2016-2017 Summit at Snoqualmie Campaign

Once again the Summit at Snoqualmie and Craters of the Moon Marketing have teamed up to produce the 2016-2017 seasons pass campaign. The campaign features the advantage of the Summit's proximity to Seattle, major metropolitan markets, and the deadline for the best savings on their 2016-2017 seasons passes. This digital campaign runs through November 4th and it will be featured on pre roll with muti-platform digital applications. Guy Lawrence, Marketing Director with the Summit at Snoqualmie says, "This is one of my most FAVORITE campaigns we've done yet. Collective efforts yield rad results." Craters of the Moon Marketing has been working with the Summit at Snoqualmie for over a decade.

  

Pray for SNOW!

Agency: Craters of the Moon Marketing, Creative Director: Kevin Nolan, Digital Designers: Jake TozierProduction: TreeFort DigitalMedia: Megan Smiley -Sunny and Smiley 

Client: Summit at SnoqualmieMarketing Director: Guy LawrenceMarketing Manager: Karter RiachMarketing Manager: Andrew Cantor

Questions? Goldberg Jones Has Answers.

2016 Goldberg Jones: "Hammer"

Craters of the Moon Marketing is continuing on with the 2016 Goldberg Jones, "Answers" digital campaign. The :30 second digital spot is the second installment called "Answers: Hammer."  The concept illustrates the problem and solutions for men seeking a divorce. The answer is, Goldberg Jones: Divorce Lawyers for Men. Kevin Nolan with COTMM says, "We are thrilled to once again be working Goldberg Jones and for them to allow us to do this very unconventional marketing strategy." Craters of the Moon Marketing created the award winning and Big M Marketing award winner for Goldberg Jones in 2014 for the spot "Answers: Screw."

Agency: Craters of the Moon Marketing, Creatine Director: Kevin Nolan, Writer: Norman WasselArt Director: Jake Tozier, Designers: Jake Tozier/Kevin Nolan, Production: Craters of the Moon Digital, Production Manager: Lou Gilbert 

Client: Goldberg Jones, Divorce Lawyer for MenMarketing Manager: Rick Jones

2016 Griots Garage Brand campaign

Tapping into the heart and soul of consumers who love their automobiles, Griot’s Garage is acknowledging current and potential customers who were born “Car Guys.” The brand concept is a departure from the typical “car care” product marketing, and features Founder Richard Griot, a car guy’s car guy himself.

Thank you to George Riddell, of Big House Production, Michelle Strom at Strom Media, and the wonderful team at Griot's Garage: Richard Griot, Amy Atchity, Kevin McHugh, and Lisa Schimling at Griot's Garage.

We are so proud to work with this fantastic group of people.

Our digital, print and online campaign also carries over the passion that people who love their cars will select Griot's Garage because they provide the highest quality in premium car care products.

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel

Craters of the Moon Marketing has been retained by Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel to create their 2015-2016 brand campaign. The "Where you belong campaign was created in conjunction with Director of Marketing Kevin Burrus and George Riddell of Big House Productions. Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel is located in Rochester, Washington. 

The campaign is running on broadcast and digital throughout the Northwest. Thank you to all the wonderful people at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, Big House Productions, and all the great people at COTM.

View all the Lucky Eagle content:
"Accommodations": https://youtu.be/I4Eh62EnaKI
"Blender": https://youtu.be/RW3L7vjpBOc
"Elevator": https://youtu.be/mJ4LlXhYT5E
"Traffic": https://youtu.be/i8W_li3FkoM

Credits:
Craters of the Moon Marketing
Creative Director: Kevin Nolan

Big House Productions
Producer/Director: George Riddell

Lucky Eagle Casino & Resort
Director of Advertising: Kevin Burrus

"Big M" Big Night For Craters of the Moon

Craters of the Moon Marketing had a wonderful night at the 2015 MARKETING Awards on May 27th held at the Bell Harbor Pier. COTM Marketing won the "Big M" Gold for our work with Goldberg Jones. The Washington State Coaltion Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) won Silver and Bronze Awards for thier "Choose Respect" Campaign and the Washington Stae Ski and Snowboard Museum (WSSSM) took home a Silver Award. Thank you to all of our clients for allowing us to do this great work and to all the wonderful people at COTM Marketing for thier brilliance. We would also like to thank Larry and Melissa Coffman for putting on a wonderful award competition and "The EVENT."

