Sloan Communications

Sally Johns Design is a full service creative agency providing strategic marketing research, planning, graphic design, web design, and advertising for more than 30 years. Recipient of numerous awards, the team offers a wealth of experience in brand building, logo design, web presence, and advanced digital skills for a diverse group of clients. We have found that bringing capabilities in-house is a vital key to providing high standards of quality control for our clients. For that reason, and in order to establish direct control over production schedules and quality levels, we have brought as many of the processes involved as possible into our facilities and made available to our staff. Our in-house resources enable us to more efficiently manage your project successfully. These resources are treated as tools to more effectively communicate an idea or image the ultimate goal of our art and the foundation of our business! Duke University School of Law Peace College Ravenscroft School Saint Mary's School A complete summary and report were developed and presented in DC with recommendations on how to utilize the conclusions in marketing Partnership for Prevention's agenda for improving health care in the United States through the workplace. "Public Outreach and the Scientist" Focus groups conducted for Research!America, a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness about the value of medical research and the importance of putting research to work to achieve a better quality of life for all. Focus groups were held in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina. Participants were scientists from the area, randomly selected from the membership of Sigma Xi. Stated goals were 1 ) to learn scientists' knowledge and attitudes concerning public outreach and 2 ) to listen to responses and suggestions concerning the most effective means, messages and messengers for a public outreach campaign. Each group was introduced to the purposes and objectives of the focus group, as well as the "rules" and format of the focus group process. Both groups were audio taped and video taped and a final analysis and report was prepared. Educational and Awareness Campaigns for Quality Child Care Focus groups were conducted for Child Care Resource and Referral Networks ( in English and Spanish ), testing materials proposed for promoting quality child care and the services of their respective agencies to parents of children from birth to 14 in the following states: "Opportunity and Lifestyle: the Best of Both Worlds" Focus groups were conducted for UNC Hospitals Nurse Employment, Chapel Hill, N.C. Focus groups were held in the Hospital Board Room. Participants were nurse managers from each of the actively recruiting units, for example, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, Oncology, OR, Emergency Department and OB/GYN. Specific questions addressed such topics as, "What are nurses looking for in order to make a household move to another area of the country?" "Which trade journals do you read on a regular basis?" Collateral materials, incentive items, direct mail and national ad concepts were also tested. "Preand Post-Campaign Surveys for the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Service" -A random-digit dialing telephone survey of over 700 citizens of Tennessee was conducted to provide information on knowledge of the child care resource and referral services available, how to access the service and what other resources it offers. As is typical in public opinion reporting, survey data was weighted to accurately reflect demographic characteristics of Tennessee. The survey data established a benchmark for the grassroots public education and awareness campaign, "Jump Start Their Future by Choosing Quality Child Care." A second survey followed the campaign's first year and showed a 15% increase in awareness of the program, its toll free number and services. "Check It Out It's HealthCheck!" -Focus groups were cond

Category: About Rivers Agency is an ad, design and public relations agency located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that started out in 1992 with the intention of being different.From just one client, we've grown into a full-service design agency, servicing more than 100 accounts. We apply our considerable strengths, personalities, and philosophies to the benefit of our clients. For local and national companies alike, we execute integrated and marketing campaigns.This morning, resident expert programmer, Kris, blocked more than 9, 000 access attempts from the Shandong Province in China to our local server. we have renewed confidence in our crack programmer's ability to keep virus-carrying spammers at bay. Thanks Kris!The Rivers Agency blog recently got a face lift and attitude adjustment to better share perspectives from the creative processes of our team. This is the hub for sharing our insights, advice, unique boutique perspective, humor and whatever other post-worthy thoughts float by. Our posts are a collaborative effort with input from the entire team and managed by our PR staff. Feel free to join the conversation!