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Content Management Systems Offer a Cost Effective Solution to Company’s Website Needs

March 17, 2011 – Fuquay-Varina – Internet users have always demanded websites with the most intuitive and flexible design since their inception. This makes reaching them effectively a constant challenge for companies.  Creating a website and updating it can be an expensive and overwhelming task due to the amount of programming knowledge or resources necessary.  Galvanek and Wahl’s implementation of Content Management Systems (CMS) offers an affordable solution to these high quality website demands.

Many of Galvanek & Wahl’s clients have been starting with or upgrading to CMS websites, like WordPress, because they are ready to take advantage of the intuitive and versatile capabilities it offers. WordPress is supported by a knowledgeable user community to make sustaining a well crafted website easier than ever. Changing content and pictures are simple and mimic things many people are familiar with such as Facebook or Microsoft Word.

An added benefit to CMS websites is the easy search engine optimization (SEO) which ensures the right search results.  Frequent content and “meta-tag” updates increase search engine recognition moving your website up on Google or Yahoo’s list.   Instead of pricier alternatives, CMS websites can be edited by the user without buying books or taking programming classes. It’s too expensive to hire a programmer even to fix a tiny problem. Having Galvanek and Wahl facilitate CMS integration to your new or existing website can save you time and money.

According to Paxton Galvanek, Galvanek & Wahl Part Owner/CEO, “Content Managed websites are the future of website development. For years website were designed with standard HTML code giving customers a difficult situation when updates or changes are needed. With CMS website our customers can now easily make updates and changes to their websites. These updates not only make the website search engine friendly but give the site a modern/current feel. In addition to the ability for our customers to update their website, all sites include Social Networking, SEO, Analytics and Form tools/plugins.”
CMS websites offer, what Galvanek and Wahl believes to be, the most intuitive and effective internet based solution out there to date.

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Galvanek and Wahl Advertising Agency Teaches Three Marketing Classes for the First Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference at The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, May 28, 2010 — Award-winning advertising agency Galvanek and Wahl, was recently given the exciting opportunity to speak at the First Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference on May 19th, 2010 at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ. Craig Aronow, one of G&W’s clients, Craig M. Aronow, founder and partner of RAM Law extended this invitation to Galvanek and Wahl which G&W was eager to accept.

With experts Paxton Galvanek, Erika Wahl and Jenna Roderick on hand Galvanek and Wahl presented three sessions about marketing and advertising to lawyers who signed up to listen to the material being presented.
Session 1: Social Networking: Utilizing Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for you and your practice
Session 2: The Power of the Press and utilizing free online and offline resources for you and your practice
Session 3: Websites, The importance of having a modern looking website and updating your website to a Content Managed System such as WordPress

The event was a great success for Galvanek and Wahl. The experts were able to answer questions and address concerns from the attorneys during the sessions and at a “Meet the Experts” session immediately following the speaker’s conference. Craig Aronow says “The NJSBA’s Solo and Small Firm Conference was an unqualified success. Much of that success was due to the quality of the programming that we provided. Galvanek and Wahl’s seminars were excellent. G&W gave the members marketing advice that they could immediately take back to their practices and increase their visibility without spending a lot of money and in some cases, without spending any money. The advice was just what our members needed in today’s economy.”

Galvanek and Wahl designed RAM law’s new website which was launched on February, 2010.
To see RAM law’s new WordPress website go to:
http://www.ramlawnj.com

To learn more about the event:
http://www.njsba.com/calendar_events/index.cfm?fuseaction=solo_conference

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Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency Launches Two Grassroots Websites for REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York)

New Jersey, February 22, 2010 — Award-winning Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency has recently designed and launched two websites for REBNY. The two sites movethetrial.com and buildthestation.com are aimed at raising public awareness about two public issues near and dear to the hearts of many New Yorkers. The agency which has locations in New Jersey and North Carolina designed two unique brands and got each of the sites up and running in a couple of days because of the timeliness of the issues that the pages represent.

