"As President of the Oregon International Air Show, I have always believed that our success in sponsorships and gate sales is based on a strong, solid marketing plan. This success requires an Air Show to be proactive in every sense of the word and market their event as the "only place to be" on that particular weekend! It takes leadership, skill, creativeness and a team of professionals to be the #1 event in your city or state. Marketing & promotions are cornerstone of achieving that reputation. There are many ways to do it but only a few ways to do it successfully and Herb Gillen Agency has a proven track record of success. Their hard working, professional, full service management style has provided us with new ways to reach our goals. We appreciate having a dedicated, skilled account manager who understands the importance of our investment and allows us to focus more on the end results and other important aspects of the Air Show. Each show is unique and Herb Gillen Agency has the unique talent of discovering what the likenesses and differences are in your area and adapt his marketing plan to ensuring you are successful. He is a real asset to our industry!"
Judy Willey
Former President - Oregon International Air Show
On-site Event PR Management
You are running an air show so you understand that things move quickly show week. You want to be able to trust that your PR agency has worked with all of the North American jet teams and performers, knows their way around an airfield, and understands how to work with the media. That's why Herb Gillen Agency is the trusted on-site PR choice for many shows across North America.
It's not just knowing a B-25 from a B-17 or knowing we can always count on Michael Goulian to show up on time and give a great interview for a 6:00 AM live remote while some other (unnamed) performers might not show up for their commitment. We understand the requirements and opportunities presented by the performers, static aircraft and displays and have a demonstrated record of success from coast to coast in uniting local media organizations with performer/event opportunities to create great storylines.
