JPL (Integrated Communications, Inc.)

JPL (JPL Integrated Communications, Inc.) is a company, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1][2] The company offers services such as: branding,[3] marketing, meeting and event production and coordination,[4] web development,[5][6][7] video production, and internal communications.[8]

JPL
Private
IndustryIntegrated Communications
FoundedHarrisburg, PA, U.S. (1989 (1989))
FounderMichael Horgan, Christian Masters
Key people
Luke Kempski (President)
ServicesBranding, Web Development, Video Production, Live Events, e-Marketing, Communications Solutions
Number of employees
100+
WebsiteJPLcreative.com

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.”[9] In 1995, JPL established the “Interactive Technologies Group.”[10]

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,[11][12] 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.[13][14][15]

In 2004 JPL purchased an 88,000-square-foot (8,200 m2), two-story facility which, housed two video and photography studios.[16] 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.[17][18] 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.[19]

In 2007, JPL was featured in CNN’s Business 2.0 magazine for encouraging employees to decorate the new building.[20]

In 2008, JPL Productions was named one of the Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation by INC. Magazine.[21][22] 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.[23][24]

In January 2013, JPL acquired web and eLearning development company d’Vinci Interactive, 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.

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References
  1. JPL Homepage
  2. http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/industry_article.asp?cID=A&aID=19813132.4896352.888511.6728603.1861122.895%5B%5D Central Penn Business Journal article about JPL's brand and what they do
  3. http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=BrandStrategy JPL's Brand Strategy Page
  4. http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=MeetingsEvents JPL's Meetings and Events Page
  5. http://www.hersheys.com/ Hershey.com created and maintained by JPL
  6. http://www.learntobehealthy.org/ LearntobeHealthy.org-website created by JPL
  7. http://jplcreative.com/#/Services?service=WebInteractive JPL's Web and Interactive Page
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/computer-software/1004587-1.html "60 Second Interview" with Luke Kempski where he talks about interactive development in 1995
  11. http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/computer-software/1135957-1.html Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL buying MarginPoint
  12. http://www.paecomm.org/archive/news_100402.asp Archived 2004-12-28 at the Wayback Machine article about the acquisition of both Kennedy/Lee and MarginPoint
  13. http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers/1067178-1.html Best Places to Work 2004
  14. http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers/4059714-1.html Best Places to work 2006
  15. http://www.jplcreative.com/news/details.aspx?id=293 Best Places to Work 2008
  16. http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/article.asp?aID=43121 Central Penn Business Journal Article about JPL's move
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. http://www.triplecrowncorp.com/news_highlights.html Article on website cites JPL Productions as winner 50 Fastest Growing Companies
  20. https://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/03/01/8401011/index.htm Business 2.0 article about JPL interior design
  21. http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/company-profile.html?id=200842650 JPL's Company Profile Under Inc. Top 5,000
  22. http://www.jplcreative.com/news/details.aspx?id=286 JPL's release about the award
  23. 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
  24. http://search.pennlive.com/sp?keywords=JPL&aff=100 Patriot News Article about JPL's rebranding
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