REVIEWS FIRST, THEN AWARDS
COWORKERS
Matthew Cohn, Vice Chairman at ASI,
The Advertising Specialty Institute
"Mary Ellen and I worked together in the late 80s and early 90s. She was responsible for leading Marketing at ASI and directed the campaign for marketing ESP, a new research tool for the industry. Her creativity in marketing is contagious. She brings energy and excitement to everything she is involved in."
The Advertising Specialty Institute
"Mary Ellen and I worked together in the late 80s and early 90s. She was responsible for leading Marketing at ASI and directed the campaign for marketing ESP, a new research tool for the industry. Her creativity in marketing is contagious. She brings energy and excitement to everything she is involved in."
Jim Lang, Visual Communicator at Version2.0
"What an incredible experience collaborating with Mary Ellen on award-winning projects. Most talented, creative and passionate individual I've ever had the pleasure working alongside. Mary Ellen's marketing genius has been freely passed on to all who come in contact with her ... and I am grateful for being one."
"What an incredible experience collaborating with Mary Ellen on award-winning projects. Most talented, creative and passionate individual I've ever had the pleasure working alongside. Mary Ellen's marketing genius has been freely passed on to all who come in contact with her ... and I am grateful for being one."
Bill Lynch, Director of Marketing, Lynch Communications
"I had the privilege of not only working with Mary Ellen for nine years at ASI, but learning from her and being inspired by her. Mary Ellen is off the charts as a creative leader and marketing visionary... an expert in communications, marketing, PR, events management, networking, building relationships and growing sales."
"I had the privilege of not only working with Mary Ellen for nine years at ASI, but learning from her and being inspired by her. Mary Ellen is off the charts as a creative leader and marketing visionary... an expert in communications, marketing, PR, events management, networking, building relationships and growing sales."
Lex Daniele, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Aon Affinity Insurance Services
"Mary Ellen is one of the most creative people I have worked with over the past 25 years. A true marketing whiz who can transform a germ of an idea into a powerful business-generating initiative. I would work with and for Mary Ellen again in a heart-beat."
"Mary Ellen is one of the most creative people I have worked with over the past 25 years. A true marketing whiz who can transform a germ of an idea into a powerful business-generating initiative. I would work with and for Mary Ellen again in a heart-beat."
Nathanael Green, Freelance writer
"When I worked for Mary Ellen, I quickly learned she doesn't approach marketing like most people. She uses traditional marketing when appropriate, but is constantly searching for new, creative ideas to make truly effective promotions remembered and sometimes kept by customers for years! As a manager, she's thoughtful and encouraging, and turns everyday marketing into sales-driving promotional adventure."
"When I worked for Mary Ellen, I quickly learned she doesn't approach marketing like most people. She uses traditional marketing when appropriate, but is constantly searching for new, creative ideas to make truly effective promotions remembered and sometimes kept by customers for years! As a manager, she's thoughtful and encouraging, and turns everyday marketing into sales-driving promotional adventure."
Kippie Helzel, VP, Sales at CPS/Keystone
"It was with the greatest respect and pleasure that I worked with Mary Ellen at ASI, who always inspired and amazed me with her brilliant creative talent and her dynamic ability to grow business through out-of-the-box marketing. Continuously recognized as one of the BEST marketers in the industry, she is a marketer and businesswoman of the first order!"
"It was with the greatest respect and pleasure that I worked with Mary Ellen at ASI, who always inspired and amazed me with her brilliant creative talent and her dynamic ability to grow business through out-of-the-box marketing. Continuously recognized as one of the BEST marketers in the industry, she is a marketer and businesswoman of the first order!"
CLIENTS
Maribeth Sandford, CEO of BagMakers, Inc.
"Thank you, Mary Ellen, for an eye-opening, fun, energetic, soul-searching, informative, educational, and I could keep on going, sales retreat. Just out of this world. I am speechless."
