#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

VJ’s Random Reveal
Jim Morrissey

We won’t tell you exactly how to select an advertising agency, but we will make one suggestion: get to know the people. This is a business built on relationships, and what’s at the heart of relationships? People. That’s right. All of them.   Born and raised in Mexico, and a long-time resident of Colorado Springs, […] arrow right

You Can Keep Your Cookies. For Now.
Jön White

By now, you’ve likely heard the big news. As summarized by The Wall Street Journal …    Google delayed its plan to scrap a widely used technology to track web-browsing habits amid regulatory scrutiny and concern from privacy advocates and the advertising industry over the search giant’s approach to replacing the tool.   Let’s hit […] arrow right

VJ’s Random Reveal
Jim Morrissey

People define advertising agency culture. At least that’s what we think. And it’s why a big part of our hiring and professional development is based on our shared values. Ours are:   Fearless: Of course we can do it. Absolutely. No doubt. Doesn’t matter if it’s the first time or the thousandth. We face and […] arrow right

Justice Is …
Nick Harper

One line from inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” inspired a targeted fundraising campaign for the American Indian College Fund.  …  We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace,  and the norms and notions of what “just” is isn’t always justice. …   In 2020 and into 2021, there were many strides made in […] arrow right

#tapculture with Johnny Humphrey
Peyton Hopkins

Alright, first up, what is it? Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month, or LGBTQ Pride Month, is celebrated in the month of June. More on its origins follows in this #tapculture Q&A with Johnny Humphrey, director of inclusivity services at The Center on Colfax. Since opening in 1976, The Center has grown to […] arrow right

Vacations Are Back
Melania Geltz

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its travel guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Mask guidance went that way too. Airports are becoming busy again. And the kids will soon be more officially “out” of school.    What does it all mean? Well, so much, but for the purposes […] arrow right