Working with a four-legged friend to get your message heard
As part of our ongoing work with Transportation Safety–ODOT’s Impaired Driving program, we produced a 30-second TV PSA titled “Good Human.” The goal of the announcement is to remind Oregonians of…
How Gard delivers – via video
Video is everywhere these days – all over social media, on websites, on phones and tablets and TVs. And it’s something that every client should consider as an effective communications tool.…
Behind the scenes at a Gard video shoot
On a rainy Oregon winter day earlier this year, the Gard creative team, including creative director John Plymale, video storyteller Dan Thoennessen and associate Jabriel Pierce, headed out to shoot a…
Sizing up nearly three decades of creativity at Gard Communications
It’s been close to 30 years since John Plymale first joined Gard Communications, but he still remembers his first day in the office as a burgeoning production artist and graphic designer…
Gard’s work gets a little year-end recognition
As 2022 winds to a close, we’re taking a quick minute to spotlight just a couple more of our projects that caught the industry’s eye this year. w3 Awards for websites…
Shower shoots, snappy robots and other highlights from 11 years at Gard
Back when Jenna Rose joined Gard Communications as an executive assistant in 2011, the company was still relying heavily on printed letters, print advertising and – gasp! – even a fax…
In the spotlight: Gard’s client work
Here at Gard, we serve our clients and usually let the work speak for itself. But sometimes, others step in to put a spotlight on our work for us. That’s what happened a couple times in recent weeks.
Gard rides along during distracted driving month
At Gard, we're honored to work alongside ODOT's Transportation Safety Division to help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
Video: Moda and Lillard score with an assist from Gard
How do you tell an authentic story about the importance of coming together in a time of social distancing? That was the challenge we took on in partnership with Moda Health and the Portland Trailblazers.
Park Your Phone
You’ve seen them on the road. Maybe even in your own mirror. Drivers looking down, phone in hand… texting. Or checking email. Or scrolling for that perfect podcast. ODOT’s Transportation Safety…
