Innis Maggiore Announces Pro Bono Opportunity for Northeast Ohio Nonprofits

Innis Maggiore, the nation's leading advertising agency in the practice of positioning, announced today it will donate a brand awareness campaign to a nonprofit organization in Northeast Ohio. The agency has named its initiative BeCause Branding and is officially opening its call for entries.

Innis Maggiore will select one nonprofit organization to receive the free branding campaign, which includes strategy, creative and digital services.

"The agency values the work of nonprofit organizations in our community," said President and CEO Dick Maggiore. "Nonprofits nurture our children, advocate for families, protect our environment, provide shelter from the elements, delight us with entertaining performances and more. BeCause Branding is a way for us to share our talents and expertise to help elevate a deserving nonprofit organization. We look forward to working closely with the winning organization to further its impact in the community."

The contest is open to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Northeast Ohio including Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.

To apply, nonprofit organizations must complete an online application at http://community.innismaggiore.com. The deadline for submission is April 29. Innis Maggiore will select an organization and notify the award recipient in May.

Innis Maggiore Group is the nation's leading advertising agency in the practice of positioning, building strong brand positions for companies in competitive markets. The advertising and public relations agency had 2015 capitalized billings of more than $23 million. Key clients include Alcoa, AultCare, Aultman Hospital, Bank of America, Campbell Oil/BellStores, FSBO, GOJO Industries, Inc., inventors of PURELL®, Goodyear, GuideStone Financial Resources, Kendall House/KFC, Nickles Bakery and Republic Steel. Innis Maggiore is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Public Relations Society of America. The company maintains a website at www.innismaggiore.com.