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Tim Riester wins Spirit of Philanthropy Award for service to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Tim Riester and Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Pete Griffin.

Last night Tim Riester received the 2011 Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He was nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters in recognition of the three years he served as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

During that time, Tim led a team that re-engineered the executive leadership of the organization which has resulted in improved financial stability and an increased number of children being mentored by the program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the nation’s top charitable organizations for youth. It matches children in need with adult volunteer mentors. The program results in dramatically improved academic performance and high school completion, reductions in drug use and decreased violent behaviors.

Thanks Tim for your service to the community!

Below is one of the many tens of thousands of success stories from Big Brother Big Sisters:

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RIESTER’s Mike Korologos receives Merit of Honor Award from the University of Utah.

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Mike Korologos, photographed at RIESTER’s Salt Lake City office on November 8, 2011.

Mike Korologos was recognized last week as a distinguished alumnus of the University of Utah.

RIESTER is fortunate to have access to Mike’s talents and experience. He not only has an exemplary career as a journalist and public relations professional, Mike also provided a story line for an episode of the original Twilight Zone television series—one of the most creative shows in TV history.

Another major accomplishment is the large role Mike played in helping to bring the Winter Olympics to Utah in 2002.

Mostly we love him because he’s a generous, hilarious, charming guy.

Congratulations Mike for this well-deserved award! We’re privileged to count you as one of our own at RIESTER.

More on the award: The University of Utah Emeritus Alumni Board presents its Merit of Honor Award annually to five alumni who graduated from the University 40 or more years ago (or reached age 65 or better) and who have given distinguished service to the University, their profession, and/or the local and national communities.

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RIESTER adds McDonald’s and ARAMARK.

ARAMARK Parks and Destinations and California Central Coast McDonald’s join RIESTER List of Clients

PHOENIX– January 18, 2011—RIESTER (www.riester.com), a full-service marketing firm has added two high-profile clients, ARAMARK Parks and Destinations and the California Central Coast McDonald’s Advertising Co-op, to its client roster.

“Our tourism and McDonald’s teams are energized as they begin to build lasting relationships and develop effective marketing solutions for these prestigious new clients,” said Tim Riester, president and CEO of RIESTER. “We are extremely proud to team with such influential national companies to turn their consumers into life-long believers in their respective brands.”

ARAMARK Parks and Destinations has enlisted RIESTER for development and fulfillment of an online consumer engagement marketing strategy, the launch of its multi-property social media initiative and public relations services. As a leading provider of outdoor vacations and adventures, ARAMARK Parks and Destinations is the steward of several federally-protected parks located in and around pristine areas in the United States. The parks include Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks and Preserve, Washington State’s Olympic National Park, Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park, destinations such as Lake Powell, in Utah and Arizona and many other cultural attractions and lodges detailed at www.aramarkparksanddestinations.

An experienced McDonald’s agency, RIESTER has been providing marketing and advertising services to McDonald’s co-ops in Idaho and Oregon since 1991. With the acquisition of assets from the New Mexico advertising firm Rick Johnson & Company (RJC), RIESTER is broadening its McDonald’s services into California. On January 1, 2011 RIESTER became the agency of record for the California Central Coast McDonald’s Advertising Co-op with restaurants from northern Los Angeles to Monterey.

About RIESTER

As one of the top marketing firms in the Western United States, RIESTER offers its clients a complete range of services, including: research, brand planning, media planning and buying, broadcast and print ad creative services, public relations, government relations, digital and multi-cultural marketing. The agency has offices in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. Visit us on the web at www.riester.com.

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Tim Riester, his eye on the ball.

Tim always has his eye on the ball—once fixated, he never lets go and never gives up. His drive, attitude and commitment have made RIESTER one of the largest privately held agencies in the southwestern United States. Tim’s focus and determination have shaped RIESTER’s culture for many years and allowed him to find partners equally relentless in their pursuit of performance—all to benefit our clients on a daily basis. Thank you Tim for always seeking to be first.

Tim Rietser, with his relentless pursuit to be first, led his team to victory in the kickball tournament. Photo by Robert Farthing.

Tim Riester, with his relentless pursuit to be first, led his team to victory in a recent RIESTER kickball tournament. Photo by Robert Farthing.

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RIESTER client, Idahoan Foods, announced today it has surpassed Betty Crocker.

Idahoan Foods announced today it has surpassed Betty Crocker to become the nation’s largest brand of packaged mashed potato products.

Huge Congratulations for this significant milestone!

RIESTER CEO Tim Riester and the firm's Strategic Planning Director for Idahoan Foods, DJ Paternoster, celebrate in front of one of the world's largest potatos while attending Idahoan's national sales meeting at the foothills of the Grand Tetons.

RIESTER CEO Tim Riester and the firm's Strategic Planning Director for Idahoan Foods, DJ Paternoster, celebrate in front of one of the world's largest potatoes while attending Idahoan's national sales meeting at the foothills of the Grand Tetons.

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Tim Riester and three others honored as fathers of the year.

Tim Riester, Lee T. Hanley, Eliot Kaplan and Tim Manning were honored last night as 2010 Fathers of the Year by the American Diabetes Association.

We had a fun evening and I was reminded of how lucky we are to have Tim and Mirja Riester as mentors and  leaders accessible to us every day.

When it was time for Tim to take the stage to make a few remarks, Scott Light of NBC introduced the entire Riester family.

Tim, Mirja and their two boys took the stage. The boys completed his introduction following a testimonial-style video about why they love their dad; by that time there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Tim’s speech was heartfelt. He thanked RIESTER clients Casino Arizona/Talking Stick Resort and MidFirst Bank who generously donated to the Diabetes Association; recognized the RIESTERites in the audience and spoke emotionally about the importance of family.

The event raised almost $300,000 toward the fight against diabetes.

Tim and Mirja Riester with their two boys on stage at the American Diabetes Association's Father of the Year event, June 10, 2010.

Tim and Mirja Riester with their two boys on stage at the American Diabetes Association's Father of the Year event, June 10, 2010.

Women of RIESTER with Scott Light of NBC. From the left: ____ Perkel, Christina Borrego, Amanda Stiles and Cammy Wagner.

Women of RIESTER with Scott Light of NBC. From the left: Onida Perkel, Christina Borrego, Amanda Stiles and Cammy Wagner.

RIESTER's Chief Creative Officer Tom Ortega with his wife Stacia.

RIESTER's Chief Creative Officer Tom Ortega with his wife Stacia.

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