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BEST OF THE BEST AWARD ABAMN 2003 AD Awards Contest

Realtor Barbecue Invitation

Institution: Middleburg Bank, Middleburg, Va.

Assets: $482 million; six locations.

When the bank planned to hold a barbecue for Realtors who provided mortgage referrals to the financial institution, Middleburg knew that the direct mail invitation would have to grab attention--since Realtors typically receive a large volume of invitations and other mail.

The bank printed the invitation on a plastic bib. Directions were printed on a paper napkin that accompanied the bib. For greater impact, the invitations were hand-delivered to the 150 invitees.

The barbecue was held in a tent in a...

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