HCP Associates’ Chairman Delivers Biennial Survey Report at Annual Tampa Downtown Partnership Development Forum
TAMPA, Fla. (March 29, 2017) HCP Chairman R. Patrick Hill presented to a packed room in the Tampa Convention Center last Friday morning. Data presented by Hill reflected feedback from Downtown Tampa’s major stakeholders—its residents, workers and students. A baseline was conducted in 2008, and every two years since, HCP has surveyed Downtown’s stakeholders for…
HCP Associates Selected Winner in 38th Annual Telly Awards
TAMPA, Fla. (March 13, 2017) – The Telly Awards has named HCP Associates as a Silver winner in the 38th Annual Telly Awards for their documentary short titled “The Courthouse Dog.” With over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor. HCP’s production company, Gulf+Atlantic Films produced the documentary…
HCP’s Media Analyst Receives IAB Certification
Tampa, Fla. (March 10, 2017) HCP’s Media Analyst, Allyson Russo recently received her Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Digital Media Buying and Planning Certification. The certification is the only globally recognized, accredited professional certification specifically created for digital media planning and buying. The exam covers executing and managing campaigns, creating media strategies, developing digital media plans…
Gulf Atlantic Films Reels in 20th Anniversary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 10, 2017) The cameras keep rolling for Gulf Atlantic Films (GAF) as they celebrate 20 years in business. Established in 1997, the independent production company aims to keep Tampa Bay in the spotlight as a filming location. Headquartered in Tampa’s Channelside Arts District, GAF is partnered and housed with the marketing veterans…
DENTCO Talks Humble Beginnings as it Turns 40
DeWitt, MI – (Feb. 22, 2017) – From working a sod field as a high school student back in the 60s, DENTCO founder Greg Dent had a dream of owning his own company; little did he know that it would grow into a major national player in the retail store and restaurant maintenance industry. “I…
Eric Polins Awarded Silver Medal by American Advertising Federation

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2017) Last night at the Addys Live Gala Night at Baystage LIVE, the American Advertising Federation—Tampa Bay (AAF-TB) presented its Silver Medal Award, the organization’s highest honor, to local advertising executive Eric Polins in recognition of his contributions to advertising and commitment to actively furthering the industry. The Silver Medal Award…
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…
The Maserati Club Launches New Website Answering Surge of New Owners

Woodbridge, Conn. – (February 15, 2017) – The Maserati Club (TMC) Eastern Chapter President Peter Rusy announced today TMC launched a new website created by Tampa-based marketing firm, HCP Associates. HCP Associates Senior Brand Strategist/Partner and fellow Maserati owner Eric Polins is excited to spread awareness to the south eastern Maserati owners and dealers for…
HCP Associates Hires Former FOX 13 News Producer to its Diverse Team
TAMPA, Fla. (January 31, 2017) HCP Associates has named Kim Bailey as its new Manager of PR. In this position, Bailey will oversee the firm’s client and corporate communications, content development and social media. “We are at an integral growth period for HCP and we spent a very long time searching for the right individual…
Westshore Technologies Names HCP Associates Marketing Firm of Record
Tampa, Fla. (December 22, 2016) Westshore Technologies (WST) CEO Jason Lang announced today that Tampa based HCP Associates, Inc., will serve as their new marketing firm of record. WST was founded in 2003 by Lang, an experienced entrepreneur and techie, who saw a gap in the industry between small and medium-sized business that lacked…