The Leadership

I have been working in the marketing and advertising business since stone tablets were used for announcements. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in graphic design and started AMG in 1986. I bring both a truckload of experience and a tool bag of skills to our clients' table. In addition to creative talents, I have the ability to bring order to chaos; that is, the vision to be able to bring disparate marketing ideas and tactics together to unite for a common goal: the promotion of the brand, its visibility, and its revenue stream.

DeAnna Drapeau, Partner

As Vice President of AMG, it is my job to create, manage and maintain value to our clients. When I say value, I refer to AMG's commitment to listening to our clients, understanding their needs and providing bottom line results.

Whether it’s a direct mail campaign, an entire integrated marketing strategy, or my specialty, shopper marketing execution, our aim is to produce tangible increases in visibility and sales at store level. AMG has 25 years of success delivering just that - through a combination of unmatched attention to the client needs, an ability to turn work around quickly, and a keen budget eye.

I have had 15 years of experience in managing creative and account teams, and I know what clients want…an upward trend line on the revenue graph!

Stephen T. Hauser, Vice President, Business Development

Throughout my 25 year career as a marketing and communications professional, I have been focused on helping brands and businesses identify opportunities for growth and creating plans and programs to capture that growth. AMG’s breakthrough On Line Retail Activation system is the type of integrated solution that I have developed for such well-known brands as Heineken, Dos Equis , Labatt, Chateau Lafite Rothschild and will help a wide range of consumer products and beverage companies maximize their Shopper Marketing investments. ORA’s ability to streamline the developmental elements of retail programming will free up sales and marketing professionals to concentrate on developing the insights necessarily to accelerate brand performance.

Judi Mariano, Marketing Manager

In my 12+ years in the Marketing and Advertising industry, I have honed the skills it takes to navigate through such heavily regulated industries, such as Telecommunications, Financial, Medical and Defense. Each business category affords me the opportunity to create new insights, approaches and results to help my clients capitalize on new opportunities.

I am passionate about delivering a clear view about current marketing trends and how to leverage this information in their respective industries. I have a proven track record of driving results and delivering innovation through conceptualizing and implementing comprehensive online & offline marketing programs. It is my goal to build and manage quality, high-performing, cost-effective, and cohesive programs for AMG clients.

Steve Raccagni, Senior Art Director

In my 19 years as a Graphic Designer and Art Director, I have helped clients of every budget and scale, from local restaurants to multinational corporations such as General Motors & Target. Whether conceptualizing a broad, integrated viral marketing campaign for a giant fast food company or simply designing a billboard for a local business, my strategy has always been to build compelling creative around a solid understanding of the client and their business objectives.

Through my experience in the challenging media of outdoor advertising and direct mail, I have learned to distill each client’s message into powerful communication that breaks through the clutter and resonates with the audience.