Our Brands

Not many people know this, but AKSM Media is not just made up of our three flagship brands, but a whole collection of brands that we support and take pride in every day. From our designers to our photographers, our brands make up who we are as a team and as a company. Here you can find information about each of our brands and what they do to support AKSM Media’s main mission to Innovate, Inform and Inspire on a daily basis!

 
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AKSM Photography

Started by Andrew McKeough in 2015, AKSM Photography has grown from a one-man-show to a full on photography studio that offers VIP service to their clients. Though not affiliated with the University, many associate AKSM Photography with Villanova University and the Main Line community. Though AKSM Photography mainly services the Villanova community and is 100% run by Villanova students, our team can be hired for any off-campus event or photo shoot! In 2017, AKSM Photography opened AKSM Photography Lab. The lab, primarily run by Assistant Photography Editor, Maggie Mengel, we are able to offer our clients the best finished prints in the industry. Using cutting-edge equipment, we print on the world's finest photographic paper, and offer an array of beautiful surface modifications and mounting options. Plus, our team of experienced color technicians provide superb color management so that each and every print looks picture perfect. No matter what, we promise you a memorable experience!

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AKSM Film Studios

Established in 2011, AKSM Film Studios was the brainchild of actor Andrew McKeough. The film studio was created to help students who had a passion for film making live their dreams through learning about the industry both on and off screen. One of the film studios biggest hits came in 2013 with the production of The New York Psycho which led to a new brand called Psycho Films which solely produced the NYP series. Each episode of the show featured satire sketches, character impersonations, song & dance parodies of the big box office films such as Harry Potter and Batman along with popular TV shows and celebrities such as The Walking Dead and Taylor Swift. AKSM Film Studios gradually became more solidified and grew with time. They soon branched out and started producing music videos for singers like Jackie Evancho, Saint Motel, Christina Grimmie and others. The film studios create and produce award winning films and shows that continue to entertain audiences of all ages.

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AKSM Touring

AKSM Touring LLC was created to help artists find their passion and follow their heart to create the art that they love. From musicians to photographers and journalists, AKSM Touring supports these professionals in their everyday lives. From studio recordings to large scale productions and concerts, the team at AKSM Touring does it all. AKSM Touring also houses our special collections tours such as Harry Potter: A Journey Through Film and Wearing ‘The Crown’. Theatre productions also coordinate out of AKSM Touring’s Productions Department. Through this department, musicals and plays are produced for the stage. Whatever your passions are, AKSM Touring is here to make those passions a reality.

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AKSM Photo Lab

A branch of AKSM Photography, AKSM Photo Lab likes to treat all of their clients like VIPs. Their team provides professional prints and press products in addition to their photography and art services. Since their inception, AKSM Photo Lab has developed a reputation for having the highest quality products, customer service, and technologies in the industry. In conjunction with Lauren Brooks Designs, AKSM Photo Lab offers their clients the best finished prints in the industry. Using cutting-edge equipment, they print on the world's finest photographic paper, and offer an array of beautiful surface modifications and mounting options. Plus, their team of experienced color technicians - anchored by Chief Editor Maggie Mengel and Lead Designer Lauren Brooks - provide superb color management so that each and every print looks picture perfect.

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AKSM Press

AKSM Press was the original AKSM Media brand. Started back in 2011 as a way to publish papers and articles online, the AKSM Press has grown immensely into a fully operational PR and marketing agency. In association with AKSM’s Thrive Public Relations and Lauren Brooks Designs, the AKSM Press offers their clients a place to build their strategic communications plans from the bottom up. The AKSM Press offers services in the following areas:

  • Publishing Services

  • Advertising

  • Public Relations

  • Digital and Social Media

  • Creative Media and Design

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AKSM News

AKSM News is the leader in Villanova and Main Line online news and information and seeks to inform and engage their readers and subscribers. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team across the area, AKSM News' media platforms deliver news from their journalists and photojournalists from every part of the area. AKSM News is also the home for the headline nightly news program, Nova Nightly with Madison Fairhurst.

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Mengel Photography

Maggie Mengel is a photographer based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her work, she photographs scenes that she feels will not only move herself but her peers as well. She finds using only the light provided is an important part of her process in shooting her subjects. Maggie loves to capture the aesthetics of nature, personality of her subjects and action in sports.

As a communication major at Villanova University, Maggie joined the AKSM Photography team in the fall of 2017 during her first semester at Villanova. In addition to being the Assistant Executive Director of AKSM Photography and the Director of Editing for AKSM Photo Lab, Mengel currently works as a photographer and sports editor for the Belle Air Yearbook and Photography Editor of The Villanovan.

She was also the head photographer of the Rolling Greens Country Club for the 2016 USGA Women's Amateur Golf Championship. Mengel also headed up AKSM Photography’s team of photographers for Villanova Basketball during the 2016 NCAA National Championship Tournament. Her work has won awards from the Scholastic Arts & Writing organization.

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Lauren Brooks Designs

From designer Lauren Brooks comes Lauren Brooks Designs; a brand that focuses on a realm of services that truly highlight Lauren's passions and talents from graphic design to marketing and photography. Lauren's website also is the new home for her blog, The Brooks Blog where she discusses everything from professional development to her love for traveling around the world.

In conjunction with photography services from AKSM Photography and lab assistance from AKSM Photo Lab, Lauren Brooks Designs offers the following services (and so much more) to her clients:

  • Photography

  • Marketing & PR Assistance

  • Styling

  • Branding & Logo Design

  • Website Design

  • Product Packaging

  • Retail Signage

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Nova Nightly with Madison Fairhurst

Madison Fairhurst offers a report of the day's major Villanova, international and domestic news stories each weeknight. In addition to the top Nova news of the day, broadcasts feature human-interest segments called Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat, which spotlight ordinary Villanovans - both current and alumni - making the lives of those around them better.

The show is produced from Studio 1B at the TechZone Studio in Villanova, PA. Since 2018, the broadcast has been anchored by Madison Fairhurst on weeknights, and Alex Zimmerman on weekends. The program is broadcast on WVTV from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time seven days a week.

Nova Nightly is the flagship daily evening television news program for AKSM News, the news division of the AKSM Media in the United States.

Special reports have included full coverage of March Madness and BIG EAST Basketball tournaments, live coverage from breaking news events from across the Philadelphia area and sit-down interviews with high profile people.

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ETech Services

ETech Services was founded to assist their clients with all of their reporting based needs. From walking through an
outline to the finished product. Their team is there to help their clients create professional and successful projects and
presentations that set their clients apart from their competition.

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ICONIC Photography

ICONIC Photography was started by photographer and TikToker Alex Konyk in 2018. As Konyk’s primary brand, she uses the resources of ICONIC to further pursue her future endeavors in her professional life.

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Thrive Public Relations

Based in New York City, Thrive Public Relations is an agency that specializes in helping businesses relay their corporate social responsibility initiatives through large entertainment events. The agency was founded in 2018 by Emma Beaulieu, a Communication Major and 2019 graduate of Villanova University. Thrive’s passionate and relatable team is highly motivated and dedicated to the ideals of driving brand identity, consumer trust, and consumer interest.

From local fundraisers and city-wide galas to global conferences and music festivals, Thrive has a long history of successful public relations campaigns. They specialize in getting their client’s audiences involved in their corporate social responsibility initiatives in an effort to boost their brand loyalty and credibility. Previous clients include: Spotify, iHeartMedia, Apple Music, Pandora, and Republic Records.

Thrive’s devoted team brings excitement to events that unite people with common passions and interests, while raising awareness through strategic public relations campaigns. Campaigns are built on established relationships within the entertainment industry; and their team are driven to promote positive change and to help our clients find solutions that allow them to reach their goals. Thrive is dedicated to bringing awareness to events on both local and national levels while prioritizing our clients and their unique interests.

WILLOW

Willow is an eco-friendly music festival that will take place in April 2020 in New York City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The festival’s mission is to bring awareness to the importance of sustaining our environment. Willow prides itself in using all eco-friendly products, including cardboard water bottles and straws, organic fair trade, and local farm-fresh foods. Willow’s goal is to make living sustainability mainstream, and to incorporate an eco-centric lifestyle into pop culture. Willow would like to welcome individuals from all over the world to come together and promote a healthy and sustainable way of life.

Willow Music Festival strives to bridge the gap between entertainment and sustainability. As an eco-conscious music festival, Willow promises to deliver a great music festival experience while focusing on the possible positive impacts these events can have on our planet.

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11 Sullivan

11 Sullivan is the official residence and operations center for the McKeough Family. 11 Sullivan also includes the team of individuals that help to make sure that the household runs efficiently and is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.