Ant Hill Wins a PRSA 2010 Phoenix Award

We don't like to brag, but.... we're very excited to let you know that Ant Hill was awarded a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2010 Phoenix Award within the sector of Integrated Communications for our work with Mythic Paint. Judges loved the many strategic facets of the campaign which included a successful social media strategy encompassing the filming and release of 'How To' videos with HGTV's David Bromstad, the management of six successful retail appearances with David and for securing coverage in all the major national, design and parenting publications and trade books. A big thank you to Mythic for being our loyal client- we are so excited to share this award with you!

-Ant Hill

Happy Birthday to Us!

Ant Hill Communications turns one year today! What a year it has been and how exciting it is to anticipate what the future holds. We truly appreciate each of our clients and the synergy in which we operate. We began, and still are a scrappy bunch who love to work hard and love the results that hard work brings even more.

Special thanks to Mythic Paint, Orchid Ceramics, TunerBoone, CREW, MAP International, the Atlanta Ballet, and C PORT for your support in our efforts!

Who Says It's Not Easy Being Green?

Maybe ten or fifteen years ago we would have sided with Kermit the Frog but today, there is such a huge market focused on all green everything. We can't even call it 'niche' anymore! It feels great to represent brands that not only produce great products but also recognize what a social responsibility it is to ensure their products sustain the Earth. One couple we love agrees and has in fact, built their business on promoting a green lifestyle.

Ron and Lisa Beres of Green Nest and authors of 'Just Green It!' provide their audience with simple tips to switch your lifestyle to a health focused and eco-friendly way of living. We're thrilled to add that BOTH of our clients, Mythic Paint and Orchid Ceramics were featured at their book launch in California. Here are a few pics...

Ant Hill Communications Creates YouTube Page for Mythic Paint

With the latest videos we've been shooting with David Bromstad and Mythic Paint, Ant Hill thought it would be nice for Mythic fans to get a glimpse of what goes on on the other side of the lens. So enters the birth of the YouTube page. Constructing the page is the perfect way to keep Mythic Paint fans and followers up to date on the latest video material such as the how-to videos by David. In these videos, David covers everything from the simplicity of painting a flawless wall to the complexities and details that go into decorating a baby or kid's space. Plus, being able to comment on each video is totally interactive which is what the social media movement is all about right? Go for yourself and check it out here .

Myhtic Paint Gets ecofabulous!

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Ant Hill is pleased to have set up an opportunity for Mythic Paint to sponsor ecofabulous as they design the showhouse at the 2010 Dwell on Design show. ecofabulous, a one stop interactive shop for all things eco-friendly and fabulous will be designing the interior for the Reclaimed Space Showhouse in the 2010 Dwell on Design show in Los Angeles, California June 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is the second year ecofabulous will be designing the house. Last year's 400 square foot space was constructed from 80-90% salvageable materials! The house features new and innovative pieces keeping the eye entertained with many breathtaking colors and the environment healthy with the eco-friendly products. Mythic colors will be used on the walls of this year's space and we're sure Zem Joaquin, ecofabulous' eco-expert and her team will outdo themselves!

David Bromstad and Mythic Paint

David Bromstad continues to be the perfect spokesperson for Mythic Paint. We started working with him in August of 2008 after he had won the first Design Star on HGTV and his own star was on the rise. It was a great match as Mythic had just launched and booth David and the paint were hitting the market with a brilliant offering, gorgeous packaging and an industry changing idea. :)

David hosts store events for Mythic where he talks about his own experiences, his thoughts on color theory and answers questions on what is new and fun in the world of design. For each event we leverage his activity by hosting competitions and pitching him to TV shows and local media.

Look out for a Mythic newsletter featuring David as well as some 'how to videos' which we are filming soon. But for now, here's an article from last Sunday's Chicago Tribune promoting David's visit to Colori.

What's it all about then?

How many blogs are there then? I mean really?

And I ask this in a totally hypothetical way because I have no desire to actually look into this question and provide a sensible answer. But I bet there are a gizillion. And do they all really have fabulous things to say? Well some of them do (the ones that I follow on this blog do at any rate). But this leads me to the real reason for my question. Do we really need another blog? And when confronted with the resounding 'no', then why am I starting one?

Well in truth, I wanted to start a blog for Ant Hill Communications to really do what we do all the time. I really want to talk about my clients. Mythic Paint, CREW Atlanta and SkyDesign. I want you to learn about them, and try them and ultimately fall in love with them (as I know that you will do). But you're not going to do that just because I want you to. You need an incentive. Something that's in it for you eh? So, I'm going to write about fun things. Interesting, informative and even (if I can manage it) things that are a little smart. So that you will come back and read on. And in doing so learn about our clients. For after all, isn't that what great PR is all about?