The 30 second broadcast and digital spot for Goldberg Jones was produced by Moogee Creates with post ptoduction at Victory Studios.

Creative Director: Kevin Nolan, Art Director: Steve McKinney, Writer: Norman Wassel, Project Manager: Shiela Worth, Directed by Kevin Nolan. A special thank you to Rick Jones and Jessica Kaminski with Goldbeg Jones, and to Brian Elert with KIRO TV.

New From Fat-ypus Skis

Craters of the Moon Marketing created the 2014-2015 campaign for Fat-ypus Skis. You can find our work online and in print at SKI, SKIING, Powder and Backcountry Magazines. Thank you to Jared Mazlish with Fat-ypus Skis for allowing us to do this wonderful work. Fat-ypus are handmade skis from Breckenridge, Colorado. https://www.fat-ypus.com/

                                                                            2014 Men's A-Lotta Ski

                                                                            2014 Men's D'Riddum Ski

                                                                            2014 Women's V-Rock Ski

20 Years of Excellence

Everyone at Craters of the Moon Marketing congratulates all our friends at Copacino+Fujikado for 20 years of brilliant advertising and marketing for the Seattle Mariners. From "Refuse to Lose," "Sodo Mojo," to "True to the Blue." C+F has done it all.

Kevin Nolan, now founder and President of Craters of the Moon Marketing, worked with Jim Copacino on the 1993, "When it all began" campaign. We are proud and humbled to be a small part of the Seattle Mariners marketing legacy.

Jim Copacino came into Nolan's office in 1993 and said, "hey Kevin... what if the Mariners won it all, like... for years, and became a baseball legacy?"  The blank look on my face must have said it all, but that was Jim and that's how the campaign began. We jumped into the DeLorean and set the date for year 2055 where the Seattle Mariners hadn't won just one World Series, but several World Series Championships. We dared to dream.

First things first we set out to cast Elmo "Skippy" Nordquist, a young child in the 1990's who was there when it all began for the Seattle Mariners. Now in his mid seventies Skippy recounts the the winning seasons of the Mariners that has carried on into the year 2055.

Skippy was played by long time and award winning actor Ford Rainey.  Ford had appeared with the likes of John Wayne in Rio Bravo and Steve McQueen in Sand Pebbles. He was also a staple on Bonanza, Daniel Boone, The Rifleman and The Waltons.

Jerry Chinn set design of Nordquist's 2055 "Man Cave" was brilliant. Jerry created all the championship banners, awards, magazine covers and autographed team pictures for the spots. 

Branson Veal did an amazing job directing all 5 spots and was an integral part of the look, design, and humor of the commercials. Branson did a wonderful job working with Ford Rainey's talent.

Jim Copacino was the Creative Director and Senior Copywriter on the spots. His creative smarts, humor and his wit are all over these commercials.

Kevin Nolan worked with Copacino as the Senior Art Director to craft all the ideas and concepts into a fun, hopeful and bold look into the future of the Seattle Mariners in 1993.

As the 2015 MLB season approaches and the words "World Series" are used in the same sentence with "the Seattle Mariners," we can't help but to wonder if the spots we created in 1993 are about to come to fluition.

Go Mariners.

1993 Seattle Mariners "When it all Began" Campaign:
Jim Copacino: Creative Director, Senior Copywriter
Kevin Nolan: Senior Art Director
Branson Veal: Producer, Director
Jerry Chinn: Designer, Set Design
Jim Walker: Agency Creative Director

Client: Seattle Mariners
Agency: McCann Erickson

RealNetworks

We are now working with RealNetworks and their amazing team. Craters of the Moon Marketing is partnering with 90,000 Feet and our Offices in LA to begin the startegic roll out of RealTime. We are so honoed and excited to work with such an exceptional group.

Finding Treasue

Craters of the Moon Marketing recently completed the 2015 campaign for the Puyallup Antique District. this digital, online, broadcast and pre roll spot will run throughout the year A special thanks to all the folks at the PADA and to Michelle Strom of Strom Media. 

Find your treasure.

