About the company

Baltimore, MD
Founded: 1981
50+ Empl.

GKV is a full-service integrated communications agency that has been changing and evolving for 40 years. We’re good, smart people who can do and will do whatever it takes for challenger brands to succeed. We create thousands of pieces of social and digital content every year in-house. Plus, awarding-winning TV and radio and direct mail. Working with challenger brands means always challenging ourselves to find new and more effective ways to grow our clients’ businesses and brands. GKV is a challenger brand agency. We are from a challenger brand town, Baltimore, and our clients are challenger brands. Our culture is to always challenge each other and the status quo to do things better. We’re independent, we are not part of a big holding company, so we decide our own fate. That independence attracts some great talented staff from big organizations that are tired of bureaucracy, and the same for our clients. Our clients want nimble. Our clients appreciate that the people they work with everyday have at least as much experience as they do. We “over-service”. We can’t help it. We know our clients. We care about them as people in addition to their business goals. How can you not, when you spend as much time together as we do. We work REALLY hard to make our clients happy – we LISTEN to them, establish trust and relationships, guide them in the right direction and do what it takes to make them successful. Many of us have worked together for many years, so we work together as a team to solve problems quickly, stay positive and make it happen. There really are not a lot of challenges we aren’t able to overcome. A lot of agencies out there deliver good work… we do that PLUS our clients LIKE us. We have many repeat clients.

GKV is a full-service integrated communications agency that has been changing and evolving for 40 years. We’re good, smart people who can do and will do whatever it takes for challenger brands to succeed. We create thousands of pieces of social and digital content every year in-house. Plus, awarding-winning TV and radio and direct mail. Working with challenger brands means always challenging ourselves to find new and more effective ways to grow our clients’ businesses and brands. GKV is a challenger brand agency. We are from a challenger brand town, Baltimore, and our clients are challenger brands. Our culture is to always challenge each other and the status quo to do things better. We’re independent, we are not part of a big holding company, so we decide our own fate. That independence attracts some great talented staff from big organizations that are tired of bureaucracy, and the same for our clients. Our clients want nimble. Our clients appreciate that the people they work with everyday have at least as much experience as they do. We “over-service”. We can’t help it. We know our clients. We care about them as people in addition to their business goals. How can you not, when you spend as much time together as we do. We work REALLY hard to make our clients happy – we LISTEN to them, establish trust and relationships, guide them in the right direction and do what it takes to make them successful. Many of us have worked together for many years, so we work together as a team to solve problems quickly, stay positive and make it happen. There really are not a lot of challenges we aren’t able to overcome. A lot of agencies out there deliver good work… we do that PLUS our clients LIKE us. We have many repeat clients.

GKV is a full-service integrated communications agency that has been changing and evolving for 40 years. We’re good, smart people who can do and will do whatever it takes for challenger brands to succeed. We create thousands of pieces of social and digital content every year in-house. Plus, awarding-winning TV and radio and direct mail. Working with challenger brands means always challenging ourselves to find new and more effective ways to grow our clients’ businesses and brands. GKV is a challenger brand agency. We are from a challenger brand town, Baltimore, and our clients are challenger brands. Our culture is to always challenge each other and the status quo to do things better. We’re independent, we are not part of a big holding company, so we decide our own fate. That independence attracts some great talented staff from big organizations that are tired of bureaucracy, and the same for our clients. Our clients want nimble. Our clients appreciate that the people they work with everyday have at least as much experience as they do. We “over-service”. We can’t help it. We know our clients. We care about them as people in addition to their business goals. How can you not, when you spend as much time together as we do. We work REALLY hard to make our clients happy – we LISTEN to them, establish trust and relationships, guide them in the right direction and do what it takes to make them successful. Many of us have worked together for many years, so we work together as a team to solve problems quickly, stay positive and make it happen. There really are not a lot of challenges we aren’t able to overcome. A lot of agencies out there deliver good work… we do that PLUS our clients LIKE us. We have many repeat clients.

