Check out our #PBJOrchids award winners – Women of Influence 2013 by Portland Business Journal.
Over 600+ professionals( mostly women) attended the award luncheon on April 18th at Hilton, Portland Oregon.
Our CEO/Founder, Ivo Lukas was one of the recipient! check out a few articles by PBJ here and here
Congrats Ivo! @MsSonicFlare
Photo credit: PBJ
24Notion is super excited to learn that our CEO/Founder, Ivo Lukas is one of the orchid award winner in 2013.
You won’t want to miss the 2013 Women of Influence luncheon. Come celebrate with our 25 Orchid Winners. These women are compelling, affect change and represent their positions with strength, wisdom and grace! come to the award luncheon here. list of the winners here
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24Notion, an integrated agency focus on a creative marketing design, public relations and lifestyle agency, is the winner of a prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility Award, the 2012 Portland Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award for Innovation in Philanthropy. In addition, 24 Notion was ranked 17th out of 100 in the Portland Business Journal Book of Lists.
“Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the mission of 24Notion,” said Ivo Lukas, Founder and CEO of 24Notion. “We have proven that being active in philanthropy is possible for organizations of any size. Looking forward we will strive to continue to find new ways to support our community, and the world.”
Ten strategies 24Notion recommends for an organization striving to become a leader in corporate social responsibility are:
1. Commit to giving in your organization’s budget and annual goals – either a percentage of revenues or a set amount. 24Notion has shown year over year increases in their donations with donations in both services and cash. Many organizations have resources that can be highly useful to nonprofits. As a public relations and creative design firm, 24Notion has been able to donate their event planning and promotional services to a variety of nonprofits.
2. Encourage all employees to identify creative ways the organization can provide support to nonprofits. 24Notion donates its marketing know how to nonprofits who would otherwise be unable to afford their services. Employees enthusiastically participate and donate their time to these great causes. Organizations can select a specific non- profit to support throughout the year and give employees time off each month to volunteer.
3. Show support to nonprofits by donating your time to sit on their boards. Nonprofits have both boards of trustees who have a fiduciary responsibility and also advisory boards that provide advice on a range of issues. Board members help guide the direction of the organization and can have a substantial impact.
4. Partner with your customers in your philanthropic efforts. 24Notion asked one of their clients, a Project Runway contestant, to collaborate in designing a fundraising t-shirt for another nonprofit. This is a win-win situation for both the customer who receives additional publicity and visibility and the nonprofit who receive services they would not be able to afford.
5. Publicize your efforts and become a role model organization. Publicity will also provide additional support for the nonprofit. An event like a tradeshow, grand opening or launch can become a donation point for a charity such as a food bank or women’s shelter. Including the information that donations will be accepted for that charity in promotional materials positions the organization in a positive light and with a link to the charity’s website will increase the support they receive.
6. Sponsor scholarships and awards for students in majors relevant to your business. You are helping to build the pipeline for future employees and elevating your overall organizational reputation. Make sure that your organization reaches out to the students after they have received the award as well and invest in their success. This will extend the positive word of mouth among the students’ friends.
7. Create a social corporate responsibility report to let customers and investors know about your efforts. These reports can highlight successes and encourage additional support for the nonprofit.
8. Look beyond employees and products to your business’ infrastructure when you think about providing support. Organizations can volunteer to host events and donate catering from their cafeteria’s to help cut costs. Expense control is critical to nonprofits, a free auditorium can make the difference in the success or failure of a fundraising event.
9. Think locally, nationally and globally when identifying ways to support nonprofits. Many nonprofits use their donors’ names to help drive fundraising efforts.
10. Build close ties to the organizations your support. Ongoing engagement deepens your knowledge of the organizations you are supporting and may help you come up with unique ways to help.
“2012 was our best year yet, said Ivo Lukas. “Our goal for 2013 is to continue to broaden our impact and find ways to help our customers and other organizations to become even more engaged in corporate social responsibility.”
Ivo Lukas, 24Notion’s CEO/Founder, was sought out by ASU/STEM/WISE leaders for an exclusive interview opportunity with ambitious, technology-minded high school girls. With a mission of supporting and understanding how women entrepreneurs/STEM leaders can make it to the top and then providing mentorship for young girls who want to follow those leaders’ footsteps, Lukas was a natural candidate to be interviewed. Our trusted leader at 24Notion jumped at the opportunity to reach out to young girls and reminisce on her journey from being a math-savvy high school student to top female STEM entrepreneur.
Dr. Robyn McKay, professor and mentor of a group of motivated, STEM/WISE-minded high school girls, acted as moderator extraordinaire during a casual question and answer interview style with Lukas. The questions were created and presented by fifteen high school girls, who were participating in a daylong career fair, STEM workshop, and day-in-the-life conference, and each one were fun, personal and focused on advice and personal experiences. The virtual and online interview was conducted over Skype video conference call – a fitting medium for a STEM-based discussion – and was then featured in Dr. Robyn McKay’s article, “3 Strategies for Increasing Self-Worth, Net Worth: Women in STEM” and made into a podcast, where you can listen here.