Credits:
Kevin Nolan: Creative Director/Art Director
Norman Wassel: Copywriter
Victoria Smalls: Designer
Big House Productions: George Riddell
George Riddell: Editing
Kevin Nolan: Director
Sydney Green: Stylist

A Humbling and Important Honor

Major League Baseball announced today the the Seattle Mariners are the recipient of the 2014 MLB Commissioners Award for Philanthropic Excellence. Craters of the Moon Marketing is proud and honored to be working with the Seattle Mariners and the WSCADV and is thrilled to share in the amazing achievement.

Major League Baseball and Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig have named the
Seattle Mariners as the 2014 recipient of the Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence, it was announced today at the MLB Owners Meetings in Kansas City.
The Mariners were acknowledged for their “Refuse To Abuse®” Domestic Violence Prevention Program, a state-wide educational initiative, in partnership with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to promote healthy relationships and take a public stand against domestic violence. Mariners Care will receive a $10,000 grant from Major League Baseball Charities as part of this recognition.Commissioner Selig said: “I am very proud of the Seattle Mariners and Mariners Care for taking a leading role in educating fans and other members of their community on the importance of respectful relationships. This is a vital societal issue that impacts the lives of individuals and families in harrowing ways. Having communicated with many experts, we continue to work diligently toward a comprehensive policy that reflects the gravity of domestic violence and how to best serve the interests of victims and their families. The efforts of the Mariners, who encourage fans to take a public stance against domestic violence, are exemplary. I thank the Mariners and all of our Clubs for their year-round efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
“When we were approached by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence with an opportunity to support this difficult and serious issue we recognized it as a unique way to use our brand to send the message that domestic violence is not okay,” said Howard Lincoln, Seattle Mariners Chair and CEO. “It is a great honor to be recognized by Commissioner Selig for the work we have done over the years with our partners at the Coalition.”

2014 :30 second broadcast and online content

The Seattle Mariners and Mariners Care partner with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) to implement the “Refuse To Abuse” program, which the club launched to bring attention to domestic violence issues. The campaign was created by Seattle based marketing agency Craters of the Moon Marketing who has been working with the Seattle Mariners and the WSCADV for well over a decade to call attention the this most very important cause. 

2014 WSCADV Print and Online

Through the program, the Mariners take a public stance against domestic violence and provide an opportunity for the local community to join this effort. Refuse To Abuse features Mariners players as role models, educating the community about available help and promoting respectful relationships to children and teenagers. Refuse To Abuse includes television, radio and print ads that utilize Mariners players to deliver messages of respect and communicate that there is no excuse for domestic violence. The Mariners also operate a charity 5K run/walk – the only one that takes place entirely at Safeco Field – that raises money for WSCADV’s violence prevention efforts. In 2014, the program expanded to include a partnership with Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State, resulting in the promotion of Refuse To Abuse to millions of people. More information, please visit Mariners.com/community.
“We are thrilled that the Seattle Mariners national leadership in professional sports is being recognized. We are grateful for the commitment demonstrated throughout the Mariners organization and for the partnership of Craters of the Moon Marketing and Sound Publishing. Together we are building respect and hope in communities across our state,” said Nan Stoops, Executive Director, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

2014-2015 Sturtevant's Brand Campaign

Craters of the Moon Marketing and Jerry Brown Films has recently completed the 2014-2015 Mid Season Brand campaign for Sturtevant's. Sturtevant's is the leading edge retail Ski and Snowboard shop in the Northwest. A special thank you to Stephanie Clark, Stacey Weichbrodt, Tracy Gibbons and all the amazing folks at Sturtevant's for continuing to allowing us to do this amazing work. 

View the campaign at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiuowj71KFApvs8Ta2RdYsWC8gw6u5Z14

2014-2015 Sturtevant's "Lange"

2014-2015 Sturtevant's "Rossignol"

Credits:
Agency: Craters of the Moon MarketingClient: Sturtevant's
Creative Director: Kevin Nolan
Script Advisor: Joanna Beals
Writer: Norman Wassle
Art Director: Kevin Nolan
Designer: Julie Lefgreene
Production Company: Jerry Brown Films
Director: Jerry BrownEditor: Jerry Brown
Marketing Manager: Stephanie Clark
Co-Owner Soft Goods Buyer: Stacey Weichbrodt
Co-Owner Hard Goods Buyer: Tracy Gibbons 

New News on the Moon

Please check out the latest and greatest news with Craters of the Moon Marketing from August.

