Want to hear something scary for the state of Delaware? Delaware is the third-most-obese state in the country, coming in behind only West Virginia and Mississippi, with 34.4 percent of its population overweight or obese. A comprehensive, systematic review of the evidence by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research […]
As a result of our creative work with several valued clients, we were recently honored with seven local American Advertising Awards, widely known as the ADDYs. The competition, hosted earlier in March by the Philly Ad Club, annually attracts thousands of entries from top agencies of the Greater Philadelphia area. Considered the most prestigious awards […]
Looking great atop the Lit Brothers Building! AB&C was proud to team up with Susan G. Komen Philadelphia to embrace thousands of people living, working and visiting Philadelphia in the hope and excitement of the 2016 Race for the Cure. In addition to creating the captivating design, we leveraged our relationships to secure a significant […]
Winter: It can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most dangerous—especially on the road. AB&C works with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) throughout the year to make drivers and pedestrians aware of the state’s laws along with the dangers of speeding, driving under the influence, distracted […]
From a pool of approximately 6,500 entries, Aloysius Butler & Clark emerged a winner five times in the 2015 MarCom Awards, an annual, international creative competition for marketing and communications professionals. Entries for this year’s competition were submitted from business and communications firms from all 50 U.S. states, Canada and more than 30 other countries. […]
Leah Haugh and Dante LaPenta made some statewide and national PR noise for Aloysius Butler & Clark. The pair won first place awards from the Delaware Press Association and the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). Let’s see how they made it happen. Working with the Delaware Division of Public Health, the AB&C public relations team […]
Some creative is just fun to show off. Recently we partnered with the good folks at Newark Natural Foods, a healthy foods grocery store, to help them with a rebranding effort. They plan to launch the campaign as they expand to a larger location.We worked on a brand discovery project, updated their logo and produced […]
Our Steve Merino joined Dan Levy on Bleacher Report Radio to discuss Super Bowl commercials and the creative process. What were his favorites? Hint: You’re not you when you’re hungry.
Who’s ready for the Super Bowl … commercials? Our team has plenty to say about Sunday’s big ads. So our Steve Merino put on his best radio voice and joined Phil Feliceangeli on WDOV/WILM. From babies on roller skates to talking horses, here was Steve’s take: There are folks who just watch for the commercials themselves. Why are […]
Did you get the AB&C holiday card this year? No? Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen again! Just go to our contact form and we’ll have the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come drop it off next year. He’s definitely a little scary, but put a lot of marshmallows in his hot chocolate, and he’ll lighten up. Scroll […]
Explaining a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure is best left to the experts. But promoting the life-changing benefits of the procedure is easy when you have the proof. We interviewed patients of MedStar Health who underwent DBS and created two 30-second TV spots telling their stories. The spots focus on the life-altering — and even […]
When AtlantiCare originally established their corporate brand, the theme “Taking You Well Into The Future” became the expression that captured the brand experience. Since that time, the organization has grown significantly. It has fulfilled its promise of wellness with many programs and initiatives. But the marketing leaders had questions. Was the brand still relevant? Did […]
We recently launched a skin cancer campaign for the state of Delaware that included two testimonials — Samantha’s story about how she lost her 28-year-old husband Brett six months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, and Terri’s story about the seven surgeries she had on her face after years of indoor and outdoor […]
Pull up your favorite beach chair, grab a drink with a little umbrella in it and take a look at some tourism creative from, you guessed it, those cool characters at AB&C.
Abington Health, a healthcare system with locations throughout Montgomery and Bucks counties, conducted research showing that consumers and employees had low awareness of the advanced and complex services available throughout the system. After many brainstorming sessions and concept meetings, Abington Health and AB&C found a solution to the problem and the “Power” campaign was born. We designed […]
Half of all cancers can be prevented. People can start by learning what they can do to stay healthy. Aloysius Butler & Clark — working with the Delaware Division of Public Health (Cancer Division) and the Delaware Cancer Consortium—developed a website called Healthy Delaware to help Delawareans test for and prevent cancer. Visitors answer a […]
Download a PDF of this info-graphic. Senior Emergency Department and End-of-Life AB&C developed and executed a public relations campaign to raise awareness of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center’s specialized Senior Emergency Department and end-of-life services. Over an 18-month period, local and national media covered this campaign, which included a series of media relations pieces, media […]
Last year, Delaware recorded less than 100 traffic deaths for the first time since 1963. AB&C and Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety have been working on numerous initiatives — from curbing aggressive driving to pedestrian safety — to drive that number down even further. Recent campaigns include Click It Or Ticket, which has helped increase […]
Star® Roses & Plants gained fame by introducing the world to the best-selling Knock Out® Family of Roses and Drift® Roses. The company asked AB&C for help engaging customers and other consumers online with relevant content throughout the growing season. This year’s successes included drawing more than 12,000 visitors to the brand’s blog and increasing Facebooklikes by 315%. Working […]
The state of Delaware has seen a marked increase in seat belt usage during the past year. In fact, the use of seat belts statewide rose from 88% in 2012 to 92% this year. A Delaware Office of Highway Safety campaign developed by AB&C has helped move the state closer to its goal of having […]
Recently, AB&C created promotional materials for AtlantiCare Physician Group’s Urgent Care Center. Both the print and banner ads from the campaign won Silver awards at the JASPERs, a New Jersey – based advertising awards competition. We congratulate AtlantiCare on this most recent win!
Who better to tell the story of a hospital’s lifesaving heart services than patients who benefited from them? To promote the alliance between MedStar Heart Institute and world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute, Aloysius Butler & Clark developed an ad campaign featuring retired Navy Admiral Tim Heely and event planner Pat Chisley. Both had […]
Warmer weather means sharing the roadways with more motorcycles. Last year in Delaware, there were 17 fatalities involving motorcycles, with both motorists and motorcycle riders at fault. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is determined to bring that number down by raising motorists’ awareness of motorcycles on the roads and educating motorcycle riders on ways […]
The Independence School (TIS) is an independent school located in Pike Creek, Delaware, that welcomes students from age 3 through the 8th grade. Looking to keep enrollment strong during a time of economic challenge, with a reduced population of age-appropriate candidates and competition from other independent and public schools, the TIS staff identified the need […]
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is no longer licensing the TransitChek trademark to offer and promote its commuter benefit program, along with related products and services. DVRPC needed a new name for the program, which enables employers and employees to save money by putting pre-tax dollars towards fares for commuters who use public […]
As any tissue company will tell you, flu season is in full swing. In an effort to keep its patients and members of the community from getting sick, Geisinger Health System looked to promote the value of flu shots. In previous years, direct mail carried the message. This season, we added a digital advertising campaign […]
The holidays are a time for sharing, and we wanted to reflect that sentiment through our holiday card. AB&C paid a visit to a fifth-grade classroom at the East Side Charter School in Wilmington, Delaware. We spent a morning with the students and asked them to draw a picture of whatever the holiday season meant […]
Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium is committed to doing just that. With four locations in southern Delaware, Parsell goes beyond providing expected funeral services to create a respectful and meaningful tribute as unique as the life being honored. Because of its commitment to going above and beyond, Parsell has hosted some memorable personalized funeral services. […]
Young men don’t always think ahead to the possibility of becoming a dad. Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, teamed up with AB&C to create a life plan campaign, Man Up Plan Up, to help guys sort out their options. The campaign — aimed at men ages 19–26 — consists of condoms, […]