Posts by Nathan Erb
Try our new ‘Coverage Coach’ – an interactive car insurance playbook
By Nathan Erb on February 3, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin aren’t the only coaches hoping to lead their teams to victory this weekend. Our team has created Coach Gecko and an easy-to-use tool to help determine your car insurance needs. We know car insurance isn’t the simplest topic, and choosing appropriate coverage limits is an important decision you want to [...]
Posted in: On the Web, Sales and Service
Happy Groundhog Day!
By Nathan Erb on February 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM
I grew up in Western Pennsylvania, where Groundhog Day always gets plenty of attention. After all, Punxsutawney Phil is known worldwide, especially after the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray. Sure, it may be more about tradition than actually finding out if spring is around the corner – or if we’re stuck with six more weeks [...]
Posted in: Odds & Ends
2012 Music Festival Preview – Coachella
By Nathan Erb on January 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Back for 2012 is our #MusicMonday blog series highlighting some of the biggest music festivals in America. First on our list is the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. The three-day festival will take place on consecutive weekends (April 13-15 and April 20-22) for the first time [...]
Posted in: Odds & Ends
10 Winter Weather Driving Tips
By Nathan Erb on December 12, 2011 at 1:47 PM
I would’ve written this post a little sooner if I knew “Snowtober” was going to surprise the Northeast back in late October. Better late than never, though! There’s still plenty of winter weather ahead for 2011-2012. While you can still find a nice day, prepare for the rest of the season by winterizing your vehicle. [...]
Posted in: Safety
The new GEICO App: bigger, stronger, faster and sleeker
By Nathan Erb on November 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Our mobile team has been working hard on the latest free App to keep you connected with GEICO 24/7. They’ve listened to customer feedback and turned everything you love about GEICO mobile. Customize with your favorite GEICO character Can’t get enough of Maxwell the Pig? Now, you can choose him to be the background in [...]
Posted in: On the Web
GEICO Shortcuts – Our all-new Facebook customer app
By Nathan Erb on November 3, 2011 at 11:15 AM
With more than 800 million active users, Facebook is a social media phenomenon. You’ve most likely spent time on Facebook – heck, you probably even have it open in another window right now, don’t you? That’s why we’ve made it easier to access GEICO and use Facebook at the same time. Our new app features [...]
Posted in: On the Web
GEICO commercials: behind-the-scenes footage
By Nathan Erb on October 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM
One of the requests we always get is for more footage from your favorite commercials. With our latest round of commercials, we went beyond the 30-second TV spots you’ll see. There are pictures, outtakes and more new content on geico.com. If you haven’t yet seen some of the new “Easier Ways to Save” commercials, here [...]
Posted in: Marketing & Communications, On the Web
Guinea Pig Getaway – Watch the commercial; get the app
By Nathan Erb on October 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM
From our “Easier Ways to Save” ad campaign, we’re bringing you the next chapter in the saga about Guinea Pigs rowing a boat. In the commercial, a man tries to save money by teaching guinea pigs to row a boat to produce electricity. (Scroll down to watch the commercial!) Now, the Guinea Pigs have escaped [...]
Posted in: Marketing & Communications, On the Web
How to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrrr!
By Nathan Erb on September 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Ahoy! You probably didn’t get the day off work or school for today’s very important—but little known— holiday. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day”. The premise is simple. Just talk like a pirate all day on September 19. Need help? You’re in the right place, matey. Some Simple Terms [...]
Posted in: On the Web
Geocaching with the Gecko (and 5 million others)
By Nathan Erb on August 18, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Until a few weeks ago, I’d never heard of geocaching. Someone mentioned in a meeting that GEICO was doing a “Find the Gecko” geocaching promotion, and the idea was met with confused stares. Somehow I had never met one of the 5 million people worldwide who already participate. After a little research, I ended up [...]
Posted in: Odds & Ends, On the Web
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