Something Both Candidates Can Agree On

May 15, 2025
Phil Krone

What’s the one thing Barack Obama and John McCain agree on?

That’s the question we’re asking the press and the public as we launch a public relations campaign on behalf of one of our clients. The timely campaign is designed to help our client gain visibility by leveraging the candidates’ recent “debate” on how best to save energy.

Our client, AIR-serv, is the largest provider of tire inflation and vacuum services in the U.S. The company’s reliable and efficient machines enable drivers to “air up” when they fill up at some 65,000 gasoline stations, convenience stores, and car washes.

We created the advertisement below, which doubles as flyer for trades shows, mailings, and leave-behinds, to alert drivers that properly inflated tires can lower gasoline costs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and contribute to a sustainable environment.

When you need a creative, effective way to get the word out about your product or service, please give us a call. And don’t forget to “air up!”

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