By: Pete Barr, Jr CEO / President “I really feel the independent agency model gives us more flexibility and less distractions,” Domino’s chief marketing officer Art D’Elia told AdAge. Independence can represent so many things, yet at the same time really mean only one thing: freedom. The freedom to choose our own journey and forge our own path. […]
By: Pete Barr, Jr CEO / President As we pass the mid-year mark here at &Barr, we celebrate the continued growth of both our team and our roster of valued clients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the team pivoted, adapted and committed ourselves to helping our clients survive and, in some cases, thrive. By summer, we were […]
&Barr asked its fall interns to share their unique experiences of interning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blog below is a firsthand account of their semester, from early concerns of working remotely to returning to the office and the valuable skills learned throughout the entire process. Ashley Hassan, Public Relations Intern, University of Central Florida, […]
COVID has taken its toll on Americans, negatively affecting our mental health and well-being. In a tracking poll conducted in mid-July, 53% of adults in the US reported negatively impacted mental health due to worry and stress over the virus, including difficulty sleeping, eating, increase in alcohol or substance use, and worsening chronic conditions. On […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By: Mike Lovecchio / PR Account Executive ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2020) – The Orange County Regional History Center, one of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, has selected &Barr as its new public relations agency for a three-year term. &Barr, an award-winning, fully integrated agency, will increase awareness of and visitation to the History Center among […]
How we grew—and triumphed—during the COVID-19 pandemic. By: Pete Barr Jr. / President/CEO & Buyer I was fortunate to spend my formative years as both a young man and young account person under the leadership of &Barr’s original founders—one of them being my dad. One of the favorite things about dads is their uncanny ability to offer […]
In 2019, Google will remain the largest digital ad seller in the world, accounting for 31.1% of worldwide ad spending. As companies look to advertising agencies and professionals to partner with for expertise and skills, digital marketers with a Google Premier Partnership stand out among the herd. Our Google Ads credentials designates &Barr as a trained expert […]