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Brand and creative thinking
The art of trying new things.
One day each quarter, we close the office so the whole agency can spend time creating, connecting and giving back.
Company culture and thought leadership
Why July is the perfect time to recap and regroup.
July, where have you gone? We’re in the thick of summer and officially halfway through the 2019 calendar year, which means now is a great ...
Brand and creative thinking
The step-by-step guide to creative thinking.
If you haven’t said this yourself, then you’ve probably heard someone else say it: “I wish I was creative.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The good ...
Company culture and thought leadership
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, ...
Brand and creative thinking
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 ...
Company culture and thought leadership
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).
Company culture and thought leadership
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 ...
Brand and creative thinking
An inside look: Rotary Wheel Service integrated campaign.
By Amanda Walla, Graphic Designer Rotary has long been known as the company for reliable, durable vehicle lifts, but in early 2018, the company found ...