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Houston Ad Veterans Open New Creative Shop

New hybrid ad agency educates, entertains and sells. Yes, sells. Local Houston adman, Lou Congelio, announced today the formation of a new advertising agency designed to meet the needs of local and regional clients in search of creative, innovative strategies. The...

Pura Vida Tequila Lanches Video to Promote Indiegogo Campaign

In April of 2015, Pura Vida Tequila Founder and CEO, Stewart Skloss, called and said he needed help to purchase a tequila refinery in Mexico. I jokingly told Stewart, "Well, I have a little bit of money but not enough to buy a refinery" to which he replied, "That's...

Buc-ee’s and Lou Congelio: A Match Made in Texas

Advertising guru’s legacy a staple across Texas roads If you are traveling any distance by car this holiday season, chances are there’s a Buc-ee’s in your future. The monotony of miles of Texas highway is often relieved at this, the Disneyland of rest stops. At...

Lou Congelio Named 2011 AAF Silver Medal Winner

The American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in...