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Five myths about AI search that are leading brands astray.

For years, the bargain was simple: you publish content, and search engines would send you clicks. But today, more searches end with an answer before ...

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Company culture and thought leadership

Reflections from Doug on 40 years of E&S.

As of October 17th, 2023, it’s been forty years for Ervin & Smith. That’s forty years of change, forty years of challenges, of victories and ...
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Company culture and thought leadership

The uncomfortable truth about “seeking the truth.”

The world is moving faster than ever, and when you combine that with the resulting volatility, ambiguity and complexity, most organizations are left in constant ...
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Company culture and thought leadership

The next era of Ervin & Smith: a letter from the President.

We recently celebrated our 40th anniversary by toasting to yesterday, today and tomorrow.
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Brand and creative thinking

Why most re-brands don’t work.

Our method for creating and activating meaningful and successful enterprise brands is deeply rooted in collaboration and a unique team structure. It sounds a lot ...
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Marketing strategy and growth

How our client success team helps our clients succeed.

At Ervin & Smith, we define success not only by delivering strategies and executions that get results but also by building strong and effective partnerships ...
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Company culture and thought leadership

Media targeting: finding a niche and maximizing its potential.

Digital media is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reach customers, grow awareness and generate leads. And it starts by prioritizing the ...
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Company culture and thought leadership

Summer 2023 all-hands: celebration & collaboration.

The entire E&S team gathered for our Q2 all-hands celebration to collaborate, give back to the community and have some fun. Take a peek at ...
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Media and performance marketing

3 takeaways from Google Marketing Live 2023.

Our team had the opportunity to listen to industry-leading experts and gain valuable insights into new Google products. Read about our top 3 takeaways from ...

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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.