Pictured with Bobbi Jo (center) are Howell staff members, from left, Pat Murphy, Brittany Mangold, Allen Miller, Christy Keeler, Tiffany Francis, John Thomas and Kathy Howell.
6/09
Bobbi Jo Stevens wins Howell's "Power of Color" Contest
Bobbi Jo Stevens, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, was the winner of Howell Creative Group's "Power of Color" contest in Howell's May 2009 ad for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance's Outlook newsletter.
6/09
Howell Creative Group Celebrates Fudge Day
Here at Howell Creative Group we think Fudge Day should be a national holiday! But since it isn't, we celebrated by bringing in some of the best recipes we could come up with.
Including:
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Fudge
Girl Scout Samoa Fudge
Chocolate and peanut butter marble fudge
Dodie's Hot fudge Sauce and ice cream
Chocolate milk, pretzels and fruit.
5/09
Howell Creative Group Celebrate's Apple Day
What better way to celebrate Apple Day than to enjoy the many delicios ways apples can be prepared! Recipes included apple Pie, Apple yogurt muffins, apple granola, apple stuffing.
Pictured with Adam (center) are Howell staff members, from left, Christy Keeler, Pat Murphy, Allen MIller and Tiffany Francis.
5/09
Adam Nash Wins Howell's 'April Showers' Contest
Adam Nash, of Brooks Real Estate, was the winner of Howell Creative Group's "PR Showers" contest in Howell's April 2009 ad for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance's Outlook newsletter.
5/09
Howell Creative Group's Cheese Ball Party!
Howell Creative Group exercised some creative culinary juices at their very own Cheese Ball Party. April 17th was national Cheese ball day and Howell Creative Group celebrated it in a delicious way. Each member brought in a different kind of cheese ball for everyone to enjoy.
Cheese ball recipes included:
• Keylime
• Chipped Beef
• Chocolate Chip
If you would like a copy of one of these recipes for your own cheese ball party, contact us at results@howellcreativegroup.com!
Pictured with Andy (far right) are Howell staff members Kathy Howell and Tiffany Francis and owners of the Green Leafe Restaurant Lindsey and Glenn Gormley.
5/09
Andy Cronan Wins Howell's 'Luck of the Irish' Contest
Andy Cronan, of Guernsey Tingle Architects, was the winner of Howell Creative Group's "Luck of the Irish" contest in Howell's March 2009 ad for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance's Outlook newsletter.
Posing with YEP members are, bottom row, from left: Howell Creative Group Account Manager Brittany Mangold and President Kathy Howell together with YEP Board Members Eric Edwards, Ashley Basford, Emily Gerdelman, Lisa Evans, Tiffany Francis (Howell Creative Group Account & Media Coordinator) and Nicole Ford.
4/09
Howell Creative Group Wins Addy Award for YEP Logo
Howell Creative Group was awarded a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Federation (Hampton Roads chapter) awards dinner held on February 28, 2009. The team was recognized for a logo designed for the Young Emerging Professionals of Williamsburg organization also known as YEP.
The Williamsburg marketing communications, design and advertising firm designed a minimalist logo for maximum impact. "Our goal was to create a modern and energetic logo that would create brand recognition for the YEP organization," said Howell Account Manager and YEP member Brittany Mangold. YEP President Lisa Evans added, "The logo Howell created for us reflects the professionalism of our group and increases our visibility as we interact with the community."
Holding the prizes she won, Debbie is pictured with Howell team members (from left) Allen Miller, Brittany Mangold, Tiffany Francis, Kathy Howell and John Thomas.
3/09
Debbie Wright Wins Howell Creative Group's "Pass-It-On" Contest
Business Analyst Debbie Wright, of the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, won Howell Creative Group's "Viral Marketing" ad contest in the January 2009 issue of Outlook, the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance monthly newsletter.
Pictured from left: John Thomas, Brittany Mangold, Dr. Anne Pinto, Kathy Howell and Christy Keeler.
2/09
Pinto Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Logo Wins National Design Award
Dr. Anne Pinto of Pinto Chiropractic & Rehabilitation of Williamsburg joins members of the Howell Creative Group design team in displaying the practice's new logo, which won the 2008 American Graphic Design Award shown by Kathy Howell.
Laura, center, is pictured with Howell team members (L to R) Allen Miller, Tiffany Francis, John Thomas and Kathy Howell.
