Jacobson Rost: Award-winning creative director Tom Gorton joins independent marketing communications firm Jacobson Rost

Contacts:

Jerry Flemma – Jacobson Rost

President/COO

920.453.6444

Mary Brophy – Jacobson Rost

Director of Public Relations

920.453.6415

Sheboygan, Wis. (Feb. 2, 2010) – Independent marketing communications agency Jacobson Rost announces the addition of Tom Gorton as Creative Director. Gorton joins the agency with two decades of award-winning creative experience working with leading global brands such as Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Nintendo, Samsung, Procter & Gamble, Western Union and Kraft. In his new position, Gorton will report to Chief Creative Officer Steve Simoncic and work primarily out of the firm’s Chicago office.

“Tom’s veteran sensibilities and versatility working on everything from nationally acclaimed television commercials to interactive campaigns, in-store programs and all points between are a welcome addition to our creative accounts,” said Jerry Flemma, president and chief operating officer for Jacobson Rost. “I believe his knowledge of the industry and flair for finding unique consumer insights will serve our clients well.”

Gorton joins Jacobson Rost from Draftfcb in Chicago where he worked as associate creative director on campaigns for some of the world’s leading brands. Previously, Gorton served as vice president, associate creative director at Leo Burnett for 13 years working on iconic brands such as McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, Toys “R” Us, Disney and Coca-Cola, producing work that has won multiple awards for creativity, innovation and effectiveness. His recent McDonald’s commercial entitled “Boom Box” won multiple awards including the London International Award and was featured on Oprah. Gorton worked early in his career for widely known promotional agency Davidson Marketing as an art director. Jacobson Rost, with offices in Sheboygan, Wis., Chicago and Boston, is a full-service marketing communications agency that specializes in advertising, strategic planning, brand communications, creative development, promotions, merchandising, packaging and public relations. Founded in 1957, Jacobson Rost is focused on building respected brands and innovative marketing programs for its clients. The agency represents leading national and regional brands including Azteca Foods, BOSS Snowplow, Carl Buddig & Company, Clear Lam Packaging, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Patrick Cudahy, Federal Signal, Fisher Nuts, Kalahari Resorts, Killian’s Irish Red, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Mercury Marine, MillerCoors, Old Wisconsin Food Products, Oster Professional, Society Insurance and Sunbeam.

To learn more about Jacobson Rost, visit http://www.jacobsonrost.com.