Movethetrial.com is a site dedicated to moving the 9/11 terror trials out of NYC. REBNY like many citizens of New York and public officials believe the trials pose a significant financial burden to the city and its citizens. From the website: “The security measures needed to ensure public safety like permanent street closing and additional security provisions, will strangle the already weakened local economy and damage local businesses”. This issue is getting a lot of press at the moment and the website has been featured on the Fox News Channel, The Washington Post, The New York Post and many other media outlets. The website played a key role in The White House’s decision to reconsider the location of the trials. The issue is currently on the table for renegotiation in Washington.

Buildthestation.com is another site created for REBNY by Galvanek & Wahl in a grassroots effort to move forward with the building of a new subway station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue. The project was approved then canceled due to lack of funds. 1,500 new construction jobs, 24,447 new jobs from new businesses that would pop up in the area and 14,400 new residents are at stake with the cancelation of the project. REBNY and many citizens are dismayed that this project was canceled and would like to see it completed as soon as possible.
Paxton Galvanek the Partner and CEO of Galvanek and Wahl Advertising Agency said “Our agency was honored to receive these two projects and we look forward to a long term relationship with REBNY. The creative team at Galvanek & Wahl did an outstanding job in the development of the unique brands and websites with only a short amount of time. Working on projects that have an impactful mission and goal is fulfilling for Galvanek & Wahl and will hopefully help change the community for the better. “

Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency is an award-winning creative agency which has delivered design and marketing services since 2003 to organizations and companies across the U.S. For further information about Galvanek and Wahl Advertising Agency please contact Paxton Galvanek of Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency at contact@gwadagency.com, www.GWadagency.com or (800) 501-2045 x101.

For more information on these websites please visit http://www.movethetrial.com/ or http://www.buildthestation.com.
For more information about the Real Estate Board of NY please visit http://www.rebny.com/.

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Chamber Launches New Web Site & Brand

June 5, 2009- The Fuquay-Varina Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil its new website and logo which come as a part of its effort to strengthen its brand and communicate effectively with members and the community. The launch officially happened on Friday, June 5.

Last summer the Chamber’s Marketing Committee undertook an effort to survey our members and the community as to what makes Fuquay-Varina a great place to live and do business. The results of that survey led to a new branding for the Chamber of which the website and new logo are reflective.

“Our new website, logo, and the chamber’s new messages embody those qualities that chamber members told us are uniquely Fuquay-Varina’s”, said Stephen Peacock of Peacock Creative Services and Chair of the Marketing Committee. “Together they reflect the opportunity for growth that is so deeply rooted in our chamber’s mission while acknowledging the friendliness and charm of the town that our businesses call home.”

The survey showed what most of us have known all along, that Fuquay-Varina is a place of growth while still being able to hold on to the warmth and charm that has always been part of our town. The new website is designed to bring this message to others.

The first thing you might notice is our new logo. The logo was designed with our key messages is mind. It portrays the area growth and opportunity, depicted by the leaves, while the friendliness and openness of the area by the “V” forming a person with their arms open in celebration and welcome.

The site is designed to be easy to navigate and find what people are looking for. Whether it is information about the Chamber, life in Fuquay-Varina or the economic climate, those visiting the site will be able to learn more about our town. With almost 5,000 people visiting the site each month, many from outside the area, it is our opportunity to give Fuquay-Varina a great first impression. Whether the visitor is a business or individual, we want them to feel welcome.

The site immediately has a few improvements over the previous site. For one, the Chamber’s calendar has been improved from being only a 30 day calendar, to a perpetual calendar. The calendar also has the capability to list more than just Chamber events and to be searched. The site also has the ability for job openings to be posted by our members, as well as a weather link for the local forecast.

Some future improvements will be the ability for members to add key search words to their profile to make their services easier to find, add an advertisment to their listing, post special events and offerings they are having, community organizations to add events to the calendar, and a photo gallery to let people see the beauty and charm of our town.

