Hoefler receives promotion to strategy planner

WARD HILL, Mass. – Erin M. Hoefler of Methuen was promoted to strategy planner by COCO+CO. President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Coco.
In her new role, she acts as a liaison between COCO+CO.’s creative department and clients. Her responsibilities include managing client accounts and relationships, copywriting, creating press releases, researching and developing strategies and implementing marketing plans.

“Erin is responsive to clients and addresses inquiries head-on. She demonstrates her ideal candidacy for this position on a daily basis by embracing company philosophies and continually generating new and creative ideas,” said Coco.

Hoefler first joined COCO+CO. in 2006 as a client services coordinator, working throughout summer and school vacations. Upon graduating college, she returned to COCO+CO. as an assistant strategy planner.

A 2007 graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Hoefler earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a marketing emphasis, accompanied by a minor in public relations. At Marist, she was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the Marist crew team.

COCO+CO. provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media. The company works with businesses in the financial services, quasi government and energy efficiency sectors.  COCO+CO. may be reached at (800) 374-4103 or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.

COCO+CO. named 2007 Small Business of the Year

WARD HILL, Mass. – COCO+CO., a provider of integrated corporate communications, received Haverhill’s 2007 Small Business of the Year award in the Service for Profit category. The award was presented by the Small Business Committee of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) on February 1.

Timothy J. Coco, president and chief executive officer of COCO+CO. accepted the award on behalf of the company at the 18th Annual Small Business Breakfast at the Atkinson Resort & Country Club in Atkinson, N.H.

“I am honored to accept the Chamber’s recognition of COCO+CO.’s pro bono work and proprietary Connections Process. Using this tool, many businesses have assembled successful, goal-oriented advertising, public relations and Web programs,” said Coco.

To qualify for an award, candidates were required meet specific criteria including maintain a membership of at least two years in the GHCC, impact the community in a positive manner, demonstrate positive leadership within his or her business and make a conscious effort to work with other members of the chamber.

Other annual winners included Beauty and the Bead, Haverhill Clubhouse, Leith Flower & Gift Shop and Runtal North America. Recipients of 2007 Business of the Month awards were honored as well.

COCO+CO. provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media. The company works with businesses in the financial services, quasi government and energy efficiency sectors.  COCO+CO. may be reached at (800) 374-4103 or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.

Local graduate returns to COCO+CO.

WARD HILL, Mass. – Erin Hoefler has joined COCO+CO as an assistant strategy planner. Hoefler’s responsibilities include the research, development and implementation of client marketing plans. Hoefler first joined COCO+CO. in 2006 as a client services coordinator, working throughout summer and school vacations.

A 2007 graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Hoefler earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a marketing emphasis, accompanied by a minor in public relations. At Marist, Hoefler was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the Marist crew team. Hoefler is a resident of Hampstead, N.H.

“I am pleased to announce Erin’s return. She is a welcome addition to our staff and in the past has proven herself to be a valued member of our organization. Her knowledge and skills of promotional strategy will unquestionably strengthen COCO+CO.’s creative team,” said Tim Coco, president and CEO of COCO+CO.

COCO+CO provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media. The company works with businesses in the financial services, construction and real estate sectors.  COCO+CO. may be reached at (800) 374-4103, or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.

New graphic designer joins COCO+CO

WARD HILL, Mass. – Graphic Designer Greg Skorupka has joined the staff of COCO+CO.

A resident of North Andover, Skorupka graduated from Merrimack College with a B.A. in Digital Media Arts. Skorupka’s experience includes both traditional and digital arts, ranging from print advertising to computer illustration. He was a member of the Web Services team at Merrimack College, creating online virtual tours and assisting professors with Internet course-related materials. He also worked in pre-press/desktop publishing for Staples Hub Production Center in Danvers.

“Joining COCO+CO allows me to realize my professional goal to be an effective member of a highly creative team. I enjoy offering creative input and being challenged in order to develop innovative ideas from inception to completion,” said Skorupka.

COCO+CO provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media. The company works with businesses in the financial services, construction and real estate sectors.  The company may be reached at (800) 374-4103, or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.

COCO+CO. appoints strategy planners

WARD HILL, Mass. – Kathy Sciacca and Karen McDowell have been named strategy planners by COCO+CO. President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Coco. Now in its sixteenth year of operation, COCO+CO. provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media.

In their new roles, both Sciacca and McDowell are becoming more involved in the research, development and execution of client marketing and media plans.

Sciacca, who resides in Haverhill, was a long-time member of the Eagle-Tribune editorial staff before joining COCO+CO. in 2006. She served in several leadership positions, including Haverhill Editor, Suburban Editor and New Hampshire Editor. She also coordinated the newspaper’s award-winning special sections and worked as a reporter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Suffolk University.

McDowell, who has 19 years of experience as a professional writer and journalist, has been with COCO+CO. since 1998. She also has a background in mainstream news reporting, including roles as city editor at the Alameda Journal in California, and reporter at the Daily News of Newburyport and the Derry News. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Emerson College. Formerly a resident of the Merrimack Valley region for 38 years, McDowell now resides in Gilford, N.H.

COCO+CO. works with businesses in the financial services, construction and real estate sectors.  The company may be reached at (800) 374-4103, or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.

Sarmanian joins COCO+CO. team

WARD HILL, Mass. – Teddie Sarmanian of North Andover, Mass., has joined the staff of marketing communications firm COCO+CO. as client services coordinator.

Sarmanian earned her B.A. in Communications from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has a background in media and sales and has held positions at companies such as GSX Groupware Solutions in Reading, Western Media in Phoenix, Ariz., and WFXT-TV in Dedham.

COCO+CO provides integrated corporate communications with an emphasis on brand consistency across media. The company works with businesses in the financial services, construction and real estate sectors.  COCO+CO. may be reached at (800) 374-4103, or on the World Wide Web at www.cocoboston.com.