Marketing Kinetics forms strategic alliance with RockCheetah
1-16-10--Kolesik and Foster of Marketing Kinetics, LLC have met repeatedly with Robert Cole, President of RockCheetah Marketing.  Together the two companies will provide synergistic services to corporate housing partners in U.S. and Canada.  Marketing Kinetics will provide marketing and communication strategy and execution.  RockCheetah will provide client assessment and strategy in operations and technical applications.

UNI contracts  with Marketing Kinetics, LLC to assist Iowa entrepreneurs with social media
11-12-09--Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics, LLC presented information on the effective use of the social media for small businesses.  Information included the effectiveness of Facebook and it's business related applications.  Twitter and LinkedIn tactics were also explored.

Kolesik returns to assist Corban with graduate education programs
9-10-09--Leadership at Corban College and Graduate School has rehired Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics, LLC to create a strategic marketing plan to increase enrollment in graduate type education programs.  Plan will include traditional and electronic media as well as messaging and recruitment strategy.

Kolesik to lead six-county region in visioning process
8-17-09--William Trickey chair of the marketing committee for the South Central Iowa Area Partnership has asked Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics, LLC to lead the organization in the process to create a brand identity statement and guiding documents.

Kolesik presents frugal marketing strategies to SWCC Business Conference
6-29-09--Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics, LLC presented "Strategic marketing on a shoestring budget" to a standing room only session of the Southwestern Community College Business Conference and Expo today.  Ninety Iowa entrepreneurs and business managers were on hand to pick up tactics on increasing visibility and communicating effectively when budgets are tight.

Kolesik to manage first national marketing campaign for Corban
4-20-09--Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics, LLC will be launching the first ever national marketing campaign for Corban College and Graduate School of Salem Oregon.  Tim Mooney director of graduate admissions has hired Kolesik to increase enrollment through national lead generation methods that include email marketing, website sponsorship, eNewsletter display ads and national radio,  Champaign will launch May 15.

Manning Regional Healthcare Center hires Marketing Kinetics for two phase project
3-19-09--Darrell Vondrak, CEO of MRHC, has hired Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics to manage two phase marketing project with the hospital.  Kolesik will create and administer a perception survey to current and potential patients of the hospital.  Survey results will form the basis for a brand strategy which Kolesik will recommend to strengthen community support and increase market share.  The project will commence April 1st, with presentation of the survey results expected at the end of June.

Kolesik and Foster provide marketing assistance to Main Street Communities
3-11-09--Mandy Kolesik and Marjie Foster of Marketing Kinetics have been asked to provide information and guidance on recession-proof marketing to members of the Waverly and Cedar Falls Main Street Communities.  The purpose of this project funded by the University of Upper Iowa is to assist business owners in these two cities as they recover from the floods of 2008.

Kolesik to present at Entrefest 2009
2-02-09--Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics has been asked to speak on the topic of generation specific marketing communications at the Iowa Conference for Small Business, to be held in Coralville, March 5 and 6th.  Kolesik will address changes in the buying behavior of each generation as a result of the recent economic crisis. She will also suggest styles of written communication and ad messaging that is effective for each of the generations.

Corban College contracts with Marketing Kinetics to market graduate programs nationally
1-26-09--Corban College and Graduate School of Salem, Oregon has contracted with Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics to launch a national marketing campaign for their soon-to-be online graduate programs.  Kolesik with create two marketing plans, the first will be the MBA.  The Marketing Campaign will be rolled out in March. Kolesik created three situational analyses for Corban Graduate Programs in Fall 2008.

Kolesik presents marketing  for survival during recession to corporate housing providers nationwide
1-16-09-- Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics addresses national members of CHPA with marketing ways to remain profitable during the troubled economy.  The webinar will be conducted using Webex software and will be sponsored by Aaxsys Technology.

Marketing Kinetics develops national member survey for CHPA
11-02-08--Mandy Kolesik has been commissioned by the Corporate Housing Providers Association to develop a national behavior and preferences survey.  The results of this survey will be used to define standards of practice for this emerging industry.

Kolesik assists national Corporate Housing Association
9-18-08--Mary Ann Passi, Director of the Corporate Housing Providers Association, CHPA, enlisted help of Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics in the creation of a marketing plan for the association.  The plan calls for increased use of the organizational website as a resource for both media and providers.

Corban College hires Kolesik for marketing analysis
8-20-08 --Marty Ziesemer, Director of Admissions for Corban College of Portland Oregon has contracted with Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics to increase the success of non-traditional programs.  Kolesik will be facilitating marketing meetings on campus in September.  This project will culminate in separate marketing documents for adult degree completion, M Ed and MBA programs.