Please join us in thanking the volunteer members of the Chamber’s Marketing Committee for their long dedication to this effort, Chair Stephen Peacock, Drew Becker, Joanne Bouchard, Christie Cook, Paxton Galvanek, and Becky Medlin, A special thanks goes to Roaring Aardvark, web designers, for donating their time and talent to developing the new website, and to Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency for donating their time and talent to design the chamber’s new logo.

All our members and the public are invited to visit the new website and see the tremendous results of this combined effort. The site is located at: www.fuquay-varina.com.

written by Ron Tropcich Director of the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce

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New Application Allows Prospective Students to InterACT with Campus

Jan 16, 2009 – Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency has just put the finishing touches on an all new, completely interactive web application for campus tours. InterACT (the Interactive Application for Campus Tours) is a completely customizable virtual walk-through of high school and college campuses that allows prospective students to “visit” their potential schools without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home.

Creator of InterACT and President/CEO of G&W, Paxton Galvanek, explains that “InterACT will completely change the way students research potential schools. Now, they’ll be able to get an in-depth look at campus facilities and hear first-hand what the school has to offer them from actual students and teachers. It’s the next generation of campus tours!”

The application is completely customized for each school, featuring video clips starring actual students and teachers from each school and filmed entirely on location. The application takes potential students on a virtual tour of the campus by allowing them to select from several clickable areas on a campus map. Each area is populated by several videos corresponding to the school’s most marketable feature.

InterACT has already been utilized by the Peddie School, a prestigious private high school located in Hightstown, NJ. Peddie contracted G&W in the summer of 2008 to develop a fully interactive online tour that would educate and engage potential students. G&W developed the creative concept, managed all production, and developed their unique online tour application. The G&W development team worked closely with the Peddie Admissions Department to ensure that all core messaging was incorporated into the film segments and the design team worked closely with Peddie’s IT department to ensure the application worked seamlessly on the Peddie School servers. The online tour application contains a map of the school grounds, 9 clickable areas, 37 video clips, and the ability to navigate around the school grounds by clicking on areas of interest. To take the tour for yourself, visit www.peddie.org/InteractiveTour.

Sean Casey, Director of Marketing & Communication for Peddie describes his experience with InterACT in saying, “As one of the top independent boarding schools in the country, here at Peddie, we were looking for a partner to create a more dynamic user-controlled experience on our website, merging video production and interactive web development.  Galvanek & Wahl rose to the challenge by helping us create an interactive campus tour where our prospective families not only get a sense of our remarkable facilities, but more importantly, an appreciation for our wonderfully talented faculty and student body.”

Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency with two locations, one in Central New Jersey and another in North Carolina. G&W provides a range of advertising and marketing solutions to business of all sizes including account management, brand development, strategic marketing, creative development, web design and SEO, public relations, promotional items, and more.

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Advertising Agency Becomes Certified Promotional Product Distributor

Dec 8, 2008 – Galvanek & Wahl, a creative ad agency with offices in both Central New Jersey and North Carolina, has expanded their portfolio of services to now include custom designed promotional products. As a certified distributor for the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), G&W is now part of a network that includes over 3,500 promotional product suppliers and manufacturers. Only ASI Distributors have the opportunity to place orders directly with these suppliers, which means G&W gets exclusive factory pricing on hundreds of thousands of products that can help businesses generate increased interest in their products and services.

G&W isn’t new to the world of promotional products. Throughout 2008, G&W has been an agency of choice for the promotional product needs of Verizon Wireless. G&W has already designed and supplied thousands of products for Verizon, including custom designed t-shirts, luggage tags, frisbees, key chains, ballot boxes, chocolate bars, umbrellas, and more.

President and CEO of G&W Paxton Galvanek explains that “Now, as a distributor for ASI, we are able to offer our clients rock bottom pricing for all of their promotional needs. By securing their promo products through us, our clients can rest assured that they are getting the lowest possible prices on their order. Unlike many online promo product re-sellers, we never charge our clients above the list price for products.”

