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“Kamp Grizzly”
Communication Arts
The likes of Netflix and Uber Eats turn to this Portland, Oregon-based ad agency for motion design and music videos, editorial content and experiential events. Nonprofit organizations supporting civil rights and criminal justice advocacy, and homelessness prevention also benefit from the firm and its generous pro bono work.
“Opening Doors”
Colby Magazine
They’re locked up and terrified they’ll be forced to permanently leave the US without their families. It’s a common horror story for people imprisoned in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. Held there or not, Latinos facing immigration court hearings and needing a lawyer can call on Portland, Oregon’s Pueblo Unido for help.
“Idle Times, Industrious Action”
inStore.
Just because sales might’ve hit a slump for many store owners doesn’t mean they can afford to slack off. From rethinking their marketing and refreshing their merchandise to revamping displays and revising that budget, here are 30 ways retailers can rise to the occasion when business falls flat.
“Stolen Sisters”
Clark Partners
Missing and/or murdered. That’s the fate of thousands of Native American women and girls in the US and Canada each year. Rep. Gina Mosbrucker (WA) knew she had to do something about it. Listen also to the award-winning podcast based on my in-person interview with her, here.
“A Rewarding Performance”
Clarkson Magazine
Cyrus Schenck played with Legos and flew a plane before he could drive a car. But what the boy loved best was skiing. Years later, he founded RENOUN, builders of skis made with a non-Newtonian fluid, leaving fresh tracks in the ski industry.
“Road-tripping in Style”
The Costco Connection
William Bowlus, who oversaw construction of Charles Lindberg’s Spirit of St. Louis airplane, also designed the first aluminum travel trailer. Carrying on his legacy, today Bowlus Road Chief LLC adds luxurious innovations to the original.
“A Diversity of Divinities”
The Grinnell Magazine
The multicultural and progressive student mix this college is known for also embraces (perhaps surprisingly) its strong religious and spiritual communities—from Shabbat Dinners and the Black Gospel Choir to the Quaker Friends Silent Meetings and Hindu gatherings.
“An Experience to Remember”
Communication Arts
Whether it’s street action or interactive displays, experiential marketing encourages people to engage their senses in a real-world dialogue with a company’s brand. Wieden+Kennedy, Swanson Studio, satis&fy, and others describe how they’ve inspired creatives, intellectually and emotionally, while also building community.
"Share the Load"
inStore.
Profitable store owners know it’s important to delegate, and they do it well. But it's not so easy to turn things over to someone else. This how-to article offers ten questions to help readers examine their own capacity to delegate, and eight tools they can put to use right away.
"Right on Q"
Discover Life
Who can resist the citrus-and-miso vinaigrette accents of the Nori-wrapped Hawaiian Walu or the Pecan Crusted Catfish's nutty, sweet edge? And then there's the boozy swoon of the Tiramisu, with pistachio-biscotti crumbles. These and more await adventurous tastebuds at Portland, Oregon's Q Restaurant & Bar.
“Liz Von Hoene: Southern Charm”
American Photographic Artists
Flip through magazines like O, Marie Claire, and New York and you’ll likely see Liz Von Hoene’s photos for clients such as Nieman Marcus, Kate Spade, and Macy’s. Her models, props, and lighting act out playful, yet refined, dramas about their brands and products.
“Trailing Truffles”
Colby Magazine
The forests of Washington’s Cascade Mountains carry the scent of pine and damp earth, and if you’re a dog named Lolo, also black truffles. Alana McGee sells them from her Seattle-based Toil & Truffle, dedicated to canine training in everyday behavior and sniffing out the tasty fungi.
“Andina: From Peru with Love”
Oregon Stater
Savory aromas waft from plates of tapas and conversations mix with the breathy melodies of pan pipes here at Andina, in Portland, Oregon. Owners John Platt and Doris Rodriguez de Platt celebrate a culinary marriage of traditional South America and cutting-edge Pacific Northwest.
“Relationship Selling: The Tie That Binds”
Retail News
Consumers are no longer buying the illusion of integrity from a salesperson who dishes out a high-pressured sales tactic. When you focus on customers’ needs, first, instead of the product, you’ll more likely earn their trust, letting your rapport with them drive the sales process.
“Muscle Man: Swanson Studio”
American Photographic Artists
Now nearing its 30th year in business, this Portland, Oregon-based photography firm “captures the focused intention, in both still and motion, of beautiful moments in athleticism, sports lifestyles, and physical activity,” says owner Marcus Swanson.