"Thank you, Mary Ellen, for an eye-opening, fun, energetic, soul-searching, informative, educational, and I could keep on going, sales retreat. Just out of this world. I am speechless."
Paula Gossett, MAS, Sr.
Promotional Marketing Consultant
"I have had the privilege of working with Mary Ellen for over 28 years... hands down the most creative marketing executive I have ever met, which says a great deal when we are all in the marketing industry. Whenever I receive one of her mailings, I scratch my head and wish that I had thought of it first."
Promotional Marketing Consultant
"I have had the privilege of working with Mary Ellen for over 28 years... hands down the most creative marketing executive I have ever met, which says a great deal when we are all in the marketing industry. Whenever I receive one of her mailings, I scratch my head and wish that I had thought of it first."
Gene Geiger, CEO, Geiger
"Mary Ellen has been for years one of the most highly regarded and well liked marketing professionals in the Promotional Products industry. She knows the industry cold, and she knows everyone who is anyone. Moreover, she has been active -- and productive -- year after year as a trade association volunteer."
"Mary Ellen has been for years one of the most highly regarded and well liked marketing professionals in the Promotional Products industry. She knows the industry cold, and she knows everyone who is anyone. Moreover, she has been active -- and productive -- year after year as a trade association volunteer."
Paul Kiewiet MAS, Executive Director, MiPPA, Promotion Expert
"Mary Ellen is a professional marketer who combines creativity with real business savvy, with a talent for listening to the customer and crafting marketing messages for maximum results. She is an industry leader who demonstrates servant leadership - always willing to mentor, teach and lead others. She is a gifted speaker, presenter and influencer."
"Mary Ellen is a professional marketer who combines creativity with real business savvy, with a talent for listening to the customer and crafting marketing messages for maximum results. She is an industry leader who demonstrates servant leadership - always willing to mentor, teach and lead others. She is a gifted speaker, presenter and influencer."
Marsha Londe, Tango Partners,
Promotional Product Program Expert & 25-Time PPAI Pyramid Award Winner
"One does not 'work' with Mary Ellen; rather we 'experience' her! A brilliant marketer, creative thinker, industry leader, do-good and do-it-better persona, Mary Ellen helps others through her work, her ingenuity, and her energy. Overflowing with talent, perspective, and insight, Mary Ellen shares her knowledge and industry savvy easily and often. If you need her help, she's there for you."
Promotional Product Program Expert & 25-Time PPAI Pyramid Award Winner
"One does not 'work' with Mary Ellen; rather we 'experience' her! A brilliant marketer, creative thinker, industry leader, do-good and do-it-better persona, Mary Ellen helps others through her work, her ingenuity, and her energy. Overflowing with talent, perspective, and insight, Mary Ellen shares her knowledge and industry savvy easily and often. If you need her help, she's there for you."
Jo-An Lantz
President, Geiger
"Mary Ellen is an out of the box thinker, creative writer, and doer."
President, Geiger
"Mary Ellen is an out of the box thinker, creative writer, and doer."
Margie Price
President, Premiums Plus Incorporated
"Mary Ellen is simply the best at what she does and she does any and everything associated with Marketing. When you want the best and want it done right Mary Ellen is the "Easy Button" to make your plan successful. You will stand out from the crowd when you use her services."
President, Premiums Plus Incorporated
"Mary Ellen is simply the best at what she does and she does any and everything associated with Marketing. When you want the best and want it done right Mary Ellen is the "Easy Button" to make your plan successful. You will stand out from the crowd when you use her services."
Barbara Dail, MAS
Owner, The Creative Solution
"If you want it done right and with panache, Mary Ellen is your go-to gal! I've worked with her for 20 years yet she continues to amaze me with her innovation. She's the best!"
Owner, The Creative Solution
"If you want it done right and with panache, Mary Ellen is your go-to gal! I've worked with her for 20 years yet she continues to amaze me with her innovation. She's the best!"