Click. Enjoy. Rejoice.

SkiBonkers. It's back!

"The ski and snowboard sale that drives Seattle crazy." 
SkiBonkers starts this Friday, August 29th and runs through Labor Day weekend.Craters of the Moon Marketing 

has once again teamed-up with SkiBonkers  to create the digital, online, transit and broadcast 2014 SkiBonkers campaign. It all takes place at Westfield Southcenter next to Sears, and for crazy skiers like all of us at COTM, this signals the beginning to the winter season.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

37th Annual Sturtevant's Anniversary Sale

It all starts on August 22nd 

and runs through September 1st.

Craters of the Moon Marketing has completed the 2014 campaign for one of the best pre-season sales in the Northwest. The 37th Annual Anniversary Sale. Pop into any Sturtevant's and Ski Mart locations in Bellevue, Alderwood and Tacoma to get some kick ass deals from the most experienced, and knowledgable folks in the biz.

The Anniversary Sale runs from August 22nd though September 1st.
It's Snow Time!

Campaign includes digital, online, broadcast and transit.

Another Moon Shot

Craters of the Moon Marketing has launched our new website. This is our newest redesign and the third in three years. Always great to stay current. Please feel free to browse though the site to see all the wonderful things we do here at COTM. Click, rejoice, repeat. Enjoy. www.cotm-marketing.com

A special thanks to the team here at COTM:

Executive Creative Director: Kevin Nolan

Senior Digital Designer: Julie Kinsler

Digital Designer: Tom Norris

Digital Designer: Ann Marie Brothers

Senior Copywriter: Joseph Bayles

Copywriter: Norman Wassle

Digital Production Artist: Lauren Cummings

WSCADV: "Choose Respect"

Craters of the Moon Marketing has just completed the 2014 digital campaign for the WSCADV. Thank you to Kelly Starr and Nan Stoops at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Seattle Mariners, Gina Hasson and everybody here at COTM. Refuse To Abuse: There is No Excuse for Domestic Violence. Look for the content on MarinerVision prior to all the 2014 Seattle Mariners home games. 
Turn up the volume.

Thank you to:

Creative Director: Kevin Nolan

Writer: Vandy Kindred

Art Director: Kevin Nolan

Digital designer: Ken Orloff

Director/Editor: Kevin Nolan

Account Executive: Alyssa Taylor

Producers: Kelly Starr, Nan Stoops

Production House: Victory Studios

Client: Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence/ the Seattle Mariners

2014 Marketing Awards

Craters of the Moon Marketing took top honors in the 2014 Marketing Awards held last night at Bell Harbor in Seattle.

Crates of the Moon received the "Big M" gold award for our work on Sturtevant's SkiBonkers "Crazy" :15 second digital broadcast content. Craters of the Moon also received Silver Awards for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, the Tacoma Home & Garden Show and for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We also received Bronze Awards for the Tacoma Home & Garden Show,  the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Fat-ypus Skis, and Veterans Promise Coffee. 

Thank you to our wonderful clients for allowing us to do this great work and a special thank you to all the folks at Craters of the Moon Marketing. More to come.

New Work

Craters of the Moon Marketing has recently completed a content and digital campaign for Goldberg Jones. The campaign features the reality of men who are facing divorce and positions Goldberg Jones as the answer to the difficulty of searching for the questions men have when placed in this situation.

Thank you to everyone at Goldberg Jones and Craters of the Moon Marketing for this very innovative and ground breaking approach. 

Don't get "screwed."

A Little Retail Therapy

Will cure all ills... End the Madness.

Our newest client Kent Station took a very "non retail" approach to their newest brand campaign.

Craters of the Moon Marketing created broadcast content, online, tablet, mobile and radio applications that positioned

Kent Station as the cure to all the ills and "Maddness" of our everyday lives.

A little retail therapy. Enjoy.

Thank you to Kent Station: Cynthia, John and Sabrina. To George Riddell at Big House Productions.

And to the crew at COTM:

Creative Driectors: Alan Yamamoto, Kevin Nolan

Writer: Normal Wassel

Designer: Bret Boats

Art Director: Kevin Nolan

Editor: David Beckoff

Production Company: Big House Productions
Media: Michelle Strom, Strom Media