Barkley Named Creative AOR for Helzberg Diamonds
09/13/2007
(KANSAS CITY) – Fine jewelry retailer Helzberg Diamonds has named Barkley its lead creative and strategic partner following a review. The jeweler, which has over 270 stores nationwide, is part of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE: BRK/B). Scope of services includes strategic planning and creative duties including television, radio and outdoor. The agency’s first work for Helzberg will launch during the integral 4th quarter holiday season.
“Barkley’s work is extremely relevant to our target customer and we are excited to partner with such accomplished professionals right here in our hometown of Kansas City,” said Joyce Hrinya, SVP Marketing, Helzberg Diamonds.
“We are thrilled to be working with Helzberg Diamonds,” said Brian Brooker, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Barkley. “We share their passion for the category and look forward to showcasing the core values that have made Helzberg a trusted jeweler since 1915.”
About Helzberg Diamonds:
Helzberg Diamonds is a fine jewelry retailer offering exceptional value, personal customer service, exclusive designs and timeless jewelry since 1915. Helzberg Diamonds has stores nationwide and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE symbol BRK) family of companies. For the store nearest you, call 800-HELZBERG (800-435-9237) or helzberg.com.
About Barkley:
Barkley is the largest employee-owned agency of its kind. Founded in 1964, the company has 300 partners offering a full range of marketing communications services including advertising, public relations, cause branding, sponsorships & events, relationship marketing, social media, design, media planning & buying, motion graphics, research and interactive marketing. Barkley is headquartered in Kansas City with field offices across the nation.
“Barkley’s work is extremely relevant to our target customer and we are excited to partner with such accomplished professionals right here in our hometown of Kansas City,” said Joyce Hrinya, SVP Marketing, Helzberg Diamonds.
“We are thrilled to be working with Helzberg Diamonds,” said Brian Brooker, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Barkley. “We share their passion for the category and look forward to showcasing the core values that have made Helzberg a trusted jeweler since 1915.”
About Helzberg Diamonds:
Helzberg Diamonds is a fine jewelry retailer offering exceptional value, personal customer service, exclusive designs and timeless jewelry since 1915. Helzberg Diamonds has stores nationwide and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE symbol BRK) family of companies. For the store nearest you, call 800-HELZBERG (800-435-9237) or helzberg.com.
About Barkley:
Barkley is the largest employee-owned agency of its kind. Founded in 1964, the company has 300 partners offering a full range of marketing communications services including advertising, public relations, cause branding, sponsorships & events, relationship marketing, social media, design, media planning & buying, motion graphics, research and interactive marketing. Barkley is headquartered in Kansas City with field offices across the nation.