Danny Sirmon
President at Zebra Marketing
"Mary Ellen is well respected and an example of everything great in our industry, well known for her marketing tactics. Her positive attitude is legendary. No other person I know is more sought out at our trade shows than Mary Ellen."
President at Zebra Marketing
"Mary Ellen is well respected and an example of everything great in our industry, well known for her marketing tactics. Her positive attitude is legendary. No other person I know is more sought out at our trade shows than Mary Ellen."
Steve Woodburn,
Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Prime Resources
"Mary Ellen is passionate about her work and an expert at telling the story of the brands she represents. Her creativity has made her stand out in the industry, garnering much deserved praise and recognition as a marketer and industry volunteer."
Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Prime Resources
"Mary Ellen is passionate about her work and an expert at telling the story of the brands she represents. Her creativity has made her stand out in the industry, garnering much deserved praise and recognition as a marketer and industry volunteer."
Winnie Martin,
Founder & Owner
W. M. Martin Advertising, Inc.
"I have worked with Mary Ellen many times over the years in the promotional products industry. She has never failed to amaze me. Her creativity and integrity are beyond reproach. Her personality brings joy to every project and to everyone with which she works."
Founder & Owner
W. M. Martin Advertising, Inc.
"I have worked with Mary Ellen many times over the years in the promotional products industry. She has never failed to amaze me. Her creativity and integrity are beyond reproach. Her personality brings joy to every project and to everyone with which she works."
Suzan Bolski, MAS
Owner of Anything Goes Promotions
"I have known Mary Ellen for 10 years. She knows and understands our industry...promotional advertising, with the most creative outlook when it comes to marketing anything."
Owner of Anything Goes Promotions
"I have known Mary Ellen for 10 years. She knows and understands our industry...promotional advertising, with the most creative outlook when it comes to marketing anything."
COLLEAGUES
Natalie Townes
Business Development Director
"If I could hire any marketing director in our profession I'd pick Mary Ellen. She is high energy, dedicates extraordinary commitment to results, and is incredibly savvy devising a creative, strategic direction to accomplish goals. Creative genius!"
Business Development Director
"If I could hire any marketing director in our profession I'd pick Mary Ellen. She is high energy, dedicates extraordinary commitment to results, and is incredibly savvy devising a creative, strategic direction to accomplish goals. Creative genius!"
Lauren Fox
VP Sales & Marketing at The EME Event
"I have been working with Mary Ellen for almost 20 years, where she has demonstrated an incredibly superior knowledge of her craft and her industry. She commands a tremendous amount of respect and shows the utmost professionalism in all she does!"
VP Sales & Marketing at The EME Event
"I have been working with Mary Ellen for almost 20 years, where she has demonstrated an incredibly superior knowledge of her craft and her industry. She commands a tremendous amount of respect and shows the utmost professionalism in all she does!"
Christopher Duffy, MAS
Vice President of Marketing at Ariel Premium Supply
"I have known Mary Ellen for the better part of 15 years and would undoubtedly say it would hard to find a more distinctively creative mind in our industry. Her passion for finding unique ways to get eyes on the marketing message is uncommonly hers."
Vice President of Marketing at Ariel Premium Supply
"I have known Mary Ellen for the better part of 15 years and would undoubtedly say it would hard to find a more distinctively creative mind in our industry. Her passion for finding unique ways to get eyes on the marketing message is uncommonly hers."
Patricia Dugan, MAS
Vice President Sales/Marketing at Budgetcard, Inc.
"I've served on a national board with Mary Ellen for four years, and attended her education sessions. She is a very creative professional who is well prepared and delivers more than expected."
Vice President Sales/Marketing at Budgetcard, Inc.
"I've served on a national board with Mary Ellen for four years, and attended her education sessions. She is a very creative professional who is well prepared and delivers more than expected."
TROPHIES & AWARDS
A career pinnacle! Receiving the 2018 Woman of Achievement Award from Promotional Products Association International.
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What a thrill being honored by ASI and First Lady Laura Bush as one of their inaugural Women of Distinction Awards in 2011.
