As years go, 2021 definitely gets mixed reviews. But over the past 12 months, one thing consistently earned the equivalent of a big “thumbs up”—our work. Here’s a recap of the top awards we received from several prestigious industry competitions.

The novelty of virtual events is wearing off, but the necessity isn’t. Street Level Studio asked Trey Smith, vice president of events for Simpler Media/CMSWire, to share some expert insights on creating and marketing successful online experiences.

Reaching out to customers, partners, and employees on special occasions can have a huge impact on your business relationships.

During a trip to the Field Museum with her young daughter, Street Level Studio’s content strategist sees firsthand the magic of marketing through the eyes of a storyteller.

Throughout history, one of the most graphic ways to convincingly communicate important messages on a broad scale was putting up posters in public places where people couldn’t possibly overlook them. We’ve reexamined some important posters from the past to get some inspiration and saw others have too!

We may be breaking some “best time to post” rules by posting on a Saturday, but we believe timing isn’t everything. Check out three of our reasons for rebelling against the rules of engagement.

A picture is worth a thousand words—but sometimes having a few actual words helps that picture say more. We asked our design and content experts to share their insight into how creatives can accomplish grammatically correct yet attention-grabbing copy and stimulating design.

To some industry watchers, the fact that more big brands are bringing their creative, marketing, and advertising functions in-house signals the impending demise of outside creative agencies. We beg to differ. As does Matt Fiskness, COO of Adswerve and a leading media expert.

Congratulations to our entire creative team for winning eight coveted honors in two recent international competitions—the 2019 Videographer Awards for outstanding achievement in video and digital production skills and the 2019 dotCOMM Awards for excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, each competition attracted entries from creative agencies and talented individuals in the US, Canada, and at least a dozen other countries. See the award-winning videos for yourself!

There’s a new message in your inbox. Have you read it yet? The flood of emails people receive every day makes it harder for your messages to stand out. Take a look at four essentials your emails need to effectively engage your audience.