Park Your Phone
Park Your Phone
07/30/19You’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.… Full story »
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Gard’s creative team has decades of experience in all forms of advertising and branding, bringing together thoughtful strategy, compelling copywriting and engaging visual design to tell our clients’ stories. We excel at messaging and integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, print, outdoor, TV, radio and more.
Employee Spotlight: John Plymale, Creative Director
Employee Spotlight: John Plymale, Creative Director
04/30/19John Plymale, our creative director, first joined Gard in 1993 directly out of school for graphic design. After seven years, he took a break from the firm to… Full story »
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Successful Rebranding Begins at Home
Successful Rebranding Begins at Home
12/18/17Your brand is like your house. You’ve built equity over the years and taken care of the details. You want visitors to feel at home. But needs change… Full story »
Rewarding Work in 2017
Rewarding Work in 2017
09/18/17Part of what makes working at Gard so rewarding is the ability to tell stories for a wide variety of clients, opening up many opportunities for creativity. And… Full story »
“Ready to Go For a (Safe) Walk?”
“Ready to Go For a (Safe) Walk?”
09/29/16Oregon’s one of the nation’s fittest states for a reason – Oregonians love to exercise! Walking is what we do. But with so many distractions (whether it’s a beautiful… Full story »
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A Glimpse of Our Award-Winning Work
A Glimpse of Our Award-Winning Work
06/09/16Everyone here at Gard Communications works hard to deliver a final product we can be proud of. Work that tells our clients’ stories, raises awareness, educates the public… Full story »
Employee Spotlight: Jenna Rose, Front-End Web Developer
Employee Spotlight: Jenna Rose, Front-End Web Developer
04/05/16Jenna Rose, our front-end web developer and photographer, has worn many hats at Gard Communications over the last five years (all color-coordinated, of course). She joined the firm in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of North Texas. She previously managed a busy veterinary hospital, where she wrangled excited puppies and wandering kittens just as often as paperwork. Today, she wrangles web and digital projects like a true professional, no matter the size of the beast. Full story »
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The Future of Healthcare: The Tuality Story
The Future of Healthcare: The Tuality Story
03/29/16Healthcare is a rapidly changing industry, and the pace isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. At Gard, we’ve been helping clients through the changing healthcare landscape… Full story »
A New Name, Six Decades in the Making: a Brand Transformation
A New Name, Six Decades in the Making: a Brand Transformation
01/26/16How do you successfully transform the brand of a well-established engineering firm? Gard Communications recently wrapped up such a metamorphosis for BHEGroup, formerly Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers. The 60-year-old… Full story »
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Employee Spotlight: Katie Sakurai, Graphic Designer
Employee Spotlight: Katie Sakurai, Graphic Designer
01/11/16Our graphic designer, Katie Sakurai, is truly one of a kind. She has a degree in Japanese, and for two years lived and worked abroad assisting junior high English teachers. After returning to the U.S., she graduated from Portland Community College with a degree in graphic design and has worked at Gard Communications since 2008. We love her sense of style and work ethic. She righteously won the coveted Gard Gold Star for 2015 and we’re proud to have her on our team. Full story »
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