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