Going OOO and giving back.
One day every quarter, we close the office so the whole agency can spend time together through hands-on learning opportunities designed to help us create, connect, refresh, give back and thrive. We call them Creative Academy days. It might seem counter-intuitive, but taking this short break only makes our work, and working relationships, stronger. For […]
Video in 2019: Four things to think about.
It’s pretty safe to say that Ervin & Smith loves video. As creatives, we enjoy the satisfaction that comes from seeing a visual idea come to life on-screen. And as marketers, we know that video continues to be an effective way to not just tell a story, but to create real ROI for a brand. […]
3 things grads should know about starting their advertising careers.
Looking to start a career in advertising? Here are some tips to get the ball rolling (and hopefully kick in some doors along the way).
What your developer isn’t telling you.
By David Shreffler, Director of Development Website and app development is the culmination of literally thousands of coding decisions made over the course of a project. The number of details hidden “under the hood” of a web or app project is staggering. As a marketing director, you probably don’t understand all of those details but […]
Creating things that matter: Kindness.
This Valentine’s Day, E&S wants to extend a note of appreciation for teachers and educators in our Omaha community. Through daily lessons and leadership, kids in our community have a strong example of what being kind really means. Our community has adopted this language and we created these wallpaper designs to help spread the #BeKind […]
Leanne Prewitt is one of the Omaha Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Omahans.
We are excited and proud to announce that E&S creative leader Leanne Prewitt has been recognized by the Omaha Jaycees as a recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) award. Her contributions to the advertising profession and our Omaha community were recognized at a banquet on Tuesday, January 5. TOYO honors young leaders who […]
B2B tours the space that sets Ervin & Smith apart.
Executives at Ervin & Smith discuss the company’s recent growth and recognition as a top place to work in Omaha B2B magazine.
3% Conference: Paying it forward.
By Leanne Prewitt, Creative Director The 3% Conference wrapped up last week in Chicago, and by all accounts, it was as powerful and empowering as ever. Its presence in my news feed got me thinking about my 3% Conference experience a few years back. I had been the creative director at Ervin & Smith for […]
3 questions with Doug Smith.
Throughout the month of October, we find ways to celebrate our agency’s anniversary (October 10). A quick chat with Doug Smith prompted wise words and quick-witted insights from our Executive Chairman. What do you find rewarding about your position? Why do you come into the office? (Other than to stock the candy bowl, of course.) I […]
Brittany Wozny joins E&S leadership team.
Ervin & Smith is excited to welcome Brittany (Wozny) Welchert to the leadership team as the Director of Finance and Human Resources. Brittany will support Jennifer Kieffe over the next few months as Jennifer prepares for her upcoming retirement after 24 years with Ervin & Smith, at which time she will take over that role. Brittany graduated from the University […]