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HCP Associates Earns Six 2026 Telly Awards for Excellence in Documentary, Corporate Storytelling, Motion Design, and Live Experiences
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
Hessel Family Foundation Opens Hessel House in Clearwater for Veteran Family
CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking
HCP Associates Assists in Execution of Founder’s Day for Main Street Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., (March 31, 2026) — HCP Associates developed and executed a community-wide digital outreach campaign for Main Street Zephyrhills’ 116th Annual
HCP Associates Supports Tradeshow Debut for Bladerunner Farms
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
HCP Associates Repositions SiteServe to Own the “Dirty Dirt”
TAMPA, Fla. (January 28, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive brand enhancement, market repositioning, and full digital platform build for
HCP Associates Leads Comprehensive Rebrand and Market Repositioning for Bartow-Based Luxury Builder JMI
BARTOW, Fla. (January 13, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive rebrand and market repositioning for Bartow-based JMI Flooring & Construction,
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HCP Associates Welcomes Two New Team Members, Expanding Expertise in Marketing and Communications
TAMPA, Fla. – (March 19, 2025) – HCP Associates is excited to announce the hiring of two new team members: Brooke Pelkey,
HCP Associates Honors Founder R. Pat Hill
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”23592″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – Although HCP Associates Founder R. Patrick Hill spends most of his time in the Carolinas after retirement, the team gets to see him on special occasions when he visits his hometown of Tampa. Recently, Pat flew down to visit the HCP team to accompany…
HCP Associates Welcomes Three New Team Members
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22448″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2022)- As HCP continues to grow with new clientele, the firm’s Managing Partners Sean Coniglio and Eric Polins announced today the addition of two coordinators and an intern. Thomas Manzello will be joining the team as the new Marketing Communications Coordinator, Jack Smith will serve as the new…
HCP Associates Promotes Julie Fleishman to Manager of Client Services
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA Fla., Dec. 28, 2021 – HCP Associates announces the promotion of Julie Fleishman to Manager of Client Services effective immediately. Adding Fleishman to the management team allows HCP Associates to better serve a broad range of local, national, and global clientele. Fleishman connects HCP Associates’ client marketing and communications efforts with senior leadership’s strategic…
HCP Associates Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Coordinator
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1634915968105{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”20156″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (June 18, 2021) – HCP Associates’ Managing Partner Eric Polins announced today that the firm will expand the team by welcoming Julie Fleishman as a new Marketing and Communications Coordinator. “Julie will connect how HCP’s communication, marketing, branding, social media, website, tradeshows, special events, and advertising…
VotePhil Gives a Punxsutawney Resident a Digital Platform
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DEWITT, Mich. (March 2, 2021) Since 2009, the team at DENTCO have worked to shine a spotlight on a small, furry, and adorable celebrity weatherman. As the nation’s first exterior services management company, DENTCO basis its business on the ever-changing weather patterns across the globe. With snow removal serving as a key pillar of DENTCO’s…
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HCP Associates Keeps a Pulse on the Tampa Bay Community Through Market Research
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (November 2, 2021) – HCP Associates recently completed a series of studies covering communities across the Tampa Bay region. The studies provided insight on several important regional quality of life topics, including affordable housing, transportation, roadway congestion, and workforce development. “Oftentimes, public officials rely on constituents who are actively engaged in public policy and who may at times be agenda-setting. To avoid such issues, we employ multiple techniques…
Meet the GOAT
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2021) That is the Project, not Tampa’s Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady. On February 6t, 55 life-sized goat sculptures took centerstage at the Athletes/Artists+Causes gala and auction, hosted at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Each goat was hand painted by artists turning these farmyard creatures into dynamic and beautiful works of art. The idea is the brainchild of Rob Canton, founder of Project…
ChampaBay Strikes Again – Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”19247″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2021) There has never been a better time to be a Tampa Bay sports fan. Rounding out a year of incredible championships, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took home the Lombardi Trophy in an impressive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. HCP has a long history of Buc…
Top 10 ways we are helping our clients with COVID-19
Whether it’s a government entity or a small business, these are the top ways we are helping our clients communicate with their target audiences right now. We are helping them… Become an important resource for their specific audience and keeping the audience updated with resources, news, and positive information specific to them. Being a helpful…
How to overcome communication challenges with COVID-19
[vc_row][vc_column reveal_effect=””][vc_column_text]COVID-19 changes every day, so how and what do businesses communicate? Our consultants, advisors and client service professionals have been working around the clock to stay ahead of the news and information being produced each day to determine how it impacts our clients. We wanted to share a few thoughts for those small businesses who may have limited professional resources…
