About
Nella Media Group (NMG) is a Honolulu-based multi-disciplinary creative firm that specializes in brand creation/development/management, creative direction, graphic design, magazine publishing, social event planning and celebrity (NMG icons) representation.
Projects include, but are not limited to, corporate identities, interactive websites, magazines, books and packaging. We strive to find a balance between idea, function and aesthetics in all our endeavors.
NMG provides our clients with a competitive advantage by creatively and methodically echoing their message out to their target demographic with professionally choreographed quality.
product photography :
Mikołaj Walczuk
web engineer : Tyler Wolff
Purpose
We are creative, marketing and publishing experts that utilize our current media outlets (innov8 magazine, Chinatown Newspaper HNL/PDX, etc.) to build upon our brand and to expand our network to an international audience.
We believe in rigorous analytical processes that delve into simple resolutions that will help create or resurface a client’s brand creation/ development. We at NMG will always specialize in niche publishing,
but we recognize the importance of singular design solutions that will help clients form a better understanding of their brand from the inside out.
Jason Cutinella
Mr. Nella
I will make this simple: I started in this so-called media world back in 1998 at McCann Erickson Worldwide as a Media Buyer for Sony Pictures. As someone who is always looking for the next big challenge, I started to think of what I could do next. That challenge turned out to be working on the client side at "old" 550 Madison Avenue in New York, NY, which many of you know as Sony Music International. With love for the entertainment industry and a passion for marketing and brand development, I find myself here today. Hopefully this website will explain everything that you might need to know about me.
Stay humble and always move Forward...
Valerie Sanchez
National Account Manager
When I was in grade school, I was always "that girl" getting into trouble for talking too much or being too social. Now, I can't get a detention for it!
I'm what I'd like to call "face time." I enjoy people and believe in the essence of communication. I jumped on a one-way flight in 09" and moved to Hawai'i from good ol' Miami in hopes of a new life. Now I'm jumping on the NMG bandwagon. I have a feeling this is going to be a GREAT ride! Did I forget to mention I wear a lot of hats at NMG!
Random Facts-
I'm a Taurus, my favorite animal is the Orca Killer Whale, I dance like nobody is watching, and traveling is an addiction. Life is groovy!
Kelli Gratz
Editorial Lead
I love to create art with words. Whether it’s reporting the news or writing poetry, I’m game. I am also a traveler. Seeing the world, experiencing different cultures, being able to gain a perspective on my life makes me feel privileged and gives me a greater sense of who I am. Even though I was born and raised on an island paradise,
I’ve always had the desire to see the world---to dive headfirst into the un- known. But, like I always say, “Hawaii is the best place to come home to.” To share my experiences with others, to write about my world travels and to pursue my dreams are my ultimate goals.
Zak Noyle
Photo Editor (innov8 magazine)
Traveling the world is what I do and taking pictures is my passion. And by following my passion it has led me to be the Senior Staff Photographer at Surfer Magazine.
Gary Payne
Business Development Director
As a lifelong entrepreneur I provide experience in all aspects of building, developing and managing corporations. My career began in running an IT department for an investment firm. Within three years, I was responsible for their nation-wide print and television advertising campaigns. My first company was acquired by an international firm which then provided capital funding in order to conduct technical and market share acquisitions.
As the Business Development VP I was responsible for introducing new technologies to the corporation and customer base. I live to create opportunities for others. Seeing those that I mentor succeed in the business world brings great personal satisfaction.
Nicholas von Wiegandt
Director of Good Times
It all started when my first grade teacher assigned me as the director of class clowns. I always told her that it was two parts creativity & two parts drive. I explained to her that I live to make ideas turn into action. It’s one thing to have a good idea, by another thing to present it in such a way that "good" becomes amazing!
Whether it is creating DEMAND for an "out of demand"" service or product, to creating a well ran corporate event. I’m the one there making thing happen. I also really enjoy partying and watching other people party!!!
NMG Interns
1. "The crew at Nella Media Group rocks, the fridge is always stocked with red bull, and there isn’t a cubicle in sight!"
-Victoria Long, UH Intern
2. "I love interning at NMG because there are no cubicles, the walls aren’t white, and a pantsuit is completely unacceptable attire."
-Chanel Khursigara, HPU Intern
3. "Interning with Nella Media Group (NMG) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic career thus far. Working with NMG has provided me with the opportunity to delve into every aspect of the media world, and that has been the greatest opportunity I'm taking from this internship."
-Kelsey Longo, HPU Intern
Zebra
President & CEO
zebra@nellamediagroup.com
Always looking for the next big thing, I'm currently traveling internationally. Understandably I may not be able to respond immediately to any inquiries or thoughts, but please feel free to contact my National Account Manager: Valerie Sanchez (valerie@nellamediagroup.com)