Kelley & Associates Wins Four Awards in the 2025 Communicator Awards

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Communicator Award Wins

We’re thrilled to announce that Kelley & Associates has been recognized with four awards in the 31st Annual Communicator Awards, a global program honoring excellence, innovation, and effectiveness in marketing and communications. This year’s competition attracted over 3,000 entries from across the globe and was judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), a panel of industry experts from top organizations including Google, Microsoft, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Our team is honored to have earned recognition across four projects that reflect the diversity and impact of our work:

 

Award of Excellence

State National: Real-World Insights Infographic
Category: Promotional Collateral – Business-to-Business

Designed to simplify and spotlight key insights for clients and prospects, this visually engaging infographic was praised by State National leadership for its clarity, usefulness, and brand alignment. It now serves as a valuable tool in client communications and business development efforts—reinforcing State National’s leadership in data-driven protection strategies.

State National Communicator Award Win
 

Award of Distinction

MSO: The British Isles – Mendelssohn Concert
Category: General Social Media – Arts, Culture & Entertainment

This digital campaign introduced a new audience to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra through highly targeted Meta ads:

  • Reached 38,000+ people in the Memphis area

  • Delivered over 100,000 impressions and nearly 750 link clicks

  • Generated audience engagement at a cost-per-click of just $0.40

The campaign helped drive traffic to MSO’s website and increased visibility for this beautiful and culturally rich performance.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Communicator Award win for The British Isles concert
 

Award of Distinction

MSO: Valentine’s Day with Kortland Whalum Concert
Category: General Social Media – Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Another standout social campaign, this Valentine’s-themed concert promotion reached thousands of Memphis-area music lovers:

  • Reached 46,000+ targeted users

  • Drove 1,620 link clicks at just $0.19 per click

  • Generated 266 Facebook event responses

  • Achieved over 130,000 impressions on a $300 budget

These results illustrate the power of thoughtful messaging and refined targeting in building audience anticipation and engagement.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Communicator Award win for Valentines Day with Kortland Whalum Concert
 

Award of Distinction

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office: 2024 Corrections Deputy Recruitment Campaign
Category: Campaign – Government & Municipal

Launched in early 2024, this results-driven recruitment campaign aimed to attract qualified candidates for SCSO’s Corrections Division—and it delivered:

  • 444% increase in recruitment webpage views

  • More than 2.5 million streaming video impressions

  • Over $172,000 in added value secured from media partners

  • Featured interviews on leading radio and TV stations

  • Effective reach to young jobseekers aged 18–34

This campaign successfully balanced strategic media buying, creative messaging, and public relations to help address a critical staffing need for Shelby County.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputy Recruitment Campaign Communicator Award Win
 

These wins showcase the breadth of what we do at Kelley & Associates—whether it’s elevating a brand, promoting live performances, or driving recruitment outcomes through purpose-driven campaigns.

We’re deeply grateful to our clients for trusting us with their stories and to our creative team for continuing to deliver standout work.

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