"It was clear after my first year as the Director of the Joint Service Open House Air Show at Andrews AFB, that my P.A. office, for various reasons, could not adequately promote future shows to the level it needed. The following year, we interviewed countless advertising agencies and thankfully we were able to bring Herb Gillen Advertising on board as a civilian contractor to supplement our existing resources. Herb Gillen Advertising gave our show a professional shine, negotiated great deals with local media, brought us outstanding PR exposure, and most important - they were very easy to work with. Our show was so successful that we had to close our gates temporarily because we were above capacity. Herb Gillen Advertising's promotional campaign did the job and got us the increase in attendance we were looking for. I would highly recommend them to any show, military or otherwise, looking to increase their attendance."
Lt. Col. Andrew Lourake (USAF - Ret.)
Former Executive Director - Joint Service Open House - Andrews AFB
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.
