Our January 2014 Newsletter is Out!

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January 2014

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New Addition:

Christine Marron is a senior at Villanova University. She is a Communications major and Criminal Justice minor. Christine is a member of Kappa Delta sorority and served as their Social Chair for the year of 2013 as well as a member of the Sororities Standards Board. Christine hopes to pursue a career in PR and event planning upon graduation in May. Aside from work, Christine enjoys relaxing and going out with family and friends.





Event Recaps:

On Saturday, January 18, Hair O’ The Dog roared into 2014 with its 20th annual gala presented by Parx Casino. More than 1,800 partygoers packed the grand ballroom at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel to wag their tails off all night. This year’s event set a new entertainment precedent with a headlining act from DJ Havana Brown, the first-ever certified triple platinum artist to ever perform at Hair O’ The Dog. Additional live acts included sets from Philly’s hottest DJ’s, DJ Bizz and Perry Angelozzi, a performance by The Business, Bryen O’Boyle of Mr. Greengenes and Jade Starling. A portion of this year’s proceeds went to The Claddagh Fund, an organization founded by Dropkick Murphys frontman, Ken Casey, to support underfunded nonprofits that help underpriveleged children, veterans and those struggling with addictions. See coverage and more photos of the 20th annual Hair O’ The Dog from Upcomingevents.com, Philadelphia Magazine and the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Jenna Communications’ president, Jennifer Sherlock presented at the US Youth Soccer Workshop on January 17 to an eager Friday morning crowd. This workshop was part of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention, which was held in Philadelphia for 2014. Jen’s presentation, Scoring Goals with Social Media: An Inside Look at Promoting Effectively gave soccer coaches many new ideas on how they could reach more potential players. Jen also answered a number of questions on the best ways to differentiate an organization across all social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Post Brothers Apartments made a brief foray into Show Biz! During the week of January 20, Post Brother’s 260 South Broad property was one of the sites used by FOX for “So You Think You Can Dance” auditions. Hopeful contestants used the ground  level of 260 to warm up before they hit the main stage in the Merriam Theater as well as a space to conduct interviews with FOX’s production team about their experience. Check back on Post Brother’s Facebook to see footage from the auditions, and also to learn more about redevelopment plans for the 260 property.

Upcoming Events:

We have partnered with XFINITY Live! for an exciting new event series! Join us every Thursday night  at 9 p.m. for Sindustry Night. Come out and party exclusively with other Philly professionals at PBR Bar & Grill and Victory Beer Hall. Enjoy $5 Grey Goose cocktails, $4 fireball shots and more beer specials as well as chances to win amazing prizes like VIP packages for X Bar and PBR Bar and Grill, cosmetic surgery, spa packages from The Spa at Lifestyle and gift cards to Louis Christian Wayne Robert Salon & Spa for those who have the largest guest list. Hurry and start your guest list today by contacting parties@xfinitylive.com. Stay tuned for live performance announcements and other surprises! Thursday night just became the best night of the week!

On Saturday, February 22, No Dog Gets Left Behind will host a Valentine’s event at the DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City. All proceeds from the event will help the charity further promote its mission of reuniting U.S. soldiers who have returned home from war with dogs they have bonded with while deployed overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. There isn’t a better way to spread love this Valentine’s Day than by supporting No Dog Gets Left Behind’s cause. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit the charity’s website. If you’d like to sponsor this event, email Jen at jsherlock@jennacommunications.com.

Looking ahead, the Delaware Valley Stroke Council will hold its 18th annual Stars for Stroke Gala on Saturday, March 15 at the Sheraton Society Hill. This is one of the Stroke Council’s largest fundraising events of the year, and all proceeds stay in the Greater Philadelphia Area and help guarantee the continued success of programs that raise awareness about stroke, the third leading cause of death. Stay tuned for more updates on when tickets will go on sale and who will be honored at this year’s gala. If you are interested in attending the gala, email Jen at jsherlock@jennacommunications.com. If you’d like to donate an item for the Stars For Stroke silent auction, click HERE to download a donation form.

Agency & Client Updates:

Louis Christian Wayne Robert Salon & Spa received a special honor from BE! Beauty Entertainment Magazine. One of its top stylists, Jody Lacovelli, was nominated for a BeautyMaker Award from the magazine. If Jody wins, he will be presented with a Golden Lady at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood on February 16. Additionally, the spa has been nominated to the SoJo Happening List. Click HERE to vote and help the spa receive first place! Don’t forget to like LCWR Salon on Facebook and follow on Instagram for hot new hairstyle ideas, tips and more.

Lifestyle Healthcare Group is currently looking for doctors who are interested in opening a practice at its new 200,000 sq. ft. comprehensive healthcare center set to open early next year in Bensalem. Once open, the Lifestyle Comprehensive Healthcare Center will revolutionize how healthcare is delivered by offering a full portfolio of specialists under one roof in a convenient suburban location. If you are a doctor looking for a new opportunity to grow, contact Lifestyle Healthcare Group at (215) 579-9990. You can also visit its website and like Lifestyle on Facebook for more details, or read this article on GlobeSt.com.

Need the perfect Valentine’s gift for your special someone? The Spa at Lifestyle is offering a Makeover and a Movie special package for the month of February. Treat your true love to a Sweetheart Makeover, which includes an organic hydration facial, four layer Vitamin C peel, lash or brow tint, upper body polish, paraffin hand treatment and a free gift valued at $50. This package can be yours for just $100! Also, don’t forget to VOTE for The Spa at Lifestyle as the best med spa in Bucks Happening Mag.

Need a designer cake to make your special occasion even more memorable? Visit Potito’s Bakery, where they can create nearly anything! Potito’s designed the Gatsby-themed cake specially for the 20th annual Hair O’ The Dog that is pictured below. Let them take care of you for your next birthday, your wedding day, or Valentine’s Day, which is just around the corner. Visit Potito’s website to see all the tasty treats they offer.

Partner Spotlight:

For the past three years, Jenna Communications has shared office space with Copy Secure, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of data and document services. Copy Secure prides itself on forging strong personal relationships with all client partners, and is proud to have worked with some of the region’s top law firms and businesses for more than 10 years. Services include high volume copying and printing, document binding, scanning, data recovery, extraction, culling and more. Visit Copy Secure’s website to see a full range of services offered.

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