Gg 2003 Highlights

Gg 2002 Highlights

Gg 2004 Highlights

The Gallagher Group is pleased to represent DCK Joaillerie in the U.S. DCK Joaillerie, a beautiful high-end jewelry collection, is the inspiration of French-born and Luxembourg-based Daniele-Christine Kremer. These exquisite , colorful designs are inspired by Daniele-Christine’s role as a dancer, artist, wife and mother. Her designs are currently sold at O.J. Perrin and the Ritz Hotel in Paris, and soon to be sold at luxury jewelers in the U.S. Click here for more info.

Arriving from Paris in September 2000, Workshop NY has changed the face of fashion trade shows in America. The biannual show is held in Chelsea Market in Manhattan every market week (during September for Spring/Summer and February for Fall/Winter) and has become an important stop on every fashion journalist/store buyer's schedule. Featuring emerging designers from all over the world, such as Margie Tsai, Gary Graham, Liz Collins, Souchi, and Apropos Showroom, the show is a must-attend event on the calendars of the fashion elite. Click here for more info.

Client: Nordstrom Life & Style Series

Gg has strategized and managed three exciting events on behalf of Gg clients Christine Palmer Hennigan and Bob Altemus, and Nordstrom Personal Touch Manager, Julie Musselman. The three-part series which began in June and wrapped up in November was a celebration of women who are interested in being in the forefront of everything, from understanding the latest fashion and beauty trends to making wise choices about their financial future. In addition to the above speakers, guest speakers for each event included Kumari Raju of St. John, Andrea Stotsky of Doctor’s Dermatalogic Formula (DDF) and Marcy Solomon of Angel by Thierry Mugler. Christine and Bob spoke about important financial planning considerations such as providing tips on Education Funding, Charitable Giving and Long Term Care. Click here for more info.

Following 20 years of serving as Master Engraver to the world’s finest jewelers, such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari and Harry Winston, as well as for a host of celebrity clients, José María García Armenter has launched his own eponymous jewelry collection, called simply, José María. Click here for more information.

Joyce Marie Kraus has created Glamour Toujours, a line of luxurious cotton tee shirts made in France, portraying both timeless style and glamorous femininity. Style does not give way to substance as the Glamour Toujours collection is made of Swiss-combed cotton, ensuring a very soft hand and a comfortable weight. Strong fashion silhouettes ranging from basic solid shapes to Chanel-inspired trompe-l'oeil patterns, completes Joyce Marie's vision of laid back luxury and everlasting elegance. Click here for more information.

Baselworld 2004 attendance reaches
an all-time high

Thanks to Gg’s efforts, BASELWORLD 2004 welcomed the largest delegation of North Americans ever to attend the Show. This represents an increase of 22% over the 2003 Show, and 16% over the 2002 Show. One U.S.-based buyer reported, “This was by far our most successful trip to the Basel show ever, with many thanks going to all of you at The Gallagher Group for all of the help and support you provided us.” Click here for more infomation.

Gg Article Links Financial Svs. and Luxury Markets

Trisha’s recent article, "What Old Money Can Learn from New Luxury," published in the January issue of the GAMA International Journal explores the aspirational motives for the $350 billion that Americans spend annually on luxury goods. The article offers sound advice for how financial services companies can revamp their current marketing practices to capitalize on this market phenomenon.

Gg welcomes Geoff Kasher, Financial Specialist

Taking an experienced financial representative to new heights in the executive market place is exactly what Gg is partnering to do with Geoff Kasher, a Financial Specialists based in Florida. Trisha is currently working with Geoff to deliver an "Ask Geoff" cultivation campaign and to create a customized relationship-driven marketing tactic that prompts prestige introductions on a regular basis. For more on Gg’s "Ready, Set, Sales!" customized marketing tactics, click here.

Gg Partner Facilitates Girls Leadership Conference

Trisha facilitated a conference held at Babson College on January 14th. The conference, titled "An Income of Her Own," was sponsored by The Bulfinch Group, a Guardian Life Insurance Company based in Needham, Babson College and The Commonwealth Institute. The program was designed to encourage girls between the ages of 12 and 16 to take control of their financial future at an early age. (click for more info.)

Thank you for visiting Gg’s website during this holiday season! For every visit, Gg is donating $1 to the Food for the Poor organization–an organization that assists thousands of needy people every day in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Why Food for the Poor?

Apart from love, our most basic need as human beings is food and shelter. FFP not only provides needy people with food each day, it also provides them with tools and education to allow people to support their families tomorrow. What’s more, the Food for the Poor’s fundraising efficiency is 94% which relates to the actual amount of money raised that goes directly to the cause. For more information on Food for the Poor, we encourage you to visit their website at http://www.foodforthepoor.org

On Valentine’s Day, we will post the amount of Gg’s holiday donation to FFP on our website. This number directly correlates to the support from our clients, friends and family. Please tell your friends and colleagues to visit Gg as a way to get to know more about our work while helping out our most needy brothers and sisters around the world.

BASELWORLD The Watch and Jewellry Show

BASELWORLD—The Watch and Jewelry Show Gg is pleased to have been named the North American representative for BASELWORLD—The Watch and Jewelry Show. As part of this role, Gg will handle all marketing and PR for the U.S., Canada, Mexico and The Caribbean for the world’s longest running and most prestigious watch and jewelry show.

With a name like Gallagher, they’ve got to be good!

Gg is pleased to welcome two talented individuals to its “Good to Go” team!

Kristen Gallagher (no relation!) joins Gg from Leading Hotels of the World. An experienced professional, Kristen will be the key manager for Gg’s PR efforts and will operate out of the New York office.

Jenna Gallagher brings an impressive customer relations and fashion writing background to The Gallagher Group. Jenna will be managing the BASELWORLD database from our NY office and is responsible for writing assignments related to the fashion and luxury goods market.

For more on Jenna and Kristen, check out Gg’s Team page.

Gg Joins The Commonwealth Institute

The Commonwealth Institute is a non-profit organization made up of some of the most successful women entrepreneurs and CEOs in Massachusetts. TCI’s goal is to cater to women leaders during the critical stages of their business and provide them with the tools needed for profitable growth. The Gallagher Group is pleased to be a new member of this dynamic organization. For more on TCI, check out www.commonwealthinstitute.org

Judith Kupermann Design

Judi’s formal training was in fashion and fabric design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, but it was not until 1980 that Judi began apprenticing in a jewelry workshop and discovered her love of jewelry making.

She has devoted the past ten years to creating engagement and wedding rings for private clients, meeting personally with brides to bring their very particular ideas about settings and stones, from dream to reality.

Click here, for more information.

"Ready! Set!..."™ is Ready to Launch!

The "Ready Set…!" Series is a complement of simple, effective and proven marketing packages designed to help financial professionals meet high quality prospects.

Each step pays careful attention to turning each phase of a process —the pre, the present, and the post–into leverage-able opportunities that will position you in your market in the most favorable way.