As a full-service agency, G&W also provides art direction and graphic design as a part of all of their promo product proposals. The professional custom graphics enhance the appearance and impact of the products and ensure that you get the most value out of your purchase.

Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency with two locations, one in Central New Jersey and another in North Carolina. G&W provides a range of advertising and marketing solutions to business of all sizes including account management, brand development, strategic marketing, creative development, web design and SEO, public relations, promotional items, and more.

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Going Green for New Client Projects

Apr 11, 2008 – Local advertising agency, Galvanek & Wahl, has noticed a change in the message that their clients want to send to the public: go green! As eco-friendly products and services and initiatives to promote sustainability flood the marketplace, more companies are beginning to do their part to promote a more environmentally friendly way of life, and G&W is there to help them communicate this message along the way.

As global climate change continues to become a pressing issue, many companies have chosen to advertise their commitment to reducing their negative impact on the environment. Recently, G&W designed a campaign for Cartridge World of Greater Boston to bring to light the negative impacts that purchasing a new ink cartridge rather than recycling a used one can have on the environment. According to CEO of G&W, Paxton Galvanek, “I was shocked when I discovered the statistics. Knowing that an ink cartridge can take up to 450 years to decompose in a landfill has changed my consumption patterns. I knew that it was important for our team to design materials that exposed the scary truths about the future of our environment if we don’t change our behaviors now.”

G&W’s “Green is the new black ink” campaign for Cartridge World already consists of print materials, promotional items, and a trade show booth that Cartridge World plans to use at eco-friendly conferences. G&W tailored Cartridge World’s message to focus on sustainability and the environment while at the same time communicating the cost savings that Cartridge World offers to all of its customers.

In addition to Cartridge World, other G&W clients have expressed interest in green marketing and advertising. Bristol-Myers Squibb recently contracted G&W to write and produce an internal communication video to kickoff their “Go Green” initiative. The Go Green 60 second video consists of short video clips and textual reminders that even small changes to your daily routine can result in a large impact on the environment in the future.

Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency with two locations, one in Manville, NJ and another in Fuquay-Varina, NC. G&W provides a range of advertising and marketing solutions to business of all sizes including account management, brand development, strategic marketing, creative development, web design and SEO, public relations, promotional items, and more.

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Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency Provides Pro Bono Work for Cancer Education Organization

Jan 07, 2008 – Central New Jersey’s Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency has recently announced a pro bono partnership with the American Cancer Educational Services (ACES) to provide branding, web design, promotional materials, and print collateral for the non profit organization. G&W launched a newly redesigned ACES website (www.focusoncancer.org) that is not only aesthetically superior, but easier for users who are seeking cancer information to navigate. ACES provides a clear, concise, reliable online cancer education resource that strives to help people better understand cancer and enables patients to make smarter choices on their treatments and understanding. The ACES slogan is simple, “We Inform, You Decide”.

The partnership with ACES is not G&W’s first foray into pro bono work. Previously, G&W has done work for the SLE Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute to raise awareness about clinical trials for lupus in order to gather information on treatments, prevention, and a cure. The foundation’s website (www.lupustrials.org) incorporates the brand developed by G&W and the campaign successfully increased traffic online from 200 to 5,000 views per month. The branding work also included the “Lupus Together Awareness Brochure,” a Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award winner.

“We are honored that ACES has allowed us to work so closely with them in the fight to make accurate information on cancer available to the public. G&W firmly believes that it is our social responsibility to do pro bono work for non profit organizations that may not have the resources to properly promote themselves,” says G&W partner and CEO, Paxton Galvanek.

Galvanek & Wahl’s plans for the ACES campaign include an extensive re-branding campaign that will feature a new ACES logo, a new website, and numerous print and promotional materials to help raise awareness about the organization, its goals, and fundraising opportunities. G&W will also re-brand the fundraising division of ACES which is called the “American Cancer Fund”; the new brand will have a similar look and feel to the new ACES brand.

Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency based out of Manville, NJ that focuses on branding, web design, print, direct mail, TV, radio, and promotions. G&W has recently done work for several high profile clients including Coldwell Banker, Everbank Reverse Mortgage, Co., and their award winning work for Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Ad Agency Produces Nationally Recognized “Freedom’s Watch” Advertisements

November 20, 2007 -G&W Ad Agency produced eight and shot two national TV spots for Jamestown Associates and their client Freedom’s Watch, an organization that is attempting to maintain Republican support for President Bush’s policies. The ads, which ran in 20 states beginning in August of 2007, were part of a grass roots advertising campaign that focused on the sacrifices being made by the US troops in Iraq and their families.

The ads received national attention in several media outlets including articles in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times and on nationally broadcast network television shows such as CNN’s The Situation Room, NBC’s Nightly News, and NBC’s the Today show.

The 30-second ads featured testimonials from Iraq soldiers and their families on the importance of remaining in Iraq on the basis of national security. The conclusion of the ads urged a call to action to contact your local congressman and senator by providing a phone number.

G&W partner and CEO, Paxton Galvanek, stated that working with Jamestown Associates on the Freedom’s Watch campaign was “an honor and a privilege. The soldiers and their families had an emotionally charged message to send to the American people. We are grateful that we had the opportunity to help communicate their message.”

G&W is a full service advertising agency based out of Manville, NJ that concentrates on web design, branding, print, TV, radio, public relations, and promotions. Recently, G&W has developed in-house audio and video capabilities that will allow them to produce cost-effective radio and TV advertisements. Some of G&W’s recent clients include Bristol Myers Squibb, BNY Mortgage, Johnson & Johnson, as well as pro bono work for American Cancer Educational Services.

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Local Ad Agency Wins Creativity Award for Outstanding Web Design

November 13, 2007 -Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency’s website recently was honored in the 37th Annual Creativity Awards for its cutting edge design. The Annual Creativity Awards is an international advertising and graphic design competition that recognizes the most creative and innovative work submitted by Ad agencies, publishers, graphic designers, photographers, freelance designers, illustrators, producers, directors, web designers and corporate art departments.

G&W’s website impressed the judges of this year’s competition by featuring sophisticated flash animation as well as a myriad of information on the agency’s work and clients. The website (www.gwadagency.com) highlights G&W’s impressive portfolio such as their branding work with BNY Mortgage and their video work with Bristol Myers Squibb.

Partner and CEO of G&W, Paxton Galvanek, has said of the win, “Our website is the face of our company, it truly represents our commitment to creativity and innovation; a commitment that we extend to all of our clients and projects.”

G&W is a full service advertising agency based out of Manville, NJ, which focuses on branding, web design, print, direct mail, TV, radio, and promotions. Some of G&W’s recent clients include Johnson & Johnson, BNY Mortgage, and Bristol Myers Squibb. Most recently, G&W has agreed to do pro-bono work for the American Cancer Educational Services (ACES) organization by providing them with a redesign of the ACES website (www.focusoncancer.org) and several awareness campaigns related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The Creativity Awards is one of the longest running international advertising and graphic design competitions which honors entries in several categories including Print, Publications, Packaging, New Media, TV, Radio, and Web. Winners are published in Creativity Awards Annual, a 400 page book which showcases the latest in leading edge design.

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Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency Double Threat in 2007 Create Awards

September 20, 2007 -Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency’s innovative website and DVD cover design recently won Silver awards in the categories of Creative Self Promotion Website and Printing  in the 2007 Create Awards competition. This year’s entries spanned across the globe, and were judged by more than 20 leading professionals spanning eight creative industries. Only 235 awards were chosen out of the roughly 2,400 entries.

G&W’s website impressed the judges of this year’s competition by featuring sophisticated flash animation as well as a myriad of information on the agency’s work and clients. The website (www.gwadagency.com) highlights G&W’s impressive portfolio such as their branding work with BNY Mortgage and their video work with Bristol Myers Squibb.

