Ocreations Wins 2010 Best Overall Agency in Pittsburgh

Online, December 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Newcomer ocreations was voted the 2010 Best Overall Agency in Pittsburgh and was presented with the award at the Media All Stars Awards Event on November 11, 2010. The Media All Stars Awards are sponsored by the Media Association of Pittsburgh (MAP) and were hosted this year by Larry Richert from KDKA-AM at the Omni William Penn Hotel.

ocreations won the award after becoming one of the five finalists in the best overall agency category and received the most votes from individuals working in the media, design or marketing/ communications industry. Clients and vendors were also able to vote through the MAP website.

"Winning a Media All Stars Award is a great achievement, because it means that you're not only doing a good job, you're doing it in a professional and courteous way. A way that makes you stand out in all of Pittsburgh media," stated the Media Association of Pittsburgh website.

This is the first year ocreations was nominated for any of the Media All Stars Awards. In addition to winning the Best Overall Agency, they were also nominated for Best Media Buying/Planning Department and partners Shawn O'Mara and Jesse Mader were nominated for Best Media Buyer/Planner and Best Assistant, respectively.

"It was great to be in such talented company," said Shawn O'Mara, senior partner and founder of ocreations, speaking of the other runners up in their award category.

A full-service, cutting-edge design solutions firm, ocreations has been in business since the end of 2006. They provide high-end graphic design and marketing solutions and have a large variety of capabilities ranging from business cards to billboards. They have successfully done branding and logo design, brochures, print advertisements, web design, packaging, video and television spots, trade show and event marketing, and much more. They also offer full-service printing and mailing solutions. Over the past few years, their client list has grown to include Giant Eagle, Home Depot, eyetique, Pittsburgh Irish Festival, In Wheeling magazine, PittsburghWeddings.com, and others. More information can be found at www.ocreations.com.

Founder Shawn O'Mara is a Bethel Park resident and has over 17 years experience in the design industry holding notable positions such as creative manager for Giant Eagle. He also is a full-time instructor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The ocreations team consists of his partner Jesse Mader, Art Director Jared Dieffenbach, and contractors Chris Guerrieri and Dustin Lawson.

ocreations would like to thank all of their partners, clients, vendors, and friends for the nominations, votes and support that led to this award.

Contact: Shawn O'Mara
Cell: 412-759-3181
Email: [email protected]

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