Press Releases

• Motion Marketing & Media Earns Two PACE AwardsApril 21, 2011
  Lansing ----- Motion Marketing & Media (M3) took home satisfied stomachs, Cravings caramel popcorn and smiles from the 2011 PACE Awards ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday, April 14-but that's not all! M3 was also awarded two PACE Awards of Achievement by the Public Relations Society of America - Central Michigan chapter (CMPRSA). The CMPRSA PACE Awards recognize mid-Michigan's PR practitioners who have successfully addressed a contemporary issue with professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness through PR activities. Over the past two decades, more than 300 organizations, corporations and public and private agencies in mid-Michigan have been recognized for their expertise.
• City of Lansing Gives Oakland Avenue The Cleaner, Greener TreatmentMarch 29, 2011
  Lansing ----- The Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Program returns with a focus on one of Lansing's major roadways in a continuing effort to make the city cleaner, greener and healthier. Beginning in April, through October, Oakland Avenue will be closed between Walnut Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (including the intersection at Walnut Street and Oakland Avenue). An additional section of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, between Oakland Avenue and Saginaw Street, will be closed from June through September to southbound traffic (northbound traffic will be maintained). The City of Lansing, along with their friendly pal Swish the Fish, the CSO mascot, will help guide drivers and provide important information about closures during the construction season.
• A Move into the Future of Print and DesignMarch 17, 2011
  Lansing ----- Foresight Group, Lansing's premiere print and design shop, will relocate to 2822 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, Mich. in April, 2011. With 30,000 square feet of newly renovated manufacturing and office space at their disposal, Foresight Group will be able to produce, warehouse and distribute marketing materials, print and display graphics, all under one roof. The move will mean increased production, better turn-around times and more cutting-edge technology for customers. It also means additional room for upgraded equipment. Foresight Group is expanding their printing capabilities with a new four-color Heidelberg and a state-of-the-art 40 inch, six-color Mitsubishi press.
• Lansing Agency Picks up a Little Sparkle and a Lot of SweetMarch 15, 2011
  Lansing ----- One of the region's fastest growing advertising, marketing and PR agencies added two members to their award-winning team. Motion Marketing & Media (M3) hired Lindsey Whitehill, effective January 1, and most recently brought on Lisa Twenter, effective February 15, to meet the increasing needs of clients in mid-Michigan and throughout the state. Whitehill, The Sparkler, began her role at M3 in the fall of 2010 as an intern. Working diligently on a statewide account alongside other (full-time) members of the M3 team, her ability to add a little sparkle to the assignment made her really stand out. Whether it is a polish on someone's press release or that extra oomph to a creative idea, Whitehill's dedication to glitz and sparkle is truly unsurpassed.
• MSUFCU Student Art Exhibition 2011January 27, 2011
  ----- WHO: Area dignitaries, school officials, student artists, teachers and family WHAT: The Fourth Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibition VIP Night reception and event kick-off
• Fourth Annual Student Art Exhibition Draws NearJanuary 21, 2011
  Lansing ----- Bring a little color into your life this February during the fourth annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibition. Artwork from 14 Lansing area high schools will be displayed and available for viewing beginning Feb. 2, 2011, at the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) headquarters in East Lansing. "This event is one of the highlights of our year," said April Clobes, executive vice president of MSUFCU, "The talent level of our local students, and the overwhelming support from the community, is just incredible."
• M3 Special PRops Positioned to Take on Lansing's Toughest PRJanuary 20, 2011
  Lansing ----- Versatile, agile and tenacious, the PR professionals of the new special PR opportunities, or Special PRops, unit at Motion Marketing & Media (M3) aim to take Lansing by storm in 2011. Special PRops is the collaborative effort of four talented, innovative PR and marketing experts at M3. With fortes ranging from writing and journalism experience to marketing, social media and graphic design - as well as a deep love of home base (our capital city) - the team seeks out the most strategic PR moves for their clients.
• LAFCU Ends the Year with a Big CheckJanuary 4, 2011
  Lansing ----- 2010 was a great year for LAFCU, and it came to an ideal close in December. Employees of the Greater Lansing area credit union, which celebrates its diamond anniversary in 2011, raised and donated $12,648.63 to the Capital Area United Way. The staff collected money, held a silent auction and raised funds all for a good cause. They also donated $5 to spin the "PA" wheel to earn paid time off, as well as opted to withhold money from their paychecks throughout the year to contribute to the donation. This isn't unusual for the staff at LAFCU; as a community-minded credit union, staff members can be found serving on local boards, participating in charity events and giving back.