CK introduces a dedicated public relations department, making the agency a full-service one-stop shop for its clients.

CK picks up Blimpie Franchise Group in Connecticut and the creative and production for Town Fair Tire.

CK adds a diverse list of new clients to its roster including Lake Compounce, Pfizer and Mohegan Sun Casino.

CK moves to its current location in the octagon building in Glastonbury. 

CK builds a state-of-the-art Focus Room facility in-house and opens CT InFocus. As CK’s sister company, it offers clients another layer of integration, providing research service and capabilities.

CK picks up Moto Photo Franchise Group in Connecticut and CT Lighting Centers.

With less than three weeks to go before CT legislators were scheduled to vote, CK is hired by the New England Patriots to mount an aggressive PR campaign aimed at generating legislative support for construction of a new stadium in Hartford. Although the campaign was a success – and legislation was passed – the Patriots opted not to come to the Nutmeg state.

CK is hired by the CT Department of Transportation to execute its Click it or Ticket campaign, one that CK still executes every year, making it the longest retained CK client to date.

CK picks up Creative, Production and Media for The Hartford Courant and creative direct marketing work for Webster Bank.

CK is hired by DMV to handle a crisis with the state’s Emissions Program contractor and later transitions the agency from a centralized to a decentralized program.

CK launches a Pro-Union/Prevailing Wage campaign for the CT State Building and Construction Trades Union.

CK is hired on as the agency of record to promote the Clean Indoor Air Act which bans smoking statewide in all enclosed workplaces in CT including restaurants and bars.

CK is hired by Market New Haven to rebrand and launch an aggressive public educational outreach campaign promoting the cultural, entertainment, and hospitality offerings of the Elm City to CT residents and businesses. Campaign overwhelmingly changed the perceptions and behavior of residents and visitors on the vitality of the city.

After 14 years with an incumbent agency, the CT Lottery hires CK as its agency of record, making it the largest account in the Agency’s history, bringing CK’s annual billings to $30+ million.

Popular retailer Yankee Candle Company hires CK to rebrand its flagship store, and “Yankee Candle Village: Quite an Unusual Place” is born.

CK becomes agency of record for the CT Department of Economic and Community Development as well as the marketing agency for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, rebranding them from CCMC to CT Children’s “Giving Children the Care they Deserve.”

Tony Cashman buys out his longtime partner, Ed Katz, and becomes the sole owner of Cashman + Katz Integrated Communications.

CK launches the Pocket Wireless brand in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, as well as the relaunch of the new Connecticut Bank and Trust.

Durham Group, an award-winning advertising agency based in Farmington, folds into CK and brings along with it its top creative talent and clients, bringing CK’s annual billings to more than $46 million.

CK is hired by Foxwoods Resort Casino to execute a travel and destination television campaign, “Endless Wonder.”

CK picks up Pocket Wireless creative and media for South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.

CK launches CT 1 Media with creative and media buying for The Hartford Courant, Fox 61, WTXX-20, CT Now, and various custom publications.

CK adds in-house video production and digital signage with the acquisition of DSign Digital. CK builds a production facility with a green screen studio, audio booth and editing suites.

CK lands national Public Relations agency of record status for BIC Consumer Products USA.

CK is tapped by Foxwoods Resort Casino as its PR agency of record, and Frontier Communications taps CK for B2B marketing and sports sponsorships.

CK becomes agency of record for ECHN – a leading health care network in CT.

A kindhearted Yeti walks into CK looking for a chance to be creative and spread good will. A unique friendship is formed. So is the beloved Don’t Be Abominable campaign.

CK has two big client wins with Iron Mountain, the global leader in information management and Trinity Health of New England.

CK is selected by Edge Fitness Clubs for creative, media buying and planning as well as digital, social and email marketing for its locations throughout the Northeast.

CK celebrates its 25th year with a identity change, dropping the ‘+” and “Integrated Communications” from its name and redesigning its logo.

CK announces Eric Cavoli and Amanda Mueller as new agency partners.

CK creates a powerful new brand position for the newly formed utility conglomerate, AVANGRID.

CK coins Obey The Orange to promote work zone safety and helps MassMutual launch its first online, self-directed investment app, Fortuna.

CK expands efforts to combat distracted driving with CT DOT, and picks up media chores for Ion Bank.

CK names, brands, and repositions Outworx Group, the nation’s largest independent exterior maintenance service provider, comprised of 10 operating. companies.

CK becomes agency of record for Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, MA.

Mylanta, #1 liquid antacid in the country, taps CK for creative, media buying, website redevelopment and its first foray into social media.

CK adds two high tech companies to its client roster. National Grid Partners invests in innovative startups and Q88 is one of maritme’s leading digital transformation companies.

CK adds an eclectic group of new clients to its roster including the NHL Players Association, OrbitMI (a maritime tech leader) and Yale School of Public Health.

CK adds two new clients, first creating a new identity and position for Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, then naming and positioning Renewa – a pioneer in renewable energy.

CK introduces a new campaign for the CT DOT pedestrian safety law in Connecticut, and launches a partnership with AARP that focuses on senior pedestrians.

CK produces a gripping wrong way driving media campaign for the CT DOT – the first of its kind in the country.

CK becomes the media agency for Commuter Services, promoting public transportation throughout the state.