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Around the Agency – October 2025 Edition

By Published On: October 13, 2025Categories: Around the Agency, Newsletter
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An inside look at our latest explorations and undertakings.

Getting to know our clients

It’s award season and we’re thrilled to share that our work earned a Gold Summit Creative Award for Elevation Point’s branding and launch, and a Bronze Summit Creative Award for Gateway Bank’s 20th Anniversary Campaign.

Elevation Point’s branding brought together our strategic and creative teams to build a brand that felt both grounded and aspirational. From identity and messaging to website and social, we helped Elevation Point go to market with clarity and confidence.

Gateway Bank’s 20th Anniversary campaign celebrated two decades of community connection with a fresh brand story that honored the past while looking ahead.

We’re immensely proud of our work on both projects and who doesn’t love a little recognition?

Speaking of news that makes perfect content, this past month we’ve been digging into a theme close to our hearts: how to make content without overthinking it. (Yes, it’s possible and we had a lot of fun proving it). From cheeky takes to bite-sized insights, our posts sparked some lively conversations—and honestly, seeing your reactions, shares, and comments has been the best part.

Big thanks to everyone who engaged, laughed, or added their own spin. You reminded us why creating content isn’t just about posting, it’s about connecting.

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About the Author: cat-tonic

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Born of curiosity and enthusiasm, we’re a scrappy group of smart, passionate marketers who work hard and play hard. We show up every day and fight for our clients who are making the world a better place. We listen with curiosity, explore deeply, ask hard questions, and sometimes put forth ideas that might make you squirm. Because we believe the status quo is good for growing mold but not much else. The way we see it, change is the way forward and the magic happens when curiosity, math, science, instinct, and talent intersect.

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