We picked the best take-aways from the interview and drafted a list of Ivo Lukas’ top advice in leaving your stamp in the STEM/WISE world. Below, you will find fundamental lessons and personal experiences from Lukas herself. For more helpful words of wisdom, listen to the whole podcast.
1. Personal strengths – creative, innovative, and math-minded. Even in High School she worked hard to make the things that she enjoyed her strengths and then utilize them in the technology world.
2. What makes a good mentor – a good mentor breaks you out of your comfort zone. There will always be people around to comfort you (i.e. parents, teachers, siblings) but a good mentor is one that encourages you to keep improving and pushes you to new experiences.
3. Vision for the future – keep pushing the envelope. Lukas plans on keep building 24Notion, the business she built from the ground up, and taking on new challenges with the company. She also plans on mentoring more with women and girls in STEM careers and donating her time and skills to philanthropic endeavors. Proving she is a women of her word, Lukas has already kick started the Girls in Tech Mentoring Program (GITm) and has been a huge player in the continuing development of Girls in Tech, a non-profit social enterprise committed to engaging, educating, and empowering like-minded women to enter technology fields with confidence and a capacity for success. Check out more about Girls in Tech and the mentorship program and stay ahead of the loop with Lukas’ Huffpost article on the next generation’s leaders in STEM.
4. Biggest challenge/achievement – 24Notion. She started the company by its bootstraps and has been able to gain the funding needed to become a full global integrative creative marketing and lifestyle agency with a list of impressive clients. She remembers when people told her that she was crazy for not only starting a business, but also giving so much back to philanthropic efforts. 24Notion has been ranked as #23 by Portland Business Journal on their list of most philanthropic companies, which shows that staying to your core values and listening to your own instincts is always important.
5. What did you want to be in high school — Everything. Lukas disclosed that she dreamed of being a mathematician, scientist, flight attendant, CIA agent, and the list goes on. Even with so many passions and work ambitions, everything that Lukas wanted to do came down to technology, creativity and art.
To hear more from Ivo Lukas, check her out at @MsSonicFlare
To learn more about 24Notion and the company that has launched Lukas into a top female entrepreneur and leader in STEM-careers, follow us on:
This year 24Notion is going to be at SXSW
We’ll be accompanying a few of our clients who will be a speaker panelist, setting up an awesome support/campaign for a few event(music, Interactive), plus we’ll be having a blast with the rest of thousands fab peeps at SXSW. Also, don’t forget to come check out our entrepreneurial panelist discussion and come join @MsSonicFlare Ivo Lukas(Founder/CEO of 24Notion & Chief Operations Officer of Girls in Tech)will be at the @GITweet panel discussion; on sunday 12:30pm Hilton at Salon C. So come and check out whats the women panel entrepreneurial discussion is all about! Hashtag #SXSWGIT and #SXSW24Notion
Don’t forget to follow us @24Notion and @MsSonicFlare and like us on Facebook/24Notion
See you guys in Austin…. YEEHAW!!!
Finally, the fashion shirt is here! Limited Edition only! If you are interested in snatching one or two, pls email info@24Notion.tv
But for those who plans to attend this year Girls inc Fundraising Gala will get to snatch one on friday March 9th, 2012(first 200 customers only)
Bryce Black (a fashion designer contestants from Project Runway season 9). and Ivo Lukas (24Notion) are collaborating in designing fabulous fashion shirt together in effort to an amazing good cause for fundraising gala, Power of the Purse for Girls Inc. 100% of all sales of the shirt at the event goes to the Girls inc organization!
As posted in Girlsincpop.com; article link
Guest Profile star: An interview with 24Notion Founder/CEO, Ivo Lukas
We are days away from our 7th Power of the Purse fundraising gala and we cannot wait! This year we are fortunate to collaborate with so many new companies and volunteers – and thus have some exciting surprises in store for the big night!
One such collaboration is with 24Notion, a local creative marketing agency and their founder Ivo Lukas. Not only
is Ivo a STRONG, SMART and BOLD girl in her own right, but her company embodies the same principles! We are honored to be working with her this year. We recently caught up with her to find out more about what she does, and what she has in-store for Power of the Purse 2012.
What makes you excited about supporting Girls Inc. of NW Oregon? How did you get involved?
On behalf of 24Notion, we are super excited to be a part of Girls Inc. The Girls Inc. mission is something that is true to our heart, so it’s a natural match for us to support. To be strong, smart and bold are excellent qualities for any young woman to aspire to and believe in.
Women as leaders are under-represented in so many areas: in workplaces, at school, almost anywhere in society nowadays. Empowering young women to be leaders is so important to me. Self-esteem and confidence are such critical traits for young girls to have. In my work with other organizations I have seen many girls who needed that mentorship and guidance to be strong in mind and lifestyle. We got involved in Girls Inc. because we were connected with the board and executive levels from some of the non-profit organizations we’ve supported in the past. After chatting and connecting, it made sense for us to collaborate further.
