BILL DeCORSO has been named partner at BLOCK ADVERTISING & MARKETING, Verona. DeCorso, who had been a designer in the agency’s art department in the late ’70s, rejoined Block in 1998 after serving as an art director in NYC, where he held top creative positions at various agencies. In 1992, he opened his own agency, where he was successful in the launch of Barilla pasta in the U.S. DeCorso & Partners, which took Barilla from 138 in sales to No. 2 in just 10 months, grew under Bill’s leadership, merged with Sukon Marketing Communication in 1996 and then was sold
in 1998. At Block, DeCorso has headed the food and beverage division, which serves such clients as Bindi Deserts, Bertolli Olive Oil, Distillerie Stock, Hero Preserves, and Medaglia D’Oro Espresso, among others.

The LUNAR GROUP, Mountain Lakes, has been selected by the MURALO COMPANY to work as agency of record in the paint manufacturer’s advertising and marketing efforts.

GIANETTINO & MEREDITH, Short Hills, has announced the promotion of DONNA ANTONIELLO from Marketing Coordinator to Marketing Manager. A graduate of Montclair State University, Ms. Antoniello has been with the agency for three years. The agency has hired DEIRDRE NISBET as a Media Planner/ Buyer, and DEBI POST as Print Production Manager. Most recently, Ms. Nisbet worked as an Advertising Planner for Weichert. Ms. Post comes to G&M from Line & Tone, where she was a production specialist. The agency also took home seven Gold and five Silver JASPER Awards from the Jersey Shore Public Relations & Advertising Association (JSPRAA) October 11th banquet at PNC Arts Center, Holmdel.

S3, Boonton, has added Junior Art Director TRISHA PAURELSKY to its growing creative department. The agency also received three trophies at the 2002 JASPER Awards, gold in the categories of magazine, packaging and catalog, and a silver for a multi-media program.

The R&J GROUP, Parsippany, has been chosen as agency of record by SAINT CLARE’S HEALTH SYSTEM. The agency will develop integrated communications programs, including print advertising, out-of-home, radio, public relations support and special events. To kick off the branding effort, R&J has created a campaign with the tagline “We go beyond medical care to medical caring.” The agency recently won three American Graphic Design Awards for its work for Minolta Corporation and Sharp Electronics Corporation. R&J was recognized with two awards for the Minolta digital camera “DiMAGE X” campaign. A single award was bestowed for the Sharp AQUOS brochure, a collateral piece that also won Best of Show at the 2001 Jersey Awards.

JOHN MANOS, President and CEO of DKB AND PARTNERS, INC., Morristown, recently received the William L. Dickinson High School Hall of Fame Award in acknowledgement of outstanding achievements in the field of advertising. A 1976 graduate of the Jersey City-based school, Manos was presented with the award by Dickinson High School Principal Robert J. Donato and Dr. Charles Epps, Jr., State District Superintendent of Schools. Prior to being named President, Manos served as the firm’s Senior Vice President of Client Services for five years. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Ad Club, American Association of Advertising Agencies and Conserve Wildlife Foundation, among others.

MASTERMINDS ADVERTISING, Egg Harbor Township, has announced the promotion of LANI HENTGES to the position of Account Executive. Reflecting its continued growth, the agency has also announced several new hires: NOEL GRODZIAK, Account Coordinator; GAIL MURRAY, Traffic Manager; STEPHEN PAYNE, Media Planner/Buyer; FRANK SANTORO, Art Director; WENDY SHEREDY, Accounts Receivable; JUSTIN WAGNER, Network Specialist; and JENNIFER MARTUCCI, Account Coordinator.

CREATIVE MARKETING ALLIANCE, Princeton Junction, has announced the addition of six new associates to its team of professionals. LORENE REDZINIAK, JEFFREY CUNNINGHAM and MICHAEL MALONEY have joined CMA’s Marketing Services Group, while JENNIFER PERRERA, CHRISTINA SEXTON and KATHERINE WITTKAMP have joined CMA’s Association Service Group. The agency also received six JASPER Awards in five categories at the 25th annual JSPRAA Awards October 11.

TURCHETTE ADVERTISING AGENCY, Fairfield, which has been located at 200 Fairfield Road for past 22 years, has relocated to new corporate offices at 9 Law Drive in Fairfield. By careful coordination before and during the move, all client services continued uninterrupted. The company’s phone numbers remain the same: (T) 973.227.8080 and (F) 973.227.8342. n

A Time to Give
MICHAEL DENNY’s sweet sounding clarinet has been silenced and his witty pen stilled by a serious stroke. Although he is recovering, the process is slow and tedious. Long the songbird of the New Jersey Advertising Club and a dedicated AdTalk staff writer, Michael has entertained at countless events over the past several decades, giving of his great talent to lift our spirits.
Now it’s time to lift his. Although insurance money is available, it is not sufficient to cover all the medical expenses his family has incurred. Unfortunately, the costs will continue to accumulate.

Accordingly, the Ad Club has established a fund to help the family. Make checks out to the New Jersey Advertising Club/Michael Denny Fund. Send to Organizational Services, PO Box 6, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Members of Mike’s Centennial Jazz Band held a benefit jazz session December 8 at the Springfield Knights of Columbus Hall. More are planned. Stay tuned.