STANANDLOU MARKETING/ADVERTISING

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A friend of mine and Reggie Bibbs, Jason McElweenie, submitted Reggie’s name to host a panel for next years SXSW: “Becoming An Inspiration – One Pixel At A Time” http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/2339

The description is as follows:

Reggie Bibbs has been on a one man crusade to raise awareness for neurofibromatosis (NF) come listen to him tell his story and help you and your organization turn your clients and friends into raving fans for your company or group

A little refresher on how this works; This is a 3 step process. A panel is submitted and then placed in the PanelPicker where the public comments and votes on it. After the voting and commenting is done a group of SXSW insiders vote on which ones they like and the board at SXSW also votes on which one they like. If the public comments and votes a lot for this one we have a chance of swaying the other two parts of the in our favor so now we have to promote, promote, promote.

I hope this can further raise awareness for Reggie and NF, speaking to a crowd of early adopters can do nothing but help raise awareness. If this panel is selected I say we plan a sort of media blitz to make Reggie the unsung hero or face of the 2010 SXSW conference. First thing we need to do for Reggie is get him on Twitter I have registered his name http://www.twitter.com/reggiebibb

Can you send the PanelPicker link above to everyone you know and ask them to not only comment but also vote for the panel?

This would be an incredible experience for Reggie as well as a great boost to his mission to spread the word about neurofibromatosis.

If you could take a few minutes to help, it would mean the world to me and Reggie!

Thank you,

Lou

Went to see Don Sattler today at TV Man to finish producing the TV spot I started yesterday at Sound Works but came across a little problem.

I brought the wrong footage! Well, let me rephrase that, I brought the right footage but in the wrong format. Remember the beta/VHS things many years ago? Well, it’s something like that. SONY HD videotape apparently can only be used with SONY HD machines!!!

Why can’t the world adopt one standard and make life easier for everybody?!!!

Ok, I’m over it now. Had to postpone my session with Don at TV Man until Monday.

Luckily, it’s Steak Nite over at PJ’s Sports Bar tonight and I can take my frustrations out on a piece of near raw T-bone! Feel better already…

If you ever want to feel good about life and get a nice boost of good energy, I heartily recommend that you talk to a person who has gone through weight-loss surgery.

You will be changed forever!

That’s how I felt after listening to these six amazing women who have lived almost their entire life overweight.

All have had weight-loss surgery at Obesity Surgery Specialists and all are in varying stages of their weight-loss journey, and after listening to their stories, you just want to go up and hug them. From Melissa, who has lost 500 pounds and has been featured on national TV, to Jasmine, who is just beginning her weight-loss journey, all of these wonderful people have had their lives transformed in so many different, wonderful ways.

They’re happy. They’re having fun. They’re healthier. And they have shown that with the right tools, you can do anything! We can all learn a great deal from these wonderful ladies!

Dave Henry of IFilm Productions shot the footage, Kate Wiggins of STANANDLOU was the interviewer, Rob from VT2 edited, VT2 producer, Morris Priddy, was executive producer, Willie Golden post-scored, and Lou Congelio produced. It was shot on the sound stage at VT2 Studios.

Barbara – Lost 115 pounds

Christina – Lost 77 pounds

Edith – Lost 78 pounds

Jasmine – Lost 60 pounds

Melissa – Lost 500 pounds

Rebecca (Spanish) – Lost 111 pounds

Rebecca (English) – Lost 111 pounds

Enjoyed a fun evening last night with our friends from the marketing department of the Houston Dynamo. We visited Spotlight Karaoke for Happy Hour and had a blast.

Lindsay  Daywalt, Marketing Director for the Dynamo, was the ringleader and got everyone on the stage to participate — even me.

It was my first time to karaoke although many friends have tried to get me to do it through the years but I was able to uphold my dignity until, well, last night.

Lindsay and I sang an old Neil Diamond classic, “Sweet Caroline.” Lot’s  of fun was had by all as well as a lot of beer!

At the end of the night, everyone hopped on stage and did a spirited group sing of “Love Shack” by the B-52’s.  SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE.

(HOUSTON)  STANANDLOU Marketing//Advertising added three new companies to its client roster with the addition of Kolache Mama, Renaissance Healthcare System, and the Houston Dynamo. Billings for the three Houston-based companies were not disclosed.

Kolache Mama awarded STANANDLOU their marketing and public relations business after a review of several New York City and Houston agencies.

“I am pleased to relate the appointment of STANANDLOU as the advertising and marketing arm for Mama’s house,” stated Richard Saler, president of Kolache Mama. “This group is strong on both the creative and execution requirements necessary to help Mama reach the consumer/corporate markets she is seeking.”

The agency will be responsible for all aspects of marketing, advertising, PR, collateral, and web-based media.

“We are extremely excited and flattered by our new relationship with Kolache Mama, stated Michelle Reed, principal at STANANDLOU. “They needed local marketing and public relations representation that could respond quickly and effectively to the many challenges of introducing a new food concept to the New York City market.”

Saler added, “The approaches outlined by STANANDLOU are not only cost effective, but more importantly, unique and special. We are fortunate to find this rare breed here in Houston.” (more…)

“I am pleased to relate the appointment of STANANDLOU as the advertising and marketing arm for Mama’s house.

This group is STRONG on both the creative and execution requirements necessary to help Mama reach the consumer/corporate markets she is seeking.

The approaches outlined in a combination of Public Relations and Advertising are not only cost effective, but MORE importantly unique and special. We are fortunate to find this rare breed here in Houston!!”

- Richard Saler, President, Kolache Mama, May 26, 2009

“I am pleased to nominate Richard Saler, “The Smartest, Wisest and Best Looking Guy on Marquart Street!”"

- Lou Congelio, President, STANANDLOU, May 26, 2009

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It’s that time of year again…the rodeo is in town! We couldn’t think of a better way to cowboy up than to have our own rodeo cook off and celebration. Everyone came dressed in their best Texan gear and ready to stuff their faces with some good ol’ barbecue and iced tea.

Showing off our Texas pride

Toasting to one of our favorite times of the year...rodeo season!

Disclaimer: It was 5:00

Lasso-ing Lou

STANANDLOU buckaroos

Rodeo weekend got off to a great start, and we hope to make this an annual tradition. Yee-haw!