http://www.jkrads.com/This is the JKR Advertising Demo BlogCopyright (c) 2012 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:53:51 ESTThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:53:51 EST5JKR signs Three New Clients in February Orlando, Florida It’s a hat trick in February for JKR Advertising & Marketing. The first of the three is Hendrick Durham Auto Mall in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick, the complex features Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick. The forthcoming campaign is expected to be very heavy in radio. Hatfield Kia in Columbus, Ohio, a unit of the Sonic Auto Group of over 100 dealerships nationwide [NYSE: SAH] has retained JKR Advertising & Marketing as agency of record. The anticipated campaign will be heavy broadcast TV, with focus on the major networks....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-three-new-clients-in-february.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-three-new-clients-in-february.htmlMon, 13 Feb 2012 03:15:00 ESTFathers & Sons Volkswagen and Fathers & Sons Kia of West Springfield Massachusetts are JKR’s newest client! Orlando, Florida/West Springfield, Massachusetts Fathers & Sons Volkswagen and Fathers & Sons Kia of West Springfield Massachusetts are JKR’s newest client. Part of the Fathers & Sons Dealers group that also includes under the same banner, Porsche, Audi Volvo Saab, Toyota and Ford. Founded in 1974 by Robert Cartelli with 6 employees, the Kia/Volkswagen operations today employ approximately 100 people. Damon Cartelli, son of the founder is now at the helm....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-new-client.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-new-client.htmlTue, 20 Dec 2011 09:28:00 ESTAnalysis reveals factory driven "Holiday Sales" don't seem to work all that well.   One of the operating principles of retail automotive advertising at JKR is we emphasize to our clients, do not attempt branding. Branding is something best left to the factory and “dealer association” advertising.   Ace Metrics, an advertising evaluation firm recently released a report indicating that factory sponsored “Big Bow & Ribbon” spots, were not delivering the goods for 40% of the luxury brands surveyed.   One consumer scoffed at the idea of buying a luxury car as a gift in this economic climate....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/when-branding-attempts-retail.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/when-branding-attempts-retail.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 04:18:00 ESTLast Friday, December 9, at 310 Lakeside in downtown Orlando, the JKR family celebrated our 4th Annual Holiday Mosh Pit....Ok it wasn't a mosh pit but an entirely charming evening filled with a lot of laughs, terrific food & drink and the highlight of the night the Chinese Gift Exchange. There had been considerable discussion as to whether to keep the "Chinese" part in the title, as it excluded other Asian cultures and peoples. But we decided not to yield to political correctness for once and kept the title as stated in Wikipedia....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-holiday-party-big-fun-no-arrests.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-holiday-party-big-fun-no-arrests.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 03:16:00 ESTJKR client, Taylor Kia of Boardman, posts the most!     Valley Auto Dealers See Sales Rise 4%      From The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio. Dec. 9, 2011 7:02 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Automobile dealers in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties enjoyed better sales in November compared to last year, according to an industry report that tracks local showrooms. The Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio reports area showrooms sold 1,752 new cars and trucks during the month compared to 1,677 a year earlier, an improvement of 4.4%. Combined sales of new and used vehicles stood at 4,917, a 2% increase over the 4,815 sold last year at this time....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/taylor-kia-of-boardman-sold-the-most-new-vehicles-during-the-month.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/taylor-kia-of-boardman-sold-the-most-new-vehicles-during-the-month.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 02:43:00 ESTFROM THIS POINT FORWARD, ALL YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR IS THE “F” WORD, IT BEARS REPEATING…THE “F” WORD, OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THE “F” WORD, THE “F” WORD, THE “F” WORD UNTIL IT SINKS IN…IT’S ALL ABOUT THE “F” WORD.   