G&W was also commended for their creative cover design work on an informational DVD for One Reverse Mortgage, one of their many esteemed clients. Partner and CEO of G&W Paxton Galvanek says that “the Silver Create award confirms what our clients already know about our agency, that we are committed to turning out the highest quality creative work while still accomplishing business objectives.” The DVD cover successfully combined the creative talents of G&W’s graphic design team resulting in a powerful and informative promotional tool.

The Create Awards (www.thecreateawards.com) is produced by Create Communications, publishers of Create Magazine. The intense creative competition included 40 categories and 300 subcategories in eight major creative industries including: advertising and art direction, film and video, motion graphics, graphic communication, photography, printing and packaging, interactive, copy writing, self promotion, and student work from creatives all over the world.

Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency with offices based in New Jersey and North Carolina. G&W’s clients include Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Wells Fargo, and Coldwell Banker. In addition to their Create Awards win, G&W’s work has been recognized with an Aegis Award, a Summit Marketing Excellence Award, and three Marcom Creative awards.

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Clinical Trial Awareness Advertising Agency Has Proven Marketing Effectiveness

September 13, 2007 -Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency based out of Manville, NJ is proud to announce that they are the newest recipients of the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award for their work promoting Lupus Clinical Trials. The national campaign, which sought to raise awareness about clinical trials for lupus in conjunction with the Lupus Research Institute (LRI), was chosen as a winner among hundreds of other entries.

The Summit International Awards (SIA) organization is dedicated to rewarding excellence in the communications industry by sponsoring competitions in which companies and individuals from all over the world submit their work for evaluation. Only the best of these submissions are chosen to receive one of the company’s three awards: Emerging Media Award, Summit Creative Award, and Marketing Effectiveness Award.

The Marketing Effectiveness Award acknowledges the contribution of advertising on the overall impact of a marketing campaign and the influence of this advertising on a consumer’s knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Of all of the submissions given to SIA, only 15.5% were given the honor of marketing effectiveness. The Lupus clinical trial awareness campaign was chosen as one of the winners.

The goal of the Lupus Clinical Trials campaign was to increase awareness about the importance of clinical trials in order to gather information on treatments, prevention, and a cure. Galvanek & Wahl spearheaded the design of the Lupus Together brand and once incorporated into the website it successfully increased traffic on the Lupus Trials website (www.lupustrials.org) from 200 views per month, to 5,000 views per month. Their winning entry, “Lupus Together Awareness Brochure,” successfully added to the campaign brand and increased awareness and knowledge among the lupus community. Galvanek & Wahl adds the Summit Award to their expanding list of achievements in 2007, which already includes an Aegis award and an Aurora award.

Recently Galvanek & Wahl has made a name for itself as a leading New York/New Jersey clinical trial awareness advertising agency. The agency has worked closely with Bristol-Myers Squibb for several years on various clinical trial campaigns using television as the primary medium for patient recruitment awareness. With awareness campaigns for Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Advanced Breast Cancer, Major Depression Disorder and many others, the Lupus Clinical Trial campaign is one of many success stories.

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G&W Ad Agency Wins another Award for HIV/AIDS Documentary

July 14, 2007 – Galvanek & Wahl Ad Agency has won a prestigious Aegis award for the short form documentary they produced for BMSfilms the in-house production department at Bristol-Myers Squibb. The video entitled, “Secure the Future-Lesotho, Africa”, explores the HIV epidemic in Lesotho, Africa and the efforts being put forth to combat this problem. In Lesotho, around 20,000 infants and children are affected by HIV along with one in every four young adults. In fact, every minute of every hour of every day children die of HIV, many of which are in Africa. With Africa’s extreme lack of Pediatricians, many infected children have not been able to obtain treatment for HIV. The short documentary exposes the problems in Lesotho and explains the dedication that Bristol-Myers Squibb is putting forth to help the situation.

