Our creative department has received over 325 local, national and international awards. Among these are recognition from the International Newspaper Marketing Association, Graphic Design: USA Magazine, the PIAG, the National Association of Colleges and Universities, American Advertising Federation, and Tourism Industry. Our Design Studio uses state-of-the-art equipment and the latest software. Designers attend training seminars and conferences to learn new techniques and trends for both print and multimedia projects. We have relationships with a broad range of freelancers, including photographers, illustrators, designers, talent agencies, modeling agencies, voice-over talent, event coordinators, service bureaus, printers, and specialty vendors.

Kathy Hoskins

Agency Owner Principal, Creative Director

  • 1990–present, Agency Owner, Principal, Bright Ideas Group
  • 2012, Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College
  • 2004, Media Buying Academy
  • 1987–1990, Radio General Sales Manager
  • 1985–1987, Newspaper Account Executive
  • 1984–1985, Weekly Newspaper Editor
  • 1982–1984, Regional Marketing Representative, National Publications
  • 1982, BS in Marketing from Jacksonville State University

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • Past President, Macon Arts
  • Board Member, Central Georgia Opera Guild
  • Board Member, Jazz Association of Macon
  • Advisory Board, Georgia College & State University School of Business
  • Rotary Club of Macon, Paul Harris Fellow
  • Central Georgia Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award Winner
  • American Advertising Federation 7th District Governor’s Award Recipient
  • Board Member, Central Georgia Advertising Federation
  • Past President, Central Georgia Advertising Federation
  • Member, Southeastern Tourism Society
  • Member, Southeast Festivals and Events Association
  • Member, Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Member, Macon Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Georgia’s Historic Heartland
  • Judge, Duluth, MN District Advertising Awards
  • Judge, Knoxville, TN Advertising Awards
  • Judge, Gulf Coast Advertising Awards
  • Judge, Georgia-Alabama Newspaper Marketing Awards
  • Judge, Alabama Public Relations Society Awards

 

Penny L. Kojak

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer

  • 2004–present, Art Director/Designer, Bright Ideas Group
  • 1998–2004, Graphic Designer, Webmaster and Photographer, College
  • 1996–1998, Graphic Designer, Newspaper
  • 1993, BA in Art and Design, LaGrange College