In addition, philanthropy is very important to us as a company. Portland Business Journal ranked us #23 in the corporate philanthropic sector (CSR). Our CSR program allows us to give back to global and local communities every year, including some of the major charities/non-profit organizations. As a result, we are able to support Girls Inc as a whole.
Can you tell us a little bit about 24Notion and what you’ll be doing for Power of the Purse? 24Notion is a full-service global creative marketing, technology, communications and lifestyle agency that combines strategy with customized execution. We specialize in brand storytelling, interactive media and social influence, but we also have a broad understanding of the art of traditional marketing and communications, so we know how to connect a company’s brand with the right consumer. At our agency, we really help companies blur the line of advertising, public relations and marketing.
What’s unique about 24Notion? We don’t follow the traditional rules; we break all the rules to help our clients achieve their goals and business objectives. We have proven track record in doing so.
For the Power of the Purse, we will be supporting and creating a few ways to engage with the event, including video motion storytelling that will be showing at the event. Additionally, we will have a paparazzi photo booth for anyone who attends. So, dress up, look fabulous and famous and take a photo at our booth.
Last but not least, we are collaborating in designing a fashion t-shirt for Power of the Purse and Girls Inc. with Bryce Black (a fashion designer contestants from Project Runway season 9). Bryce Black and Ivo Lukas (24Notion) are collaborating in designing the fashion shirt together.
We’re so excited to have Bryce Black of Project Runway and 24Notion designing our t-shirts. What is it like working with him? How has the design process gone? 24Notion’s entertainment/fashion and lifestyle business has been growing in the last few years. This year we are working closely with Bryce Black and Bryce Black design on his brand creation, digital experience, social, business and fashion development and PR. For the Power of the Purse, weare collaborating closely on the fashion shirt brand look and feel from concept to print.
We love working with Bryce because he is not afraid to take risks. Not to mention how humble and positive he is. In this industry, we’ve seen a lot of competitive edges and really hard-to-serve attitudes in people. Bryce is the total opposite of that. It’s been an awesome experience to work together with him.
100% of the proceeds from the fashion t-shirt design will be donated to Girls Inc. organizations. The fashion shirt is a limited edition with only 200 in quantity. So, first come, first served. It will be available to purchase at the Power of the Purse event. Any remaining counts will be available through the Girls Inc. website or by phone.
To learn more about 24Notion, check out our website www.24Notion.tv, our blog 24notion.tv/blog Like us on Facebook and follow us @24Notion
We are excited to see everyone Power of the Purse on March 9th! Don’t forget to ‘like’ 24Notion on Facebook before or after the night of the event so you can tag your photo immediately.
Ivo Lukas, CEO/Founder of 24Notion
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Series I part I(Featured on an article post by @AnnTran_ 10 #Bloggers Share Their #2012 #Blogging Formula http://bit.ly/wLaIZK #tips #digital @24Notion @MsSonicFlare)
Most recently, one of my dearest client just asked if we could help them on getting strategy and implementation in place for blogging for their corporate communications department. He asked if there is any magic formula to any successful blogs out there. Although, there isn’t any magic formula in developing a successful blog per say. There are best practices that you might want to implement. First and foremost, you need to know your overall strategy. Then, try to keep it up by creating an editorial calendar that essentially will build up your content throughout the duration of your blog strategy. Get a system going and do blog at least once or twice per week. Did you know that as of August 2011, there are estimated over 164 million blogs out there?
Here are more facts and data:
Here are my top 5 tips to keep in mind on blogging:
Interesting fact! By looking at the statistics, we need more women bloggers out there. Come on ladies, let’s help on balancing that number out. Together, we could be on a forefront in engaging our audience together.
If you need additional tips or help, please contact Ivo Lukas
Ivo leads all digital/creative/Marketing/Social PR agency, 24Notion, ranked #23 by Business Journal – Book of List 2012 on Corporate Philanthropist. To learn more go to http://www.24Notion.tv | be a fan Facebook.com/24Notion or follow her @MsSonicFlare
Welcome to 2012. We hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and had a wonderful and happy New Years celebration. We(@24Notion) definitely enjoyed our time off. We are happy to be back to get 2012 a head start!
We’ve done quite a milestone and accomplishment in 2011. One of the pivotal key on our milestone is the increase on our philanthropic effort. See release here Our total contribution in 2010-2011 rounded up to $186K( 20% increase from 2009-2010). btw, thanks to our rock star founder, Ivo Lukas, continued to support this cause.
This year, we will continue to branch out to make a difference in the global communities effort(charities/nonprofit organizations). Stay tuned for 2012 success story to come.
We’ve been busy on 2011, growing our agency as a whole. Check out our partial case studies(if you need to see full case studies, simply drop an email to: info@24Notion.tv). Our branded entertainment & lifestyle effort has been growing tremendously(see below). From Fashion Week to American Country Awards; we’ve had a blast along the way(while giving back to the global charities). Simply put, our goal is to inspire one person at a time…
Interested in learning more about 24Notion, check out our site, follow us on facebook.com/24Notion and tweet with us @24Notion
