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The House of 8grape

8grape

  • By focusing on building long-term relationships, 8grape produces consistent results and a long-term growth strategy for our Patrons.

    One need look no further than our increasing Patron list to see Why we do the things we do, Who we work with and Where we’ve been.

    Yes, they all start with: The Query.

    Thank you but, do it without getting all touchy.

  • 8grape *
    We are 'Producers' who focus on creating strategies that produce great RESULTS. This is the single, most important, differentiating factor from other Advertisers, Branders, Marketers, and the like.

    We only work with companies and brands that
    a) DO NOT harm others with their services and products and
    b) expect to see a return on their investment.

  • 8grape was created during the 2020 Pandemic by a collective of multi-disciplinary Producers. We sought to help NYC companies to recover and grow after the lockdowns and loss o business.

    The combination of Producers* continue to create campaigns which consistently generate three to four times (3-4x) a Return on Investment (ROI).

    Simply put, we are the Producers who use a tested and vetted combination of advanced advertising, branding, communications, and design strategies to achieve results for our Patrons.

VIP Patrons

  • Brittany Rawlings, Esq.

    Brittany Rawlings, Esq.

    “We were so impressed, to say the least. We couldn’t believe you came up with that in two hours. That would have taken my marketing team two years to do, and they even said so.
    Good work, Breuk!”

    * Founder of FASHIONBOSS *

  • Edgar David Grana (photo by Robert Herman)

    Edgar David Grana

    “My God, you really DO KNOW what you are doing, Breuk. Your communication skills are not just masterful but have sincerity and depth, natural to it. I have only felt that before from (my work with) Kurt Vonnegut.”

    • Legendary Modern Composer *

  • Ellie Scully

    Ellie Scully

    “Breuk was able to aggregate my scope
    of unpolished ideas and distill them
    into a smart package of attributes.
    Breuk acted as a business partner
    who balanced out my strengths with grounded tactics.”

    * Founder of Win Win Wellness *

  • Chad L. Reyes

    “I’ve worked with many marketers and designers for over 15 years and, I have to say: ‘When you say you’ll have something finished by a certain time, you always do. That is so rare.” 
    — Chad L. Reyes 

    Wealth & Legacy Group

  • Dr. Adena Blickstein

    Dr. Adena Blickstein, MD

    Breuk (Our Hero) “Your magical insight, strategic analysis, and unwavering commitment are foundational to building an inevitable, unstoppable brand. Thank you for calling us in (and out) with love, and for seeing this vision so clearly even when the path gets tough.”
    — Dr. Adena Blickstein, MD, MPH

  • Alan Leventhal

    Alan Leventhal

    “This is the best promotional piece
    I’ve seen from you. I wrote ad copy
    for many years and really don’t
    need your services for the
    business I’m in, but I would
    certainly recommend you.”

    * (U.S. Ambassador) *

  • Catalina Magee

    Catalina Magee

    “Breuk has been such a great asset
    in launching my international
    [Fashion] publication,
    Trend Privé Magazine.”

    * U.S. Military, Model, Influencer *

  • Ben Hecht, Esq

    Ben Hecht, Esq.

    “If everyone was as smart as you, I wouldn’t have to hire you. I f**king love our website and design so much…
    SO MUCH!“

    * Lawyer @ Cipriani & Werner *

  • Alexandra Tyler

    Alexandra Abecrombie

    “Votes decide the top 5. Judges pick the winner. So votes do matter!!!! “The media push you did was a great idea! You’re such a sweetheart. And thank you very much!”

    * Model: Playboy Playmate (2015) *

  • Victoria Schneps

    Victoria Schneps

    “We really loved what
    you did with our media kit.
    Thank you.”
    — Victoria Schneps

    * Founded, owns and operates a Queens & Brooklyn (NYC) - Publishing Empire *

  • Photo of Leela Brooks

    Leela Brooks

    “I had very little knowledge of branding and advertising. I have a far deeper understanding of the emotional and subconscious components as to how it is applied to marketing and its affects on a target audience. The presentation, for me, was the complete package.
    Thank you Breuk!”

  • Amil Gargano

    Amil Gargano

    “You did an excellent job with
    the web and print presentation.
    We couldn’t have asked for
    anything better. Thank you.”

    * Legendary MadMan *

    (Watch the PBS Documentary)

  • Chef Mike DiLeo

    “8Grape's stellar knowledge of the business world places them above and beyond any other advertising company. Breuk and his team work diligently in customizing my business in every aspect possible. My company has climbed the ladder rapidly after using his firm.”

    — Executive Chef Mike


  • We appreciate you visiting.

    Not terribly appreciative,
    mind you,
    but appreciative
    enough to show we care.

  • Brian Hildebrand

    “Breuk will give meaning to your brand as it defines your purpose. Understanding his ideas revitalized my entire approach on how I will attain my business goals. It not only gave me the knowledge I needed but the structure I require to make shit happen.”
    — Brian Hildebrand
    ICU.house

  • Danielle Reyes

    “So exciting !!! This is Awesome!!!
    What we envisioned
    ...the verbiage + the imagery
    = mission accomplished.
    Great! Thanks Breuk!!
    (yes I'm yelling & excited LOL)”

    — Danielle Reyes

    Lions Pride Leadership

  • Steiny's Pub

    “You will NOT regret taking Breuk Iversen’s “Advertising & Branding
    on steroids and crack.”
    It’s a hilariously informative and applicable journey with major league take-aways for any business — and worth every penny.”

