DUKE MARKETING TEAM MEMBER WINS IFEC SCHOLARSHIP

International Foodservice Editorial Council Selects
 Laura McKee of Duke Marketing as Recipient of Scholarship

San Rafael, Calif. – June 2008:  Laura McKee, marketing associate at Duke Marketing, was awarded a monetary scholarship from the International Foodservice Editorial Council (I FEC) for her work with restaurant organizations. IFEC is an international association for communications professionals working in and with the foodservice media.

The IFEC Scholarship is given to only six students in the world who are preparing for a career in foodservice communications and will be graduating after December 2008. Students must show skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts.

“Laura is my right hand person when it comes to managing the media and writing for our numerous clients,” says Linda Duke. “This is a well deserved scholarship for all her hard work while maintaining straight A’s. We are so proud of her!” 

Ms. McKee, a San Rafael resident, attends San Francisco State University where she is earning her degree in marketing. She has worked at Duke Marketing for two years, where she began as an intern and is now coordinating events, managing public relations and a host of other initiatives. 

Duke Marketing specializes in integrated marketing communications for multi-location and franchise organizations. Currently clients include several of the top restaurant chains in the United States including: Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Black Angus Steakhouses, Forklift Brands, Pizza Patrón, and has worked with Il Fornaio Restaurants, Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants, Pasta Pomodoro, and Daphne's Greek Cafes to name a few. Duke Marketing provides a full range of services, including: thought-leadership, local store marketing, public relations, consumer promotions and cause marketing, franchise communications, market-by-market planning, creative development and media buying.

About Duke Marketing®
Duke Marketing is a privately held, California-based Integrated Marketing Communications company, experts in providing Integrated Marketing Communications by applying classic disciplines and leading-edge techniques of advertising, public relations, research, creative and direct marketing to multi-location and franchise organizations. Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions.

For more information contact Duke Marketing at
415-492-4534 or via e-mail a www.dukemarketing.com

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