GA1 Nabs First Neighboring Client at National Harbor

Tue, October 20, 2009

Award-winning marketing solutions firm expands its client portfolio to include Cadillac Ranch

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md., Oct.15, 2009 – In late September of 2009, Global Advertising 1st (GA1), an award-winning minority-owned, full-service marketing solutions firm moved its offices to the National Harbor in a tactical business move bound to position the agency to attract a multitude of new business. Within weeks GA1 has already solidified its first contract at the National Harbor with Cadillac Ranch, an All-American Bar and Grill.

“We are very excited to be working with Cadillac Ranch to help them reach out to their customers,” said Derrick Hollie, CEO of GA1. “The National Harbor is fast becoming the go-to place for business and pleasure and we look forward to providing our services to many of our neighbors. “

Cadillac Ranch has hired GA1 to promote the restaurant’s image as an authentic, American rock- and- roll inspired eatery and to spread the word about the bar and grill‘s three weekly theme nights – Ladies’ Night, Patriot Night and SIN Night. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of classic American cuisine and boasts a signature mechanical bull. Cadillac Ranch has six other locations between the mid-west and on the west coast but the National Harbor location is the establishment’s first opening on the East Coast. GA1 will use a mix of media including radio, print and social media to reach out to the restaurant’s target audience including listeners of rock and country radio stations like WVRX, WMZQ and WBIG.

The company is thrilled to be diversifying its ever-expanding portfolio with the addition of a dining destination. GA1 has executed campaigns for both government and private clientele including the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Johnson Products Company, Inc and Cashwell Financial. “It is our hope that we can add value to the neighboring businesses here at the harbor by taking advantage of our vast range of expertise in marketing, outreach and public relations,” says Mr. Hollie.

About GA1: Global Advertising 1st (GA1) is an award-winning minority-owned, full-service marketing solutions firm that specializes in providing innovative approaches to disseminating our clients’ messages. GA1 has created and implemented campaigns for clients such as the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Gillette, Dodge, U.S. Department of State, American Lung Association of DC and the U.S. Census Bureau. GA1 holds a GSA AIMS Schedule 541 and does the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a qualified minority-owned business for government media placement certify 8(a). GA1 has also received multiple state and local authorities. For a complete list of GA1 certifications and awards please visit: http://www.globalad1.com.