Press Room
Welcome to Great American Days where we take the most exciting, indulgent and inspirational activities from around the USA and the world and turn them into unforgettable gifts.
We love what we do and we’re experts at doing it. From driving a stock car to a massage at a day spa, we know what makes an experience great and how to make an experience a great gift.
Company Overview
Great American Days, Inc. is a woman-owned and managed U.S. Company that sells unusual, highly aspirational and memorable gift experiences to consumers. The market leader in providing innovative day trips and unforgettable experiences in the 48 contiguous states, Great American Days, Inc. works to provide its customers and clientele with the best, safest and most enjoyable experiences. Great American Days, Inc. also has divisions in Canada, Australia and New Zealand where it operates as Total Experience.
Being a global company expands our ability to provide exciting and entertaining experiences worldwide to you, our customers. Please feel free to let us know if you would like further information about our global experiences.
Great American Days Management Team
Adrian Dewey, ACA SIA
Adrian is a Chartered Accountant with senior experience in Corporate Recovery at PwC and Corporate Finance at a London based investment bank. Prior to joining Great American Days he was an Associate Director of Corporate Finance with KPMG in New Zealand, specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. His responsibilities include business strategy, operations and finance. Adrian is an active sportsman, having represented England in Basketball, and regional teams in Rugby, Athletics and Rowing.
Jan Stockbridge
A former journalist, Jan spent three years working as a Director of one of the UK’s leading PR agencies, Consolidated Communications, heading up brands such as Disney, Audi and the airline, KLM. As part of her role for KLM, she ran a media crisis office and was responsible for strategic brand planning. In 2001, she was appointed Head of Marketing and Business Development and during her time in this position, the agency won the industry’s coveted ‘PR Agency of the Year’ Award. Jan’s responsibilities include brand strategy, marketing planning and business development. She is also fluent in Spanish and French
In the Press
A sample of Great American Days' press coverage includes the following
- Abcnews.com features Fantasy Gifts for 2005: Three hours at zero gravity (12/2005)
- Maxim’s Last Minute Gift Ideas- A Great American Days Gift Certificate (12/2005)
- Last Minute Shopping: Never Enter a Store: Cargo (12/2004)
- Fox & Friends: Gift Ideas (12/2005)
- Wall Street Journal: Adventure Gift Giving(11/2005)
- Atlanta Business Chronicle: How Far Will You Go for a Client?(08/2005)
- Outside: Outside the Gift Box(07/2005)
- Incentive Magazine: Gift Cards Offer Incentive Planners Options (02/2005)
- Full Frontal Fashion: Gift guide (12/2004)
Press Releases
- Great American Days gift cards launch in more than 5,000 Walgreens stores nationwide (11/2005)
Please relay all media inquiries to media@greatamericandays.com
