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McGuffin Creative Group Announces 2024 Marketing Grant for Nonprofits

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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  • Applications are now open for the 2024 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.
  • An online application for the 2024 grant is available at mcguffincg.com/grant and must be submitted by April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm CT.
  • “We’re grateful to be able to offer the McGuffin Grant again this year, our 13th,” says McGuffin’s president, Chris Sculles.
  • Founded in 2004, McGuffin Creative Group provides a range of marketing services, including branding, digital communications and print communications, to clients in the banking, financial services and healthcare industries.

JOOLA Welcomes Tyson McGuffin to the Elite Ranks of the JOOLA Pickleball Team

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JOOLA, a distinguished name in the world of table tennis and pickleball, is proud to announce the newest addition to its elite roster of sponsored athletes: Tyson McGuffin. McGuffin is widely recognized for his prowess on the court and for being dubbed "The most electrifying man in sports" by Barstool Sports.

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  • As he embarks on this exciting new era of his career, JOOLA is honored to welcome him to the JOOLA Pickleball Team.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Tyson McGuffin to the JOOLA family," said Richard Lee, CEO of JOOLA.
  • The collaboration between Tyson McGuffin and JOOLA will see him proudly represent the JOOLA brand at tournaments and events.
  • Follow Tyson McGuffin's journey with JOOLA on social media, YouTube @Tysonmcguffinpickleball, the Tyson McGuffin signature PB camps (TysonMcGuffin.com), and stay tuned for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and updates on upcoming events.

McGuffin Creative Group’s Chris McGuire Named American Marketing Association Chicago President

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The American Marketing Association (AMA) Chicago announced that Chris McGuire, Director of Client Growth and Engagement at McGuffin Creative Group, has been named chapter president for the coming year.

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  • The American Marketing Association (AMA) Chicago announced that Chris McGuire, Director of Client Growth and Engagement at McGuffin Creative Group, has been named chapter president for the coming year.
  • Chris is the 87th Chicago chapter president, leading the largest AMA chapter in the country made up of over 750 members, volunteers and board members.
  • During his term as president, McGuire will lead AMA Chicago to establish a mentorship program, as well as position the chapter as a marketing resource to the broader Chicago business community.
  • “This role is a natural fit for Chris,” Betsy Fiden, Partner, Marketing and Strategy at McGuffin Creative Group, said.

McGuffin Creative Group Opens Applications for 2023 Nonprofit Design/Marketing Grant

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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  • Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.
  • An online application for the 2023 grant is available at mcguffincg.com/grant and must be submitted by April 15, 2023.
  • Launched in 2011, The McGuffin Grant gives one nonprofit recipient per year the expertise and guidance of the McGuffin team, totaling $30,000 in work.
  • JHA’s Development Director Rebecca Pellegrino comments on being a McGuffin Grant recipient:
    “We are so grateful to have been named the 2022 McGuffin Grant recipient.

Fees Cause Customers to Reevaluate Bank Relationships, According to a New Survey

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

A new study of U.S. banking customers and their attitudes toward fees has uncovered that nearly one in three customers considered changing banks because of those fees.

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  • A new study of U.S. banking customers and their attitudes toward fees has uncovered that nearly one in three customers considered changing banks because of those fees.
  • The second annual study, commissioned by McGuffin Creative Group and conducted by YouGov, sheds light on customers perceptions and attitudes toward common banking fees and how their bank communicates those fees.
  • The finding is supported by the fact that customers continue to perceive fees they deem service fees as unfair, despite their infrequency.
  • For access to the free survey report Banks, Customers and Fees: An In-Depth Look for Bank Marketers, visit: https://pages.services/info.mcguffincg.com/banking-fees-research-2022/
    All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc.

McGuffin Creative Group Opens Applications for 2022 Nonprofit Design/Marketing Grant

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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  • Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.
  • An online application for the 2022 grant is available at mcguffincg.com/grant and must be submitted by September 14, 2022.
  • Launched in 2011, The McGuffin Grant gives one nonprofit recipient per year the expertise and guidance of the McGuffin team, totaling $30,000 in work.
  • The breadth of organizations weve worked with in the grants first 11 years has been very gratifying, says McGuffin Creative Group President Chris Sculles.

Skechers Signs Pickleball Pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421005398/en/
    Skechers, Official Footwear Sponsor of the US OPEN Pickleball Championships, signs pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau, who will both compete in Skechers Viper Court.
  • This is just the beginning for Skechers and pickleball and I am so excited to be able to partner with my fellow Skechers athlete Tyson at the US OPEN.
  • "Pickleball is one of the best sports in the world, so to have an iconic brand like Skechers moving full speed ahead is incredible and its an honor to be part of this launch, said Tyson McGuffin.
  • A former 5.5-ranked tennis player turned pickleball star, Tyson is currently playing on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour.

New McGuffin Creative Group Survey Highlights How Banking Customers Perceive Common Fees

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

A new study of U.S. banking customers sheds light on customers perceptions and attitudes toward common banking fees.

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  • A new study of U.S. banking customers sheds light on customers perceptions and attitudes toward common banking fees.
  • The study, commissioned by McGuffin Creative Group and conducted by YouGov, reveals that customers largely do not see banking as a service.
  • Further, the survey highlights that while customers generally have negative attitudes toward fees, they perceive some fees as more fair than others.
  • Founded in 2004, McGuffin Creative Group provides a range of marketing services, including branding, digital communications and print communications, to clients in the banking, financial services and healthcare industries.

McGuffin Creative Group Opens Applications for 2021 Nonprofit Design/Marketing Grant

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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  • Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.
  • An online application for the 2021 grant is available at mcguffincg.com/grant and must be submitted by Thursday, April 15.
  • Launched in 2011, The McGuffin Grant gives one nonprofit recipient per year the expertise and guidance of the McGuffin team, totaling $30,000 in work.
  • Nonprofits have been stressed by the pandemic like everyone else, says McGuffin Creative Group President Chris Sculles.

McGuffin Creative Group Wins Two Gold Financial Communications Society Awards

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

McGuffin Creative Group recently received two gold Financial Communications Society Portfolio Awards for marketing and design campaigns, the agency announced today.

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  • McGuffin Creative Group recently received two gold Financial Communications Society Portfolio Awards for marketing and design campaigns, the agency announced today.
  • The Financial Communications Society awarded McGuffin for work for clients Bank of the West and CUNA Mutual Group, recognizing McGuffin and CUNA Mutual Group with a gold award in the B2B Event Marketing category for a trade show event campaign, Take the Guessing Out of Their Investing.
  • Chris Sculles, partner and president of McGuffin Creative Group, summed up the wins this way: Its always an honor to get an award.
  • Founded in 2004 and located in Chicagos West Loop, McGuffin Creative Group provides a range of marketing services, including branding, digital communications and print communications, to clients including Mayo Clinic, Bank of the West, CUNA Mutual Group, Business Wire and more.