Announcing Graf-Martin Communications Official Launch
September 24, 2009 • 2 comments
SIMPLE QUESTION LEADS TO A NEW ADVENTURE
Graf-Martin Communications Inc. positions publishers and resources for growth in a changing marketplace
(Waterloo, ON) – Graf-Martin Communications Inc., a new Canadian publicity and marketing solution for Christian and inspirational publishers, celebrated their official business launch in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada on September 15th, 2009.
Following the sudden bankruptcy of her former employer, Christian book industry giant R.G. Mitchell, Founder and Managing Director Ellen Graf-Martin recalls the question that set her on a brand new adventure. “A publisher I respected asked ‘would you consider starting your own agency?’. I took the opportunity, excited that although one door had closed, I could still work in the industry that I loved and believed in.”
Take Your Best Shot
September 14, 2009 • No comments
This summer, through the pages of Take Your Best Shot, I was introduced to a remarkable teenager – one who has done more in his fifteen years than many do in a full lifetime.
At nine years of age Austin Gutwein’s heart was pierced by the story of a young African girl, and he began to dream big. Now, six years later, Austin’s dream has led him to raise over a million dollars to build a school and medical clinic in Zambia – using a basketball and a hoop, and a whole lot of God-fueled ambition. His organization, Hoops of Hope, is doing amazing things. Check out the video clips of Austin on YouTube. Great stuff is happening!
Knowing that this was a message that deserved sharing, I sent out review copies of Austin’s book to a number of people involved with youth work across Canada. Here are some of their thoughts: