JPL (Integrated Communications, Inc.)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Advertising and Marketing Communications |
| Founded | Harrisburg, PA, U.S. (1989) |
| Founder | Michael Horgan, Christian Masters |
Key people | Luke Kempski (President) |
| Services | Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Video Production, Live Events, Internal Communications |
Number of employees | 100+ |
| Website | jpl.agency |
JPL (JPL Integrated Communications, Inc.) is a company, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1][2] The company offers services such as: branding,[1] marketing, meeting and event production and coordination,[1] web development,[3][4][1] video production, and internal communications.[5]
History[edit]
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.”[6] In 1995, JPL established the “Interactive Technologies Group.”[7]
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,[8][9] 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.[10][11][12]
In 2004 JPL purchased an 88,000-square-foot (8,200 m2), two-story facility which, housed two video and photography studios.[13] 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.[14][15] 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.[16]
In 2007, JPL was featured in CNN’s Business 2.0 magazine for encouraging employees to decorate the new building.[17]
In 2008, JPL Productions was named one of the Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation by INC. Magazine.[18][12] 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.[19][20]
In January 2013, JPL acquired web and eLearning development company d’Vinci Interactive,[21] located in Hagerstown, MD. In 2017, d’Vinci Interactive absorbed the learning solutions business of its parent company, JPL. In June 2018, JPL, forms a corporate partnership with Paskill Stapleton & Lord (PS&L), an enrollment marketing firm headquartered near Philadelphia.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "JPL – A Full-Service Marketing Agency with Strong Digital DNA". JPL.
- ^ "Central Penn Business Journal article about JPL's brand and what they do".
- ^ "Hersheyland | Explore Hershey Products, Recipes, Crafts & More". www.hersheyland.com.
- ^ "Health Lesson Plans | LearntobeHealthy®". www.learntobehealthy.org.
- ^ ""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". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ "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". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ "60 Second Interview with Luke Kempski where he talks about interactive development in 1995".
- ^ "Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL buying MarginPoint". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ [1] Archived 2004-12-28 at the Wayback Machine article about the acquisition of both Kennedy/Lee and MarginPoint
- ^ "Best Places to Work 2004". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ "Best Places to work 2006". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ a b "News". jpl.agency.
- ^ "Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL's move".
- ^ "ENTREPRENEUR 101: It's OK to let go | Article about Horgan stepping into new role and Luke becoming President". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ "Article about Luke Kempski receiving "Forty Under 40" awards with a description about why he was promoted to President and some company history". www.allbusiness.com.
- ^ "Apartment Living Blog". Triple Crown Corporation.
- ^ Business 2.0 article about JPL interior design
- ^ "Article Not Found". Inc.com.
- ^ "Technology: Multimedia News By Industry - Page 1 - 24-7 Press Release". www.24-7pressrelease.com.
- ^ "Search". www.pennlive.com.
- ^ "JPL Merges Learning Solutions Business Into d'Vinci Interactive Subsidiary". eLearning Industry. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
