Argus wins advertising awards
By Pat Caldwell
Argus Observer
Friday, October 2, 2009 10:30 AM PDT
Seaside — The Argus Observer emerged from the recent Oregon Newspaper Publisher Association’s advertising conference with a number of awards.
The newspaper clinched three first- place awards at the convention and one honorable mention.
The Argus Observer claimed first-place honors in the Best Use of Media category with its “Ontario: 125 years” special section from November 2008.
The newspaper also claimed first place in the Best Black and White Ad for “Floor to Ceiling Dream Home.” The Argus Observer clinched a first-place award in the Best Merchandising Section, 2009 Spring Car Care section.
The newspaper secured an honorable mention for Best Single House Ad for Letters to Santa.
“I’m proud of our showing at the conference. Our awards represent excellent work by our advertising sales, classified and production staff. As with any accolades, these awards are a shared victory for the entire newspaper,” Argus Observer Publisher John Dillon said.
Dillon said he was especially pleased with the first place accolades for the Ontario: 125 years special section.
“That section was truly a team effort and shows what dedication to hard work and excellence can achieve,” he said.
