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JPL (JPL Integrated Communications, Inc.) is a strategic, integrated communications company, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.〔(JPL Homepage )〕〔http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/industry_article.asp?cID=A&aID=19813132.4896352.888511.6728603.1861122.895 Central Penn Business Journal article about JPL's brand and what they do〕 The company creates communications solutions for businesses and organizations, offering services such as: branding,〔http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=BrandStrategy JPL's Brand Strategy Page〕 marketing, meeting and event production and coordination,〔http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=MeetingsEvents JPL's Meetings and Events Page〕 web development,〔http://www.hersheys.com/ Hershey.com created and maintained by JPL〕〔http://www.learntobehealthy.org/ LearntobeHealthy.org-website created by JPL〕〔http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=WebInteractive JPL's Web and Interactive Page〕 video production, and Learning Solutions.〔http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/market-research-analysis-market/11580524-1.html "Tech Edge" Central Penn Business Journal article, not expressly about JPL but has quotes from President Luke Kempski about technological communications solution and integrated communications〕 == History == JPL (formerly JPL Video Productions and then JPL Productions) was established in 1989 when co-founders Michael Horgan and Christian Masters purchased the Video Productions Department from J.P. Lilley in Harrisburg. They formed a new company called “JPL Video Productions.” 〔http://www.allbusiness.com/finance/1001523-1.html "2002 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Advertising/Media, Michael E. Horgan"- Article with background on the founding of JPL and the company's evolution〕 At first, there were only three employees, but by 1993, the company had signed on its 15th employee and relocated to a new facility, complete with a production studio, three studio-configured cameras, a cyclorama, and a control room. In 1995, JPL established the “Interactive Technologies Group.” 〔http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/computer-software/1004587-1.html "60 Second Interview" with Luke Kempski where he talks about interactive development in 1995〕 In 2000, they merged with York-based production company, Kennedy/Lee, and brought on board three experienced video professionals. When web development company MarginPoint joined JPL in 2002,〔http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/computer-software/1135957-1.html Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL buying MarginPoint〕〔http://www.paecomm.org/archive/news_100402.asp article about the acquisition of both Kennedy/Lee and MarginPoint〕 the company added web application development and e-Marketing to its list of services. That same year, JPL was named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania by the ''Central Penn Business Journal'' -–an honor they would receive for the next seven years, distinguishing JPL as one of only six companies across the state to win the award that many consecutive years.〔http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers/1067178-1.html Best Places to Work 2004〕〔http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers/4059714-1.html Best Places to work 2006〕〔http://www.jplcreative.com/news/details.aspx?id=293 Best Places to Work 2008〕 In 2004 JPL purchased an , two-story facility which, housed two video and photography studios.〔http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/article.asp?aID=43121 Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL's move〕 The internal structure of JPL underwent some renovation as well when former JPL President Michael Horgan assumed the new position of Executive Chairman, and former Vice President Luke Kempski stepped up into the role of President.〔http://www.allbusiness.com/finance/4098139-1.html "ENTREPRENEUR 101: It's OK to let go" Article about Horgan stepping into new role and Luke becoming President〕〔http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/computer-software/966621-1.html Article about Luke Kempski receiving "Forty Under 40" awards with a description about why he was promoted to President and some company history〕 The company also expanded its 3-D graphics, animation, and simulation technologies, and implemented HD video technology for several full-length videos and commercials. The following year(2005), the new building opened for business and the company was selected as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Pennsylvania by the ''Central Penn Business Journal''.〔http://www.triplecrowncorp.com/news_highlights.html Article on website cites JPL Productions as winner 50 Fastest Growing Companies〕 In 2007, JPL was featured in CNN’s ''Business 2.0'' magazine for encouraging employees to decorate the new building.〔http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/03/01/8401011/index.htm Business 2.0 article about JPL interior design〕 In 2008, JPL Productions was named one of the Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation by ''INC. Magazine''.〔http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/company-profile.html?id=200842650 JPL's Company Profile Under Inc. Top 5,000〕〔http://www.jplcreative.com/news/details.aspx?id=286 JPL's release about the award〕 On September 15, 2008, JPL Productions launched its new brand identity and became simply “JPL.” The change was the product of a two-year initiative to position the company as a strategic, integrated communications company rather than a media production house.〔http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/jpl-productions-unveils-new-brand-identitycompany-evolves-to-meet-changing-needs-of-central-pa-businesses-64881.php Press Release about JPL's rebranding〕〔http://search.pennlive.com/sp?keywords=JPL&aff=100 Patriot News Article about JPL's rebranding〕 In 2009, JPL was named Website Design Company of the Year by the Central Penn Business Journal, listed as one of Inc. Magazine's Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies and chosen as a Best Places to Work in PA for the 8th consecutive year. JPL has been recognized on the Central Penn Business Journal's list of the Best Places to Work in PA for twelve consecutive years. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「JPL (Integrated Communications, Inc.)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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