MMI Associates, Inc. Receive National Award

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded the 2007 Videographer Award of Distinction for its efforts in planning and producing a podcast entitled "Major Dutch Van Kirk." The podcast features commentary from Major Dutch Van Kirk and discusses his involvement in World War II as the plane navigator responsible for dropping the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. A renowned war hero and a recognized spokesperson for TMC Pacific Modelworks in Phoenix, Van Dirk examines his role in World War II and the historical integrity of the model aircrafts manufactured by TMC Pacific Modelworks in the podcast.

Recipients of the Award of Distinction submit projects that the judges deemed were written, produced, shot, edited, and/or marketed in an exceptional manner, exceed a high standard of excellence, and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. This award-winning podcast is available for download at http://www.mmimarketing.com/podcast/major-dutch-van-kirk-discusses-wwii.

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News Facts:

· Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded the 2007 Videographer Award, Award of Distinction, for its efforts in planning and producing a podcast entitled "Major Dutch Van Kirk."
· The podcast features commentary from Major Dutch Van Kirk and discusses his involvement in WWII as the plane navigator responsible for dropping the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
· A renowned war hero and a recognized spokesperson for TMC Pacific Modelworks, Van Dirk examines the historical integrity of the model aircrafts manufactured by TMC Pacific Modelworks.
· This award-winning podcast is available for download at http://www.mmimarketing.com/podcast/major-dutch-van-kirk-discusses-wwii.

Quotes:
"We are honored to receive this award," said Briguglio. "Working with Pacific Aircrafts Modelworks and Major Dutch Van Kirk has been a rewarding experience and we are pleased to see the efforts of our alliance recognized by the community."

About the Videographer Awards:
The Videographer Awards is an international awards program directed by communications professionals to honor talented individuals and companies in the video production field. Entrants include video production companies, advertising and public relations firms, corporate communications departments, cable and broadcast television operations, government agencies and schools, independence producers and wedding and special event producers. Past winners have come from all 50 states and numerous countries. For more information, visit http://www.videoawards.com.

About MMI Associates, Inc.:
MMI Associates, Inc. is a full-service marketing and public relations firm offering a wide range of services to help clients achieve measurable results in brand awareness, name recognition, market penetration and crisis management. Established in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona, this award-winning firm was named one of the top 10 public relations firms in the state. In North Carolina, the Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has recognized MMI as one of the top five public relations firms in the Triangle. The firm has received numerous awards for its work and most recently was awarded the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, and was named a Best Place to Work by the Triangle Business Journal. For more information, please call 919-233-6600 or visit the Web site at http://www.mmimarketing.com.

Keywords:
MMI Associates, Inc., Marketing, Public Relations firm, Pacific Aircraft Modelworks, Videographer Awards, Major Dutch Van Kirk, TMC Pacific Modelworks

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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