Gilbert & Associates Selected to Handle The Shops at Mauna Lani Account

KAHULUI, MAUI, HAWAII -- Gilbert & Associates, the Neighbor Islands’ oldest and largest advertising agency, has been selected to handle the advertising and marketing account for The Shops at Mauna Lani.

Located in the heart of the Kohala Coast on the Big Island, the luxury shopping complex is home to an array of art galleries, fashion and lifestyle boutiques, jewelry and specialty stores. Premier dining establishments include Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Kenichi Pacific and Dara’s Thai Cuisine.

The agency has already crafted new creative to promote “Hula Moon at Mauna Lani,” the center’s original hula production from Traditions Hawaii, the halau of Big Island kumu hula Nani Lim-Yap. The free, 30-minute show debuted in August. Show times at www.shopsatmaunalani.com.

Gilbert & Associates has provided award-winning marketing, public relations, advertising and creative services for clients throughout the Aloha State and beyond since 1974. Clients include The Shops at Wailea, First Wind (formerly UPC Wind Hawaii), C.B.Richard Ellis, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, Kukui Grove and Princeville at Hanalei. For more information, call (808) 871-6230 or visit www.gilbertadvertising.com.