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Yes, it really happened! Meeting and being congratulated for our work by the First Lady... with my other esteemed recipients Teresa Moisant and Paula Schulman.
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CREATIVITY
- Best Self Promotion, 8 years in a row -- 2001 - 2008 -- and Pyramid Awards for Creativity with Results from PPAI -- 3 times
- Best Booth Design & Most Customer-Friendly Exhibit – Impressions Magazine, 2004-2008
- Multiple themed booth concepts were featured in Exhibitor Magazine: http://www.exhibitoronline.com/topics/article.asp?ID=627 (Magic Carpet Ride)
- Best Direct Mail Campaign - The Counselor Magazine
- Best Ads - ASI, 2 years
- Best Video, 2013
- Most Creative Promotions - AIA Corporation, 4 years
- Numerous Art Director's & Marketing Communications Awards
TECHNOLOGY
- Best Industry Website, Gold, PPAI, 2013
- Best Mobile Site, Silver, PPAI, 2013
- Best Special Interest Website - Gold, PPAI, 2013
OVERALL INDUSTRY AWARDS
- Hall of Fame, PPAInternational, 2023
- Woman of Achievement - PPAInternational, 2018
- Woman of Distinction – Counselor Magazine, presented by former First Lady Laura Bush, 2010
- Distinguished Service Award – PPAInternational, 2008
- Hall of Fame Award, Person of the Year & 2 time President's Award – Specialty Advertising Counselors Delaware Valley (Now PAPPA)
- “40 People to Watch in Promotional Products” – Counselor Magazine, 2002
- Distinguished Woman in Promotional Products – Counselor Magazine, 2001
- Person of the Year -- Specialty Advertising Counselors of the Delaware Valley, 1997 , (now PAPPA)
SPEAKING AWARDS
- Education Lifetime Achievement Award (Industry’s Best Speaker – only 2 awards ever presented) – PPAI, 2004
- Speaker Excellence Award – (one of 6 awards ever presented) -- PPAI, 2001
267-844-2311
maryellen@scarletmarketeer.com
- Best Self Promotion, 8 years in a row -- 2001 - 2008 -- and Pyramid Awards for Creativity with Results from PPAI -- 3 times
- Best Booth Design & Most Customer-Friendly Exhibit – Impressions Magazine, 2004-2008
- Multiple themed booth concepts were featured in Exhibitor Magazine: http://www.exhibitoronline.com/topics/article.asp?ID=627 (Magic Carpet Ride)
- Best Direct Mail Campaign - The Counselor Magazine
- Best Ads - ASI, 2 years
- Best Video, 2013
- Most Creative Promotions - AIA Corporation, 4 years
- Numerous Art Director's & Marketing Communications Awards
TECHNOLOGY
- Best Industry Website, Gold, PPAI, 2013
- Best Mobile Site, Silver, PPAI, 2013
- Best Special Interest Website - Gold, PPAI, 2013
OVERALL INDUSTRY AWARDS
- Hall of Fame, PPAInternational, 2023
- Woman of Achievement - PPAInternational, 2018
- Woman of Distinction – Counselor Magazine, presented by former First Lady Laura Bush, 2010
- Distinguished Service Award – PPAInternational, 2008
- Hall of Fame Award, Person of the Year & 2 time President's Award – Specialty Advertising Counselors Delaware Valley (Now PAPPA)
- “40 People to Watch in Promotional Products” – Counselor Magazine, 2002
- Distinguished Woman in Promotional Products – Counselor Magazine, 2001
- Person of the Year -- Specialty Advertising Counselors of the Delaware Valley, 1997 , (now PAPPA)
SPEAKING AWARDS
- Education Lifetime Achievement Award (Industry’s Best Speaker – only 2 awards ever presented) – PPAI, 2004
- Speaker Excellence Award – (one of 6 awards ever presented) -- PPAI, 2001
267-844-2311
maryellen@scarletmarketeer.com
