LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When the founder of a digital and outdoor advertising agency sets out to propose, you can expect something extraordinary. Gino Sesto, the entrepreneur and owner of Culver City-based DASH TWO, orchestrated a remarkable marriage proposal by utilizing bus bench ad space right outside his girlfriend Bettina Ho’s workplace in Los Angeles.
Keith Thompson, Executive Vice President at Martin Outdoor, remarked, “This proposal showcases the incredible potential of transit bench billboard advertising.” The seven-foot-long bus benches provided Gino with ample space to craft his unique and memorable proposal. He strategically selected benches directly in front of Bettina’s office at the Anti-Defamation League in Los Angeles.
Bettina, who works at ADL, a civil rights non-profit, arrived at work unaware of the surprise Gino had planned. The proposal perfectly reflected their shared connection, as they originally met in the advertising industry. Bettina was in ad sales at AMC Networks, while Gino was leading his own company, DASH TWO.
The couple, who had been together for three years, are proud parents to Lulu, their French Bulldog, who played a starring role in the proposal. The first seven-by-two-foot bench featured Lulu in a festive party hat, accompanied by the words “Marry Me Bettina? – Gino.” The second bench offered Bettina the option to circle “Yes” or “No,” though her enthusiastic “Yes” made the gesture purely symbolic.
For Gino, a creative force in advertising and the owner of DASH TWO for nine years, this unforgettable proposal was a natural extension of his visionary approach to life and business.
About DASH TWO
Gino Sesto started DASH TWO in Culver City in 2009. The company began as a media agency for music clients. The business has since expanded into various industries including movie and fashion, while remaining still in the music industry as well. DASH TWO has an additional office in Nashville and the company focuses primarily on Digital Advertising and Outdoor Advertising services for entertainment and youth oriented brands. (dashtwo.com)
About Martin Outdoor Media
Martin Outdoor Media is the largest transit bench advertising company in North America. With market coverage from Los Angeles to Orange County, advertising on more than 7,000 transit benches throughout. The company’s mission is to provide a best in class messaging medium, without the high price tag. (martinoutdoormedia.com)
Gino Sesto is the Founder of DASH TWO, a Digital and Outdoor Advertising Agency based out of Culver City, CA. He has extensive experience and knowledge within the advertising industry, covering all formats from traditional media to digital media. Gino has over 25 years of experience and has helped with the release of several #1 records, including Bone Thugs N Harmony, The Offspring, Eminem, Jay-Z and more. Over the last 3 years, Gino has grown DASH TWO from 5 employees to over 20 employees and has expanded the company by opening a satellite office in Nashville, TN. Outside of DASH TWO, Gino is also a avid Certified Flight Instructor and is an active member of AOPA and The Entrepreneur Organization.