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Columbus Day - What is That?

Today is Columbus Day! BUT, what is it, and why are we celebrating it? Well try to explain with the help of History.com, but effectively, we are celebrating the fact that Christopher Columbus discovered Asia by landing in Cuba. Odd, but we like celebrating mistakes in America. They are very often the foundations for great things. Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Christopher Columbus was an Italian-born explorer who set sail in August 1492, bound for Asia with backing from the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Columbus intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia. Instead, he landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas since the Vikings established colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland during the 10th century. Later that October, Columbus sighted Cuba and believed it was mainland China; in December the expedition found Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. There, he established Spains first colony in the Americas with 39 of his men. In March 1493, Columbus returned to Spain in triumph, bearing gold, spices and Indian captives. The explorer crossed the Atlantic several more times before his death in 1506. It wasnt until his third journey that Columbus finally realized he hadnt reached Asia but instead had stumbled upon a continent previously unknown to Europeans. History.com OOPS! Third time is a charm!

Celebrate Independence Day

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! 

Independence Day in America

Our offices in the US will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week in celebration of Independence Day. As not all of our offices are in the US, we thought we would highlight the nature of the holiday, and assure everyone in our home office in the UK that we are still on On the Bus!  

With the help of Military.com: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." Lee's words were the impetus for the drafting of a formal Declaration of Independence.  On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the Lee Resolution for independence was adopted. On July 4th, the Declaration was officially adopted. John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock signed his name "with a great flourish" so England's "King George can read that without spectacles!"

Independence Day in America

Our offices in the US will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week in celebration of Independence Day. As not all of our offices are in the US, we thought we would highlight the nature of the holiday, and assure everyone in our home office in the UK that we are still on On the Bus!  

With the help of Military.com: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." Lee's words were the impetus for the drafting of a formal Declaration of Independence.  On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the Lee Resolution for independence was adopted. On July 4th, the Declaration was officially adopted. John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock signed his name "with a great flourish" so England's "King George can read that without spectacles!"

Cocktail Friday - the Impact of Patriotic Branding

It is Cocktail Friday at TSWUS, and we are headed into a long weekend celebrating the birth of the United States of America. What better post could we make, than one highlighting the "artfully" redesigned "Patriotic" packaging that seems ubiquitous on these American holidays. What impact does re-packaging have on sales during patriotic holidays? Can the re-packaging stand alone, or does it need to be combined with advertising support to maximize product sales? Do patriotic holidays impact sales more significantly than family holidays like Halloween or Christmas? Why am I compelled to buy the Red, White and Blue six-pack? 

These are all key questions to ponder when walking down the beer aisle this weekend. Just in case you are curious, we are attaching some research from Kidd.com on the Purchasing Power of Brand Patriotism. http://www.kidd.com/branding/purchasing-power-patriotism-businesses-shift-american-branding-summer/

Memorial Day

Normandy. May 2017. Our offices are closed today to allow our staff to honor Memorial Day.

Cinco De Mayo

Q: Is Cinco de Mayo the same thing as Mexican Independence Day?   A: No, Mexican Independence Day is on September 16, but Diez y Seis de Septiembre was too clunky to catch on with beer distributors.   Q: Why is Cinco de Mayo so popular in the United States?   A: Over 30 million Americans are of Mexican descent, and the rest will take any opportunity to celebrate a French military defeat.   To quote the satirical newspaper The Onion  
Today we mark Mexicos defeat of the French in a day long battle at Puebla. Why do a multitude of Americans celebrate a minor military victory in a neighboring nation? Honestly, because we like a good party.  We like to learn about our neighbors.  We like eating tacos. 
It doesnt really matter why at this stage of the game. 
What matters is that we DO. 
In a big way. 
Sometimes advertising is about creating a movement where there really isnt one. The Tecate Beer and pitchers of Margaritas consumed today are testament that it works.   

Laissez les bons temps rouler - It is Mardis Gras!

Let the good times role. It is "Fat Tuesday". 

According to History.com, " Many historians believe that the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holidays future epicenter: New Orleans. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras. In the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began marking the holiday with street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. When the Spanish took control of New Orleans, however, they abolished these rowdy rituals, and the bans remained in force until Louisiana became a U.S. state in 1812. 
Louisiana is the only state in which Mardi Gras is a legal holiday."

