American Craft Expo

Showcasing the country's finest craftspeople, this prestigious, juried indoor exposition and sale of fine craft includes one-of-a-kind pieces, quality collections and uniquely creative artwork.  More than 150 juried craftspeople from across the United States exhibit baskets, ceramics, fiber decorative, fiber wearable, furniture, glass, jewlery, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood crafts.  Proceeds from the Exposition benefit....read more.

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show

The Woman's Board of the Winnetka Community House is proud to announce the inaugural Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show being held this fall.  This spectacular Show is a fusion of the former Winnetka Antiques Show and the Modernism Show.  The combined event will encompass periods of design ranging from the 17th century to the mid 20th century.  For more information click here.

Howard Brown Health Center Promotes Safe Sex Awareness During National Condom Week

February 2009

Condom Sense: A Real Life Education

February 2009 - Click to download

International Vintage Poster Fair

The International Vintage Poster Fair, the world's oldest and largest sale and exposition of original vintage posters, returns to New York and San Francisco in October.  More than 10,000 posters dated from the 1890's to the 1980's will be on display and available for purchase at both of these distinguished events.  For more details click here.

IVPDA Launches Summer Web Show

The International Vintage Poster Dealers Association (IVPDA), the worldwide authority on original vintage posters, proudly announces its summer 2010 web show, "Battle of the Sexes."  This online exhibit of original vintage posters explores...to read more.

Montessori Academy of Chicago
Announces Expansion

The Montessori Academy of Chicago has announced the addition of a third infant classroom for the 2010-2011 school year which will accommodate eight new students ages six weeks to fifteen months.  Infant classrooms at the Academy have a low child to faculty ratio (3:1), which allows staff to provide an intimate and nurturing learning enviornment.  The Academy is the ONLY Montessori school offering...read more.

Orren Pickell Designers & Builders
Celebrates 35 Years of Unparalleled Homes

2010 marks the 35th Anniversary of Orren Pickell Designers & Builders, one of the premier design/build firms in the country.  Throughout its distinguished history, Pickell has built and remodeled some of the most coveted homes on Chicago's North Shore as well as in Michigan, Wisconsin and beyond.   In 1975, Orren Pickell, Founder and CEO of his namesake firm, built his first home with his own two hands -- continue reading.

Smart Love Family Services Announces the
Opening of Smart Love Preschool

In fall of 2010, Smart Love Family Services, a seven-year-old non-profit based in Chicago and Oak Park will expand its offerings to include preschool education with Smart Love Preschool, a play-based preschool for children ages 3, 4, and 5.  Based on the uniquely effective Smart Love parenting and child development philosophy, the preschool will feature a curriculum that places...read more.

Physician Compensation Survey Reveals Shrinking Income

Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., a compensation and human resource management consulting firm, has published its 2009 Physician compensation and Productivity Survey Report, the industry standard.  Since the inception of the survey in 1992, SullivanCotter has tracked physician compensation trends and pay relatinships for ten major specialties.  The survey reports total cash compensation levels paid to 49,981 physicians, -- continue reading.

Artist Stephen Winer Announces Summer Festivals

After his triumphant return to the art industry with a solo exhibition in April 2010, Chicago artist and designer Stephen Winer proudly announces his summer line up of art festivals for The Art of Stephen Winer.  Throughout the season, Winer will showcase his original works of wood at seven acclaimed art festivals in and around Chicago.  To see the festival line up click here...

Winger Takes Home Two Gold Hermes Awards

The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. This year, Winger took home two Gold-level awards for our creative publicity campaigns Dior Builders and the Gift of Sight Gala, an annual fundraiser benefiting the independent, non-profit Illinois Eye-Bank.

The first Gold award, “Healthy Living Starts at Home”, was executed on behalf of Dior Builders, a prolific custom home builder which spearheaded an exceptional eco-friendly luxury showhome and the first in the nation to meet the latest air quality standards from the American Lung Association under its Healthy House guidelines (www.healthyhouse.org.) Winger supported the development of materials, securing pro bono invitation design through a generous donation by Erin Kelly of Eclectik Designs and supporting the development of the website www.healthyhousetour.com. Publicity throughout the launch of the home tour included securing two major media profiles in the Chicago Tribune, a feature in the Daily Herald and EcoHome magazine, as well as notable mentions in North Shore magazine, Mindful Metropolis magazine, and more. The home’s opening night benefit party secured over 200 attendees and raised $20,000 for the not-for-profit Healthy Child, Healthy World. The home is currently under contract to be sold.

The second campaign supported the not-for-profit Illinois Eye-Bank and its annual fundraiser, the Gift of Sight Gala, named year after year as one of the city’s top benefits. In addition to supporting event management, Winger Marketing placed post-press coverage in every local, glossy society magazine, a feat for any event. Placements included mentions in Chicago Social, Michigan Avenue magazine, Chicago Skyline, and Today’s Chicago Woman post-event.

Judged by the prestigious Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (www.amcpros.com), the Gold Award is presented to entries judged to exceed the highest industry standards. To learn more about Winger Marketing and our award-winning capabilities, please contact (312) 494-0422.