The “F” word is frequency, frequency, frequency. Get the message? It’s a good bet that those who read to the end of this article will spend additional time thinking about the “F” word and the enormous impact it has on your advertising efforts. On a strictly Darwinian level, survival goes to the most frequent....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/the-f-word.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/the-f-word.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 02:12:00 ESTNovember Posts Solid Auto Sales, Will More Radio Advertising Follow?  In what could be good news for radio if auto sales translate into auto advertising, TOYOTA experienced its first monthly sales increase since APRIL, and joined CHRYSLER and NISSAN in exceeding analysts' estimates. More From AllAccess....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/good-news-from-the-auto-industry.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/good-news-from-the-auto-industry.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 08:52:00 ESTFrom Dealer Communications Magazine It could be the end of the tag line “The Power to Surprise” because at the rate Kia is racking up the awards, one might say, “Not surprising at all.”   Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing & communications, Kia Motors America summed it up very nicely, “Kia has undergone a dramatic brand transformation over the past three years, including the addition of our first-ever hybrid model in the US, and the Hispanic Motor Press Association’s recognition of the Optima Hybrid is further evidence of Kia’s unprecedented growth in the market....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-optima-hybrid-named-top-10-cars-of-the-year-by-hispanic-motor-press-association.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-optima-hybrid-named-top-10-cars-of-the-year-by-hispanic-motor-press-association.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 11:59:00 ESTFellow Kia Dealer Tells Off Congress Representative Mike Kelly (R, PA –3rd c.d.) and fellow Kia dealer lays out his colleagues in lavender…he was justifiably incensed and when he declared that he was speaking as an American, not a republican or democrat, he obviously means it. “Our policies make Houdini look like an amateur.” Click the link for the full five-minute dress down of the committee. Congressman Mike Kelly "Tells it like it is....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/congressman-mike-kelly-and-fellow-kia-dealer-gives-his-congressional-colleagues-a-piece-of-his-mind.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/congressman-mike-kelly-and-fellow-kia-dealer-gives-his-congressional-colleagues-a-piece-of-his-mind.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 02:48:00 EST- An effective radio spot must grab the listener’s attention and be repeated enough times to imprint your message. Content is your core message…your hooks. Match your hooks to make, model, availability and demographics. Creative varies, content is constant [remember… match your hooks all around]. A clear message consistently delivered, works perfectly for today’s buyer. Consistency. Plan your radio flights and stick to ‘em. People tend to listen in at the same time every day. If you’re jumping around the clock, achieving frequency will become problematic, you might extend reach, but frequency is the key....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/the-four-c-s-of-radio-content-creative-consistency-and-constituency.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/the-four-c-s-of-radio-content-creative-consistency-and-constituency.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 03:54:00 EST November 17, 2011, Orlando Florida, JKR Advertising & Marketing signed 3 new clients in November.  JKR is now agency of record for Wild West Kia in Abilene, Texas, http://www.wildwestkia.com/ Sterling Automotive Group of Bryan, http://www.sterlingautogroup.net/ Texas and Big Red Kia of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. http://www.bigredsports.com/  “Radio is a major component for the media mix, the terrain enables for extended reach and is a big advantage given the geography, another component is that few realize you will reach more people with radio in a week, than with Google in a month.” said JKR partner, Jon Albert....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-three-new-clients-in-november.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-three-new-clients-in-november.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 01:43:00 ESTKIA PUMPS UP KIA CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAM  Every vehicle now comes with a Carfax Vehicle History Report   Kia CPO is administered by one of the largest independent finance and insurance leaders, JM&A Group, and starting October 1, 2011, Kia branded vehicles carrying the Certified Pre-Owned label will require a Carfax report....