Garden Grove, Calif. --December 4, 2007--Antarra Communications is a fast growing international public relations and marketing communications firm headquartered in Southern California. The agency has been recognized for excellence in marketing and public relations activities in two recent international marketing competitions. The firm won seven MarCom Awards and five Communicator Awards, both of which are among the most prestigious marketing awards competitions in the world. Combined, Antarra’s work was up against over 13,000 entries in both competitions.

“We are pleased that our work has been recognized by our peers,” commented Antarra principal and co-founder Susan van Barneveld. “Our clients present us with many wonderful products, unique technologies, and fascinating stories. They make our job producing material on their behalf easy. This recognition reflects greatly on them as well.”

MarCom Awards
MarCom Awards recognize outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Entries came from corporate marketing and communications departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers. It is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

In 2007, Antarra Communications won one Platinum, three Gold, and three Honorable Mention MarCom Awards. They were:
Client Work
Platinum
ThermoTX Logo
Gold
Copernio "The Big Picture" Dealerscope Magazine Column
BenQ W10000 1080p Projector Review and Cover Placement
Advanced Media Inc. / RITEK Yego Hub Drive Launch
Honorable Mention
Antarra Communications "Communications That Generate Results" Web Site
Operation Family Fund "Giving Help and Hope to the Families" Ad - Pro Bono
iZ3D Launching iZ3D Monitors...Bringing Gamers into 3D

“These awards are very meaningful for us,” stated Carol Warren, Antarra principal and co-founder. “We are pleased to see our clients and the work we have done with them recognized by our peers within the industry. Importantly, they validate our capabilities and services we offer our clients.”

Communicator Awards
The Communicator Awards is a program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. It received entries from companies and agencies of all sizes. It is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative, and marketing firms.

In 2007, Antarra Communications won five Awards of Distinction Communicator Awards. They were:
Client Work
Awards of Distinction
iZ3D Publicity Campaign - iZ3D Launches 3D Gaming Monitor
Norcent Technology Wall Street Journal CES Top Gadgets, VION TVs
Norcent Technology Rolling Stone Holiday Home Theater Guide
Norcent Technology TIME Magazine Camera Article
RITEK / Advanced Media New York Times - RIDATA Solar Powered Charger

The recognition this year continues a string of success for Antarra. Since 2004, it has captured a number of industry awards including PR Platinum Awards, American Graphic Design, Millenium Awards and OC/PRSA as well as a host of other MarCom and Communicator awards.

About Antarra Communications
Founded in 2001, Antarra Communications is a forward-looking international marketing communications firm featuring a variety of marketing and public relations services. The agency provides support for the communication needs of companies in industries including: aerospace, consumer electronics, defense, industrial, manufacturing, medical, publishing, security and storage.

Antarra Communications is headquartered in Garden Grove, CA, with a New Jersey office to better serve its list of East Coast clients. Clients are located in the major tech centers of the US and around the world. Visit "http://www.antarra.com" or call 714-891-3660.

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Contact:
Barbara Stracner
Antarra Communications
Office: (714) 891-3660
bstracner@antarra.com


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714-891-3660
11602 Knott Avenue suite 13 Garden Grove, CA 92841

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