Chrysler's our industry's witness to the power of great branding. Or in this case, re-branding. Recently, Ad Age named Chrysler Group “Marketer of the Year.” Olivier Francois re-branded the bankrupt Chrysler with two major advertising campaigns that have helped to turn around American opinion and increase...
Too cool to not share! Kathy pictured with a scientist at The Virginia Living Museum who is banding Monarch Butterflies. These delicate beauties were born right behind them in that enclosure....
The marketing program booklet Howell Creative Group developed for Williamsburg Choral Guild has received national acclaim: The fine-arts-themed, eight-page booklet presenting Guild performances for the 2011-2012 season recently won the prestigious American Graphic Design Award. Of the 8,000-plus entries received annually, less than 15% win...
The team at Howell Creative Group has added another prestigious Summit Creative Award (SCA) to their collection. The SCA was presented to Howell in recognition of brand development for Stacey Sparkman Hall, D.D.S., and the Williamsburg Center For Dental Health. Companies and individuals from more...
Howell Creative Group has been honored with a Go Green Advertising Award for trade show booth graphics the team created for Medical Action Industries/AVID Medical. Howell was selected to receive the award “honoring excellence in green advertising” from among the top 15% of entries nation-wide....
We recently wrapped up Huntington Ingalls Industries' Annual Report the Community. Did you know that 38,000 HII employees commit to thousands of volunteer hours and dollars, all to critical needs in their communities? How wonderful! Howell employees sure do a lot, but HII...
On behalf of their clients and suppliers, Howell Creative Group will donate a collection of stuffed caterpillars and lady bugs to area children this holiday season. The cuddly bugs, in need of loving hugs from little people, will be distributed with the help of Salvation...
Kathy Howell, President and Creative Director of Howell Creative Group, is awarded "Small Business Person of the Year 2012" by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance.Flocked by her agency team, Howell graciously accepted the award at the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance's annual...
Protecting brands has risen to a new level...
Howell participated in the United Way of Greater Williamsburg's "Live United" photoshoot on Wednesday June 29th. The United Way invited local businesses and members of the community to join them in a unique, fun way to promote "Living United." We fluffed out hair, gave our...
Howell Creative Group's President & Creative Director, Kathy Howell recently spoke to a group of 50 active and retired business people at the Williamsburg Rotary Club by invitation of local business owner, Bob Tubbs.Kathy's topic was "Brand Makeovers". After starting with some "Brand Basics", she...
Surfing channels this weekend, I ran into the Seth Meyers White House Correspondents' Associate dinner speech and was drawn in to the event. What an example of the basic communication lesson that body language can "trump" words anytime!Most folks nervously giggled at the mini-roasting of...
What a great day at American Pride Automotive's Family Service Day! Our group helped lots of kids decorate flower pots and plant pansies for their moms & grans. Plus it was cool to have Congressman Wittman & Senator Norment both there...
On February 25, Howell Creative Group was awarded a Silver ADDY® in recognition of the microsite design they produced for Unity Business Systems. The ADDY competition is held annually to reward creative excellence within the field of advertising. The award was presented to Howell by...