JPL (Integrated Communications, Inc.)
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Integrated Communications |
Founded | Harrisburg, PA, U.S. (1989 ) |
Founder | Michael Horgan, Christian Masters |
Key people | Luke Kempski (President) |
Services | Branding, Web Development, Video Production, Live Events, e-Marketing, Communications Solutions |
Number of employees | 85+ |
Website | JPLcreative.com |
JPL (JPL Integrated Communications, Inc.) is a strategic, integrated communications company, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1][2] The company creates communications solutions for businesses and organizations, offering services such as: branding,[3] marketing, meeting and event production and coordination,[4] web development,[5][6][7] video production, and Learning Solutions.[8]
History
1989- Michael Horgan and Christian Masters purchase JPL Video Productions from JP Lilley & Son and open for business on Third Street with three employees. 1993- The staff of 15 moves to its new location on Derry Street and builds a production studio. 1995 - JPL partners with Parsec Digital and starts the Interactive Technologies Group to handle multimedia, web and computer-based training. 2000 - Christian Masters divests ownership and returns to producing. Luke Kempski takes on role as VP. Former JP Lilley President Dave Wilson joins JPL as CFO. 2000 - JPL acquires York production company, Kennedy-Lee. 2002 - JPL acquires MarginPoint, enhancing web application development and e-marketing capabilities. 2004 - Michael Horgan takes on new role as Executive Chairman and Luke Kempski becomes President. 2005 - JPL moves into new 88,000 square-foot facility on JPL Wick Drive in Harrisburg. 2008 - JPL Productions rebrands as JPL, a strategic integrated communications company. 2011 - JPL forms alliance with Baltimore, MD public relations firm, Abel Communications. 2012 – JPL acquires d’Vinci Interactive in Hagerstown, MD
Capabilities
JPL’s services include:
- Brand
- Digital
- Integrated Marketing & Advertsing
- Video & Media Production
- Content & Inboung Marketing
- Research & Insight
- Analytics & Measurement
- Meetings & Events
- Internal Communications/Employee Engagment
- PR & Social Media
- Sales Tools & Training
- Learning Solutions
Major Clients
- New Holland
- Ahold
- KYDEX, LLC (PHEAA)
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- DENTSPLY
Culture
JPL promotes the philosophy: “Work Hard. Play Hard.” At work, employees are encouraged to dress comfortably and to personalize their workspace. They can also participate in informative Lunch-and-Learn sessions. JPL allows team members to bring dogs to work and new moms and dads can bring their babies to work as well. Outside of the office, they are invited to attend company kayaking excursions, picnics and holiday parties. They can also take part in the many year-long activities that support the community.
References
- ^ JPL Homepage
- ^ http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/industry_article.asp?cID=A&aID=19813132.4896352.888511.6728603.1861122.895 Central Penn Business Journal article about JPL's brand and what they do
- ^ http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=BrandStrategy JPL's Brand Strategy Page
- ^ http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=MeetingsEvents JPL's Meetings and Events Page
- ^ http://www.hersheys.com/ Hershey.com created and maintained by JPL
- ^ http://www.learntobehealthy.org/ LearntobeHealthy.org-website created by JPL
- ^ http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=WebInteractive JPL's Web and Interactive Page
- ^ http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/market-research-analysis-market/11580524-1.html "Tech Edge" Central Penn Business Journal article, not expressly about JPL but has quotes from President Luke Kempski about technological communications solution and integrated communications