Jaguar and Land Rover:  National Sponsors for GLAAD

Witeck-Combs Communications worked with Jaguar and Land Rover, both Ford Motor Company brands, to integrate a diversity marketing strategy into their existing marketing plans. As part of this strategy, both Jaguar and Land Rover are national sponsors for GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation).  As part of this sponsorship, Witeck Combs established a purchase promotion initiative - bringing GLAAD up to $1,000 each for the purchase or lease of many Jaguar and Land Rover models.   In addition, GLAAD's Summer Parties and Media Awards showcased both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, highlighting each brand's generous support for the GLBT community and the popular purchase promotion. 

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Volvo Sponsors 8th Annual HRC  National Dinner

Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars of North America work closely with Witeck-Combs Communications to polish their integrated marketing and advertising strategy aimed at gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) consumers.

Among its most successful cause-related channels is Volvo's year-round partnership with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest membership organization of gay Americans.  To underscore Volvo's commitment to diversity and inclusion, Volvo proudly sponsors black tie dinners and served as Presenting Sponsor for the HRC National Dinner in Washington DC.  At this year's HRC National Dinner, Volvo celebrated by raffling off a 2005 XC90 (pictured at right), and displayed the highly prized Volvo C70 Convertible and the all-new Volvo S40.

(Photo Caption: Shameka Lloyd)

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Tour de Friends Comes to An End 

Hundreds of riders, Tour Corps (event volunteers) and supporters celebrate as Tour de Friends, a fundraising bike ride with proceeds going to HIV/AIDS organizations, comes to end.  The crowd welcomed riders and Corps after their four-day 330-mile journey from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, and they all witnessed a moving ceremony dedicated to friends and family living with and lost to HIV/AIDS. 

June 2003 (Photo Caption:  Darren Santos)

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Craig Shniderman (Rider #1) and Joe Krebs

Craig Shniderman, Rider # 1 and Executive Director of Food & Friends is interviewed by NBC4 anchor, Joe Krebs at the closing ceremonies of the first-ever Tour de Friends, a fundraising bike ride with proceeds benefiting HIV/AIDS.  Joe Krebs participated in Tour de Friends as a rider with his NBC4 colleague Steve Handelsman.  The 330-mile four-day bike ride began June 19 in Raleigh, NC and ended June 22 in Washington, DC. 

June 2003 (Photo Caption:  Darren Santos)

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Tour de Friends Riders Interviewed in the North Carolina Countryside

Reporter Nick Smith, from Raleigh's ABC11, interviews Tour de Friends riders in the North Carolina countryside.  Three riders in Wakefield, NC share their stories with Smith, as ABC11's viewers were eager to learn more about why participants decided to ride.  On June 19, nearly 1000 riders and Tour corps (event volunteers) set off from the North Carolina State Fairgrounds and began a 330-mile four-day journey to Washington, DC.

June 2003 (Photo Caption:  Darren Santos)

Christopher Reeve Asks Congress for New Funding for People with Disabilities

On May 7th, 2003, actor, director and activist Christopher Reeve, Congressmen Michael Bilirakis (R-FL) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), NIH Director Dr. Elias Zerhouni, and Congressman James Langevin (D-RI) gathered together to announce the introduction of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act of 2003 at a Capitol Hill news conference. The press conference, covered by CNN, the Associated Press, Reuters, ABC Radio, Roll Call and other media was organized on behalf of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and the bill sponsors by Witeck-Combs Communications.

May 2003 (Photo Credit: David Hathcox)

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Witeck-Combs Communications worked with Jaguar and the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian and gay political organization, to build brand awareness and consideration in New York through sponsorship of HRC's black-tie gala and Federal Club/Capital Campaign Brunch. Jaguar displayed the AWD X-Type along with the refined new XJ, which will re-launch the brand in the Spring 2003.

February 2003 (Photo Credit: Wes Combs)

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Wes Combs speaks to the Atlanta Executive Network about the Myths and Realities of the Gay Consumer on 11/21/02. The event was hosted by IBM, a Witeck-Combs Communications client.

November 2002 (Photo Credit: Gary Salles)

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On November 28, 2002, hundreds of volunteers joined Food & Friends to prepare and deliver nearly 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, Cancer and their families.  Staff and volunteers worked together to prepare over 6,500 pounds of turkey, 825 pounds of stuffing, 900 pounds of mashed potatoes and over 2,000 dinner rolls to be delivered on Thanksgiving Day.  Witeck-Combs Communications assisted Food & Friends with media outreach for their Thanksgiving events.  Thanksgiving 2002 was one of the most successful years at Food & Friends, as Witeck-Combs helped garner a number of local and national print, television, and radio media outlets.

November 2002 (Photo Credit:  Ann Kaahanui)

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Food & Friends Breaks Ground for New Facility in Northeast Washington

On October 8, 2002, Food and Friends staff, board and supporters were joined by federal and city officials in a ceremonial dig at the groundbreaking of the organization's new facility.  The new facility will create a permanent home for the nonprofit to provide meals, groceries, and nutrition services to people living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses.  The new facility is expected to open in Fall 2003.

October 2002 (Photo Credit: Vivian Ronay)

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Witeck-Combs Communications was tapped by Washington-based AIDS Action to coordinate the organizations presence at the XIV International AIDS Conference in Barcelona, Spain in July 2002.  On AIDS Action's behalf, Witeck-Combs team developed a panel discussion on the United States' HIV/AIDS agenda and policies - a series of panels that included 15 HIV/AIDS leaders.  The session was standing room-only and web cast by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

July 2002 (Photo Credit: Darin Johnson)

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Mayor and Diane Williams with Suzanne Goldstein

District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams, wife Diane Williams, Food & Friends Board President Suzanne Goldstein and Peter Rosenstein enjoy 12^th Annual Chef's Best Dinner & Auction.