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AdvertisingBrandingSocial Media MarketingMarketing StrategyVideo ProductionDigital StrategyMedia Planning & Buying

Industries

RetailTelecommunicationsGovernmentFinancial servicesConsumer products & servicesMedicalGaming

Portfolio

After all, the world loves Segafredo Zanetti.®

Coffee FOMO on a worldwide scale, that’s what we’re talking here.American coffee lovers have grown savvy over the years. They are ever on the search for the next great cup of coffee. So how could they have missed out on a brand that’s enjoyed in hundreds of cafes around the world and served in many more of its finest restaurants? How have they not heard about Segafredo Zanetti? Well, because they couldn’t get it in America … until very recently. GKV created instant credibility for Segafredo Zanetti with a campaign highlighting the passion for it in Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo and countless other cultural hubs around the world. We brewed up serious intrigue, interest and a thirst for this “new” authentic Italian coffee. After all, the world loves Segafredo Zanetti.®  Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:“Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:“”; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:“Calibri”,sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:“Times New Roman”; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}

Born on the Bay, Loved in the USA

OLD BAY has been the go-to seafood seasoning for people up and down the Chesapeake Bay for over 75 years. So how do you bring new users into the fold? Or get existing fans to use it even more? Why not pique the curiosity of food lovers by showing all the ways they can use OLD BAY? This campaign encourages people to boldly explore all the foods that can be made better by adding this signature blend of 18 herbs and spices. It’s easy, incredibly versatile and, not to mention, delicious. The only limit is our customers’ imaginations. And their supply of OLD BAY.

Elderplan: AEP A local plan in the big city.

Elderplan, a member of MJHS Health System, is a small, not-for-profit health plan that provides a variety of coverage for Medicare and/or Medicaid beneficiaries living in New York City. Strong national brands have dominated the market and continue to grow. Elderplan was losing market share.An ad spend like the behemoth national plans that also operate in New York was not an option. Nor was creating me-too advertising that would become just more noise. There was a real opportunity to make an emotional case for why Elderplan was a better choice for the diverse population of New York City. Being a smaller, local plan does have its advantages … like customer service provided by local people. And sharing the same values and beliefs as the community as well as having the knowledge of and a history with local markets that the national players could never have.GKV took Elderplan hyperlocal, relying on their long history and connection to the different boroughs, their understanding of the culture and values of each one, and a strong community outreach program to create meaningful connections with people in the neighborhoods.This proud, authentic and locally based campaign was executed in multiple advertising mediums including TV, OOH, print, digital and direct mail. The advertisements were customized by borough and also included Spanish customizations.

From Theory to Practice:Marketing to Baby Boomers

GKV was tasked with evaluating the existing Blue Shield of California Age In campaign. Leads and enrollments for the past few years had been flat. The messaging to Age Ins was similar to what everyone else was saying (we refer to that as “me-too” advertising) and did not distinguish Blue Shield from its competitors. The advertising channel mix lacked a strong digital presence and did not reach those Age Ins that were researching Medicare plans online.GKV developed a creative strategy that would separate Blue Shield of California from other Medicare plans. As most Medicare plans continued to speak to prospects who were aging into Medicare as if it was their final chapter in life, GKV created a strategy based on the fact that people aging into Medicare were squarely in the baby boomer cohort. This generation that, unlike any other, has a unique and rich collective character. They share values, bellwether events and cultural experiences that drive their underlying motivations and influence their purchasing decisions.Our strategy was to create an ongoing multi-channel, multi-touch campaign aimed at generating new leads and nurturing hand raisers. We executed our creative strategy across multiple advertising channels that included a dedicated microsite, TV, direct mail, search and digital marketing.

Reviews ( 14 )

Overall rating

5

14 Reviews

Expertise

5

Accuracy of Cost Estimates

4.93

Value for Money

4.93

Communication

5

Accuracy of Timeline

4.93

Revolutionizing Marketing Strategies for Fresh Produce Grower

Published: September 28, 2023

The Project

Advertising

Completed

Jun 2022 - Sep 2023

anonymous

Anonymous

VP of Marketing

Confidential

50 - 249 employees

Overall rating

5

Expertise

5

Accuracy of Cost Estimates

5

Communication & Responsiveness

5

Accuracy of Timeline

5

Value for Money

5

Willingness to Refer

10/10

Summary

Working with GKV has been a game-changer for our marketing efforts. Their strategic approach, creative capabilities, and precise execution have helped us stand out in our industry. We appreciate their dedication to understanding our business and going the extra mile to ensure our success. GKV has truly become a trusted business partner for us.

Project Description

GKV has been instrumental in shaping our marketing and launch strategies around our brand transition. They have spearheaded the development of all creative assets for digital advertising and social media, with a strong focus on our main social media platforms. Their geographically targeted approach has helped us reach specific organic shoppers interested in our products, and their ongoing collaboration has been invaluable in refining our strategies and identifying key partners.

