Ad Agency Duffey Petrosky Receives Esteemed Client Award

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Duffey Petrosky will receive the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) Dave Bing MVP Leadership Award at the organization's annual ceremony, February 13, 2014 at the Detroit Athletic Club. The award is presented to the agency for its support of Detroit PAL with years of pro bono support, which includes PSA development, public relations support and digital and traditional marketing counseling.

"I'm thrilled to present Duffey Petrosky with the 2014 Leadership Award for being a leading example of a for-profit company utilizing their valuable time and expertise to support an important social impact partner," said Tim Richey, CEO of Detroit PAL. "Since the start of the agency's support, Detroit PAL has enjoyed increased visibility, media presence, participation, and donations. Duffey Petrosky is a shining example of a caring company making a world of difference in their very own community."

Detroit PAL's value to metro Detroit made the decision to provide industry-leading services free of charge, an easy one for Duffey Petrosky.

 "As a Michigan-based advertising agency, it is a fulfilling honor to support Detroit PAL, an organization that impacts the lives of so many children and young adults in our surrounding communities every day," said Joe Petrosky, co-founder and chief quality officer of Duffey Petrosky. "We are proud to be part of a team of 1500 volunteers and mentors that provides a positive influence and teaches life lessons to thousands of kids through athletic and leadership development programs. We are very humbled to be the recipient of the Dave Bing MVP Leadership Award."

To donate to Detroit PAL, please visit http://bit.ly/1b0KbPX.

About Detroit PAL:
Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization positively impacting the lives of nearly 11,000 children each year through athletic and leadership development programs with roots dating back to 1970. Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches and by creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL teaches more than 1,500 caring community members how to be encouraging and effective mentors. Detroit PAL has also renovated numerous parks and recreation centers across the city including Maheras-Gentry Park and St. Hedwig Park, transforming them into some of the city's premier athletic facilities.

About Duffey Petrosky:
Duffey Petrosky is an award-winning, Michigan-based, full-service marketing communications agency where the definition of success is finding and implementing the right answer for clients. For the past 16 years, Duffey Petrosky has grown by attracting top-tier talent in every discipline. The agency has been consecutively listed on Inc. Magazine's 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in America from 2009 to 2013. The agency has also been named one of the Detroit Free Press's Top Workplaces from 2009 to 2013. For more information, visit www.duffeypetrosky.com or contact Jo Bourjaily at 248.766.5765.

About Embark Digital:
Embark Digital, a Duffey Petrosky company, offers clients strategic digital, social and mobile marketing communications solutions, inspiring consumers to engage deeply with brands. For more information, visit www.embarkdigital.com.

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