Continuing a decade-long tradition, Crosby Marketing Communications recently held its tenth annual Inspiring Actions That Matter™ Day of Service. Since the program’s start in 2013, the firm has donated a total of 4,012 hours of employee time and $141,600 to support local nonprofits and charities.

This year, 102 Crosby employees spent the day working with two local charities, performing 612 hours of volunteer service, and the firm donated $5,000 to each organization for a total of $10,000. The charities were:

• Light House in Anne Arundel County helps rebuilds people’s lives by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward employment, housing and self-sufficiency. Crosby’s work included serving hot lunches, adding encouraging notes to donated winter socks, creating and delivering “Rocks of Hope and Kindness,” and yardwork.
• Second Chance in Baltimore retrains and creates employment for displaced and unemployed workers by repurposing reclaimed building materials and then selling them. Crosby helped prepare lumber for reuse, cleaned artwork and furniture for sale, sorted books and prepared merchandise for pricing.

“Our company mission is Inspiring Actions That Matter™,” said agency President and CEO Raymond Crosby. “One of the ways we live this mission is through our annual day of service. We’re proud that in the past 10 years we have supported dozens of local nonprofits that do a tremendous job of helping people in need throughout the communities where we live and work.”

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms, is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule, and is a Google Premier Partner. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications, one of the country’s leading healthcare advertising and PR firms, has been named to MM+M’s Agency 100 for the second consecutive year. Crosby placed #69 on the list, which ranks North America’s 100 largest and most successful healthcare marketing agencies.

MM+M (Medical Marketing and Media) provides coverage of breaking industry news and analysis for an executive audience who work in pharma, medical device, diagnostics and greater healthcare marketing. The Agency 100 is part of MM+M’s annual industry report, which includes a profile of Crosby and other listed firms.

“Being selected for the MM+M Agency 100 list is a real badge of honor that reflects our healthcare marketing expertise,” said Raymond Crosby, President and CEO of Crosby. “We are enormously proud that our work is helping to improve the health and quality of life of so many people in this country.” Crosby’s healthcare clients include Kaiser Permanente, Shriners Hospitals for Children, RefuahHealth, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and National Institute on Aging.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #10 on O’Dwyer’s list of national healthcare communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications has won four awards in the 43rd annual Telly Awards, which showcases the best work created within television and video.

Chosen from among 12,000 entries this year, winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers around the world. Crosby was honored for:

• “Coping? How’s It Going?” in the Social Media Video – Fully Animated Piece category. Produced for the Military OneSource program of the Department of Defense, the video promotes counseling programs that help service members and their families cope with challenging situations.
• The “Everything I Could” TV PSA produced for the COVID-19 campaign of the Santa Clara County, California, Public Health Department. The PSA won in the Regional TV – Public Interest/Awareness category and features county residents who encourage others to do all they can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
• “Like a MilSpouse” in the Social Video – Culture & Lifestyle category. Created for Military OneSource, the video recognizes the contributions spouses make to the military community and salutes their courage, strength and resiliency.
• “Military Funeral Honors: Hero’s Grace,” a video produced for Military OneSource, in the Social Video – Education & Discovery category. It presents a moving tribute to those who have served their country and provides an overview of funeral military honors for funeral planners.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

For the third time, The Daily Record has named Raymond Crosby, President and CEO of Crosby Marketing Communications, as an “Influential Marylander.” He is one of 53 Marylanders recognized this year by the publication’s editors for outstanding accomplishments in their professions and leadership in their communities.

Honored in the Communications category, Crosby also joins the Daily Record’s “Circle of Influence,” an elite group of leaders who have received the award three times. The Daily Record has conducted the Influential Marylanders program since 2007 to recognize those who have made significant impacts in their field and continue to be leaders in the state.

“It’s an honor to be chosen again by The Daily Record to be among this elite group of business and civic leaders,” said Crosby. “I’m extremely proud to lead a talented team of marketing professionals who are deeply committed to our clients’ success and giving back to our community.”

“The 2022 Influential Marylanders are, quite simply, inspirational,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of The Daily Record. “Their hard work and dedication to their fields have changed the landscape of Maryland through their extraordinary efforts. They make a difference in communities throughout the state every day.”

Raymond Crosby leads a rapidly growing marketing communications firm that continues to thrive after nearly 50 years. His approach to business is embodied in the company’s mission of Inspiring Actions That Matter™ — seeking out clients that work for the greater good of individuals, communities and the nation. He also ensures that the company’s mission is put into practice through staff volunteer programs and more than $300,000 in annual charitable donations. Additionally, Crosby serves on the Council of Governors for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As).

Crosby Marketing Communications provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications has won four healthcare marketing awards, including three Golds, in the annual Aster Awards.