2/09
Laura Messer Wins Howell's 'You Better Watch Out' Contest
Laura Messer, Economic Development Assistant with James City County, was the winner of Howell Creative Group's "You Better Watch Out" contest in Howell's December 2008 ad for the Greater Williamsburg & Tourism Alliance's Outlook newsletter. The ad - and contest question - featured the jolly Santa image introduced by Coca-Cola in 1931.
Graphic: USS George H.W. Bush Luncheon and Gala invitations designed by Howell Creative Group of Williamsburg.
01/09
Howell Creative Group Put Skills to Work for USS George H.W. Bush Commissioning Events
Williamsburg, VA. The opportunity to support the commissioning of a nuclear aircraft carrier doesn't come around very often. Howell Creative Group was privileged to help the Navy League of Hampton Roads by designing invitations for the USS George H. W. Bush "Ship's Sponsor Luncheon" at the Half Moone Cruise Terminal and for the "Commissioning Gala" held at Naval Station Norfolk on January 9, 2009.
"We were honored to have played our part as this great event unfolded, and to have been able to work with the Navy League, including Executive Director Maryellen Baldwin, who did a fabulous job of orchestrating the commissioning festivities," said Howell Creative Group Account Manager Brittany Mangold.
The USS George H.W. Bush is the tenth and last of our country's Nimitz-class supercarriers, the largest capital ships in the world. The commissioning, held on Saturday, January 10, 2009, was attended by some 20,000 people who gathered to see the ship "come alive" and to witness the commissioning ceremony that included President George W. Bush, former President George H. W. Bush, Governor Tim Kaine, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead and many other dignitaries.
Photo: The staff of Howell Creative Group handing over the tasty prize to November's 'Return on Innovation' winner Eric Edwards.
12/08
Eric Edwards Wins Howell's 'Return on Innovation' Game
Eric Edwards, agent with Middle Peninsula Insurance & Financial Services, is pictured with Allen Miller, Christy Keeler and Tiffany Francis of Howell Creative Group. Edwards won Howell's '"Return on Innovation" contest featured in the November issue of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance Outlook newsletter. Congratulations, Eric!
Photo: The staff at Howell Creative Group holding the stuffed gifts for the Salvation Army Santas to deliver.
12/08
Howell Creative Group Gets a "Jump" on the Holiday Season
The team at Howell Creative Group of New Town poses with a collection of lively stuffed green frogs bound for special children this holiday season. On behalf of their clients and suppliers, Howell Creative Group will donate the toys for Salvation Army Santas to deliver. This is the 15th year the Williamsburg advertising, marketing communications and design firm has made such a contribution.
Photo: Bottom Row - Carol Negus, Stan Gorrell, Lois Hornsby. Middle row - Shelley Weisberg, Terry Buntrock. Top Row - Frankie Gorrell, Kathy Howell, Patricia Rublein and Katherine Schwartz.
11/08
Howell Receives ALLI Business Award
2008 ALLI award honoree Kathy Howell, president of the Howell Creative Group, is joined by members of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads. ALLI awards are presented each year to recognize individuals’ contributions to the arts and culture of the Tidewater region. Howell received a Business Award for her involvement with the Historic Triangle “Discover the Arts” map guide.
Photo: The staff of Howell Creative Group handing over the tasty prize to October's 'Name that Brand' winner Mary Griffith.
10/08
Mary Griffith Wins Howell's October 'Name that Brand' Game
The staff of Howell Creative Group celebrated Halloween with Mary Griffith, owner of Virginia’s Finest Chocolates. Mary won a tote bag filled with goodies for correctly guessing the answer to the “Name That Brand” game featured in the October issue of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance Outlook newsletter. Congratulations, Mary!
Photo: The staff of Howell Creative Group awaits the arrival of hundreds of students to the Grove Christian Outreach Center's Back-To-School Festival.
09/08
Howell Creative Group Connects With Kids During Grove Christian Outreach Center's Back-To-School Event
The Howell team and Grove volunteers helped families get ready for school at the Grove Christian Outreach Center Back-To-School Festival on September 4. We pitched in to set up event concessions and games which included a "rock" wall, bounce house, crafts and games. Books and school supplies were given as prizes. "It was a high-energy afternoon with plenty of smiles to go around," said Kathy Howell, president and creative director.
