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Today is Columbus Day! BUT, what is it, and why are we celebrating it? Well try to explain with the help of History.com, but effectively, we are celebrating the fact that Christopher Columbus discovered Asia by landing in Cuba. Odd, but we like celebrating mistakes in America. They are very often the foundations for great things. Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of …

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! 

Our offices in the US will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week in celebration of Independence Day. As not all of our offices are in the US, we thought we would highlight the nature of the holiday, and assure everyone in our home office in the UK that we are still on On the Bus! With the help of Military.com: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence …

Our offices in the US will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week in celebration of Independence Day. As not all of our offices are in the US, we thought we would highlight the nature of the holiday, and assure everyone in our home office in the UK that we are still on On the Bus! With the help of Military.com: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence …

It is Cocktail Friday at TSWUS, and we are headed into a long weekend celebrating the birth of the United States of America. What better post could we make, than one highlighting the "artfully" redesigned "Patriotic" packaging that seems ubiquitous on these American holidays. What impact does re-packaging have on sales during patriotic holidays? Can the re-packaging stand alone, or does it …

Normandy. May 2017. Our offices are closed today to allow our staff to honor Memorial Day.

Q: Is Cinco de Mayo the same thing as Mexican Independence Day? A: No, Mexican Independence Day is on September 16, but Diez y Seis de Septiembre was too clunky to catch on with beer distributors. Q: Why is Cinco de Mayo so popular in the United States? A: Over 30 million Americans are of Mexican descent, and the rest will take any opportunity to celebrate a French …

Let the good times role. It is "Fat Tuesday". According to History.com, " Many historians believe that the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holidays future epicenter: New Orleans. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras. In the decades that …

The Specialist Works US will be closed Monday, February 20, to celebrate Presidents Day. Washingtons Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. This event is now widely known as Presidents Day and is often used to honor all who have served as …

The Specialist Works US would like to say thank you to all who have served to defend our freedom.

'Without labor nothing prospers'.  ~Sophocles

Our offices are closed in observance of the Laor Day Holiday - Sorry Sophocles! 

Why is our US office closed? As we are now part of a larger international family, we thought it advisable to highlight why our offices are closed on certain holidays that are not observed across all of our territories.In a concise recap from History.com: "July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th …

 Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. In honor of Memorial Day we want to take a moment to thank everyone on active duty, and all of those who have served. We truly appreciate the sacrifice that you have made for our comfort and freedom.

Cocktail Friday. Kentucky Derby. One would expect mint julip, so here it is:Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar, 2 oz. Bourbon whiskey, 2 teaspoons Water, 4 Mint leavesPreparation: In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar and water. Fill the glass with cracked ice, add Bourbon and stir well until the glass is well frosted. Garnish with a mint sprig.Served: On the rocks; poured over …

May Day is one of our favorite celebrations.Although this year it falls outside of the work week, we have made sure that our offices have blossoms in place. We wish you and your family an incredible May Day however you celebrate.

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Easter! 

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day! 

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Happy Valentine's Day from Elarbee Media.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Elarbee Media is keenly aware that today is Martin Luther King Day. While there are opportunities to practice the values Dr. King espoused on a daily basis, setting aside one day a year to reflect on his lessons is a boon.

Welcome in 2016! In the words of Sophia Loren " Mistakes are a part of the dues one pays for a full life." Embrace the past for the experience it gave you and move forward. Elarbee Media wishes you all the best for this year and the future!

Elarbee Media wIshes everyone a happy and safe New Year's Eve,

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas!

Happy Hanukkah!

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. 

We hope The Great Pumpkin brings you many happy returns of the day!

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy Columbus Day.

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend!

Happy 4th of July!

Elarbee Media is an American owned and operated company. We are proud to celebrate the July 4th holiday and hope that all of our American friends, clients and colleagues have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Happy Canada Day to all of our colleagues, friends and family members in The Great White North.

Today, Sunday June 14th is Flag Day. Flag Day honors the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. Elarbee Media is proud to spread the message about flag day, and show our respect for what our flag represents. 

D-Day June 6, 1944

“The Eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

To all of those who have served and all of those who continue to serve, Elarbee Media would like to express our sincere gratitude.   

We thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 

It is Cocktail Friday at Elarbee Media, and we are excited about the upcoming holiday weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we would share a truly American Drink recipe.

Open Bottle

Pour Bourbon in Glass

 "Be American. Drink American!"

Occasionally, someone gets a holiday ad exactly right. This week at Elarbee Media, we wanted to share what we think is a perfect Memorial Day ad. This one is by Boeing.

Simple. Elegant. Powerful.  Great work Boeing.

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a happy and safe Mother's Day. Check out these three iconic TV Moms for MILK. Please don't forget to call your Mom. 

Today, May 1st is May Day! It is time to get your maypole ready and celebrate the Spring. Our offices at Elarbee Media are full of beautiful fresh flowers today to celebrate the holiday.

Wishing our Greek friends, clients, colleagues and family members a happy and safe Easter!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday!

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!
Remember that no matter what the language of the advertising, the logo translates. Can you name the brand featured here?
Also remember that green beer is always green beer! Sláinte!

National Hug A G.I. Day is celebrated each year on March 4th! Elarbee Media is excited to share the news, and once again wants to recognize ALL of those who serve and have served this great nation. G.I. is a noun used to describe the soldiers of the United States Army and airmen of the United States Army Air Forces — and occasionally for U.S. Marines and shore bound sailors. We firmly believe …

Texas Independence Day is the celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. This document officially founded the Republic of Texas. At Elarbee Media we are fortunate to have a number of Texas-based clients. Here to all of you, and have a great "Independence Day" celebration. Cheers Texas!

Elarbee Media wishes all of our friends and colleagues a Happy Chinese New Year. 2015 is the Year of the Sheep according to Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Sheep starts from Feb. 19, 2015 and lasts to Feb. 7, 2016.We love this “Cut Paper” art, and have the whole zodiac collection. It is a stunning art form to watch in process, and we are lucky to have collected a lot of it throughout Asia …

"Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive." -George Washington 

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy President's Day.

Elarbee Media wishes all of you a safe and happy Valentine's Day! 

We couldn't resist this red ad, that seems to scream "Say I love you with Meat!"

Happy Groundhog Day!

It is Australia Day 2015! Elarbee Media would like to wish all of our friends, family, clients and colleagues "Down-under" a safe and happy celebration. Cheers!

Today, January 9th, 2015 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Elarbee Media would like to say a sincere thank you to all of those who serve and protect.

Happy New Year!

Elarbee Media wishes you a happy and safe New Year. May 2015 be filled with happiness and prosperity for you and yours!

Elarbee Media wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Elarbee Media wishes all of our Canadian friends, colleagues and clients a Happy Thanksgiving!

Elarbee Media wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Today is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day! It is is a legal state holiday in Texas and falls every year on August 27, to remember the birthday of the former U.S. President.Happy LBJ day to all of Elarbee Media’s friends, clients and colleagues in Texas!

Celebrate America this Independence Day.“There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure. “- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Happy Canada Day to all of my friends and colleagues in the Great White North!As it is also Art Tuesday here at Elarbee Media, I thought I would throw in a picture of one of my favorite statues in Montreal known familiarly as “The Butter People."The Illuminated Crowd, a sculpture where 65 people of all ages, race, facial expressions and conditions are depicted on four platforms, illustrates the …

With Father’s Day around the corner, I have been reminded of the valuable business lessons my father taught me. They weren't business lessons at the time, but rather character lessons that I now try to employ in my business life. There are some real gems among them (some not repeatable outside of the family).Of all of the core business values I learned at my dad’s knee, the one that has …