Press Release: MMG Worldwide
September 15, 2000
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- MMG Worldwide last night received the Governor's Torch of Excellence Award, recognizing the
Kansas City-based marketing communications firm for its commitment to forming partnerships with women- and minority-owned
businesses in serving the needs of the Missouri Division of Tourism.
MMG Worldwide Chairman and CEO Don Montague accepted the Business Enterprise Award from Governor Carnahan at a
ceremony held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
MMG Worldwide has served as the public relations agency of record for the Missouri Division of Tourism since July
1999, and was recently named the Division's advertising agency of record.
In addition to working hand-in-hand with the Division of Tourism's African-American and Hispanic/Latino marketing
firms, MMG Worldwide has joined forces with minority- and woman-owned firms throughout Missouri to attract greater
numbers of travelers from all walks of life and grow the state's $12.6 billion tourism industry.
``As one of the nation's leading marketing communications firms serving the hospitality, travel and tourism industries,
MMG Worldwide is committed to helping our clients develop and leverage new opportunities,'' said Montague. ``Missouri
is among the first states to aggressively market its destinations and attractions to African-American and Hispanic/Latino
travelers and we are committed to building programs that position Missouri as one of the nation's most memorable
vacation destinations.''
The Missouri Governor's Torch of Excellence Award was established by the Missouri Minority Business Advocacy Commission
to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the area of diversity to serve as a model for business, industry and
the workforce. It is a collective award recognizing public and private sectors as important factors in managing
diversity in Missouri State Government.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., MMG Worldwide is an $80 million marketing communications firm specializing in
serving the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. The 100-person company provides a broad range of services,
from traditional brand advertising and public relations, to direct marketing, collateral fulfillment, training
and education, media planning and buying and interactive services.
CONTACT: Bill Patterson of MMG Worldwide, 816-300-5137, or e-mail, bpatterson@mmgworldwide.com
SOURCE: MMG Worldwide