Photo: Associate Media & Account Coordinator Tiffany Francis
06/08
Tiffany Francis Joins Howell Creative Group
Tiffany Francis has joined Howell Creative Group of Williamsburg as Associate Media & Account Coordinator. Tiffany is pleased to provide clients with account management support as well as media planning and placement. Originally from Williamsburg, she recently graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Marketing Management.
Photo: Art Director Christy Keeler, Account Manager Brittany Mangold and Office Administrator Beth Bowers sell treats and collect stuffed pandas at a Black & White Bake Sale in support of the Arthritis Foundation.
04/08
Howell Creative Group holds Black & White Bake Sale for the Arthritis Foundation
The Howell Creative Group team collected stuffed panda bears and sold chocolate and vanilla treats at a Black & White Bake Sale for the Arthritis Foundation last week. The team raised over $1000 to be given during the Arthritis Walk around New Town last Saturday, April 26th. Stuffed bears were donated to the Alpha Omicron Pi panda drive for children at the Foundation’s annual Juvenile Arthritis Conference.
Photo: Virginia Living Museum Director Page Hayhurst, displaying logo, is flanked by Howell Creative Group team members, from left, Pat Murphy, John Thomas, Kathy Howell, Brittany Mangold, Christy Keeler and Cathy Swormstedt.
04/08
Howell Creative Group Brings a Fresh Image to The Virginia Living Museum
Led by Art Director Christy Keeler, the
design team at Howell Creative Group created a lively new logo for the
Virginia Living Museum in Newport News. Seen prominently on the ivory
and teal sign at the museum’s entrance on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard,
the logo features a whimsical otter.
Page Hayhurst, Virginia Living Museum Executive Director said “This
new symbol, centered around our most popular resident will help tell the
museum story to people all over the world.”
Photo: Displaying Blue Elephant artwork are, from left: Brittany Mangold, Account Coordinator, Howell Creative Group; Executive Director Rebecca Bresee and Business Services Coordinator Patricia Toney, Colonial CASA; Art Director Christy Keeler and Senior Designer, John Thomas, Howell Creative Group.
02/08
Howell Creative Group Adds Flair to CASA Blue Elephant Affair
Howell Creative Group designed a whimsical
Blue Elephant logo for Colonial CASA’s big spring event, A Blue
Elephant Affair. This “marvelous marketplace” event helped
recognize National Child Abuse Awareness Month and further the work of
Colonial CASA in our area.
“Colonial CASA’s call to arms for this event was ‘Do
Something Blue,’ and we had a great time fulfilling that request!”
said Kathy Howell, president and creative director. Once the design was
finished, Howell placed the Blue Elephant logo on tickets, a program cover,
an information card and event signs.
Photo: Howell Creative Group's president and creative director, Kathy Howell, left, holds a rendering of the Charles Ross Homes logo while Art Director Christy Keeler displays the Bel Crest brochure.
09/07
Howell Creative Group Recognized for Two Builder-related Design Awards
Williamsburg, VA. Howell Creative Group of New Town
was recently praised by two regional homebuilders associations for creating
award-winning branding packages.
The Peninsula Housing and Builders Association presented Charles Ross
Homes with an award for Best Logo Design. Howell redesigned the Williamsburg-based
builder's corporate identity, creating the logo as well as a full-color
homes portfolio featuring renderings and floor plans of 18 designs developed
by Charles Ross Homes.
"We're a residential design/build company and wanted our logo to
be an architectural element that combined both form and function,"
said Tim Cleary, managing director of Charles Ross Homes. "We agreed
on a cupola design and the team at Howell Creative Group developed it
into a logo we're really excited about."
The second award, for Best Community Brochure, was presented to Bel Arbor
Builders of Richmond, Virginia. Howell designed the brochure, which introduced
the builder's new community, Bel Crest, in Powhatan County.
"I think the brochure really captures the old-world feel of the Bel
Crest community," said Joe Hill, president of Bel Arbor Builders.
"The team at Howell Creative Group turned out a very effective product
for us."
12/07
Howell Creative Group Wishes a Beary Merry Christmas to Community Kids
The team at Howell Creative Group of New Town poses with a large collection of cuddly, stuffed teddy bears bound for special children this holiday season. On behalf of their clients and suppliers, Howell Creative Group will donate the stuffed toys for Salvation Army Santas to deliver. This is the 14th year the Williamsburg advertising, marketing communications and design firm has made such a contribution.