OOPS! They Did it Again! BGRMods Debuts IntensaFIRE for PS3 Is it possible to out-do yourself?

Our client, Coy Christmas, President of BGRMods, LLC—home of the IntensaFIRE rapid-fire device for the Xbox 360 wireless controller—announced the debut date of the much-anticipated PlayStation 3 version of the popular IntensaFIRE gaming product.

According to Christmas, “We saw a need in the gaming market which inspired the creation of the IntensaFIRE for Xbox and we are excited to bring the same level of gaming to PS3 users. Console and accessory personalization is a large part of the gaming world. The problem was that gamers buy kits for their controllers only to find out they were too complex to assemble themselves. So we had our engineering team to create an engineering marvel, and get a product to the gamers that eliminates the technical curve. The PlayStation 3 version of the IntensaFIRE is even easier to install. It just clicks into place. No glue. No solder.” The product, which measures 9/16”x 9/16” has a suggested retail price of $69.95. Similar products sell for as much as $199.

The IntensaFIRE modifies PlayStation 3 dual shock 3 wireless controllers, allowing them to transform to a rapid-fire controller. Benefits include: Rapid-fire R1, R2, L1 and the “X” button, along with dual-rapid fire, 8-mode sleeper, works in all PS3 controllers, easy installation, 3-customizable user programmer-mode, does not require a more powerful battery, easy to program for all future games. “This one is so easy to install,” says Christmas. “If you can use a screwdriver, you’re over halfway there.”

Usable in all PlayStation games, including gamer favorites: Modern Warfare 2, Killzone 2, BattleField Bad Company 2, and all other current and future First Person Shooters or Fighter games, the IntensaFIRE promises to bring your play to a new level.

The product will be released exclusively at consolesource.com or BGRMODS.com beginning May 21 and will formally premier at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles, CA (BOOTH 2647) June 15-17. BGRMods will also be unveiling the NoScope—a self-illuminating screen-applied decal that increases shooter accuracy; the HubCap—a set of Disc hub reinforcement washers that prevent cracking and repair small cracks; and the BGRMods GAM3R$ TOW3L at E3. For locations and more information visit BGRMODS.com.

Duluth Artist, Tim Cortes, Commissioned to Create Murals for Target Field.

Our client, Tim Cortes, announced that he was commissioned to create three murals for the Minnesota Twins to commemorate the professional baseball team’s three World Series appearances. The 36-inch by 72-inch hand-drawn colored pencil murals will be on display in the Champion Club at Target Field. The unveiling was Opening Day, April 12, 2010.

The Twins selected Cortes in December of 2009 following a national search. The project took approximately three months for the Duluth native to complete. “I am proud to have been selected to produce the three illustrations commemorating the 1965, 1987, and 1991 World Series appearances,“ said Cortes. “As an athlete, coach, and sports fan, I felt very comfortable working on this project. Collaborating with the Minnesota Twins organization has been great and I appreciate the opportunity to create pieces that will be on display for Twins fans to enjoy for years to come.”

Known for impeccable detail and due to the scale of the illustrations, over 500 colored pencils were required to complete the three murals. They were created on mat board.

One of the nation’s premier photo-realism artists, Tim Cortes uses color pencil as his preferred medium. Hundreds of his limited edition lithographs have been sold all over the world, and his clients are a venerable who’s who of American sports. From Wayne Gretzky to Dale Earnhardt and from Shaquille O’Neal to Troy Aikman, Cortes has been commissioned to create countless commemorative works of art over the last decade.

The Cortes Studio is located in Duluth, Minnesota. Phone: 218-525-3383; Email: mitcortes@aol.com; Web: timcortesart.com

Nelson & Company Receives National Recognition for Logo Design

Bill Nelson, President of Nelson & Company Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations, announced yesterday that we won a Diamond Award for the Eco Plus logo that was designed for Members Cooperative Credit Union.

“We are proud to have received national recognition for creative excellence and strategic effectiveness by the CUNA in Washington DC. Additionally, we appreciate the opportunity to work with Robbin Ongaro, VP Marketing and Business Development and Members Cooperative Credit Union on this project,“ said Nelson.

