Christy Coker Vandergriff Archives

The 2021 Arkansas State Fair saw record crowds. The event was promoted by GWL Advertising.

Fair Smashes Records; GWL Basks in Sunshine

The big crowds at the Arkansas State Fair affirmed new marketing approaches by GWL Advertising of Little Rock, the fair’s agency of record. read more >

by Kyle Massey - November 8, 2021, 12:00am

Co-owners Christy Vandergriff and Julie Barnett of GWL Advertising in Little Rock

Media & Marketing / Retail

Behind Ad Man’s Initials, 2 Women’s Ownership

Christy Vandergriff and Julie Barnett are proud women owners of GWL Advertising of Little Rock, but still pleased their agency carries a man’s initials. read more >

by Kyle Massey - February 15, 2021, 12:00am

Gary Lay, founder of GWL Advertising, has sold his firm to two of his employees, Creative Director Christy Coker Vandergriff and Accounting Director Julie Barnett.

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Lay Sells GWL Advertising to Vandergriff, Barnett; Firm Adds Dan Sawyer

Gary W. Lay, a Little Rock ad man for decades and the founder of GWL Advertising in 1993, has sold the firm to longtime employees Christy Coker Vandergriff and Julie Barnett. read more >

by Kyle Massey - July 20, 2020, 8:30am

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Fair Smashes Records; GWL Basks in Sunshine

Behind Ad Man’s Initials, 2 Women’s Ownership

Lay Sells GWL Advertising to Vandergriff, Barnett; Firm Adds Dan Sawyer

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