Draft:Vladimir Jones

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Vladimir Jones is an independent advertising agency based in Colorado, United States, with offices in Denver and Colorado Springs. Founded in 1970 under the name PRACO, Ltd., the agency rebranded to its current name in 2007. Vladimir Jones provides services including marketing strategy, advertising, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. It is certified as a women-owned business.[1][independent source needed]

History

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The agency was established in 1970 as PRACO, Ltd. by Jim Hall and Nechie Hall.[2][3] The firm operated under that name until 2007, when it rebranded as Vladimir Jones.[4]

Services

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According to its website, Vladimir Jones offers services in advertising, brand strategy, media planning and buying, creative production, and analytics. The agency's client work spans sectors such as financial services, healthcare, tourism, and consumer products.[5]

Clients and Campaigns

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BOK Financial

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In 2021, BOK Financial appointed Vladimir Jones as its agency of record. The partnership involved campaigns across consumer, commercial, and investment banking audiences.[6]

Comfort Dental

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The agency created a campaign titled "Get Comfortable with Comfort" for Comfort Dental, which was named a finalist for Best Digital Media Campaign at the Digiday Media Buying & Planning Awards in 2023.[7]

TOURISM Santa Fe

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Vladimir Jones has worked with TOURISM Santa Fe on marketing efforts recognized by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Campaigns earned Bronze Adrian Awards in tourism marketing.[8]

Awards and Recognition

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In 2020, the agency was recognized at the Internet Advertising Competition with the Best Consumer Goods Online Campaign award for its work with Otter Products, promoting the LifeProof brand.[9]

In 2023, its logo design for the "Margarita Trail" campaign by TOURISM Santa Fe received a Merit recognition in the Branding/Logo category at the One Club Denver Awards.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Four Businesses to Watch in the Pikes Peak Region". Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. 26 June 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  2. ^ "Nechie Hall". El Pomar Foundation. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  3. ^ "Trustees and Key Staff". Myron Stratton Home. 19 December 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "PRACO changes name to Vladimir Jones". PRWeek. May 1, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  5. ^ "Vladimir Jones Wins Tourism Santa Fe". MediaPost. May 29, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  6. ^ "BOK Financial Selects Vladimir Jones For AOR Duties". MediaPost. September 22, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  7. ^ "Digiday Media Buying & Planning Awards 2023 Finalists". Digiday. 4 April 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "HSMAI Adrian Awards 2020 Winners" (PDF). HSMAI. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  9. ^ "2020 Internet Advertising Competition Awards: Best Consumer Goods Online Campaign". Internet Advertising Competition. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "One Club Denver 2023 Award Winners". Retrieved April 28, 2025.