“Our agency was honored to be chosen by Bristol-Myers Squibb to produce this video and to have won such a respectable award from Aegis. We have produced video/radio projects for Bristol-Myers Squibb for over 4 years and this recent project was one of the most fulfilling for me, due to the important story that it tells” says Paxton Galvanek, Partner & CEO of Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation launched SECURE THE FUTURE®, an unprecedented public-private collaboration to help alleviate the HIV/AIDS crisis among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most affected by the pandemic. The company has initially committed approximately $150 million to SECURE THE FUTURE, the first and largest corporate commitment of its kind to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. The goal is to build a range of innovative, replicable, and sustainable model approaches that address pressing medical, educational and community outreach needs in resource-limited settings.

“Secure the Future- Lesotho, Africa” received a Winner’s award in the “Documentary” category by a panel of judges consisting of previous winners and people with expertise in the video/film production category. Now in its 18th year, the Aegis Awards has established itself as a leading competition for professional video and film makers. The Awards are judged based on a complex formula in which different areas of production are graded (such as shooting, editing, use of music, etc.) Galvanek & Wahl scored a 91 out of 100 for this project, thus earning them a “winner” status. Founded in 2003 Galvanek & Wahl is a full-service advertising agency with offices in New Jersey and North Carolina. To learn  more information about the Aegis awards, visit www.aegisawards.com.

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Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency to Raise Awareness about Lupus

April 12, 2007 – Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the SLE Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute to head up their upcoming campaign to raise awareness about clinical trials for lupus, a debilitating disease that affects nearly 1.5 million people in America. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive, forming antibodies that attack normal tissues and organs, including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, and blood, instead of foreign invaders. Ninety percent of lupus victims are women between the ages of l5 and 44. To date, there is no known cause or cure for this debilitating and sometimes fatal disease. Early detection and treatment can help lessen its progression and severity, though existing medications are highly toxic and can have adverse side effects.

A number of organizations have been established to help find a cure for lupus through extensive research and testing. The SLE Lupus Foundation was formed in 1970 to promote awareness through public service television campaigns and other educational programs. The foundation funds research grants in the New York area, and is a primary supporter of new science in lupus in partnership with the national nonprofit organization, the Lupus Research Institute (LRI). Established in 1999, the LRI has awarded nearly $20 million in grants to scientists at leading institutions nationwide.

G&W is currently preparing to launch “Lupus Together for Clinical Trials Now,” a national campaign that will raise public awareness about lupus and provide patients with information about clinical trials. These studies are performed to gather information and to test drugs, medical devices, or diagnostic tools. The Food and Drug Administration requires clinical trials to be performed to prove the safety and effectiveness of a product before it can be prescribed. “My sister has lupus, so being able to apply the talents of our agency toward raising national awareness and finding better treatments is not only an honor to G&W, but is personally rewarding,” says partner Jessica Galvanek. Previously, G&W had worked with leading pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myer Squibb on clinical trial campaigns for advanced breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and advanced colorectal cancer. To learn more about lupus and clinical trials, visit www.lupusny.org or www.lupusresearchinstitute.org.

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Local advertising agency goes platinum

January 16, 2007 – Galvanek and Wahl added three MarCom Creative Awards to its growing list of achievements in 2006, including a Platinum award for its work with BNY Mortgage Company.

The prestigious international award is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, an organization founded over ten years ago as a means to honor outstanding achievement and service to the communication profession. The Association is made up of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production and free-lance professionals.  Entrants each year include corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers.

The Association recognized G&W for their marketing efforts with Carri Lynn Interior Design, BNY Mortgage Company, and ALL-AHEAD, a non-profit housing counseling organization. The Platinum award G&W received was in recognition for the “Heroes” advertisement it designed for BNY Mortgage Company, a piece geared towards workers in the community. The winners range in size from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 50 companies. “It’s quite an honor for us to be ranked among the agencies that work with giants such as McDonald’s, Novartis, Audi, and Dunkin’ Donuts,” says Jessica Galvanek, partner and chief operating officer at G&W.  “We constantly strive to provide our clients with top-notch designs and materials, and we’re proud to have been selected for these awards.