Pros

GKV has made our marketing spend more efficient by targeting the right customer personas and exceeding our ROAS by 50%. Their proactive and fast-working team, along with their exceptional creative skills, have elevated our creative assets to new heights. They are truly invested in our success and have become a reliable partner.

Cons

No specific areas for improvement were identified during our engagement with GKV.

Switched from another provider?

yes

Considered other providers?

yes

Revolutionizing Website Development for a Leading Supplement Manufacturer

Published: September 15, 2021

The Project

Web Development

Completed

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

25000-50000 USD

anonymous

Anonymous

Global Mktg Comms & Digital Systems Mgr

Confidential

50 - 249 employees

Overall rating

5

Expertise

5

Accuracy of Cost Estimates

5

Communication & Responsiveness

5

Accuracy of Timeline

5

Value for Money

5

Willingness to Refer

10/10

Summary

Overall, working with GKV on developing and designing multiple B2C websites for our supplement and vitamin manufacturing company was a rewarding experience. Their commitment to excellence and ability to deliver exceptional results made them a valuable partner in our digital journey.

Project Description

Our collaboration with GKV was a game changer in the realm of web development. They brought a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to our projects, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from start to finish. Their expertise and professionalism elevated our online presence to new heights.

Pros

GKV’s exceptional project management skills and dedication to meeting tight deadlines were truly impressive. Their creative ideas and effective communication made the entire experience smooth and successful. The team’s customer service and design capabilities exceeded our expectations.

Cons

One area for improvement would be GKV’s familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager, as our company had transitioned from WordPress to AEM. If they had experience with AEM, we would have continued working with them on future projects.

Switched from another provider?

yes

Considered other providers?

yes

Revolutionary Marketing Transformation by Top Marketing Agency

Published: June 21, 2020

The Project

Advertising

Completed

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

25000-50000 USD

anonymous

Anonymous

SVP of Wireless

Telecommunications

50 - 249 employees

Overall rating

5

Expertise

5

Accuracy of Cost Estimates

5

Communication & Responsiveness

5

Accuracy of Timeline

5

Value for Money

5

Willingness to Refer

10/10

Summary

GKV has been instrumental in our success, from increasing sales in a single market to becoming our agency of record. Their commitment to driving results, strong management team, and top-notch account team have set them apart as the best agency we have ever worked with. By making them partners in achieving our goals, we have achieved unparalleled success.

Project Description

Our partnership with GKV has led to a complete overhaul of our marketing strategies, including the creation of innovative radio and TV ads, implementation of cutting-edge digital and mobile strategies, and successful public relations campaigns. They played a crucial role in launching our services in new territories and rebranding our organization. Regular collaboration and market research sharing have ensured our strategies are always on point.

Pros

Thanks to GKV’s expertise, our sales have skyrocketed, making us one of the fastest-growing wireless companies in the industry. Their blend of creativity and business acumen has been truly impressive. They are dedicated to measurable results and have helped us understand the key drivers of our business success.

Cons

The only area for improvement would be the cost, as they could be more budget-friendly.

Switched from another provider?

yes

Considered other providers?

yes

Revolutionizing Healthcare Marketing

Published: July 29, 2019

The Project

Advertising

Completed

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

25000-50000 USD

anonymous

Anonymous

Executive

Confidential

50 - 249 employees

Overall rating

5

Expertise

5

Accuracy of Cost Estimates

5

Communication & Responsiveness

5

Accuracy of Timeline

5

Value for Money

5

Willingness to Refer

10/10

Summary

Working with GKV has been a rewarding experience, as they have consistently delivered exceptional results and demonstrated a deep understanding of our industry. I would highly recommend treating them as a valued partner to maximize the benefits of their expertise.

Project Description

GKV has been an integral partner in our healthcare marketing efforts, providing a full range of advertising and marketing services across various platforms. They have a dedicated team of experts who work closely with us to strategize and execute successful campaigns.

Pros

GKV’s commitment to meeting deadlines and budgets, along with their effective project management skills, have greatly contributed to our business growth. Their independence and extensive experience in the healthcare industry have been key factors in the success of our engagement.

Cons

I have not identified any areas for improvement in GKV’s performance. I am highly satisfied with their work and continuously seek out opportunities to collaborate with them further.

Switched from another provider?

yes

Considered other providers?

yes

Offices

Headquarter

Baltimore, 1500 Whetstone Way, 4th Floor

Area served

WorldWide

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