Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Advertising Partner in Wichita, KS
Holmes Garci Advertising (HGA) has been a full-service media planning, buying, and advertising agency since 1981. Founded by Marino and Kim Garci as an in-house agency for their furniture store, we expanded into a full-service agency serving over 100 clients. Our team combines decades of experience with innovative strategies to maximize advertising effectiveness. We leverage our significant buying power to secure cost-effective media placements across television, radio, digital, print, and outdoor platforms. Our success is rooted in building long-term client relationships and prioritizing their business goals.With offices in Wichita, Kansas, we specialize in local market expertise while maintaining national advertising standards. Our in-house production capabilities allow for rapid campaign adjustments and consistent creative quality. We serve diverse industries, focusing on delivering measurable results through integrated media campaigns. Our leadership team brings over 60 combined years of advertising experience to every client partnership. We remain committed to transparency, ethical practices, and client-centric service that drives business growth.
Services
Television Advertising
Radio Campaigns
Digital Marketing
Print Design
Outdoor Billboards
Video Production
Social Media Management
Media Buying
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of local advertising expertise in Wichita, Kansas
- Our in-house production team creates high-quality campaigns at competitive rates
- We leverage bulk media buying power to secure cost-effective placements
- Our client-focused approach prioritizes your business goals over industry trends
- We combine traditional media expertise with modern digital marketing strategies
Services
Television Advertising
Create impactful TV commercials that build brand credibility and drive customer engagement. Our team handles concept development, scriptwriting, production, and strategic media placement. We leverage bulk buying power to maximize campaign reach while maintaining creative quality that delivers measurable business results.
Radio Campaigns
Develop targeted radio advertising strategies that reach specific demographics during optimal listening hours. We combine creative messaging with strategic station selection to maximize market penetration. Our integrated approach enhances effectiveness when combined with other media platforms for comprehensive campaign coverage.
Digital Marketing
Implement cost-effective digital advertising campaigns that complement traditional media efforts. Our strategies include social media management, search engine marketing, and targeted online placements. We integrate digital with traditional media for full market coverage and enhanced campaign performance tracking.
Print Design
Create visually compelling print materials including ads, brochures, and postcards that capture audience attention. Our designers combine creative expertise with marketing strategy to produce materials that drive customer action and reinforce brand identity across all advertising platforms.
Outdoor Advertising
Design impactful outdoor advertising campaigns that maximize brand visibility through strategic location selection and creative design. We create memorable billboard displays that maintain message consistency with other media platforms while leveraging high-traffic areas for maximum exposure.
People
Drew Holmes
Head Honcho
Advertising industry veteran with 25+ years experience. Purchased agency in 2014 after working with founders. Business Administration degree from Friends University. Specializes in media buying strategy and campaign development.
Heather Bailey
Agency Director
Marketing professional with 20+ years agency experience. Joined HGA in 2009. Fort Hays State University graduate. Manages client relations and agency operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in campaign execution.
Julie Leis
Account Specialist
Television advertising expert with 20 years local market experience. Oklahoma State University graduate. Specializes in media scheduling and client consultation. Maintains deep understanding of Wichita's target demographics.
Mike Downing
Account Specialist
30-year media veteran with expertise in print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Wichita State University graduate. Focuses on integrated campaign development and client strategy across multiple advertising channels.
Jillian Ruffo
Designer
Graphic design specialist with BFA from Wichita State University. Expert in creating visual identities for diverse clients. Former automotive industry designer who joined HGA in 2016 to expand creative capabilities for local businesses.
Questions
What advertising services do you offer?
We provide television, radio, digital, print, outdoor, video production, and social media advertising services with full media planning and buying support.
How are you different from other advertising agencies?
We combine in-house production capabilities with bulk media buying power to deliver high-quality campaigns at competitive rates without typical agency markups.
Can you handle both traditional and digital media campaigns?
Yes, we specialize in integrating traditional media with digital strategies for comprehensive campaign coverage across all platforms.
Do you work with businesses of all sizes?
We serve businesses of all sizes, from local startups to established regional companies, tailoring solutions to each client's budget and goals.
How do you measure advertising campaign effectiveness?
We track campaign performance through media analytics, client sales data, and market response metrics to ensure measurable business impact.
Reviews (2)
John Rhoden
Jun 19, 2019
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Heather and Drew are the best. They try to understand your goals for your advertising and make up a schedule that fits your goals.
Tim Wallace
May 27, 2019
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Some of the most memorable times in my life come from advertising with Drew! Monkeys, Sheep, or Bed Bugs Oh No; some day I will tell my grandkids about all the fun I had marketing the business. BUT seriously Drew has never in 10 years steered me the wrong direction. I might come up with a bad idea from time to time and Drew always shows me the best way to get real returns on my investment. I could NOT imagine doing this without this amazing team.Thank you and may God continue this blessing.
-Wallace
-Wallace