Mardi Gras, and it's unique relationship to Louisiana, is a great example of how culturally different the US is from region to region. Advertising to New York and to New Orleans isn't apples to apples. If that is the approach it won't resonate for both audiences. Response patterns, collections issues, offer sensitivity and imagery may all need to be adjusted depending on the geographic and demographic targets you are trying to reach.

Presidents' Day

The Specialist Works US will be closed Monday, February 20, to celebrate Presidents Day. Washingtons Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. This event is now widely known as Presidents Day and is often used to honor all who have served as president. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Thank You

The Specialist Works US would like to say thank you to all who have served to defend our freedom.

Labor Day

'Without labor nothing prospers'.  ~Sophocles

Our offices are closed in observance of the Laor Day Holiday - Sorry Sophocles! 

Happy Holidays - It is Independence Day

Why is our US office closed? As we are now part of a larger international family, we thought it advisable to highlight why our offices are closed on certain holidays that are not observed across all of our territories.
In a concise recap from History.com: "July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence."
The Specialist Works US offices are closed in celebration of Independence Day. We wish everyone a happy and safe celebration of the birth of the this nation.

Happy and Safe Memorial Day

 Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. In honor of Memorial Day we want to take a moment to thank everyone on active duty, and all of those who have served. We truly appreciate the sacrifice that you have made for our comfort and freedom.

Derby Day

Cocktail Friday. Kentucky Derby.  One would expect mint julip, so here it is:
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar, 2 oz. Bourbon whiskey, 2 teaspoons Water, 4 Mint leaves
Preparation: In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar and water. Fill the glass with cracked ice, add Bourbon and stir well until the glass is well frosted. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Served: On the rocks; poured over ice
But that's what we will serve at tomorrow's Race Day Party.  Today, we sip Tab Cola and ready our finest millinery!
Enjoy Kentucky Derby Day .

Its May Day!

May Day is one of our favorite celebrations.Although this year it falls outside of the work week, we have made sure that our offices have blossoms in place. We wish you and your family an incredible May Day however you celebrate.

Happy Easter

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Easter! 

Sláinte - Happy St. Patrick's Day

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day! 

Sláinte

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day from Elarbee Media.

Today is Martin Luther King Day

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Elarbee Media is keenly aware that today is Martin Luther King Day. While there are opportunities to practice the values Dr. King espoused on a daily basis, setting aside one day a year to reflect on his lessons is a boon.

Happy Holidays - It is a New Year

Welcome in 2016! In the words of Sophia Loren " Mistakes are a part of the dues one pays for a full life." Embrace the past for the experience it gave you and move forward. Elarbee Media wishes you all the best for this year and the future!

Happy Holidays -It is New Years Eve

Elarbee Media wIshes everyone a happy and safe New Year's Eve,

Happy Holidays - It is Christmas

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas!

Happy Holidays it is Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Thanksgiving

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. 

Happy Holiday it is Halloween

We hope The Great Pumpkin brings you many happy returns of the day!

Happy Holiday it is Columbus Day

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy Columbus Day.

Elarbee Media Loves America

Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend!

   

It is Yarn Art and We Love It Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July!

Celebrate America This Weekend Happy July 4th

Elarbee Media is an American owned and operated company. We are proud to celebrate the July 4th holiday and hope that all of our American friends, clients and colleagues have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to all of our colleagues, friends and family members in The Great White North.

Celebrate the American Flag it is Flag Day!

Today, Sunday June 14th is Flag Day. Flag Day honors the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. Elarbee Media is proud to spread the message about flag day, and show our respect for what our flag represents. 

Celebrate the Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day June 6, 1944

“The Eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

To all of those who have served and all of those who continue to serve, Elarbee Media would like to express our sincere gratitude.   

Celebrate Memorial Day

We thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 

Cocktail Friday - Be American. Drink American!

It is Cocktail Friday at Elarbee Media, and we are excited about the upcoming holiday weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we would share a truly American Drink recipe.

Open Bottle

Pour Bourbon in Glass

 "Be American. Drink American!"

Boeing Nails Memorial Day Ad

Occasionally, someone gets a holiday ad exactly right. This week at Elarbee Media, we wanted to share what we think is a perfect Memorial Day ad. This one is by Boeing.

