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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

VJ’s Random Reveal

Jim Morrissey

Although our founding in April 1970 gives us a wee bit of overlap with Mad Men, we are not Sterling Cooper & Partners. We are an agency of 50+ unique individuals who all contribute, in so many ways and so many jobs, to the business of advertising and marketing. With Random Reveal, we peel […]

One Utility’s Bold Commitment to Community

Cody Gore

We recently launched “Today We Work for Tomorrow,” a new, multimedia campaign that portrays Colorado Springs Utilities’ (Springs Utilities) work to ensure reliable and safe electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services for generations to come. Springs Utilities has committed to cutting its carbon footprint by 80% before 2030 by increasing renewable energy, incorporating […]

A Dog’s-Eye View on Rescue

Jim Morrissey

We’re an agency that loves pets. Dogs in particular. But also cats, chickens, fish, frogs, lizards and (at least) two yellow neocaridina shrimp. We’ll wait here while you go Google … But back to dogs. We are softies for rescue and shelter dogs. So, looking out on 2021 and how we could do more good […]

VJ’s Random Reveal

Jim Morrissey

Who’s that art director? Meet the man behind the name. This time we take our Random Reveal questions to Christian Van Os Keuls, just one of the creative minds behind our advertising campaigns. What was your biggest splurge of 2020? My new skis (and they are worth every penny). If you could switch […]