Innovative Media Solutions

02/27/2025

AGU Announces Bill Spilman as New Display Advertising Sales Representative

Washington, 25 February 2025 — AGU, the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists, announced that Bill Spilman will be its display advertising sales representative, effective immediately.

Bill will be your point of contact for purchasing and placing ads or sponsorships in all of AGU’s print and digital publications, including the award-winning science news magazine Eos and its highly subscribed newsletter Eos Buzz, as well as the association’s flagship newsletter, AGU Weekly.

Bill works from his Oneida, Ill., office as the owner and president of Innovative Media Solutions. His company specializes in sales services for national and international associations and publications. Bill has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Western Illinois University and more than 35 years of professional experience. Innovative Media Solutions is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

“The global Earth and space sciences community encompasses many audiences. AGU serves our members and a wide set of constituencies that span academia, industry, policy, and grassroots advocacy. We are excited to partner with someone who deeply understands our audiences and what sparks their attention the way Bill does,” said Josh Weinberg, AGU Vice President of Strategic Communications & Marketing.

For those preparing their marketing plans for the second quarter of 2025, now is the perfect time to contact Bill. He can provide you with the 2025 media kit, which includes an editorial calendar, advertising rates, upcoming deadlines and details on ad artwork. He can also answer any questions you have and lead you through the ad space reservation process.

Please welcome Bill to the AGU community. He looks forward to working with you! Contact Bill at [email protected] or +1-309-483-6467.

09/20/2024

Oneida Firm Marks 25th Anniversary

(ONEIDA, IL) — Innovative Media Solutions (IMS), 320 W. Chestnut St., Oneida, IL, is marking the company’s 25th anniversary September 20.

Company owner and president Bill Spilman moved back to Galesburg, his hometown, to raise his family and start IMS in 1999. Spilman founded the firm after working as the publications manager at the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge from 1993-1999. IMS was first located at 131 N. Cherry St. in Galesburg. After moving to two different Galesburg locations, the company settled in Oneida in 2006.

IMS specializes in advertising and exhibit sales services for national and state nonprofit organizations. When the company began its operations, it was focused on editorial and marketing services. The company has adapted to industry needs and trends, and now focuses on generating nondues revenue for associations. IMS currently serves a wide variety of industries across the nation, including chaplaincy, construction, dental, drycleaning, legal, library, and mapping sciences.

“We are thankful and humbled to mark our 25th anniversary,” said Spilman. “It’s amazing how God took a small seed, seemingly so long ago now, and has grown our business to what it has become today.”

In the year ahead, IMS will be hosting its first international exhibit hall at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Quebec, for the Academy of General Dentistry.

For more information on Innovative Media Solutions, visit the company’s website at www.innovativemediasolutions.com. If your national or state association needs professional sales representation with exhibit space or advertising, please get in touch with IMS by utilizing the contact form on the company’s website.

07/24/2023

Just returned from managing the AGD2023 exhibit hall floor at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. I was featured on the AGD Podcast. Take a listen!

Dr. Schmidt talks with AGD's Bill Spilman about all the opportunities for AGD2024 attendees, exhibitors and sponsors at next year's scientific session in Minneapolis. They talk about the unique nature

09/20/2022

Celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Innovative Media Solutions today! So very thankful for the Lord’s goodness and favor and humbled by the prayers and support of those who lift up our family.

10/21/2021

Rest easy, Jerry. You were such a kind gentleman and brought hours of joy to my family. 😭

Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed retold fairy and folktales, died on October 20 at 81.

07/15/2020

We are pleased to announce a representation agreement with the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) based in Rockledge, FL! IMS will provide advertising, exhibit and sponsorship sales services.

03/30/2020

So far, two conferences that I was scheduled to attend have been canceled: one in DC this month, and the ALA meeting mentioned in this article that would have taken place in June. Unprecedented times indeed. What are you and your business doing to adapt?

Chicago could take a $747 million economic hit because dozens of conventions scheduled to take place in the city have cancelled due to the fast spreading new coronavirus, according to an estimate from a McCormick Place spokeswoman.

03/28/2020

Praying that you, your family and colleagues are healthy and safe. One of my clients canceled their June meeting at McCormick this week.

The Army Corps of Engineers is working to convert Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center into a makeshift hospital capable of treating up to approximately 3,000 coronavirus patients by the end of next month, Army Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite said Friday.

09/20/2019

Today is a special day. Very special. The 20th anniversary of our company. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” I am so thankful and grateful, Lord, for You being our navigator, provider and sustainer.

02/22/2019

In Chicago at McCormick for another meeting. Just saw the name badge, “Art Vandelay.” No cheating with Google ... name the pop culture reference. 💀

02/17/2019

In Columbus, Ohio, for a conference. Chicago has the Bean. Columbus has a cool photo booth sculpture in the convention center called, “As We Are.”

Columbus may finally be getting an iconic piece of public art that’s unique enough to make it into the national consciousness. VIDEO

12/19/2018

It's been a while since we've checked in, but we have exciting news to end the year! The Academy of General Dentistry has selected Innovative Media Solutions to provide advertising, exhibit and sponsorship sales services. The AGD is based in Chicago.