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-pumps-up-kia-certified-pre-owned-program.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-pumps-up-kia-certified-pre-owned-program.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 08:54:00 ESTIRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) announced a major improvement to its Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. KMA, which distributes vehicles through its network of authorized independent Kia-brand dealers in the United States, has selected Carfax as its vehicle history provider of choice for Kia’s CPO program. Consumers shopping for a Certified Pre-Owned Kia now can buy with greater confidence – every Certified Pre-Owned Kia vehicle comes with a free Carfax Vehicle History Report. “Kia is constantly moving the needle in providing superior quality and value to their customers,” said Joe Koenig, vice president of Carfax....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-enhances-certified-pre-owned-program.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-enhances-certified-pre-owned-program.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 08:53:00 EST October 11, 20011 Schaumburg, IL Experian, a leading provider of market data and intelligence to the automotive industry and policy makers revealed a 49.6% Corporate Loyalty Rate. The report also that HMG’s Kia division that achieved the highest brand loyalty ranking coming in at 47.9%....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/hyundai-motor-group-boots-gm-and-ford-out-of-top-spots.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/hyundai-motor-group-boots-gm-and-ford-out-of-top-spots.htmlTue, 18 Oct 2011 02:33:00 EST http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/300000th-kia-rolls-off-georgia-line.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/300000th-kia-rolls-off-georgia-line.htmlMon, 11 Jul 2011 09:11:00 EST http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-on-automotive-news.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-on-automotive-news.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 11:39:00 ESTHow We Grow Our Ad Agency Or Do you like apples? Several weeks ago in Ad Age Daily an article caught my eye. The topic was how ad agencies were so inept at selling their own services. The attendant blog generated much breast-beating, mea-culpas, parsing and parting: What is selling? The different kinds of selling—consultative, relationship/partnering, hard sell and persuasive. Who should do it, partners and principals, new business development specialists? Yadda yadda, etc. etc....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/several-weeks-ago-in-ad-age-daily-an-article-caught-my-eye.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/several-weeks-ago-in-ad-age-daily-an-article-caught-my-eye.htmlMon, 09 May 2011 03:31:00 EST March 10, 2011, Orlando Florida,  JKR is now agency of record for University Kia in Bloomington Indiana and Kia of Conyers in Conyers, Georgia. Account Executive Rick Johnson will manage the accounts, “I believe it is a terrific time for auto retail, the difficulties of the past few years have increased focus and imposed greater discipline on the way business is conducted. Accountability is now where it’s at, and as the great majority of our clients consistently out-perform their respective markets, we are proud to say that speaks for itself....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-two-new-clients-in-february-39.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-two-new-clients-in-february-39.htmlWed, 23 Mar 2011 09:43:00 ESTQuote of the Week You can't do a middle-of-the-road campaign and then be expected to steal share." Peter McGuinness, CEO of Interpublic Group of Companies.' "The middle-of-the-road is where you find road-kill, skid-marks, and broken glass....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/quote-of-the-week.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/quote-of-the-week.htmlTue, 08 Mar 2011 11:26:00 ESTMelbourne, Florida. JKR client A. J. Hiers, owner, announced that February 2011 saw triple a digit increase in sales compared to the same period in 2010. “The economy seems to be picking up, and that coupled with an aggressive radio campaign is reaping big benefits for us,” he said.   Last year in February, Boniface-Hiers sold 31 new, this year the it was 82, realizing a 164% increase....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/boniface-hiers-kia-turns-in-outstanding-performance-in-february-2011.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/boniface-hiers-kia-turns-in-outstanding-performance-in-february-2011.