The announcement was made at the 17^th Annual CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference, for credit union marketing. The awards ceremony took place March 23 at the Hilton in Washington DC. The CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council was created to raise the level of professionalism among CU marketers, and the Conference and Diamond Awards are an annual opportunity to recognize the marketers.

Plaidinum

Our award-winning graphic designer, Dann Matthews, keeps himself busy by designing t-shirts in his spare time. It seems like just about every other week he's sold a new design. His latest piece is titled, Plaidinum. You can view his designs at danndesigns.com or check out his latest sale at teextile.com/plaidinum.

The view from here. 2/19/10

I am going to start what I can only hope will be an ongoing article for the Nelscolicious blog;

The view from here.

If anything interesting passes by my office window here at our new location on the beautiful Lakewalk of Duluth, I'll snap a picture and post it here to share.

The Big NelsCo Move

Bill Nelson, President of Nelson & Company Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations (NCO)—announced today that the company has relocated to Canal Park’s historic Endion Station building.  “We are thrilled the city selected Nelson & Company as the tenant of the Endion Depot.  We couldn’t be happier to move our growing agency to a building that’s such an important part of Duluth’s history.”   The Depot, built by the DM&IR in 1899, was located at 15^th Avenue East & South Street and was moved to Canal Park in 1985 due to the expansion of I-35. 

 

“While we loved our space in the Wirth Building, we outgrew it,” said Nelson.  The new space is an investment in both clients and staff, and offers NCO the opportunity to entertain clients and inspire creativity in a beautiful new location on the shores of Lake Superior.

 

Nelson & Company, which celebrates five years in June 2010, blends sound marketing fundamentals with alternative methods to provide clients with creative, budget minded, and results-oriented work rooted in strategic thinking. Offices are located in the historic Endion Station, 100 Lake Place Drive, Canal Park—Duluth, Minnesota. Office: 218-722-7575; Fax: 218-722-1705; Web: nelson-company.com.

2010 Updates

Although 2009 was slower than normal for just about every industry, the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 have been going strong for Nelson & Company.

A few of the bigger projects that we have been working on include: the IntensaFIRE, No Scope, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland website, and the ever-growing Downtown Duluth Dining Directory, the pet project of Nelson & Company.

The IntensaFIRE and No Scope are two products created by BGR Mods, a national gaming modification company. The IntensaFIRE modifies XBOX 360 wireless controllers (CG and Matrix), allowing gamers to control 5-mode sleeper settings, including a customizable user programmable mode. It uses the existing Sync button to toggle modes on and off. Advanced users have the option of adding a button to a prefabricated area on the IntensaFIRE.

Usable in all XBOX 360 games, including gamer favorites: Left 4 Dead, the Call of Duty series, the Halo series, the Gears of War series, Street Fighter, and any other future first person shooter or fighter games. The IntensaFIRE promises to bring your play to a new level. The product is made and assembled in the USA, is lead-free and 100% recyclable, and retails for $29.99.

The No Scope is a removable and reusable cling/decal that is applied to your TV screen without leaving residue. It is used for first person shooter games. The No Scope replaces the scope of your gun and allows the gamer to increase headshots, hurl grenades with accuracy, and run freely without having to scope in. One package includes 5 clings and retails for $4.99.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland will be launching their new and improved website in the upcoming weeks. We have completely redesigned the site so it is user-friendly, interactive, and contains the most up-to-date information. Club members, parents, donors, and partners will greatly benefit from this project. Details about the launch will be announced via press release.

In May 2010, the second edition of the Downtown Duluth Dining Directory will be available. The Downtown Duluth Dining Directory was created in the Spring of 2009 as a result of us (Meagan, Dann, Cheryl, and Bill) trying to decide where to eat lunch. And so the DDDD, as we like to call it, came to be.

The DDDD includes all dining locations in the Downtown area. It is distributed to all Downtown offices, tourist attractions, and hotels. Each restaurant receives a free line listing with the option to purchase an ad. A portion of ad proceeds is donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

We have begun selling ads and are anxious about this year’s launch. Check back for more details.