Mergers can be like marriages—thrilling and risky, combined with serious discussions around identity, responsibilities and who makes better coffee. When Lightedge and Connectria tied the corporate knot, they needed an identity that felt true to both their pasts and shared…
In the world of family businesses, there’s a myth known as the “three-generation rule.” This idea suggests that many family-owned companies fail by the time the third generation takes the reins. Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of rules.…
They say “All good things must come to an end.” And maybe that’s true. But I’d argue “All great things must come back.” At least that’s the case for Porano, one of our team’s all-time favorite projects. Almost a decade…
Ever had a mouse in your house? A mole making holes in your flower beds? A wasp nest that made you nervous? If you haven’t experienced it firsthand, I’m sure you can imagine being faced with a pest problem—a common…
You’ve been there. Sometimes an idea seems too obvious. Too on the nose. You push it out of your mind. You look at the problem from a thousand angles. You reread the research and dig even deeper into the competition.…
The truth is, a lot of professional services firms are pretty similar. Sure, they offer different services or target niche audiences. But they face a lot of the same challenges. Like tough competition—and how to stand apart from the field.…
If you’ve watched TV lately—the old-school kind with ad breaks—chances are you’ve encountered an ad for insurance. It may have featured a small green gecko, a catchy jingle or my college classmate Kevin (who now answers to Jake and exclusively…
Did I ever tell you I have a slight fear of elevators? Our first office was in an old building on Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis. It had a manual switch you used to operate it. No button or…
“So who is your dream client?” Over the years, I’ve come to dread this question. I’ve also learned that people love to ask it to creatives. Nike—I would imagine that 90% of creative people would answer something along the lines…
It’s quite a thrill when clients hire us for a project. We love getting in there, solving complex problems, and working closely with our clients to create something amazing. You know what’s even better? When clients hire us again. That’s…