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Central NJ-based advertising agency receives international award

December 11, 2006 – Local advertising agency Galvanek and Wahl finished strong in 2006, pulling its fifth award for the year. G&W is proud to receive their first Davey Award for its branding work with ALL-AHEAD, a nonprofit organization that serves the public good, providing comprehensive housing counseling programs for would-be homeowners.

The Davey Award is an international achievement that recognizes the strong, fresh ideas and outstanding creative work produced by the best small firms in the world. The award, drawing its name from the story of David and Goliath, reminds us that big ideas, and not giant bankrolls, are what it takes to make an impact. Entries are judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, whose membership includes some of the biggest names in the industry.

Howard Banker, Executive Director for ALL-AHEAD was also impressed by G&W’s work. “The board and staff of ALL AHEAD are proud of G&W’s efforts to create our award winning, organizational branding. Everyone who has come across us comments positively on the beauty and simplicity of your branding work.”

“We’re very excited to have an award like this under our belt,” says G&W Partner & CEO Paxton Galvanek. “It’s an honor getting recognized for something our team loves doing. It’s also a great achievement for our Manville, NJ advertising agency to be ranked with the best of the best from across the world.”

With the opening of a second office, a growing staff and dozens of newly scheduled projects, 2007 looks exciting and promising for G&W.

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Paxton Galvanek wins 5 Prestigious Video/Film Awards

March 1, 2006-  Galvanek & Wahl Chief Executive Officer Paxton Galvanek took home five key video/film awards in 2005, including two Telly Awards, an Aurora Award, and two Aegis Awards.

“I am extremely proud of these awards and of all of the projects I have worked on,” Galvanek says. “I look forward to creating more award-winning videos in the future.”

The Telly awards were for the drug Abilify, which targets schizophrenia and bipolar depression. The campaign Galvanek produced included an American Idol takeoff called “Neuroscience Idol” and a Capitol One/David Spade takeoff called “No. No. No.”

Galvanek’s Aurora Award was for a documentary-style piece for HAART (Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy) called “The Art of HAART.” The video discusses the art, art history and lifestyles of people living with HIV, and it was displayed proudly at various HIV/AIDS awareness events.

The first of Galvanek’s two Aegis awards was for an educational video about reverse mortgages for BNY Mortgage Company. Galvanek’s second Aegis award was for an awareness video for the AHA American Heart Walk. Co-produced by Brandon LaBar, the video discusses the details of heart disease and how it can be cured and prevented.

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Galvanek & Wahl Wins 2005 National Aegis Award

October 11, 2005 – Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency has been honored with a 2005 Aegis Award for a 14-minute video about reverse mortgages.

The Aegis Awards are the video industry’s premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video productions. Winning is a major national milestone for the New Jersey-based advertising and video/film production company.

The 14-minute informational video, titled “The Reverse Mortgage Option,” was recognized for outstanding production quality in the category of Training and Education. The judges were a distinguished panel representing nationwide industry professionals.

G&W also produced a 60-second national commercial that, combined with “The Reverse Mortgage Option,” offers a strong strategic marketing plan. The 60-second commercial prompts viewers to “call today” to receive a free copy of  “The Reverse Mortgage Option” video.

The video was written by Paxton Galvanek, Jessica Galvanek and Rose Rivera, and directed by Brian Kaiser. It includes testimonials from senior citizens and has an in-depth narration explaining the details, qualifications, steps and options of reverse mortgages.

“I am proud of all the work my company produces, and I am excited to win the Aegis Award for our video,” Paxton Galvanek says. “This award reinforces the high standard of work that my company strives to produce.”

Executive Producer and Partner Jessica Galvanek adds: “This award is a vote of confidence that Galvanek & Wahl LLC can help any company, no matter the size or budgetary restrictions, with any advertising or production needs.”

Founded in 2003, Galvanek & Wahl LLC specializes in advertising, film and video production serving the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.

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