As Richmond's famed Martin Agency celebrates 50 years in the business, Joe Alexander, the company's chief creative officer, shares some of their best work through the years.
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"Virginia is for Lovers" (The Martin Agency, 1969)
This iconic print ad, entitled "Virginia is for Lovers," was created in 1969. It's known nationwide as Virginia's motto.
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"Driving Lesson" (The Martin Agency, 1990)
This TV commercial, featuring a trusty, dusty truck and blue jeans, was created for Wrangler in 1990.
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"Toothless" (The Martin Agency, 1993)
This print ad, entitled "Toothless," was created for children's apparel company Health-Tex in 1993. The model's cuteness hasn't diminished with time. (Image courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"Rock Band" (The Martin Agency, 1994)
This TV commercial, entitled "Rock Band," features tea-drinking, hard-rocking fellas. It was created for Residence Inn in 1994. (Image courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"Russia Surrenders" (The Martin Agency, 1997)
This print, entitled "Russia Surrenders," commemorates the "political prowess" of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. It was created for the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum in 1997. (Photo courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"Surprise Your Wife" (The Martin Agency, 1990)
This print ad, entitled "Surprise Your Wife" was created for Bernie's Tattooing in 1990. (Photo courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"Caveman Insult" (The Martin Agency, 2005)
Who could forget the (surprisingly emotional) cavemen? This television commercial, entitled "Caveman Insult," was created in 2005 for Geico. (Photo courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"Hump Day" (The Martin Agency, 2013)
"What day is it? Hump Daaaaaayyyyy!" This memorable TV commercial, entitled "Hump Day," was created for Geico in 2013.
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"Wonderfilled" (The Martin Agency, 2013)
This TV commercial, entitled "Wonderfilled Anthem," was created for Oreo in 2013. (Photo courtesy: The Martin Agency)
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"We Choose the Moon" (The Martin Agency, 2009)
This interactive website, "We Choose the Moon," was created for the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum in 2009. (Photo courtesy: The Martin Agency)