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 09:21:00 ESTSt. Louis, MO. In the greatest tradition of the state motto, the Suntrup organization showed just about everybody this past month. According to Craig Suntrup, “The stars aligned over the past month to bring the four brands —Hyundai, Kia, VW & Nissan together as the top-performing franchises in the state and all under one organization.”  “As the auto industry recovers from 2 difficult years, Suntrup never withdrew from the market as others had,” said Richard Brauns, partner at JKR Advertising, Suntrup’s agency of record....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/suntrup-pulls-a-hat-trick-in-the-show-me-state-suntrup-kiasuntrup-hyundaisuntrup-nissan-1-in-sales-for-january-2011.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/suntrup-pulls-a-hat-trick-in-the-show-me-state-suntrup-kiasuntrup-hyundaisuntrup-nissan-1-in-sales-for-january-2011.htmlMon, 21 Feb 2011 09:21:00 EST As the decade opens, JKR’s future looks entirely optimistic. In the first month of the year, JKR Advertising & Marketing welcomes two new clients; Bill Doraty Kia in Cleveland, Ohio, and closer to home, JKR also signed Palm Kia located in Ocala, Florida. JKR will handle creative, media and public relations for both stores. Managing Partner Jeff Johnson said, “This is a great beginning to what I believe could be a watershed year, but it’s not going to be easy. Nothing is on automatic. Client performance is the number one priority. The fact that several of our newest clients came from referrals says something significant....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-starts-out-2011-with-2-new-clients.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-starts-out-2011-with-2-new-clients.htmlMon, 21 Feb 2011 09:15:00 ESTJKR Advertising & Marketing Enjoys Remarkable Growth in a Tough Year JKR partner Kevin Baumann said, “If one were to glance back 24 months when auto retail was under extreme duress – credit was shrinking, the buying public was unenthusiastic, gas prices were all over the place, we partners were very concerned about growing this enterprise. However, and not unsurprising, our concerns were put to rest because of the people who make this enterprise a going concern. Since January 2010, our client roster and annualized billings have grown by 30%, and by even the most conservative standards, we are exceeding plan and projections by a remarkable margin....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-enjoys-remarkable-growth-in-a-tough-year.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-enjoys-remarkable-growth-in-a-tough-year.htmlFri, 14 Jan 2011 04:47:00 ESTJKR Advertising & Marketing Appoints New Partner Jon Albert of Altamonte Springs, Florida has been appointed partner at JKR. “Joining JKR three years ago as Vice President, Jon’s contribution to the growth and continued success of the enterprise has been outstanding, and as such, is entirely deserving of this place at the table,” said Kevin Baumann, senior partner announcing the news to associates and friends at the annual holiday party held at Ceviche’s on Church Street. Jon is married to Rika and the father of two boys. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and earned his MBA at Rollins College....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-appoints-new-partner.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-appoints-new-partner.htmlFri, 14 Jan 2011 04:45:00 ESTJKR ADVERTISING & MARKETING CLOSES OUT 2010 WITH A BANG! Signs 3 new clients. Appoints new partner. Reports thirty percent growth.   As the decade closes, JKR’s future looks entirely optimistic. In the final month of the year, JKR Advertising & Marketing welcomes Gengras Motor Cars, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut. Comprised of Gengras Chevrolet, Gengras Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, and Kia of East Hartford, other dealer points include BMW of West Springfield, Massachusetts.  Moving from New England to the Southwest, JKR also signed Killebrew Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep located in Victoria, Texas....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-closes-out-2010-with-a-bang.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-closes-out-2010-with-a-bang.htmlFri, 14 Jan 2011 04:43:00 EST Meet Representative Elect Hon. Mike Kelly, [R] 3rd Cong. Dist. Erie, PA Representative elect Kelly is an auto dealer with 3 franchises; Cadillac, Hyundai and Kia. During the interview he made several references to his business experience as a dealer/principal including Kia and Hyundai....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-dealer-elected-to-congress.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/kia-dealer-elected-to-congress.htmlThu, 18 Nov 2010 05:01:00 ESTSEOUL, South Korea — President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea failed to reach an agreement Thursday on a long-awaited free-trade agreement, and said they had decided instead to give their negotiators more time to work out differences, which revolved around Korean imports of American autos and beef....