KMK Media completed a video addressing the trend of bullying and harassment in schools around the country, including Hononegah. The video features Hononegah students, faculty and staff discussing the various types of bullying and what students can and should do to help others and get help themselves. The video will be shown to all Hononegah students, as well as parents of incoming freshman. It can be viewed here.

KMK also completed a German-based website for Galleon Strategic Partners, a worldwide management consulting firm based in Colorado. The company opened a satellite office in Frankfurt, Germany and required an online presence there. The new site complements the U.S.-based site previously developed by KMK. The new site can be found at www.gspglobal.de.

KMK Media Group, Inc. was hired to redevelop the website for the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners. The website, www.voterockford.com, will get an updated look and feel, as well as increased functionality.

Established in 1910, The Rockford Board of Election Commissioners is responsible for election operations within the city limits of Rockford. Its mission is to serve the public by conducting impartial, open and honest elections and to maintain a system of permanent registration of voters as dictated by Illinois and Federal laws.

KMK Media Group, Inc. completed a new website for Rockford Township Assessor, Ken Crowley’s office. With an updated look, the new site is more user-friendly and incorporates additional information, such as value and exemption data, tax bill information, flood zone, school district and zoning data, as well as local alderman and board member contact information. The property search function is also enhanced with more information including aerial photos. The site can be viewed at www.rockfordtownshipassessor.net.

The Rockford Township Assessor performs property value assessments on 60 percent of Winnebago County’s taxable properties. The assessments determine the amount of taxes paid on the property.

KMK Media Group, Inc. completed a 30-second television commercial for the United Way of Rock River Valley to promote its annual fundraising campaign. The spot will target potential donors and will also be shown at special events and emailed to current donors.

The United Way of Rock River Valley is an organization focused on making a difference in the community by uniting with the volunteers and agencies to generate a positive social change. The organization’s mission is to improve life in the Rock River Valley by mobilizing the caring power of the community.

KMK Media Group, Inc. developed a marketing brochure for the Rockford Police Department describing its community policing initiative and providing an overview of the department. The brochure was distributed to policymakers at the National Community Policing Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Rockford Police Department recently underwent a reorganization that included creating a new vision, mission and core values statement. In addition, the department has created a strategic plan to enhance community partnerships; employ, engage and retain staff; develop an atmosphere of trust; and improve and maintain technology.

KMK Media Group, Inc. completed a new website for Infrastructure Defense Technologies. The new site has increased functionality while projecting a technologically advanced, cutting-edge image. The site can be viewed at www.infrastructure-defense.com.

Infrastructure Defense Technologies, based in Belvidere, is a developer and manufacturer of physical security products designed to meet the threats of the 21^st century. IDT offers its clients low-tech, rapidly deployable and cost effective products and systems designed to protect high-value targets against terrorist attacks around the world.

Jeff Klarman, President of KMK Media Group, was asked to serve on the Multimedia Technologies Advisory Board at Rasmussen College. The board’s goal is to advise the college on how best to prepare students for the multimedia working world. Klarman manages KMK Media Group’s video productions, TV and radio commercials and other multimedia projects.

Jeff Klarman

The Rockford Public Schools hired KMK Media Group, Inc. to assist in communications for the District, helping disseminate information to the public. KMK Media Group, Inc. (www.kmkmedia.com) is an advertising and communications firm offering its clients public relations, social media, web development, video production, graphic design, brand identity, and advertising. The company is jointly owned by Jeff Klarman and Pam Maher.

“As the District moves ahead in the coming weeks and months, we want to make sure communication is at the forefront of what we’re doing,” said School Board President Harmon Mitchell.  “Our District parents, community members and partner organizations need to be aware of what’s happening and be able to ask questions, while feeling confident that we are moving in the right direction.”

KMK Media Group, Inc. has been hired by the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to design, layout and coordinate the organization’s annual marketing materials including brochures, flyers, newsletters, invitations and other printed materials for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Today, the Greater Illinois Chapter serves more than half a million Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including 210,000 people with the disease plus family members and caregivers.

KMK Media Group, Inc. recently completed a 30-second promotional video for Prairie State Legal Services. The video will be used to help the firm compete for a $500,000 grant from Chase Bank’s Community Giving program, which allows people to vote on its Facebook page for the charities most deserving of monetary grants. Prairie State Legal Services has already been awarded $25,000 through the program.

Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low-income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Throughout its history, Prairie State has focused on providing legal services to the most vulnerable groups in our society, including the poor, the elderly and people with disabilities.

KMK Media Group seeks a professional, polished individual with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, enthusiastic attitude to fulfill a part-time Receptionist/Bookkeeper position.

For more information and a list of qualifications go to: Receptionist/Bookkeeper

KMK Media Group, Inc. completed development of an advertising campaign for Riverside Community Bank, promoting the bank’s relationship with Road Ranger. The regional campaign utilizes traditional means of advertising: radio, television and print, as well as a presence on Facebook. Riverside Community Bank operates ATMs in more than 20 Rockford area Road Ranger convenience stores.

Riverside Community Bank has assets of more than $300 million with four banking centers and one of the largest ATM networks in the Rockford area. The bank offers a wide array of credit services, wealth management, investment services and deposit accounts, all with a focus on personal service. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.  www.riversidecommunity.com

KMK Media Group, Inc. has been hired to create a new corporate website for Miller Buettner & Parrott, Inc. KMK will also develop and implement an email marketing campaign for the company.

Miller Buettner & Parrott, Inc. is a full service employee benefits firm based in Rockford. Servicing more than 100 corporate and municipal clients, the company also specializes in working with area school districts.

KMK Media Group, Inc. recently completed graphic design and layout work for the United Way of Rock River Valley’s Strategic Planning Summary brochure. The brochure explains United Way’s future goals and the strategic steps being taken to achieve them. It will be shared with local United Way contributors and partnering organizations.

KMK Media Group, Inc. hired Brandon Houghton as a Web Developer raising KMK’s total employee count to nine. He will assist in website programming, maintenance and support for KMK’s clients. Brandon is a graduate of Rockford College with a degree in management information systems and worked as an intern at KMK.  He is originally from Rock City, Illinois.

Brandon Houghton

KMK Media Group, Inc. will organize a press conference and prepare and distribute public relations materials for the Mill Foundation’s latest round of grant distributions. In May, the Mill Foundation will give away several thousand dollars to local non-profit organizations.

The Mill Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding to those programs and organizations which benefit the Rockford region’s disadvantaged youth, ultimately giving them the values, behaviors and life skills that will lead to responsible and productive lives. More information can be found at www.TheMillFoundation.org.

KMK Media Group, Inc. completed marketing collateral materials for Chemtool Incorporated to be used with one of their largest manufacturing clients.

Chemtool, Inc., based in Rockton, is a global manufacturer of lubricants and specialty products. One of the largest of its kind in the world, Chemtool provides a wide variety of products that improve performance, extend service life and provide process improvements for its clients.