the blog
We have a lot to say.
Admittedly, some of it probably shouldn’t be said in public, so we’ll keep it to the stuff that matters. Don’t expect us to only spew words or facts. We’ll tell you what we think, and more importantly, why it should matter to you.
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Hiltons of Branson Names Lisa Jones Director of Sales & Marketing
Geile/Leon would like to congratulate Lisa Jones and welcome her in her new role as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Branson Convention Center, Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing hotel. Together, Geile/Leon and the beautiful properties situated in the heart of the Midwest’s entertainment capital have collaborated […]
The Adventures of KL
You don’t have to spend much time around the G/L office to realize that Kathy “KL” Leonard is one of the most colorful characters here. Our VP of Public Relations is known for her peppy attitude and borderline obsession with the game of golf. “If it is above 50 and dry, I am probably on […]
5 Tips for Prioritizing Marketing Goals When Everything’s a Priority
It’s that time of year — allocating marketing dollars and planning for 2013 begins, along with reflecting on the year that’s passed. What worked? What didn’t? What do we want to accomplish next year? Were my marketing dollars maximized? Did I reach who I needed to? Answering these questions and drafting long- and short-term marketing […]
G/L’s Social Butterfly
Whether on the phone with clients or zoned-in to her laptop with her headphones on, Account Executive Erin Gitau is always connected. An avid social media user, Erin is active on Facebook and Twitter, and is completely on the Instagram bandwagon. “I’m not a very good photographer, but Instagram makes me look like I am,” […]
Gratitude: How do we make that mean something at Geile/Leon?
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to take the time to reflect our gratitude here at G/L. Throughout the agency, our G/Lers work to “make it mean something.” Client-work, personal life and the things that happen on a daily basis are all driven by our common cultural theme. That being said, we act this […]
Dan Diveley Does It All
Born in St. Louis and raised in Jefferson County, “Double D” grew up with a passion for music, which led to his degree in music business from Fontbonne University. Although he enjoys spending time playing the piano at church, working in his garage and hunting, around Geile/Leon, he is known as the client matchmaker.
No thanks. Not interested.
What is the value of these four little words? I was asked to write a blog about something I know, or some point of view…anything that might educate, spark discussion or demonstrate G/L’s culture. Well, with my 25 years of experience on the front-end of ad agency business development, I thought I’d write about something […]
Making It Mean Something For 23 Years
This past Saturday, November 3, marked 23 years in business for Geile/Leon Marketing Communications. We celebrated with employees on Friday with a lunch and a presentation from our management team titled, Make It Mean Something.
With Time, Comes Greater Knowledge
What could possibly be better for agency life than experience? How about a dynamic, outgoing personality to go with it? Geile/Leon Marketing Communications’ longtime account service leader, Miranda Warren, just so happens to have it all. And now, the time has finally come to get to know the driving force that has been pushing our […]
Social E-Commerce: The Wave of the Future or The Ultimate Cop-out?
We’ve come a long way in a short time since the “birth” of the Internet. House hunters can view satellite images of hopeful homesteads while on the go, long lost friendships can reconnect with a single tap from their phone, and almost all of anyone’s shopping needs can be satisfied without even stepping into an […]