BOK Financial Selects Vladimir Jones as Advertising Agency of Record
Vladimir Jones

Tulsa, Okla., and Denver, Colo., Sept. 21, 2021 — BOK Financial, (NASDAQ: BOKF) a more than $40 billion regional financial services company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with $92 billion in assets under management and administration, selected Vladimir Jones (VJ) as its agency of record (AOR) following a nationally competitive review of advertising services firms.    […] arrow right

#tapculture with Shadia Lemus
Jim Morrissey

In our conversation with the marketing and communications director at History Colorado, Shadia Lemus, we learned why it’s probably time for Hispanic Heritage Month to adopt a new name and how we can celebrate Colorado’s Hispanic and Latino heritage year-round.   1. Tell us about yourself. How did you make your way to History Colorado? […] arrow right

VJ’s Random Reveal
Jim Morrissey

Buckle up for a Random Reveal with Jon Bross, VJ’s media director and possibly our best chance at beating Bobby Flay in a cook-off. Jon uses his more than 25 years of media planning and buying experience to guide our media team to deliver the best advertising strategies in the business. Simply put, no one […] arrow right

#tapculture with Tricia Downing
Jim Morrissey

It’s been quite a “year,” right? How have you stayed focused on your goals? What if your goals were huge, like competing in the Olympic or Paralympic Games? We caught up with Paralympian Tricia Downing for perspective.   1. You’re an athlete. Tell us about your journey. I was a competitive cyclist. In 2000, I […] arrow right

PowHERful Brands: Element 79
Meredith Vaughan

What’s in a brand name?   For one jeweler in Denver, a brand name is a precious metal. Element 79, otherwise known as gold and abbreviated Au on the periodic table, is also a retail shop in Denver’s Cherry Creek North.   Nestled within Cherry Creek North’s 16 walkable blocks of fashion, home furnishing, salons, […] arrow right

Speaking Out About Women in Technology
Tara Foulkrod

What does it mean to be a woman in tech? I gotta be honest. I’m still figuring it out.    Although I always liked technology and computing, I didn’t know that it would be an arena that I would enjoy and in which I would thrive. And I certainly didn’t know I’d be asked to […] arrow right

#tapculture with Drew McNamara
Jim Morrissey

We’re marking the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act by talking with Drew McNamara, founder of Creative Souls. His company sources artwork by people with disabilities then prints the designs on unique shoes, bags, and clothing. The artists receive a portion of the proceeds from every sale.    1. We understand you’d been […] arrow right

PowHERful Brands: Black Girl Sunscreen
Meredith Vaughan

It’s hot. It’s summer. It’s July. Whether you’re at the top of a mountain or chilling poolside, we have one critical question: Where’s your sunscreen?    And when you think sunscreen, you think white. Am I right? Lotion or spray, count on taking on an eggshell sheen. It’s one thing if your skin is light. […] arrow right