Now in its 20^th year, the Aster Awards recognize outstanding excellence in advertising, marketing and communications. Crosby’s winning entries were selected from among more than 2,500 nationwide for their outstanding creativity, message effectiveness and consumer appeal. Crosby received these honors:

• Gold Aster for the “Everything We Could” TV PSA produced for the Santa Clara County, California, Public Health Department. The PSA features county residents and encourages people to do everything they can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
• Gold Aster for a COVID-19 prevention radio PSA, also for the Santa Clara County, California, Public Health Department.
• Gold Aster for the “Chill Drills” mobile app created for the Military OneSource program of the Department of Defense.  The app gives service members and their families access to tips and simple exercises to cope with the stresses of military life.
• Bronze Aster for a social media series produced for the Department of Health and Human Services that addressed issues of self-care and women’s health.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

Madeleine Stern, a Broadneck High School senior, has received the 2022 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship. The $5,000 award is given each year through the Scholarships for Scholars program to a high school senior who has displayed the attributes and academic rigor necessary to excel in the fields of marketing or media.

“Madeleine has demonstrated a flair for writing and journalism, and she is building a reputation as a literary social activist,” said Raymond Crosby, President and CEO of Crosby Marketing. “We are proud that this scholarship will help her take the next step to prepare for her chosen career.”

Stern will study journalism and Spanish at Northwestern University starting in the fall.

The founder and manager of “Real and Relatable Blog,” she is also the creator of prize-winning videos and the recipient of awards from the Anne Arundel County Literacy Chapter. Active in exposing and combating anti-Semitism, she spoke at a 2021 global summit on the subject, where her prize-winning video, which features 30 teenagers from 14 different countries, was viewed by people around the world. Her writings, speeches and video presentations have won her multiple awards from the D.C. Council’s B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. She plans to use her skills to speak out against racially motivated hatred, wherever it’s directed.

Scholarships for Scholars, Inc., awards scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are Anne Arundel County residents, have demonstrated exceptional abilities in specific disciplines, and have contributed to their schools and to the community at large.

With headquarters in Annapolis, Crosby Marketing provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

In recognition of its outstanding digital advertising performance for clients, Crosby Marketing Communications has been named a Google Premier Partner for 2022. This is Crosby’s sixth year of achieving this coveted status, which is reserved for only the top 3% of organizations participating in the Google Partners advertising program each year.

As a Premier Partner, Crosby is recognized for maximizing campaign success, driving client growth, and demonstrating Google Ads expertise with team member certifications in Search, Display, Video, Shopping and Apps. The firm conducts national campaigns for leading organizations such as the Social Security Administration, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Department of Defense, Peace Corps, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

“This exclusive designation is a great honor and demonstrates our advanced digital marketing expertise,” said Suresh John, Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy and Analytics. “The benefits of working closely with Google helps us deliver immense value and performance for our clients across the digital landscape.”

Google Premier Partners get access to innovative tools and resources to help optimize client advertising programs. This year, the Google Premier Partner program underwent significant changes by establishing rigorous new performance requirements for participating companies.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications has racked up seven wins, including three Gold Awards, in the 2022 Healthcare Advertising Awards. The competition is the nation’s largest for healthcare advertising programs, attracting more than 4,400 entries this year.

Crosby’s COVID-19 prevention campaign for the Santa Clara Public Health Department earned two Gold awards for the “Everything I Could“ TV PSA and a poster, plus two more awards for a radio PSA and web banner ads. For the Military OneSource program of the U.S. Department of Defense, the firm took a Gold for its Chill Drills mobile app and another award for the “Coping? How’s It Going” online video. Crosby also received an award for its social media series on COVID-19 prevention and mental health produced for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media in 2021 and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for five consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications has won an ADDY in the 2022 Los Angeles American Advertising Awards Competition. Crosby won in the Public Service Television category for its Everything I Could TV PSA, produced for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department in California.

The 60-second ad is part of an integrated COVID-19 campaign Crosby created for the Health Department. It features diverse residents of Santa Clara County who are determined to take steps to protect their family and friends by helping prevent the spread of the disease.

The American Advertising Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most prestigious competition, recognizing creative excellence and the best advertising both in local competitions at the national level. For 2022, there were about 30,000 entries nationwide.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes, and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms, and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS). Crosby has also been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for five consecutive years.

Crosby Marketing Communications has announced the promotion of three executives to support the company’s continuing rapid growth.

As Executive Vice President of Operations, Amy Hitt helps oversee every facet of Crosby’s operations: its people, processes, technology platforms and production services. Since joining Crosby in 1994, she has been instrumental in developing best practices to improve the firm’s operational efficiency, productivity, and creativity. She also has more than 20 years of experience in broadcast, print and digital production.

Promoted to Vice President, Connection Planning, Jamie Breazeale plans and executes comprehensive, multi-channel media programs that help clients achieve their brand communications goals. With Crosby since 2013, she has developed media campaigns for clients that include DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the Department of Health and Human Services, Kaiser Permanente, and the Peace Corps.

Mini Johri was promoted to Associate Vice President, Production Services. A Crosby team member since 2018, she works with the firm’s multidisciplinary teams to produce large-scale creative campaigns and broadcast productions. Johri has over 20 years of agency experience in client, creative and production services.

Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations, social media and digital marketing services through specialized practices in Healthcare, Government, Nonprofits & Causes and Military & Veterans. The firm ranks #22 on O’Dwyer’s list of national communications firms, and is a top provider on the GSA Professional Services Schedule. Crosby was named the 2021 Small Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media and has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for five consecutive years.