    — Steiny’s Pub [ SteinysPub.com ] S.I.N.Y

  • Len Sirowitz

    “I’ve only met less than a handful of people who can do both design and do advertising well. You are one of them. You’re also the only reason I taught a second semester at SVA. The other students just weren’t getting it.”  (1997)
    — Len Sirowitz
    * Legendary MadMan *
    PBS - WATCH: THE REAL MAD MEN

“Breuk Iversen is the most enterprising, entrepreneurial young man I have ever met in my 43 year career in advertising.

His training says he is a designer like a million other designers, some better than he, some not as good. But his mind says he is a one-of-a-kind dynamo — an ever flowing font of new ideas. 

Not all his ideas result in successful businesses. But enough of them do to keep his life ever interesting, ever challenging, ever fun. 

And his boundless energy keeps the work coming out on call. 

Even the name of his design firm when I first met him in the office suite across the hall from mine — Disciplined Beauty — speaks to his uniqueness. 

After a lifetime in the business, Breuk redesigned my resume and it is a beauty I’m proud to have represent and introduce me to prospects. 

I hope this letter helps to persuade you to employ Breuk at any cost. You’ll be better for it.“

   — Dick Raboy (2003)

Inquire about some case studies
or call to set an appointment.

And, get your wallet ready.
You’ll be so glad you did.

Columbia University NYC
Invitations, brochures, and printed material.
Worked with Kate and Andy Spade in the very beginning when she only did did bags in the Hamptons. kate spade was Incorporated in 1993, a year later. Most don't know exactly how odd it is that COACH owns kate spade today (under Tapestry). We used CO
A long-lasting Music Studio that is over 25 years old. Did their current logo, old website, in-house custom murals, painting and on-site signage, business cards, etc...
Hired us for a B2C communications strategy to reengage their clients after Hurricane Sandy.
Oddly, one of my best friends from high school became the COO of Lily Pond. We did their first and only capabilities brochure for the firm.
We did A LOT of work for Fried Frank in the early to mid 1990s, billing just under $1.65M in revenue per year.
One of this country's oldest and most prestigious law firms. Had close to $2.3M in agency billings over a two year period. Those were the days.
A classic Polish beer. They sponsored quite a few 11211 Magazine events (2000-2006) with the WARSAW club/venue in Greenpoint.
Williamsburg | Brooklyn 11211 NYC (Founded and ran the magazine for 6 years Disciplined Beauty of 5th Ave.).
Cross County Savings Bank
We redid their new media kit for BORO Magazine (hadn't been redone in 7 years).
Blue Roman - play to win - sports apparel
We did dozens of presentation boards (by hand) for Mr. Lauren during a brief, 6 month tenure. It was exacting and a job to do. Ralph is an epic fashion designer from the Bronx.
Worked directly under CMO developing concepts and handling all print production through a Fifth Ave. design firm (Disciplined Beauty).
Snapple
Did some video editing for a few of their videos for a YouTube Channel focused on cafe's and coffee (VonSense).
Staten Island Film Fest (2023) was handed over to SI-nyc and *grape is the Agency of Record.
Tiger Beer - Designed, promoted and advertised Tiger Beer (famous during WWII) to the greater Williamsburg Community through the Brooklyn Rock Festival.
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Atticus Software (work-in-progress)
OMG cpr
BENEMONT Worksite Advisors
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ASTORIA, NY (Queens)
Admiral Insurance (work-in-progress)
LeadBaller (Leading lead generation)
Trevor Stewart Burton & Jacobsen - We did hundreds and ads, brochures, collateral, presentations and their first website (in HTML).
the worksite group (insurance advisors)
Worked directly with founder Brittany Rawlings (FASHIONBOSS), who wanted to brand the company just before she launched. Often the stories we tell ourselves differed from who we are deep down inside.
Steinys Pub
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Wealth & Legacy Group
Akasha.nyc
AYSHA NY (Made in NYC) Former designer at Dior and Dolce & Gabanna creates tailor-made outfits for the most discriminating of C-Suite, executive NYC women to have them look and feel their absolute best.
Lions Pride Leadership is an excellent leadership and customized coaching company. 8grape would NOT exist without them.
We only worked very briefly for REVLON back in the early 90s. It was when a young Cindy Crawford modeled for them.
COACH New York or simply Coach is an American mid-luxury fashion house specializing in leather goods such as handbags, luggage, accessories, and ready-to-wear. We ran a national advertising campaign back in the day (now under the Tapestry holdings).
Advertisements, collateral, and in-house pop ads.
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WoMA

This is a Complimentary PDF
on Word-of-Mouth Advertising.
[ WoMA ]

— compliments of the House of 8grape.

  • Business as usual

    The Process happens through a well-thought out, time-tested FORMULA. This Process took 25 years to develop.

    Here’s how the FORMULA works:

    Firstly, we do a 4-6 hour Observation Lab to better understand a Patron’s business. Secondly, we rate the business in 4 Departments:
    1. Branding,
    2. Design,
    3. Communications,
    4. Advertising.

    Each Department is then rated on a scale of 1-25 (25 x 4 (Departments) = 100 points).

    Then, the FORMULA tells us what we’ll need to do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

    Then, we propose a dollar amount and get into the actual work of creating a campaign and executing its development.

    There is a full-day intensive workshop which includes a questionnaire (Query), an observation lab, and doing a deep-dive in each of the 4 departments in the FORMULA.

    This Workshop assures clearer communications and a far deeper understanding of the techniques we use for the Patron and our team.

    FAIR WARNING: We use counterintuitive methods which Produce very remarkable (3x) results.

    This full-day intensive Workshop is called ‘Advertising & Branding on Steroids and Crack.’

    More is here: Query

    Breuk Iversen
    8grape.com
    yes@8grape.com

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