Simple. Elegant. Powerful.  Great work Boeing.

Happy Holiday it is Mother's Day

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Mother's Day. Check out these three iconic TV Moms for MILK. Please don't forget to call your Mom. 

 

 

Happy Holiday it is May Day!

Today, May 1st is May Day! It is time to get your maypole ready and celebrate the Spring. Our offices at Elarbee Media are full of beautiful fresh flowers today to celebrate the holiday.

Happy Holiday its Greek Easter

Wishing our Greek friends, clients, colleagues and family members a happy and safe Easter!

Happy Holiday its Easter and Passover

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday!

Happy Holiday it is St. Patrick's Day

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
Remember that no matter what the language of the advertising, the logo translates. Can you name the brand featured here?
Also remember that green beer is always green beer! Sláinte!

Happy Holiday National Hug a G.I Day

National Hug A G.I. Day is celebrated each year on March 4th! 

Elarbee Media is excited to share the news, and once again wants to recognize ALL of those who serve and have served this great nation. 

G.I. is a noun used to describe the soldiers of the United States Army and airmen of the United States Army Air Forces — and occasionally for U.S. Marines and shore bound sailors. 

We firmly believe that if you accidentally hug someone from the wrong branch of service today,you will likely be forgiven.

Happy Holiday it is Texas Independence Day

Texas Independence Day is the celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. This document officially founded the Republic of Texas. At Elarbee Media we are fortunate to have a number of Texas-based clients. Here to all of you, and have a great "Independence Day" celebration. Cheers Texas!

Happy Holiday Chinese New Year

Elarbee Media wishes all of our friends and colleagues a Happy Chinese New Year. 2015 is the Year of the Sheep according to Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Sheep starts from Feb. 19, 2015 and lasts to Feb. 7, 2016.

We love this “Cut Paper” art, and have the whole zodiac collection. It is a stunning art form to watch in process, and we are lucky to have collected a lot of it throughout Asia. 

Our best wishes for a happy and successful Year of the Sheep!

Happy Holiday President's Day

"Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive." -George Washington 

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy President's Day.

Happy Holiday Valentine's Day

Elarbee Media wishes all of you a safe and happy Valentine's Day! 

We couldn't resist this red ad, that seems to scream "Say I love you with Meat!"

Happy Holiday Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day!

Happy Holiday Australia Day

It is Australia Day 2015! Elarbee Media would like to wish all of our friends, family, clients and colleagues "Down-under" a safe and happy celebration. Cheers!

Happy Holiday it is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Today, January 9th, 2015 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Elarbee Media would like to say a sincere thank you to all of those who serve and protect.

Happy Holiday New Years 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy Holiday New Years Eve 2015

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe New Year. May 2015 be filled with happiness and prosperity for you and yours!

Happy Holiday it is Halloween

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Happy Holiday it is Canadian Thanksgiving!

Elarbee Media wishes all of our Canadian friends, colleagues and clients a Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Holiday it is Labor Day

Elarbee Media wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Happy Holiday it is LBJ Day!

Today is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day! It is is a legal state holiday in Texas and falls every year on August 27, to remember the birthday of the former U.S. President.Happy LBJ day to all of Elarbee Media’s friends, clients and colleagues in Texas!

Happy Holiday it is Independence Day!

Celebrate America this Independence Day.“There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure. “- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Happy Holiday it is Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to all of my friends and colleagues in the Great White North!As it is also Art Tuesday here at Elarbee Media, I thought I would throw in a picture of one of my favorite statues in Montreal known familiarly as “The Butter People."The Illuminated Crowd, a sculpture where 65 people of all ages, race, facial expressions and conditions are depicted on four platforms, illustrates the degradation of the human race and symbolizes the fragility of the human condition.

Happy Holiday Father's Day

With Father’s Day around the corner, I have been reminded of the valuable business lessons my father taught me. They weren't business lessons at the time, but rather character lessons that I now try to employ in my business life. There are some real gems among them (some not repeatable outside of the family).Of all of the core business values I learned at my dad’s knee, the one that has always resonated most with me as a manager of people was the following: “Kelly Danielle, you don’t need everyone to like you and be your friend, but you do need everyone to know that you are fair.”