Archive: February 2011
Taking the fright out of buying a car
By Jennifer Seeley on February 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Being a 20-something and recently out of college, I haven’t had a lot of experience making big purchases. However, my current car is going through a seemingly never-ending series of repairs, and I’m thinking the time has come to invest in a new car. While the thought of buying a new (or used) shiny car [...]
Posted in: Odds & Ends
Test your tire knowledge with our interactive quiz
By Nathan Erb on February 24, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Remember when you were in school and the teacher would take out that ominous stack of papers at the beginning of class? You’d frantically open your book and study as much as you could for the next 10 seconds before they were passed out. It was the dreaded pop quiz. We’re here to help you [...]
Posted in: Safety
What it’s like to live in … Tucson
By Guest Blogger on February 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM
The Mission De San Xavier de Bac is one of Tucson’s most famous destinations. By Louis Tancredi, guest blogger, service representative in Tucson, Ariz. GEICO has business locations scattered throughout the United States. As part of an ongoing series of posts, we’ve decided to reach out to GEICO associates all across the country to share [...]
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Simple mobile app will change your life … or at least make it slightly better
By Zev Kanter on February 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM
This is what happens to me: I sit with a calculator and pen and try to figure out if I’ll have enough vacation to go on that trip to Seattle. I check my math and still when the time comes, I miscalculated and I’m short a day of vacation. It happens every time. But that [...]
Posted in: Marketing & Communications
Memory of the Month: One of these things is not like the others
By Greg Marsh on February 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM
This photo was taken at a company outing in the 1940s; clearly a celebration of some sort. That’s GEICO Founder Leo Goodwin standing tall and looking serious in the middle. He’s flanked by a group of colleagues who are … well, somewhat shorter and a lot less serious. Even back then, way before the introduction of [...]
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Is giving your Valentine a terrible gift a bad idea?
By Zev Kanter on February 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Could switching to GEICO really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance? Is giving your Valentine a terrible gift a bad idea? If that question doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because it hasn’t been asked on TV … yet. Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight on ABC and you’ll see the answer. Jimmy is asking [...]
Posted in: Marketing & Communications
Two new must-see GEICO commercials hit the airwaves
By Zev Kanter on February 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Could switching to GEICO really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance? Are the two new GEICO commercials this week’s gotta-see-it TV? For the few who aren’t familiar with GEICO’s ads, the answer to both questions is yes. Enjoy the new commercials and tell us what your favorite GEICO ad is from the [...]
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What’s cooking for the Big Game?
By Jennifer Seeley on February 3, 2011 at 7:01 AM
One of the year’s biggest sporting events is just around the corner. On Feb. 6, millions of people will gather and tune in to watch Pittsburgh take on Green Bay. No matter which team you’re cheering for – and even if you’re not much of a football fan – chances are there’s a party in [...]
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