Clarke County Hospital looks to Kolesik for branding publication
6-9-08 --Brian Evans CEO of Clarke County Community Hospital in Osceola, Iowa has asked Mandy Kolesik to create a comprehensive publication to project the hospital brand within the region.  The purpose is to increase perceptions of quality, highlight new technology, and demonstrate high level of patient care.

Kolesik to give webinar on market penetration and client retention
6-5-08 --Mandy Kolesik has been invited by University of Northern Iowa to present a webinar on marketing to entrepreneurs in Iowa.  Kolesik will focus on strategies and tactics to increase client retention and increase sales from current customer base. Learn more about this one hour webinar scheduled for June 19th by visiting myentrenet.net

Ruth Smith takes primary by a wide margin
6-3-08 --Ruth Smith Democratic candidate for the Iowa senate takes an astounding 44% of the district primary vote in this three-way race.  Opponent Steve Wynn with political history in the district takes 33% of the vote.  Brown, son of political figure in Union County takes 22%.  Smith, a client of Marketing Kinetics wins four counties in her first ever political run.  Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics will continue to provide strategic marketing direction for the general election.

SCIAP hires Marketing Kinetics for transportation assessment
5-23-08 --The 6-county regional economic development group, South Central Iowa Area Partnership (SCIAP) has asked Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics to complete a transportation assessment for the region.  Results will be available later this summer and will help direct SCIAP projects and help identify benefits for business recruiting efforts.

Kolesik to lead strategic planning for Clarke County
3-4-08 --William Trickey, Executive Director of Clarke County Development has contracted with Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics LLC to lead board members in strategic visioning and planning.  Kolesik will travel with board members to Las Vegas the week of April 7th to begin the process at their annual retreat.

Senatorial candidate Ruth Smith engages Marketing Kinetics
1-10-08 --Ruth Smith Democrat for Iowa State Senate has asked Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics LLC to consult on her campaign.  Kolesik has agreed to offer guidance on publications, web content, PR events, and issue clarification.  Smith is known for her work in Decatur County and like Kolesik, is very action-oriented. To see more visit ruthsmithforstatesenate.com

Biola University commissions Kolesik for new marketing plan
11-23-07 --Biola University, formerly Bible Institute of Los Angeles,  has contracted with Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics to create a marketing plan utilizing new media to reach the fundamental Christian market. Biola is currently conducting a customized market research survey with Aslanian Group of New York. Marketing Kinetics and Aslanian Group are working together on this project to bring added value to Biola recruitment efforts.

Marketing Kinetics to support corporate housing
10-1-07  --Mandy Kolesik and Marjie Foster of Marketing Kinetics have agreed to speak at the national conference for Corporate Housing Providers of America in February. CHPA, the leading professional  organization for the industry is looking for marketing resources for 500+ members.  Kolesik will speak on market positioning, branding strategy, and client retention.  Foster will address sales and promotional tactics to increase referrals and revenues.  Marketing Kinetics will also be working with providers individually to maximize marketing and increase results.

SCIAP Board approves Marketing Kinetics projects
9-20-07  --Board members for the South Central Iowa Area Partnership voted unanimously to hire Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics for two projects to begin immediately.  SCIAP's vision is to develop the six-county region economically.  Areas of emphasis include tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure.  Kolesik will work with the Agricultural Committee to develop projects which will highlight regional agricultural offerings and attract resources and will manage a communications campaign to raise visibility of the SCIAP organization.  The purpose is to increase awareness and collaboration with regional, state, and national entities.

Kolesik to address strategic marketing conference this fall
8-10-07 --Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics has agreed to speak at the symposium for the marketing of higher education in San Francisco in November.  Her address will include her thoughts on market segmentation, collaboration with peer organizations, and electronic media as tools to increase enrollment and revenue.  Formerly executive director of marketing for Graceland University, Mandy is the founder of Marketing Kinetics LLC, a strategic marketing and business development consulting company.

Mandy Kolesik develops marketing plan for CMU project
6-10-07 --Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics met with the Public Relations and Marketing Team at Central Michigan University to discuss the promotion of the New Educational Center.  The marketing plan presented by Mandy Kolesik uses this building opportunity to build visibility, increase enrollment, secure alumni relationships, and attract new donors.  The new building is expected to open to students Fall 2008.  Building progress can be monitored through the virtual building tour on the main CMU website.

Marketing Kinetics awarded DCH contract
4-1-07 --Decatur County Hospital has contracted Mandy Kolesik of Marketing Kinetics LLC to provide marketing consulting for a period of seven months.  The project,  commencing April 4th 2007, includes three phases: Phase I market research, Phase II creation of a strategic marketing plan, and Phase III initial implementation of strategic marketing activities.  Currently underway, Phase I includes situational analysis, competitive analysis, identification of benchmark institutions, as well as focus groups and interviews to assess community perceptions.