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What AI-mature agencies do differently.

Every few years, marketing gets a new “make or break” moment. Search. Social. Mobile. Now, it’s AI.

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Brand and creative thinking

Why smart brands still show up in person.

By Leanne Prewitt – President & Chief Executive Officer Last week, Ervin & Smith was the presenting sponsor for year two of the Hustle Conference ...
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Marketing strategy and growth

Want board buy-in? Stop pitching tactics. Start selling growth. 

Most CEOs have faced this dreaded moment before: you walk into a board meeting with a bold vision for growth. You know where you want ...
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Media and performance marketing

Media buying is broken – and we’re all to blame.

We’ve been in a lot of new business meetings lately. And more than once, we’ve heard some version of a similar story
Brand and creative thinking

Inspiration round-up: Marketing that made us look this June.

We’re a curious bunch, so we’re always on the lookout for campaigns and pop culture moments we can learn from. Thankfully, ideas are everywhere these ...
Marketing strategy and growth

The recession is coming. What are we going to do about it?

If your revenue is down, if your market has shifted, if your customer is hesitating, then it’s time to stop pretending. Let’s build the business ...
Media and performance marketing

The truth about launching a full-funnel media campaign — from concept to optimization.

A strong media strategy is more than targeting and tactics. Successful media campaigns are the result of thoughtful collaboration, creative flexibility, operational rigor and early ...
Company culture and thought leadership

Summer 2025 all-hands: being together makes us better.

Last week, our entire team came together for our all-hands gathering — and for the second time this year, we were all in the same ...
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Brand and creative thinking

Rethinking influence: how NIL marketing is redefining brand strategy.

The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era continues to evolve and reshape how brands show up online and engage with their audiences. For marketers, it ...

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Leanne Prewitt

President & Chief Executive Officer

Shaped by her background in creative direction, Leanne leads the agency’s culture and creative vision and also oversees the operations that allow a team of marketing, design and media specialists to create powerful and effective work for their client partners.

Leanne began her professional career in New York City working for some of the nation’s leading agencies. In 2016, after a five-month sabbatical around the world, she returned to her hometown and joined Ervin & Smith. Her global perspective and expanded professional experience influence the work she does today.