Madelin Ghomshe – Research Coordinator/Bodybuilder
Madelin Ghomshe serves as HCP’s Research Coordinator/Resident Bodybuilder. In this role, Madelin coordinates quantitative, qualitative, primary and secondary data, survey design, analysis, reporting and presentation. Madelin works closely with senior leadership and the HCP marketing team to support clients requiring research-related activities and plans. Outside of work, Madelin has become dedicated to weightlifting and exercise.…
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HCP Associates Earns Six 2026 Telly Awards for Excellence in Documentary, Corporate Storytelling, Motion Design, and Live Experiences
TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 — Tampa-based strategic marketing and communications firm HCP Associates has been recognized with six 2026 Telly Awards,
HCP Associates Wins PRestige Award of Excellence at Annual Public Relations Society of Tampa Bay Ceremony
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Earlier today, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted the 2025
HCP Associates Scores Three Tellys with Source 1 Solutions in the 46th Annual Telly Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – HCP Associates is honored to announce that it has been recognized with three Silver Telly Awards
Source 1 Solutions Wins Silver ADDY Award for Website Designed by HCP Associates
CLEARWATER, Fla. (February 24, 2025) – HCP Associates is proud to announce that the Source 1 Solutions website, designed by HCP Associates,
HCP Associates Advances as a Finalist for 2022 Small Business of the Year Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (July 12, 2022) – The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce SBOY Committee announced yesterday that HCP Associates will advance as a finalist for the 42nd Annual Small Business of the Year Award in the 5-20 employee category. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce SBOY Award is one of the most sought-after small business…
HCP Associates Named Semifinalist for 2022 Small Business of the Year Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (Wednesday, June 8, 2022) – HCP Associates has been nominated and advanced as a semifinalist for the 42nd Annual Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. With more than 400 Tampa Bay area businesses being nominated for the honor, this is a highly selective and rigorous competition…
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HCP Associates Repositions SiteServe to Own the “Dirty Dirt”
TAMPA, Fla. (January 28, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive brand enhancement, market repositioning, and full digital platform build for
HCP Associates Leads Comprehensive Rebrand and Market Repositioning for Bartow-Based Luxury Builder JMI
BARTOW, Fla. (January 13, 2026) — HCP Associates has completed a comprehensive rebrand and market repositioning for Bartow-based JMI Flooring & Construction,
HCP Associates Launches Rebrand of Transport Credit Union
TAMPA, Fla., (September 18, 2025)—HCP Associates recently led a full rebranding initiative for Transport Credit Union, formerly known as Coast2Coast Financial Credit
HCP Associates Executes Successful Campaign For Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame’s Inaugural Year
TAMPA, Fla., (August 15, 2025)—HCP Associates developed and executed a communitywide outreach campaign for the Tampa Bay Soccer Hall of Fame’s inaugural
HCP Associates Spearheads Marketing Initiatives for Focus Day School
TAMPA, Fla., (May 22, 2025)—HCP Associates assisted in the development and launch of the website, PR initiatives, and a revitalization of social
HCP Associates Completes Market Evaluation & Brand Assessment for Thatch Computer Consulting
LANSING, MI. (November 15, 2024) – HCP Associates is pleased to become the agency of record for Thatch Computer Consulting, a Michigan-based
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HCP Associates Presents Findings of the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025)–HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County
HCP Associates Completes Fourth Iteration of Commercial Recycling Study for Pinellas County Solid Waste
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 7, 2025) — HCP Associates recently completed the fourth Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey for Pinellas County Solid Waste
HCP Associates Secures Extension to Guide Tampa CRA Communications
TAMPA, Fla., (May 8, 2025) – HCP Associates today announced that the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency has approved an extension of the
HCP Associates completes 9th Tampa’s Downtown Resident and Worker Study
TAMPA, FL. (April 23, 2025) – HCP Associates recently completed the 9th iteration of the Tampa’s Downtown Resident and Worker Study for
HCP Associates Delivers Annual Report for Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency
BARTOW, Fla. (April 21, 2025) – HCP Associates, the Tampa-based research, strategy and marketing consultancy, has finalized and released the 2024 Annual
HCP Associates Delivers Annual Report for Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency
TAMPA, Fla. (April 21, 2025) – HCP Associates, a Tampa-based research, strategy and marketing consultancy, has completed and released the 2024 Annual
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Hessel Family Foundation Opens Hessel House in Clearwater for Veteran Family
CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation recently celebrated the grand opening of Hessel House in Clearwater, FL, marking
HCP Associates Completes Pro Bono Annual Report for 21 & Change, Inc.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla., (May 7, 2022) –HCP Associates recently completed the annual report for 21 & Change, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit that champions inclusion, education, and human rights for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. HCP Associates has been the pro bono agency of record since the inception of the organization and partners Eric Polins…
