NAPERVILLE – JJR Marketing, a 15-year-old public relations and marketing firm based in Naperville, took home a Silver Trumpet and two 30 Under 30 Awards at the Publicity Club of Chicago’s 62nd Golden Trumpet Awards.
The Golden Trumpet Awards are the most prestigious award program in the Midwest and recognize outstanding individual achievements in the areas of public relations, marketing and communication.
JJR Marketing won a Silver Trumpet in the Multicultural Campaign category for its entry titled “Young Latina Day 2020 Goes Global” presented by the Fig Factor Foundation, a non-profit that is committed to helping young Latinas vision, direction and To give structure. The campaign was created by JJR Marketing CEO and Founder Jacqueline S. Ruiz.
“When the pandemic hit the United States, scheduled face-to-face events were stopped immediately,” Ruiz said. “Even so, I knew there was a way to honor the beautiful and powerful contributions that Latinas were making around the world. So I decided to present this day as a global and virtual event and to convert my living room into a home television studio. “
Ruiz said she arranged for 50 inspiration agents – successful Latinas – from around the world to share their stories of hope and positivity. The event reached 24,491 people and received 12,500 Facebook views.
JJR Marketing Mission Manager Kylie Knur and Writer Concierge Gabriela Hernandez Franch have been named 30 Under 30 Honorees. This award honors winners under 30 years of age in the communications industry who demonstrate outstanding achievements in innovation, implementation and leadership.
