That’s why we’re proud to share our experience with Operation Ward 57. Our founder and president Doug Cox is the treasurer of this organization, which has been crucial in fighting for better care and conditions for our wounded veterans.

Doug recently went to Washington, D.C. to check in on the opening of the new and improved facility, throw a holiday party and let our soldiers know how much their selfless dedication means to all of us.

It was an amazing experience, and one that Doug won’t soon forget. Our wounded warriors – who literally risked life and limb, and often lost the latter – repeatedly proclaimed that they would do it all over again in a heartbeat. We are humbled to know these men and women, be a part of this organization and are committed to continuing to make a difference in how our brave soldiers are treated.

A bit of Doug’s experience in his own words:

It was heavy but it gave me a great sense of pride to be there and to see the appreciation everyone had for us including the staff. We fed about 250 people, gave out gift bags to all the wounded warriors, and gave gift-wrapped presents to all of their children.

If you would like to join us in supporting Operation Ward 57 and our amazing veterans, please visit their website at www.operationward57.org, their Facebook Page or connect with them on Twitter @operationward57.

In 1980 the Supreme Court ruled upon the longest running court case in US History, the United States vs Sioux Nation. The court determined that the terms of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty had been violated when the Sioux were resettled onto P.O.W. camps, and 7 million acres of their land were opened up to prospectors and homesteaders. These camps are now called “reservations”.

The grim statistics on Native Reservations today are the equivalent to that of a 3rd world country, revealing the legacy of colonization and treaty violations. Unemployment on the Reservation fluctuates between 80-90%. Many are homeless, and those with homes are packed into rotting buildings with up to 5 families. More than 90% of the population lives below the federal poverty line. The life expectancy for men is 47 years old – roughly the same as Afghanistan and Somalia.

Enter photographer Aaron Huey. For the past six years, Huey has trained his camera on these problems. However, he says, it took him five years to understand what the real story was. “When I first went to Pine Ridge,” says Huey, “the focus was on getting pictures of gangs, superficial violence, drugs and extreme circumstances.” It wasn’t until he was asked to present a TED talk that he pieced together the history – For the first time he saw the reality – how the land was stolen from the Lakota through a series of massacres disguised as battles, and the broken treaties that followed. “It was,” says Huey, “a calculated and systematic destruction of a people.” 

To spread the message about the broken treaties – and to let people know “where the statistics come from,”, Huey has devised an ambitious plan. Collaborating with two artists, Ernesto Yerena and Shepard Fairey, (the latter is best known for his portrait for Obama’s “Hope” campaign), Huey is creating a nationwide poster campaign and has enlisted posterGIANT to help them get this very important story out on the streets.  Huey gave the street artists no-holds-barred access to his work to design it. “I told them they can cut them up,” says Huey, “and put them together, however they want.”

posterGIANT stepped up to help ensure the Honor the Treaties Campaign would get the attention it deserves with Wildpostings in both Seattle and New York City.  In addition, posterGIANT developed a Mini-Site and QR Code campaign to give people the opportunity to access information about this campaign quickly and easily.  Posters are now popping up nationwide as people jump on board to help ensure this story gets told.

 To learn more about this campaign and the plight of those on reservations nationwide, click here, scan the QR code with your smartphone to visit the Mini-Site or visit the Honor the Treaties Facebook page.  

To view additional pictures of the Wildposting campaign, visit our posterGIANT Facebook page.

Be sure to also check out posterGIANT on Twitter and YouTube as well!

OFF THE HOOK!

Get ready for an off the hook event!  PosterGIANT is proud to promote and sponsor the Off Ramp Reunion Show featuring Christdriver, Rorschach Test, Suction, The Braindead and Pinch on Saturday, August 27^th at Studio 7!. 

For more about the event, go to www.studioseven.us and check out this sweet poster designed by our very own Amy Taggart!  Proceeds from this event will support the Layne Staley Memorial fund.

Welcome Tim!

We recently welcomed an intern here at posterGIANT and he is psyched to be a part of the PG Team.  Here are some Tim trivia facts!  You may be quizzed about these later so pay attention!  Tim recently received his associates degree in graphic design from Seattle Central Creative Academy.  He lives in Tacoma with wife Lindsay and his little boy, an 11 month old golden retriever Bodhi.

Tim has done everything from managing Lids, GAP  and Mens Wearhouse stores, to a 2nd shift janitor.  He has been  an acting coach, a lighting consultant and even a nanny.  He was the lead singer/songwriter of the Milwaukee band The Critics from 1991 – 2004, and has dabbled in writing a “solo album” but misses the band scene.

We are excited to have Tim’s help around posterGIANT especially during these crazy summer months.  If you are in the hood, stop by and introduce yourself!

Lottery Action!

PosterGIANT hit the pavement, literally, for the Lottery. It doesn’t take winning the Lottery to get your unique marketing message out, but when the Washington State Lottery wanted help getting a message out, they looked to posterGIANT to make it happen!

Murals are one unique way to send a message or catch your customer’s eye whether on a wall or on the ground, posterGIANT makes it happen.

Another Look at a Fresh Start!

We told you recently about the pole posting clean up campaign posterGIANT has been a part of here in Seattle, WA.  Here is a better look at how much work takes to get these poles clean, but worth it to give Seattle a fresh slate.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F51YeRZf0Ws

It has been a busy spring and lots of great things are happening.  Here’s an update on a few of the things we have been up to…

Fresh Start!

It’s important to get a fresh start now and then. posterGIANT is hitting the streets all summer to do our part by cleaning and scraping poles around Seattle. At posterGIANT we know the importance of getting our clients noticed, but we also believe in keeping the community clean. We are happy to do our part to clean up the poles around town. Posters can’t get you noticed if the poles aren’t getting clean!

Let it Rain!

A little rain can go a long way and get you noticed! If you are ready to start the chatter about your marketing campaign… then let it Rain! posterGIANT has a unique way of getting your company logo or message out with a little water. Let mother nature take it’s course with this eye catching and environmentally safe tactic. Rain Stencils will have your customers pouring in, literally!

Check it out on our You Tube Channel Here!

Operation Ward 57

PosterGIANT is proud to be a part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming Operation Ward 57 ”Rock and Rally” Fundraising Event which raises money for wounded soldiers. Check it out and get out and show your support on August 6th!  For more information visit the Operation Ward 57 Facebook page at:  http://www.facebook.com/operationward57

Louis is Found!

And here is a story that will make your day…

In late May posterGIANT heard word that a beloved dog of a local Crocodile Cafe employee had gone missing.  In an effort to do what we could to help, posterGIANT saturated Seattle with posters of the pup.

After 22 days… (yes 22 days!) and a loss of 30% of the little guy’s body weight, a man was tromping through a wooded area along I5 by Dearborn, saw Louis under a tree, and called the owners.  At first they thought this was just another wild goose chase or a scammer, but in fact this was the real deal – the man was sincere, honest, and most of all, happy to reunite the owners and Lou.  There is nothing better than a great ending to a story like this and posterGIANT was honored to be able to help!

Visibility is everything!  Two recent campaigns, Nirvana and Vis-a-Vis caught the attention of The Stranger winning the clients “Poster of the Week” recognition!  Now THAT is getting noticed!

Check out what The Stranger had to say about these campaigns…

Nirvana

Vis a Vis / Northwest Film Forum

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