CORPORATE HISTORY

One of the most unique assets that Stonefilms possesses is the ability to assist and even manage comprehensive historical research for our clients. In the spring of 2009 Del Papa Distributing, one of the largest beer distributorships in the nation, began preparations for its 100th anniversary in 2010. The company hired Elmore Public Relations to manage its upcoming year-long celebration, and Elmore in turn hired Stonefilms to conduct the research that was necessary to completely tell Del Papa’s story. Ron Stone Jr, with his background as an archivist and an historian, led our research team as it uncovered a wealth of manuscripts, newspaper articles, advertisements, photographs, and other images related to the history of the Del Papa family and company.

After 7 months of research, Ron presented our findings to Del Papa Distributing. Important details relating to the company’s beginnings had been uncovered, along with a number of historical images. The response was outstanding. Del Papa now had a comprehensive look at its history, and the material it now had in hand would be the foundation of its multimedia approach to the 100th anniversary. And Stonefilms will be working on that multimedia campaign, producing everything from radio spots to newsletters to a video documenting the anniversary celebration.