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/from-the-new-york-times-in-setback-us-and-south-korea-fail-to-agree-on-trade.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/from-the-new-york-times-in-setback-us-and-south-korea-fail-to-agree-on-trade.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010 09:08:00 ESTHouse is intensifying negotiations with South Korea on revising a free-trade agreement negotiated by the Bush administration, even though the accord still faces opposition from Democratic politicians, labor unions and the Ford Motor Company.   Click here for entire article....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/from-the-new-york-times-obama-presses-to-complete-free-trade-deal-with-south-korea.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/from-the-new-york-times-obama-presses-to-complete-free-trade-deal-with-south-korea.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010 09:05:00 EST http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/auto-dealers-win-5-of-6-elections.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/auto-dealers-win-5-of-6-elections.htmlThu, 04 Nov 2010 09:53:00 EST JKR Advertising & Marketing is please to announce the addition of Mr. Gary P. Bosses in the new position of Vice President of Dealer Development. JKR, an automotive ad agency with nearly 90 clients from coast-to-coast brings added value to their client base with the addition of Mr. Bosses. With nearly 15 years experience in key management positions with Chrysler in both corporate and retail, Gary’s role is to bring added value to client operations and marketing. Vice President Jon Albert said of Gary, “Auto advertising is not just radio, TV and print advertising....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-adds-new-position.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-adds-new-position.htmlTue, 02 Nov 2010 03:32:00 ESTMeet Sharky Finn, the world’s most obnoxious and aggressive salesman. Created to comically contrast the difference between unscrupulous and ethical car salesmen, Sharky has just made its debut in the Louisville market with Big M Chevrolet. The tag line to the campaign is “No Sharks!” For those interested in seeing Sharky’s debut, go to Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xy1K1rR5Wo to see him in action. Standing at nearly 6 feet tall, Sharky has all the characteristics of a shady stereotype: ill-fitting dark blue pinstripe suit; a flashy Rolex; a gold tooth and a leering grin....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/no-sharks.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/no-sharks.htmlMon, 27 Sep 2010 03:49:00 ESTAugust 10, 2010, Orlando Florida, JKR Advertising & Marketing signed 4 new clients in July, the combined annualized billings amount to 1.6 million in annualized billings. The new clientele include: Mike Finnin Kia of Dubuque, Iowa; Kia of Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina; Suncoast Kia of Venice and Sunset Kia in Bradenton both in Florida. Other significant developments for JKR in July include client, Taylor Kia in Toledo, Ohio as being the #1 Kia dealer for July and client University Kia in Huntsville Alabama in the #10 slot....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-new-clients-in-july.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-new-clients-in-july.htmlWed, 11 Aug 2010 10:26:00 ESTJuly, 2010  Orlando, Florida July has been a significant month for JKR clients. First, congratulations to client, Taylor Kia in Toledo, Ohio. Posting as the number one Kia dealer in the country for July with new Kia sales of 167. In another success story, Boniface Hiers Kia of Melbourne, Florida who retained JKR a mere two months ago is reporting a 156% increase in new car sales – a complete turnaround in less than 60 days. JKR V.P. Jon Albert commended principal/owner A. J. Hiers not only for executing the ad campaign but for the excellent job his staff has done in converting ups into customers....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/measurable-results-its-what-we-live-for.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/measurable-results-its-what-we-live-for.htmlWed, 11 Aug 2010 10:25:00 EST JKR Advertising & Marketing has landed five new clients in three states. The Orlando-based firm’s new clients include Century Kia in Tampa; Boniface Hiers Kia in Melbourne; H&H Chevrolet and H&H Kia in Omaha, Neb.; and Spitzer Dodge in Mansfield, Ohio. The contracts amounted to $2.6 million in annualized billings for the firm. As a result of the increased business, the firm was able to hire four new employees, said Jeff Johnson, managing partner of the firm....