by Jake Kless | Oct 15, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
A 5-minute primer on the state of Colorado’s elections There is a lot going on in the world. Our poor brains are undergoing a daily siege of rapid-fire news updates and notifications, much of it acutely tiring. For example, you may have heard there’s an election... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 17, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
How to build a plan that works for your team Whether your team includes two people or 100, strategic planning is a vital component in your long term strategy for making an impact. A strategic plan is an organized, intentional way of gathering input from all members of... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 3, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
WAIT A SECOND! Have you read “Finding Your Values, Part 1?” If not, click here. We highly recommend taking the time to read and process it before moving on to this blog, so that your values exploration is as effective and meaningful as possible. How To Read... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Aug 20, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
Why values matter Many organizations have a set of values that they throw up on their website and print in their annual report. Too often, they are a collection of meaningless buzzwords that represent a stark departure from the everyday reality that exists behind... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Jul 23, 2020 | Community, Marketing & Branding
Leadership lessons from 2020 to pocket for the future Among many other things, COVID-19 has been the title sponsor of Leadership Boot Camp for anyone managing a team this year. Whether you’re leading a family of four or a multinational company, the learnings have... 
by Laurielle Schwab | Jul 9, 2020 | Marketing & Branding, Politics
What 2020 campaign style can tell us about the modern look of making change. We’ve written about political campaigns and their design sensibilities before: Read David Waid’s “A Journey Through Presidential Branding” here. Twelve years ago marked a pivotal shift... 
by David Waid | Jun 26, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
How this traditional campaign tactic can serve you in the modern age In the age of digital advertising, direct mail remains an incredibly effective method for reaching voters. It is still the most effective way to send a targeted message directly to a specific voter... 
by Javelina | May 28, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
Build a tool box of essentials for powerful storytelling The ripple effects and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the worldwide health and economic crises it has born will challenge organizations for months to come. Powerful storytelling and proactive... 
by Catherine Alonzo | May 15, 2020 | Business, Marketing & Branding
Harnessing a “Rocket Science Mindset” to reach unlimited results This week, a dear friend of mine who leads a medium-sized nonprofit organization in the arts sector called to ask for some advice. She had seen our blog post about how to fundraise amid COVID-19 and... 
by Javelina | Apr 30, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
How to meet your goals without shedding your compassion and sensitivity Since social distancing and the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic have truly taken hold over the past few weeks, the most common question we receive from our clients and community is: ...