8 Is Great, But We Didn't Do It Alone

It's been an exciting week for the G&A team.

First, we've been fortunate enough to grow our family of clients. (More on that to come.)

Then, in this week's edition, Pacific Business News updated its ranking of Hawaii's largest advertising agencies. Gilbert & Associates has moved from the 10th position to number eight in the state. (And we continue to be the largest agency outside of Honolulu.)

A HUGE mahalo to our clients, business network and the entire G&A team and their families. And mahalo to our partners Communications Pacific for your continued support.

It's only because of you that we continue to thrive and are able to contribute to our community, one campaign at a time.

Mahalo nui loa. Click here to read entire post!

10 Ways You Can Tell That It’s Obviously the Holidays at Gilbert & Associates [2011 Edition]

10. Jingle bells, felt, sequin … out come Linda’s holiday vests!

9. Disgruntled elves join the North Pole “Occupy” movement, threaten to disrupt Santa’s delivery of coal to G&A art department.

8. G&A social geeks begin to follow @Reindeer5, the notoriously snarky Twitter feed from Comet.

7. Staffers maced in break room melee over client gift baskets.

6. Secret ingredient to annual holiday management iron chef challenge: Reindeer!

5. Team’s perpetual bachelorettes canvas ceiling of their offices with mistletoe (and are subsequently undisturbed until after the holidays).

4. Staff openly eulogize the passing of our motion-activated, African-American Santa Claus.

3. Mid-day slacking off excused as “settling down for a long winter’s nap.”

2. Todd is (again) locked in his office, commanded to come up with “10 (More) Ways You Can Tell That It’s Obviously the Holidays at Gilbert & Associates.”

And the number one way you can tell that it’s obviously the holidays ... 

Gilbert & Associates will enjoy a short holiday break. Huzzah!

Our office will be closed December 23, 26, 30 & January 2.

We will have limited staffing December 27, 28 & 29 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Happy holidays, Mele Kalikimaka, Hauoli Makahiki Hou and mahalo nui loa. Click here to read entire post!

10 (More) Ways You Can Tell That It’s Obviously the Holidays at Gilbert & Associates

10. Daily regimen of antacids distributed via advent calendar.

9. The police aren’t immediately called when Larry dons a fake beard and asks people to sit on his lap.

8. Company develops new iPhone app “Gilblasted!: Holiday Mixology Recipes and Hangover Remedies from G&A.”

7. Elves appear and attempt to tie down our 6’8”graphic designer Al ala Gulliver’s Travels.

6. When a coworker tells us to “go elf yourself,” we don’t take offense.

5. ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ becomes the default ring tone on all company phones.

4. Company’s @GilbertAds Twitter feed transitions from brand mouthpiece to Christmas wish list.

3. Corporal punishment carried out with massive candy cane.

2. Todd is locked in his office and ordered to come up with “10 (More) Ways You Can Tell That It’s Obviously the Holidays at Gilbert & Associates.”

And the number one way you can tell that it’s obviously the holidays ….

Gilbert & Associates will enjoy a short holiday break. Huzzah!

Our office will be closed December 24, 27, 30 and 31. We will have limited staffing December 28 & 29 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Happy holidays, Mele Kalikimaka, Hauoli Makahiki Hou and mahalo nui loa. Click here to read entire post!

The New Marketing 'Dollar Menu' from G&A

In step with current business trends, Gilbert & Associates has established a marketing ‘Dollar Menu’ chock full of value-oriented options for our budget-conscience clients during this challenging economic time.

Order when ready.


$1 : Whitepaper on guerrilla campaign tactics utilizing actual gorillas

$1 : Recycled jingles from mildly successful “Mr. Sprinkles Kitty Litter” campaign

$1 : Flask of pisco hidden in Larry’s filing cabinet

$1 : Rejected print campaign sketches for “Tam’s Clothing-Optional BBQ” restaurant

$1 : Catalog of haiku poems dedicated to 1980s hit series “Growing Pains”

$1 : 30 empty beer bottles from our morning staff meeting, ready for redemption

$1 : Secret file on VP’s mysterious past (Hint: She’s on the lam!)

$1 : Breakfast for two from our company fridge, including capers, a moldy hard-boiled egg and several ounces of an unidentifiable amber liquid

$1 : 50 shares of “Gilbert Associates for You” stock (Public, NYSE:GAY)

$1 : One hour of “Pimp My Facebook Page” consultation from our high school intern

$1 : List of slightly-offensive Twitter handle suggestions

$1 : Todd’s dignity *


* Not available in all markets.


All orders and inquiries should be directed to info@gilbertadvertising.com or via Twitter to @gilbertads. Click here to read entire post!

10 Ways You Can Tell That It’s Obviously the Holidays at Gilbert & Associates

10. All clients advised their commercials should be done with “claymation."

9. Chill in the air – staff begins to wear closed-toe slippers, knee-length shorts, shirts.

8. Morning mai tais replaced with spiked “eggnog” lattes.

7. Team decides not to do intervention when Linda claims to believe that reindeer can fly.

6. Elves contact G&A for assistance with PR blitz, wish to be addressed as “cottage industry toy engineers.”

5. The words “yule log” worked into water cooler conversation with less snickering than usual.

4. Fruitcake Makers Guild appeals to G&A for image consultation, rebranding advice.

3. Human Resources sends out an e-mail reminding everyone of the legal ramifications of mistletoe in the workplace.

2. Larry wears flowing red garments with white furry accents without being hassled.

And the number one way you can tell that it’s obviously the holidays …

Gilbert & Associates will enjoy a short holiday break. Whoohoo!

Our office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Happy holidays, Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hauoli Makahiki Hou and mahalo nui loa.
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