Solar Eclipse Generated Billions in Retail Sales

Total Solar Eclipse Texas

The four minute solar eclipse had millions of Texans watching and cash registers ringing!  Everything from specialty ‘eclipse’ sunglasses and t-shirts were sold generating an estimated six billion dollars in retail sales.

According to CBS, the next total solar eclipse over the contiguous United States won’t be visible until August 2044. The totality of that eclipse will only occur over North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and northern Canada.

“It’s a very rare event and many of our staff took PTO time off to experience the eclipse,” stated The PM Group President and Chief Operating Officer, Fran Yanity.

About The PM Group: Founded in 1988 by our CEO/Founder/Media Director Bob Wills, The PM Group is now celebrating its 36th year in business. The agency continues its stellar growth and is San Antonio’s largest advertising agency under the leadership of Agency President and COO Fran Yanity. The agency’s client roster spans numerous industries including financial, casual dining, cultural organizations, home services, automotive, CPG, entertainment, sports marketing, legal, business services, non-profit, real estate and fitness. For the past five consecutive years, the agency has set annual year-over-year revenue records with the addition of new clients and organic growth of existing clients. Additionally, the agency continues its legacy of annual charitable giving by orchestrating fundraising events for local nonprofit organizations. The PM Group now raises approximately $2M annually, bringing our total charitable contributions to over $16M for the past 10 years.

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