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Ecke Ranch Selects Artichoke Creative as Agency of Record
Encinitas agency to provide integrated marketing services to poinsettia powerhouse

Encinitas, CA – September 16, 2007 –  Ecke Ranch, the world’s largest supplier of poinsettia cuttings has selected Artichoke Creative to provide a wide range of integrated marketing services. Artichoke Creative will be responsible for the Ecke Ranch annual Poinsettia North American and European catalogs along with associated banner ads, direct mail, email marketing, point-of-purchase and other special projects.

“We chose Artichoke Creative based on their exceptional design across multiple mediums as well as their focused understanding of our needs. Selecting a local company who understands and can integrate our long history and heritage into our future vision was key.” said Snow Maestas, Senior Marketing Coordinator at Ecke Ranch.

David Boylan, President of Artichoke Creative added, “We are thrilled, as an Encinitas based agency to be working with the business that defines this area. They are a perfect company to take advantage of our integrated approach to marketing by combining a strategic mix of mediums to best reach their audience.”

About Ecke Ranch
The Ecke family has operated the Encinitas floriculture Ranch since 1923. A mainstay in North Coastal San Diego, Ecke Ranch produces more than 70% of the poinsettias grown in North America, and more than 50% of the poinsettias sold worldwide. During the peak seasons, the Ecke Ranch is one of the largest private employers in north San Diego County. Presently, the Ecke Ranch continues to be an industry leader in the world of floriculture with new programs and technical advances in genetic research, hybridizing, propagation, product development and international expansions. In all these new programs, the Ecke Ranch brings the same high standards and commitment to excellence that were founded on the cornerstone of poinsettias. For more information, please visit the Ecke Ranch website, www.ecke.com.

About Artichoke Creative
Artichoke Creative is an integrated marketing agency that combines emerging digital technologies with traditional mediums to suit each client. They provide integrated marketing services for organizations ranging in size from small to medium to Fortune 100 businesses
and nonprofits. They are headquartered in Encinitas, California with a satellite office in
Royal Oak, Michigan.  For more information on Artichoke Creative visit their website at
www.artichoke-creative.com or contact David Boylan at 760.753.8663