gottlin for chairing the ADDY committee this year! Our traffic manager is already busy at MB, but this was like a second job for her. The event was fantastic, and she really did a great job. (We bet she slept for at least 12 hours on Saturday night after the event.) Great job, Liz!

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I mentioned a couple posts ago that Miller Brooks’ annual Cook For The Cure on Fri., Oct. 16 was a smashing success – and I promised you a recap when we got the final donation total.

We had more than 200 attendees, including employees, clients and vendors. The best news? Everyone rallied together to donate more than $10,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Indianapolis Affiliate! That’s a record-breaking total, brought in through both a silent auction and straightforward donations. Oh, and we had some wonderful employee-generated food-on-a-stick recipes.

A big round of applause and thanks goes out to everyone who joined us!

Our eighth annual event, a concept developed by KitchenAid, is one of Central Indiana’s largest third-party fundraisers for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Indianapolis Affiliate. The event is an agency tradition, and over the past eight years, we’ve donated more than $65,000 to Susan G. Komen. We also find that it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to build relationships with clients, vendors – and each other – while we fight breast cancer together.

According to the Susan G. Komen, Indianapolis Affiliate, 75 percent of donations from the event stay in central Indiana, with the additional 25 percent supporting national Komen-funded research. Currently, seven Komen-funded research projects are taking place in Indiana.

We can’t say “thank you” enough. Let’s do it again next year!

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Please join us for our 8^th Annual Cook for the Cure event, October 16th from 11 am to 8 pm at Miller Brooks. This year’s party food will feature “Food on a Stick”. Our employees have been busy researching recipes in preparation for this event. So, put the date on your calendar!

View our e-vite for more details

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