http://madg.com/news Creative Fusion Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:57:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Saturday, February 4, 2012, two of our very own Mad Geniuses have volunteered to help students from across the state of Mississippi get a sense of what it takes to make it in the advertising and marketing industry at the Capital Gains 2012 Conference, sponsored by AAF Jackson. Ian Hanson, ... http://madg.com/news/2012/02/geniuses_at_aaf_jacksons_capital_gains_2012_conference/ Delta State University has a history of being known for its rancorous school mascot, the Fighting Okra.  With the help of Mad Genius, the University’s mascot has gone viral on YouTube with the posting of two promotional videos. “Don’t Get Smacked” and “Don’t Get Bit" are the first two in a ... http://madg.com/news/2012/01/the-fighting-okra-has-viral-video-success-with-mad-genius/ It's Christmas time at Mad Genius again, and while we usually have fun with the holidays- we wanted to do something a little more meaningful this year for our fellow mankind. What ensues is creative fusion with a holiday twist- frustrated Geniuses and yuletide animals included. Enjoy! http://madg.com/news/2011/12/koi-to-the-world-mad-genius-holiday-video-2011/ Mad Genius has an immediate opening for a Digital Content Specialist. This tempered, versatile team player will work closely with Mad Genius' interactive and social media departments. Check out the full job posting for more information and instructions on how to apply. NOTE: This position has been filled. http://madg.com/news/2011/09/mad-genius-seeks-digital-content-specialist-employment-opportunity/ Mad Genius continues to increase their work in the realm of social media, most recently adding management of the nationwide Louisiana Hot Sauce Facebook page to their portfolio. Louisiana Hot Sauce, a popular condiment produced by Bruce Foods, a New Iberia, Louisiana-based company, had over 45,000 Facebook fans at the time ... http://madg.com/news/2011/07/madg-genius-hot-social-media-clients/ Mad Genius was recently honored by the Telly Awards, when the organization selected two of Mad Genius’ commercial spots for international recognition. The Bruce Foods “Yam Right Holiday” television spot, part of the “Yam Right” campaign for Bruce’s Yams, was one of the award-winners. The other winning spot was “We’re Coming,” ... http://madg.com/news/2011/05/mad-genius-earns-telly-awards/ This year at the annual Crossroads Film Festival, several of the films on the screening docket were created be members of the Mad Genius team. Murderabilia, a dark, gritty short film is visually arresting and downright disturbing. Directed by David Matthews, Mad Genius Director of Photography, with first assistant director Zach ... http://madg.com/news/2011/03/geniuses-at-crossroads/ Mad Genius will give two featured presentations and lead two breakout sessions at the Magnolia Business Alliance “Sparking Success: Full Throttle Business” Seminar, to be held April 5-7 at University of South Mississippi-Gulf Coast in Long Beach, MS. Three Mad Genius employees will present at the conference. Interactive Director Rob Rubinoff ... http://madg.com/news/2011/03/mad-genius-at-mba/ In a campaign called “Going Google,” the internet giant Google is profiling one company from each of the 50 states to highlight how that company is benefitting from Google’s services. The company selected to represent the state ofMississippi is none other than Mad Genius.   Google is one of the largest ... http://madg.com/news/2011/03/google-features-mad-genius/ At the 2011 Jackson Advertising Federation ADDY Awards, the Mad Genius team truly proved that their creative fusion, energy, and collaboration with clients all add up to excellent responses. This year, Mad Genius brought home 15 Gold ADDY awards, 7 Silver ADDY awards, and three Best of Show Awards, including ... http://madg.com/news/2011/02/maddy-genius-2011/