the challenge Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) is a storied organization with an incredible legacy. When they came to us with the goal of recruiting more athletes, volunteers and donors of all demographics—we grasped the opportunity to do something extraordinary. We...
the challenge Since 2007, the Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere Foundation (GIVE) has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of Iowa’s military heroes through therapeutic golf instruction, social engagement, community outreach and more. The work they do and...
the challenge Next Door & Window is a titan of window and door replacement, a paragon of quality and service. But in a saturated market, prospective customers were looking through them, rather than at them.the solution Open the door to new clients by creating...
the challenge Oswald’s, Naperville’s oldest family-owned-and-operated pharmacy, has been a constant for families throughout the last 145 years. But as the store changed ownership to the next generation in the middle of a pandemic, they needed a new script to lead the...
the challenge Before America could run on Dunkin’, the Midwest market needed help to turn a Boston import into a hometown hero.the solution For over 20 years as a prolific Dunkin’ partner, we’ve perked up brand loyalty and kept excitement brewing in 53 markets all...
the challenge As economic development hit western Des Moines, investors largely ignored the City of Altoona, just to the east. They perceived it as a “small, sleepy town”, failing to see the potential just beneath the surface. But this wasn’t a boom waiting to happen:...
the challenge Tall order: take a 140 year old hardware brand, and honor its legacy while simultaneously swinging it into the future. Then, we heard a story about a 92 year old piece of hardware made for the Rockefeller family that still works like it’s brand new. the...
the challenge Scientel Solutions is up there with the world’s leading innovators, delivering high-tech solutions like Drone Defense and Smart City Infrastructure. They’re basically the James Bond-meets-MacGyver of tech companies. Unfortunately, when we first met them,...
the challenge “The Homestead” was ready to grow into a national autism organization, but the market perceived them as “small-time” and “local.”the solution Through emotional branding & strategic implementation, MACLYN rebranded the organization as “Balance Autism,”...
the challenge To achieve their ambitious goals and grow their audience, Avanade needs a creative partner who champions their brand while continuously pushing them to greater heights. o the question: What is Avanade about? the solution For nearly a decade, MACLYN has...
the challenge IMRIS was a life-saving surgical revolution with a limited market perception. But their perceived value as “just a tech company” was costing more than just revenue: it was time to remind the world what mattered. the solution MACLYN created “For the Human...
the challenge LABS had an awareness & perception problem. The target market perceived them as “intimidating” and “elite,” while their unique location hid them from public view: literally and figuratively.the solution We gave the gym some sick gains with “Chase Your...
the challenge BrownWinick is a law firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, home to some of the most respected attorneys in their respective fields. But in law, as in life, you’re only as good as your reputation: BrownWinick needed a new brand that lived up to theirs....
the challenge PAC-MAN Entertainment is an interdimensional realm of 8-bit awesome, boasting an arcade, bowling, full service restaurant, office meeting spaces, sports bar and more. BANDAI-NAMCO, (creators of the iconic ghost-chomping PAC-MAN) needed to broaden the...
the challenge Choose DuPage is the economic development alliance for DuPage County, Illinois. A public/private partnership between business and government leaders, their collective mission is to foster a business-friendly community while growing, attracting, and...
the challenge The Iowa Finance Authority makes life better for Iowans. It’s that simple. However, when we first started working with them in 2015, most people weren’t aware of the organization’s statewide programs or the impact they have on local communities. In order...
the challenge Wannemaker’s Home and Garden is Chicagoland’s best garden and home boutique – but as they looked to expand their customer base, the community pillar needed a fresh brand that was relevant to today’s customers while still honoring their roots.the solution...
There’s no B2B or B2C – there is only person to person. Every business relationship is just that: a relationship. Client communication is an integral part of every business, no matter the size, in every industry. So, what do we need to keep in mind when communicating...
As a marketing agency, we’re seeing today’s shoppers go digital like never before. Now, businesses of all sizes – including small shops that have traditionally been brick-and-mortar – are beginning to build online storefronts. Easier said than done! Building an online...
Here’s some fun and hopeful tips and tricks the #EnemyOfAverage has found helpful the past week. For though we’re apart, we still work right alongside one another. – Remember that you are not alone. Though there’s a social distance, there is no distance or...
As a marketing agency, we’ve always used our talent and resources to promote the people and things we believe in. That isn’t changing. However, now that our world is in the midst of a crisis, we’re getting creative with how we use our skills, services, and...
Branding agencies & technology firms are battling for your soul. It’s kind of intense. Did you hear? There’s a war on. And it’s all about you. Actually, it’s more of an arms race. And, if you’re even vaguely connected to the world of branding, marketing and...
The Real-Deal, No-BS Bottom Line of Your Company’s “Big Idea” – and how it’s going to take you to the moon & beyond. Let’s get this out of the way: The idea that branding is some mystical, hocus-pocus pseudo-science dreamed-up by kale-smoking advertising hippies...
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