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay Retains HCP Associates for Strategic Planning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla., (March 12, 2022) –Prior to the pandemic in 2017, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay set in motion a strategic plan to include the development of several metrics related to workforce, volunteerism, capital improvements, board development, community engagement, program development, and staffing goals. HCP Associates was called upon to revisit the prior strategic…
HCP launches awareness campaign for the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2019) – HCP Associates was recently engaged to help create awareness of the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park and Rear Admiral Leroy Collins Jr. Veterans Museum. In partnership with the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum committee, HCP launched a new website for the Park – one of the most important tools…
Voices for Children of Tampa Bay Names HCP Associates Marketing Firm of Record
TAMPA, Fla. (August 16, 2017) Executive Director Ronna Kennedy and the Voices for Children (VFC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint HCP Associates their Marketing Firm of Record. VFC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support to advocate for the abused, abandoned and neglected children of Hillsborough County. VFC works closely…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Film New PSA with HCP
CLEARWATER, Fla. (August 1, 2017) — HCP helped Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Tampa Bay make a splash for their new public service announcement. HCP filmed the commercial on the Sheraton Sand Key Resort’s private beach in Clearwater. The PSA takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to being a mentor for BBBS. It also promotes their…
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HCP Associates Assists in Execution of Founder’s Day for Main Street Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., (March 31, 2026) — HCP Associates developed and executed a community-wide digital outreach campaign for Main Street Zephyrhills’ 116th Annual
HCP Associates Supports Tradeshow Debut for Bladerunner Farms
POTEET, TX., (February 10, 2026)–As Bladerunner Farms’ marketing firm of record, HCP Associates partnered with the company to support its presence at
HCP Associates Presents at the Florida Redevelopment Association’s Annual Conference
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2025) — HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen moderated a panel discussion at the Florida Redevelopment
Robert Allen Presents Resident & Worker Sentiments at the 2024 Annual Westshore Development Forum
TAMPA, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen presented the results of the 2023-24 Westshore Resident and Worker
Grace Speaks to University of Tampa Ad/PR Students
TAMPA, Fla. (December 4, 2023) – Grace Sailer, Marketing Communications Coordinator at HCP, found herself back in familiar territory when she was
Port Tampa Bay Honors Service Members at Military Appreciation Event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”20296″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]HCP Associates was thrilled to work closely with Port Tampa Bay management to coordinate and launch the Port’s inaugural Military Appreciation Event on May 27, 2021. Port Tampa Bay employs more than 30 veterans on their staff and was pleased with the large turnout to honor, recognize and thank all the…
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Tampa Marketing Exec Produces Three Films Screening at Gasparilla International and Sunscreen Film Festivals
TAMPA, Fla., (March 21, 2024) – Call it a hattrick or just a festival anomaly, but Eric Polins, Managing Partner at HCP
‘Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog’ Accepted into the Hollywood Florida Film Festival
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2018) The Voices for Children and Guardian ad Litem Film Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog is set to screen at this year’s Hollywood Florida Film Festival. This is the seventh film festival screening for the “Dogumentary” which tells the story of how former Voices for Children of Tampa Bay…
‘Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog’ Set to Screen at the Bonita Springs International Film Festival
TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2018) The Voices for Children and Guardian ad Litem Film Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog has been accepted to screen at the 3rd Annual Bonita Springs International Film Festival. This is the sixth film festival screening for the “Dogumentary” which tells the story of how Guardian ad Litem (GAL)…
‘Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog’ Screening at the Orlando Film Festival
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2017) This year’s 2017 Orlando Film Fest is underway and the Voices for Children and Guardian ad Litem Film Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog is set to screen Tuesday, October 24th, at 8 PM at the Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12 in Downtown Orlando. The “Dogumentary” tells…
‘Tibet: The Story of Florida’s First Courthouse Facility Dog’ Officially Selected to Screen at Orlando Film Festival and Sunscreen Film Festival West
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2017) After a successful debut earlier this year at the Gasparilla International Film Festival, the documentary centered around Florida’s first Courthouse Facility Dog has officially been accepted into the 2017 Orlando Film Festival and the Sunscreen Film Festival West in Hermosa Beach, CA. The “Dogumentary” tells the story of how Guardian…
Tampa “Dogumentary” Wags its Way to World Debut at 2017 Gasparilla International Film Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2017) A dogumentary (documentary) centered around Florida’s first courthouse dog will debut at the 2017 Gasparilla International Film Festival in March. HCP Associate’s production company, Gulf+Atlantic Films (gafilms.com) produced the film titled “The Courthouse Dog.” The “Dogumentary” tells the story of how Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers, former Voices for Children…
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