Jason Mudd & Associates and Vivid Media Concepts Merge to Become Axia Public Relations and Marketing
Merger with ad agency leads to new name, expanded services. Axia to ensure “value” in PR, marketing and advertising services
Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) December 6, 2004 -
– A local public relations firm and a local advertising agency have merged. Jason Mudd, APR, of Jason Mudd & Associates Public Relations and Marketing announced that his company will merge with Vivid Media Concepts, an advertising agency founded in 2003 by Philip A. Alia. The announcement was made at Jason Mudd & Associates’ invitation-only second anniversary party held at the company’s new offices located in downtown Jacksonville at 200 East Forsyth St.
The new company, Axia Public Relations and Marketing, is a full-service agency that offers public relations, marketing and advertising services, making the agency more competitive in the marketplace. Axia, a Greek word, means “value” and emphasizes what Mudd and Alia believe is the foundation of their services. The company will operate under Jason Mudd & Associates’ corporation and the merger is expected to be completed within 60 days. With eight staff members, Axia anticipates the merger will create up to 12 jobs in 2005.
Since starting in November 2002, the Jason Mudd & Associates Public Relations and Marketing attracted marquee clients such as MPS Group/Modis, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Rayonier, New York Life Insurance, The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, Rick Keffer Dodge Chrysler Jeep and First Coast Community Bank. Vivid Media Concepts brings over clients including Mattamy Homes by Atlantic Builders, American Cancer Society, Holmes Stamp & Sign Company and Navigator Mortgage.
Alia and Mudd worked on several projects in 2003 and 2004, and their companiesÂ’ talents, work ethic and services complemented each other well. With MuddÂ’s effective development of publicity and public relations strategies and AliaÂ’s valuable advertising and creative marketing solutions, both individuals quickly realized the synergy of their two companies.
In August, Jason Mudd & Associates received the stateÂ’s highest public relations honor, the Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Association.
In October, Jason Mudd & Associates moved its primary office to downtown Jacksonville, and just this week the company moved to an additional office in downtown Fernandina Beach to service its growing client base there. Vivid Media Concepts recently relocated to MuddÂ’s Jacksonville office.
Axia Public Relations and Marketing produces measurable and strategic award-winning advertising, public relations and marketing campaigns for clients in diverse industries of all sizes. For more information, call toll-free (877) 527-6668 or visit http://www. axiaprm. com.
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