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-lands-five-new-clients.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-lands-five-new-clients.htmlThu, 08 Jul 2010 03:34:00 ESTGreetings, Automotive Dealers: It’s been an active month for JKR. “The spate of new business gained since January has sparked considerable growth at JKR.” said Managing Partner Jeff Johnson. “The promotion of Brittany Scott and Mitch Richards to Account Executive is an example of how growth means increased responsibility. Brittany and Mitch possess the professionalism, creative insight and marketing smarts that our clients have come to rely upon.” Johnson added. He also announced the hiring of two new associates, Miguel Rodriguez in Business Development and John Weis as Manager of Customer Care Newsletter Editorial and Production....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-promotes-two-and-hires-two.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-promotes-two-and-hires-two.htmlThu, 24 Jun 2010 10:27:00 ESTGreetings Automotive Dealers, We have uploaded a number of great spots for the month of July. Below is the list of the most recent spots in our Creative Gallery:   Weston Kia - 'Toy Story' - Radio Spot Mazda of Gatewood - 'Tax Free 4th of July Radio Spot Kia of Lincoln - 4th of July $222   If you would like to view JKR's entire selection of Television and Radio Creative, please call 321-397-0777 to speak with an account executive about securing a temporary log-in....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-july-creative.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-july-creative.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010 10:25:00 EST Greetings Automotive Dealers, JKR client Suntrup Nissan of South County, St. Louis, Missouri has bested all other Nissan dealers in the Mid-West region. Rising to the top of 189 Nissan stores in the region, Suntrup Nissan has upped its numbers and is currently tracking nearly 200 units ahead of last year, an increase of thirty percent. While some dealers in this economy are seeing increases over last year, very few have enjoyed this kind of growth. In a phone interview with General Manager Keith Swearingen – when asked what Suntrup was doing differently he replied, “Several factors have increased efficiency and performance....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/suntrup-nissan-of-south-county-1-dealer-in-mid-west-region.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/suntrup-nissan-of-south-county-1-dealer-in-mid-west-region.htmlThu, 10 Jun 2010 11:02:00 ESTJKR Advertising & Marketing is on Linkedin.Here you can view JKR’s company profile profile and get to know our people and clients.  We welcome you to touch base with us on this ever expanding  social networking tool. You can view our public Linkedin profile here Thanks,The Kia Guys One South Orange Ave, Suite 202 Orlando Fl, 32801 321-397-0777. JKR Advertising and Marketing ....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-is-on-linkedin.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-is-on-linkedin.htmlWed, 26 May 2010 09:16:00 EST      May 10, 2010, Orlando Florida,  JKR Advertising & Marketing signed 8 new clients in seven states in April. Stretching from Metro Philly in the East to Seattle, Washington in the West, the combined annualized billings amount to a robust $3,200,000.The new clientele include Gateway Kia in North Philadelphia, PA; Spitzer Kia of Cleveland Ohio; Williams Kia of Traverse City, MI; Mount Clemens Kia of Clinton Township, MI; Kia of Baton Rouge, LA; Anderson Kia of St. Joseph, MS; Advantage Suzuki of Hattiesburg, MS; and Performance Kia in Seattle, WA.“This spate of new business is a definite indicator that auto retail is rebounding....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-new-clients-in-april.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-advertising-and-marketing-signs-new-clients-in-april.htmlThu, 13 May 2010 09:25:00 EST       Tuesday May 11, 2010 JKR Advertising & Marketing announced it has signed eight new clients in seven states in April worth a combined $3.2 million in annualized billings. The Orlando-based marketing firm now represents Gateway Kia in North Philadelphia, Pa.; Spitzer Kia of Cleveland; Williams Kia of Traverse City, Mich.; Mount Clemens Kia of Clinton Township, Mich.; Kia of Baton Rouge, La.; Anderson Kia of St. Joseph, Miss.; Advantage Suzuki of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and Performance Kia in Seattle, Wash. JKR Advertising & Marketing is a 24-employee marketing firm representing more than 70 clients nationwide....

]]> http://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-8-clients-worth-32m.htmlhttp://www.jkrads.com/blog/posts/jkr-signs-8-clients-worth-32m.htmlThu, 13 May 2010 09:21:00 EST