June 2002 (Photo Credit: Darren Santos)

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Christopher Reeve Speaks During Opening of Paralysis Resource Center

Christopher Reeve speaks during an open day celebration of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation May 3, 2002.  Witeck-Combs Communications helped facilitate coordinating media before, during and after the event by arranging a press conference and interview with the Reeve's.

May 2002 (Photo Credit: Julie Kwon)

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center

Witeck-Combs Communications helped coordinate a press conference and opening of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) May 3, 2002, in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dana Reeve commemorates the opening of the PRC with a ribbon cutting surrounded by her husband, Christopher Reeve, and other key figures that participated in the opening day celebration.

May 2002 (Photo Credit: Julie Kwon)

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Sir Elton John Comes to Washington

Before making his first-ever appearance on Capitol Hill in April 2002 to testify before Congress, Sir Elton John is accompanied by Sandy Thurman, head of the International AIDS Trust, as well as Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY).  Witeck-Combs Communications worked closely with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to make this historic visit a success. 

April 2002 (Photo Credit:  Vivian Ronay)

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Sir Elton John and Sandy Thurman Testify for Global AIDS Funds

On behalf of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Witeck-Combs Communications helped coordinate and publicize Sir Elton John's Congressional testimony in support of increased U.S. funding to defeat global HIV/AIDS.  Testifying before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in April 2002, Sir Elton John was joined by his colleague and ally, Sandy Thurman, President of the International AIDS Trust. 

April 2002 (Photo Credit:  Vivian Ronay)

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Christopher Reeve Testifies for Therapeutic Cloning

On behalf of the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research, Witeck-Combs Communications helped coordinate and publicize Christopher Reeve's testimony in support of therapeutic cloning and a press conference involving Reeve and influential members of Congress. Speaking to the press about the medical benefits of therapeutic cloning for those who are paralyzed or suffer from a variety of other disabilities, on March 5, 2002, Reeve was joined by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and others.

March 2002 (Photo Credit: Julie Kwon)

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The City Museum of Washington, D.C. Breaks Ground

Members of the District of Columbia City Council join Historical Society leadership in the ceremonial dig at the groundbreaking of the City Museum of Washington, D.C. expected to open in spring 2003.

November 2001 (Photo Credit: DJ Case)

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Choice Hotels - the 2001 Chef's Best Presenting Sponsor

For the second year in a row, Choice Hotels International serves as presenting sponsor of Food & Friends' Chef's Best Dinner & Auction.  From left to right, Suzanne Goldstein - Board Chair, Food & Friends, Craig Shniderman - Executive Director, Food & Friends, and Michael DeSantis - General Counsel, Choice Hotels.

June 2001 (Photo Credit: Darren Santos)

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"Man About Town" Interviews Mayor Williams

WTOP "Man About Town," Bob Madigan, interviews District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams at the 11^th Annual Chef's Best Dinner & Auction. 

June 2001 (Photo Credit: Darren Santos)

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Willie Wonka at Chef's Best

With always one of the most decorative and fun-filled booths, Executive Chef of the Inn at Little Washington, Patrick O'Connell serves up his signature pistachio ice cream.

June 2001 (Photo Credit: Darren Santos)

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Witeck-Combs Communications worked with Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars North America to launch an integrated marketing and advertising campaign to specifically reach gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) consumers, as part of its comprehensive diversity marketing strategy. The campaign, which recognizes that GLBT households are as diverse as the family of vehicles offered by Volvo, is intended to build a stronger connection between GLBT consumers and the Volvo brand. The campaign will target GLBT consumers in the Atlanta and San Francisco metropolitan areas.

(Credit: Prime Access)

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Witeck-Combs Communications worked with Ford Motor Company and Jaguar North America to launch an integrated marketing and advertising campaign to specifically reach gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) consumers. The Jaguar campaign is part of a comprehensive strategy developed by Ford Motor Company's Global Marketing organization. The campaign will target GLBT consumers in the New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

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Witeck-Combs Communications worked with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian and gay political organization, to develop this unique "give back" purchase promotion designed to encourage HRC members to consider choosing Jaguar.

                   

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HRC Coming Out Campaign

Witeck-Combs Communications developed this public service campaign for the Human Rights Campaign, using openly gay and lesbian celebrities to discuss the importance of being open and honest about your sexual orientation as a way to increase visibility and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. This ad features Dan Butler, best known for his role as Bulldog Briscoe on the hit series Frasier.

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HRC - You've Got the Power Campaign

Witeck-Combs Communications worked with the Human Rights Campaign to develop this highly effective get-out-the-vote campaign urging gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to register to vote in the 1996 election. The campaign featured openly gay and lesbian celebrities, including: Amanda Bearse (Actress, Married with Children), Chastity Bono, Sean Sasser (MTV's The Real World), Greg Louganis (Olympic Diver), Candace Gingrich (sister of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich), Mitchell Anderson (Actor, Party of Five) and Dan Butler (Actor, Frasier).

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HRC Federal Club Membership Promotion

Witeck-Combs Communications worked with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian and gay political organization, to develop this membership marketing program designed to encourage existing members to sign up additional members and be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes.

    

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HRC Federal Club Membership Promotion - One-In-A-Million Campaign

Witeck-Combs Communications worked with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian and gay political organization, to develop this membership marketing program designed to encourage existing members to sign up additional members and be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes.

          
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