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19th
Jan.
'12

Playing with the big banks

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Ads and Campaigns, Challenger Brand  |  January 19th, 2012

How does a local savings and loan association with a limited advertising budget attract new customers and compete against the likes of M&T, Bank of America and PNC?

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22nd
Dec.
'11

Taking the Confusion Out of Medicare Part D Enrollment

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Grassroots, Recent Work  |  December 22nd, 2011

See how GKV’s grassroots outreach and event production division, GKV Reach, has helped thousands of seniors navigate through confusing Medicare Part D enrollment.

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14th
Dec.
'11

30 Odd Years of GKV – Keeping Baltimore cool (and warm!) for BGE HOME

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in 30 Odd Years, Ads and Campaigns, Recent Work  |  December 14th, 2011

We’ve been working with BGE HOME to help people keep their homes energy efficient — nice and cool in the summer and toasty in the winter.

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23rd
Nov.
'11

30 Odd Years of GKV – Daring to put Playboy on television

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in 30 Odd Years, Ads and Campaigns, GKV/Ad Industry  |  November 23rd, 2011

In 1986, we were the first agency ever to air a split 30-second commercial on television. The client? Playboy!

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22nd
Nov.
'11

PANDORA Turns “Surprise Me” Gift Requests Into an Unforgettable Holiday Gift

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  4 Comments  |  Posted in Ads and Campaigns, GKV/Ad Industry, Recent Work  |  November 22nd, 2011

PANDORA and GKV launch a humorous holiday advertising campaign to help men find the perfect gift for the special women in their life.

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21st
Nov.
'11

Lance Helps Moms Manage the After-School Crunch

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Ads and Campaigns, Branding/Identity Design, Challenger Brand, Industry News, Interactive, Public Relations, Social Media  |  November 21st, 2011

GKV’s challenge was to create an integrated back-to-school campaign for Lance Sandwich Crackers, which would build deep and lasting bonds with their primary target audience.

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21st
Nov.
'11

30 Odd Years of GKV - Pursuing excellence for Comfort Inns

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in 30 Odd Years, Ads and Campaigns  |  November 21st, 2011

Our “Celebrity in a Suitcase” ads, which were created in 1985 for Comfort Inns, featured the likes of Johnny Cash, Evel Knievel, Vanna White, Dennis Rodman and Kathy Ireland, among others.

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18th
Nov.
'11

30 Odd Years of GKV – Hitting the jackpot with the Maryland Lottery

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in 30 Odd Years, Ads and Campaigns  |  November 18th, 2011

Check out these spots, including our latest which got Baltimore fans “cawing” for Ravens Cash Fantasy!

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17th
Nov.
'11

30 Odd Years of GKV – Thrills and chills for Marriott’s Great America

Author: gkvblog  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in 30 Odd Years, Ads and Campaigns  |  November 17th, 2011

In 1983, we worked with Marriott’s Great America to promote its latest attraction, The Edge, the world’s first original free-fall thrill ride.

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14th
Oct.
'11

Is Your Brand Friend Material?

Author: daveb  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Branding/Identity Design, GKV/Ad Industry  |  October 14th, 2011

Just as we quickly decide whether or not we like a person in the first moments we meet, consumers make the same snap decisions about brands.

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