History of Wilkin Guge

2008

The agency celebrates its 10th anniversary
Wilkin Guge wins 30 ADDY Awards including a special judge’s award
Wilkin Guge wins 10 Polaris Awards including Best of Show

2007

Gail Guge becomes the first person in Southern California and the 13th in the nation to be certified in brand strategy by The Brand Establishment

Wilkin Guge relocates offices to Ontario, CA

Wilkin Guge announces strategic alliance with La Agencia de Orci, the largest Hispanic agency in Los Angeles

2006

Wilkin Guge conducts inaugural research study on the Inland Empire’s Best Marketing Practices with area Chief Marketing Officers

Wilkin Guge campaign for Keystone Automotive wins Best of Show ADDY in broadcast media.

2005

Wilkin Guge adds internal Research, Interactive and Media Buying Departments

2004

Wilkin Guge adds an internal Public Relations Department, naming Kim Munkres as PR Director

2003

Gail Guge becomes a partner with Andrew Wilkin and the firm becomes Wilkin Guge Marketing

Wilkin Guge wins International ADDY Award

2002

Wilkin Group is hired by Hawaiian Airlines to help launch its new service at Ontario Airport

2001

Wilkin Design changes its name to The Wilkin Group

2000

Wilkin Design wins Laurel Award, the Building Industry Association Marketing Awards highest honor

1999

Wilkin Design expands hiring its first employees in account service and graphic design

1998

Wilkin Design begins business with marketing and advertising strategy for Mt. San Antonio College, the largest junior college in the nation.