A proactive creative services firm whose principal contributors don’t just talk-the-talk, but actually walk-the-walk.
In 2001, a handsome, talented, well-seasoned NYC Creative Director – [that would be me] — sick to death of his 15 years’ daily commute and ‘big-agency’ mind-set — had an epiphany. In fact, the concept was so brilliant that it stunned him to find such a glaringly unfulfilled business opportunity in the marketplace. How could it be? Surely, someone should have thought of it. How could they miss it? Not one to miss a beat, our brilliant young entrepreneur – [that would be me] – knew he was on to something big.
Wouldn’t it be an incredible gig to work locally closer to home?
And, wouldn’t it be awesome to work at a ‘creative’ firm where experienced and highly motivated communications professionals could service businesses of all sizes with equal care, attention to detail and dedication? A firm with no inflated billing procedures? No tiers of talent for different clients? No jockeying for media commissions? Just great ‘creative’ delivered on-time and on-budget.
What a concept.
Almost 15 years later I’m proud to say that my wife, Sandy and I have stayed true to those principles. We’re not perfect, but when we make recommendations or offer up solutions, you can be sure they’re creative, well thought out and arrived at through professional experience and insights.
Our Services
Staying true to our tag line, we find that ‘special ingredient’ that permeates any successful enterprise, leverage that ingredient into targeted messages, fold those messages into ‘sizzling’ dishes that will be noticed and remembered. From there, we’ll help you get those messages to the right people in the most effective and cost efficient ways through your branding, advertising and corporate communications.
Think of us as a hybrid; part creative studio, part marketing agency and part consulting firm. Okay, so granted. Mostly a creative studio. Sure, we’ll just design a new logo for you if you want. We’ll build you a new web site. We’ll create some killer ads, videos or collateral materials for you. But, we’d rather work with you to create the best brand statements possible across all your communications and materials. Period.
Because we’d rather work with you for the long haul, many of our clients are on long-term programs. Long-term relationships mean we truly come to know our clients and their products. It also gives our clients a way to amortize the costs of first-class creative products over the life of our involvement. A win-win for all concerned.
Our Resources
The professionals we’ve worked and associated with here in the Hudson Valley are some of the best – anywhere. And, with more than a decade in the national arena prior to launching this firm, we know major-league talent when we see it. The professional creatives Sandy and I have developed strategic relationships with have been tried and tested by real-world challenges and delivered real-world document-able successes.
The web has changed the world of communications and graphics forever. It’s now possible to solve a client’s problem on one coast with a vendor from a second – all from our studio here on a third. But, some things don’t change. It’s the decades of experience in the field conceiving, producing, buying and distributing promotional merchandise, printed materials and monitor-based graphics that deliver value. Always will be.
Our Clients
The best testaments to a service-oriented business come from the clients it’s served. Local, regional and national businesses of all sizes and industries have dramatically enhanced their branding, boosted the effectiveness of their sales tools and increased their revenues by retaining us. Gratifyingly, many of these clients have put pen to paper to let us know how much they appreciated our work. Check out what they have to say about us and then contact us for a free consultation.
Let’s see what we can cook up for your brand.