CKR Expands Global Network

July 18, 2008

India-based Pinxit Blue is the latest recruitment marketing firm to become a OneAgent partner. CKR Interactive recently established OneAgent as a joint venture with ThirtyThree in the United Kingdom and Re.Agent in Australia.

The new company delivers employer branding and recruitment marketing expertise on an international scale. Clients with global hiring needs will benefit from OneAgent's centralized account management, local market knowledge and outstanding service.

"We're excited because this venture allows CKR Interactive to continue to do what it does best — deliver a high level of customer service — on a global scale," notes Curtis Rogers, CKR Interactive president and One Agent co-founder.

Pinxit Blue has three offices in India: Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. ThirtyThree's locations include London and Bristol with plans to open an office in Edinburgh. Based in Sydney, Re.Agent also has an office in Brisbane.

CKR Interactive Opens Phoenix Office

April 25, 2008

CKR Interactive announces the expansion of its U.S. presence through the opening of a Phoenix office. Recent account wins — such as Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country — have helped spur the agency's growth in the Southwest. Clients within the region will have full access to the agency's wide range of recruitment marketing services and its suite of interactive products and services.

CKR Group is now CKR Interactive

April 2, 2008

CKR Group has changed its name to CKR Interactive, emphasizing its expanded recruitment marketing service offerings and continued agency growth. The new name was chosen to reflect the agency's strength in online recruiting strategies and the availability of an entire suite of interactive tools and programs.

"The whole industry has changed dramatically over the past decade—both the way people find jobs and the way companies recruit talent," notes President Curtis Rogers. "More and more of our clients are seeking interactive solutions to meet their hiring goals. Shifting our focus was just a natural progression in helping them succeed."

All existing advertising services are still available-however, clients can now take advantage of a comprehensive interactive recruitment capabilities. Review answers to FAQs about our name change.

CKR Interactive Team Member Appointed to South Florida SMA Board

March 4, 2008

Account Executive Melyssa Bernstein has been appointed to the board of the Staffing Management Association in South Florida—she will serve as the board secretary.

Melyssa has 10+ years of experience in advertising and marketing and provides strategic guidance and planning services to a range of CKR Interactive clients, from Hard Rock International and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to Martin Memorial Health Systems and BankAtlantic.

Her solid recruitment marketing background will add to the existing knowledge and resources offered through the Staffing Management Association of South Florida—a formal interest group affiliated with the Society for Human Resources.

Recruitment Marketing Pros Share Expertise at National Hospitality Conference

January 17, 2008

In October 2007, three CKR Interactive recruitment marketing experts shared employer branding and communication insights at the National Restaurant Association's HR Study Group Meeting in Portland, Oregon.

CKR Interactive President Curtis Rogers, Executive Vice President Ronni Rogers and Account Executive Melyssa Bernstein counseled human resource executives from across the country in a range of recruitment marketing topics during a 90-minute workshop. Specific subjects included new ways of looking at the employer brand and how to effectively communicate an organization's unique qualities to prospective employees.

Concepts were reinforced through hands-on activities. One exercise challenged attendees to express the employer brand of well-known companies, such as Disney, Starbucks and Southwest Airlines, only through images selected from magazines.

In addition to employer branding and communications, CKR Interactive also brought the HR executives up-to-speed on the latest interactive recruiting tools.

CKR Interactive Welcomes New Healthcare Clients

January 16, 2008

CKR Interactive announces the addition of three major healthcare clients: Banner Health, Northeast Georgia Health System and Lee Memorial Health System. The organizations selected CKR Interactive for the agency's expertise in research & planning, creative development, marketing communications and interactive solutions.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country. With locations throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming, its workforce includes more than 27,000 employees.

Northeast Georgia Health System serves almost 700,000 people in more than 13 counties across Northeast Georgia. All revenue generated above operating expenses is returned to the community through improved services and new programs.

Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) is a leading provider of health care in Southwest Florida. Founded in 1916, the system has more than 8,000 employees and is the largest community-owned health care system in the area.

CKR Interactive Launches New Website

August 8, 2007

We have all heard of the old saying that the cobbler's children have no shoes. So you can understand our elation that with the launch of our new website we are no longer barefoot but rather are sporting some snazzy black slingbacks, fluorescent old school Converse All-Stars, and fuzzy bunny slippers. You get the drift.

If you are interested in a new pair of shoes, whether they are for comfort, speed, or style, we would love to get our foot in the door and provide you with the services that will keep you on your path of recruitment success.

CKR Interactive and Global Partners shine at the 2007 EMA Creative Excellence Awards in New Orleans.

April 24, 2007

CKR Interactive took home awards in the following categories: College, Retention Programs, Media Plans and Print Advertising, Color. Our Global partner headquartered in the Netherlands, Maximum, took home awards in the following areas: Global Communications in Print, Online Media and Multi-Media Campaign. CKR Interactive has consistently been awarded for their innovation and creative capabilities, winning Grand Prizes in both Color Campaigns and Online Advertising categories in the two previous years.

We look forward to the 2008 CEA's in Nashville and the opportunity to showcase our top-notch work again.