The following interview appeared as the July 18th, 2017 edition of Media Growth’s “Thought Leader.” By Kathi Simonsen, President, MediaGrowth Executive Summit (MGES) MGES: What can you tell us about your company’s origins and the way the business viewed itself as it grew? Mike: My parents started Lessiter Media in 1981, when they purchased a newsletter, a…
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Brookfield Elementary School High Interest Day 2017
On Friday, April 28, 2017, a group of 4 staff members participated in Brookfield Elementary School's High Interest Day. Frank and Mike Lessiter, joined by Jeff Lazewski from our art department and Michelle Drewek from our digital media department, gave students an inside look at the production process for video commercials. Students were then given the same equipment we…
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Lessiter Media Recognizes 35th Anniversary Committees
We would like to recognize and thank two committees that worked diligently on our 35th Anniversary celebration. The Party Planning Committee saw to all of the details of a spectacular dinner cruise on Lake Michigan. The Lessiter Media staff and guests enjoyed a scenic 3-hour boat cruise on-board the Harbor Lady. We were then treated…
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Farm Equipment Recognized with Editorial, Design Awards
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Farm Equipment magazine was recently awarded 2015 Eddie and an Ozzie by Folio, a magazine focused on media industry trends. For more than 20 years, Folio has been giving out the Eddie & Ozzie Awards to recognize excellence in magazine editorial and design across all sectors of the industry. Recognized for editorial…
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