Here you'll find bite-size tips, tricks, rants, insights and updates from the team and a peek behind the scenes of life here at I//A.

 
Brian Kelly Brian Kelly

9 Signs Your Brand Needs an Audit

How do you know if your brand is strong? If you can relate to any of the common problems below, it may be time to diagnose your business with a brand audit.

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Ivor Andrew Ivor Andrew

Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Candy, Ranked

"So the first time you hear the concept of Halloween, you can't process it. What did you say? Who's giving out candy? EVERYONE THAT WE KNOW IS JUST GIVING OUT CANDY. What!? When is this happening? Take me with you! I'll do anything you want... I can wear that."
- Jerry Seinfeld

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Brian Kelly Brian Kelly

Tap into Your Best Brand Ambassadors

On the hunt for new marketing opportunities, are ya? We get it. Our clients are always looking for new ways to increase their social reach, bolster engagement and strengthen their brand perception. Some companies…

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Doug Carter Doug Carter

How to be a Creative Director

So you want to be a Creative Director, huh? You want my job? It’s not as Don Drapery as you might think, but it is filled with awesomeness. 10 a.m. office bourbons aside, most everyone in this role will describe…

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Brian Kelly Brian Kelly

GAME OVER: Recreating Toys ‘R’ Us v2.0

Toys ‘R’ Us has not had a good 2018. From store closings and going-out-of-business sales to the death of founder Charles Lazarus just one week after the toy store announced it would start liquidating…

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Doug Carter Doug Carter

Kill Your Babies: A Helpful Reminder for When Creativity Puts up a Brick

This was me, much of last weekend: “Is it good enough? Does it show us in the best light? Do we look like idiots? Where is it going and what is it going to do for our brand? What about the time we have into it already? What about our expenses? Ugh. It’s fine, we can fix it. No, it’s not fine. No, it’s not fixable.”…

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Luke Trayser Luke Trayser

5 Lifesaving Tips for Writers Who Work with Designers

For the past decade, I’ve given words (or “copy” if you want to get all fancy) to designers who make them look beautiful. As of today, not one designer has killed me and only two have threatened my life. I know! I’m great!…

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