(Rockford, IL) … KMK Media earned a Telly Award in the 2025 competition for a time-lapse social video highlighting the installation of the iconic guitar sign at Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
The award-winning video captured the excitement and significance of raising one of the region’s most recognizable landmarks—a towering 62-foot replica of Rick Nielsen’s famous checkerboard Hamer guitar. Installed in August 2024, the sign marked a key milestone ahead of the casino’s grand opening and celebrated Rockford’s musical legacy. KMK’s fast-paced, engaging video brought the moment to life and resonated with users across social media platforms.
Now in its 45th year, the Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and receive over 12,000 entries from around the world annually.
In business for 27 years, KMK Media Group is an award-winning woman-owned marketing firm specializing in web site development, graphic design, public relations, advertising campaigns and social media marketing. www.kmkmedia.com.