We’re done with traditional brand planning.

Woman looks at glass board with sticky notes that have different ideas written on them.

On the other side of a pandemic that rocked every industry, the idea of planning ahead has become a bit of a joke. “What even is time?” we ask, rhetorically — and for good reason.

Top takeaways on rebranding a legacy.

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We were given the opportunity to rebrand one of the most trusted voices in agribusiness: Scoular. Read more to hear how this brand project came to life.

Why WordPress?

It’s hard to believe, but there was a time when every change to a website had to be made by a developer—they were called “webmasters” for a reason. There was no WordPress, no Blogger, not even Facebook. As the web evolved and businesses wanted direct access to updating their own websites, a field of commercial […]

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 time to follow up with your personal and professional resolutions. Before we jump into a full revamp, first thing’s first—let’s take a moment to celebrate your midyear accomplishments. You may […]

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 news is, that statement isn’t true—but there’s probably a reason why it feels relatable. For one, when we think of “creativity” we usually picture things that are colorful and highly […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.