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Celebrating a Good Cause with Children’s Advocacy Center
By: Kevin | Published: 04/30/10

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County held its annual fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Dallas, and Launchers Alison Hamilton, Reuben Miller, and Diane Seimetz were on hand. Reuben designed the Center’s new brand identity earlier this year, and along with Diane and Alison, helped create the on-stage presentation “Impact Moment,” which depicted the struggles of abused children, and the relief the Center provides.

The gala’s theme this year was “Rock On!” and that it did. The band, World Classic Rockers, was the featured entertainment, consisting of former members from Santana, Journey, Boston, Steppenwolf, Toto, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. In addition to the entertainment, both live and silent auctions were held with all proceeds going to the Children’s Advocacy Center.

The event was chaired by local philanthropist Carolyn Speese—wife of Advocacy Center Board President, and Rent-A-Center CEO, Mark Speese (a long-time Launch client). A key sponsor of the event was Launch client Park Place Lexus, which generously donated several Lexus vehicles to the raffle.

smart Thinking Wins Business
By: Alex | Published: 03/05/10

smart USA named Launch agency of record for their business-to-business advertising.  This was the result of hard — and creative — work and entrepreneurial thinking for our longtime client, Park Place Dealerships.

It all started with our award-winning out-of-home and TV campaign for smart center Dallas & smart center Fort Worth. After those initiatives, Launch created a corporate fleet program for the two smart centers to further generate traffic and spur new car sales. This program drew the interest of the smart USA headquarters, which requested Launch develop a national program for the brand.

Alex Slotkin and Diane Seimetz crafted the witty, err “smart,” headlines; Richard Wezensky and Brent Richison developed the clean, tasteful designs.

Here’s a peek at some of the smart work thus far:smartFleet_pocketfolder_cV01smart_brochure_fleet

stock-smart11_20090313_1772187049stock-smart18_20090313_1884630309 If you’d like to see more of our work, or to take a test drive, just stop by a smart center near you.

Diane Seimetz Honored as Woman of Excellence
By: Alison | Published: 02/13/09

Launch Agency Principal Diane Seimetz receives prestigious Woman of Excellence Award by National Association of Professional and Executive Women.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the advertising industry, the National Association of Professional and Executive Women has recognized Dallas ad veteran Diane Seimetz with the Woman of Excellence Award.  The Association is dedicated to providing professional resources, education and marketing expertise to executive women nationwide, and extends this honor to those who display exceptional leadership skills in their field.
 Seimetz, along with partners David Wilgus and Michael Boone, is principal of LAUNCH, a boutique brand development, marketing and advertising agency in Dallas, Texas.  The company specializes in consumer brand launches and relaunches, counting such companies as online dating giant Match.com, the Paris Hotel Las Vegas, Hotels.com, the Park Place luxury car dealership group, NYLO Hotels, rent-to-own leader Rent-A-Center, Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, upscale girls’ salon Sweet and Sassy, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, RadioShack brand PointMobl and others as clients.  The agency has been recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the region, and has earned a national reputation for strategic and creative excellence.
In addition to membership in the American Advertising Federation (AAF), American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA), Seimetz is active in her church, local animal shelter, Marketing Board for the University of Northern Texas, Gamma Phi Beta sorority, the DFW Interactive Marketing Association and Women on the Web.


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