Deciding On The Best Tools To Manage Content On Your Website When youâre working with an agency on a new website, one of the foundational decisions you will discuss is choosing a content management system (CMS). We always get lots of questions about it, the first one being: What is a content management system and […]
Elevating the IKEâs Brand for Big Box Line Review The IKEâs team came to us to help them with a brand lift and line review support at Home Depot, Loweâs, and Tractor Supply. Our strategy targeted homeowners with acres and leveraged online and digital media tactics to reach our target audiences. The product line features […]
Bonding Over Books Learn more about the EPIC Book Nook in the latest EPIC E-Roll. What started as a casual idea to share books with colleagues has grown into a treasured resource that creates community. Want a job that lets you bond with colleagues over books? Apply for a future job opening! Transcript âIt happened organically. […]
Leveraging A Laundry Engineer For Engaging Content What do you do when you have a laundry machine company with highly engineered products and a general consumer audience that barely knows how to do their laundry? You find someone to help bridge the content gap. Thatâs what EPIC Creative and Speed QueenÂŽ found in Joel Morell. […]
Hot take: I donât really believe in the concept of talent. A quick glance at Merriam-Webster reminds us how talent is defined: a special, often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude. This definition has always bothered me. Specifically, the use of aptitudeâa natural ability. I mean, thereâs probably a reality to certain genetic conditions giving certain […]
A Career Thatâs Always In Motion Animation has drastically changed over the last 20 years, and it now holds a leading role in advertising. Seeing that 91% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, this rise in popularity makes sense. The focus on video has led to a demand for faster, more affordable, and easier ways […]
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With so much media, technology, and numerous distractions surrounding consumers every day, it can be difficult to reach them. Understanding the different groups of customers that interact with your businessâand tailoring a relevant message to themâis more critical than ever. Thankfully, with the amount of data available today, you can not only identify these unique audience segments […]
To celebrate National Receptionists Day, we want to pay tribute to Kim Trevisan, the smiling face that has greeted EPIC guests and employees at our front desk for more than 6 years. Kim actually wears many hatsâher official title is accounting assistant and she does lots behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly […]
When you think about successful modern websites, two things should come to mind: User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). While these two concepts are vastly different, people often use them interchangeably. So what are the key differences? According to the Interaction Design Foundation , User Interface (UI) design focuses on the look or style of a […]
Why âCrisis Managementâ is for More than Just Crises For years at EPIC Creative, weâve been helping our clients prepare for unforeseen issues that may affect their business and brand. From disgruntled employees to social media gaffes to natural disasters, weâve developed messaging and armed spokespeople with a guide on what to do and say […]
Staying out of her comfort zone Senior account manager Jess Elkins leads a life of adventureâsimple, wonderful outdoor adventures with her family. Jess shares her love of nature, how she builds resilience in herself and her kids, and how important it is to push out of your comfort zone. Want to explore an adventurous career […]
A brand is the sum of everything itâs ever doneâreputation, credibility, and style. Itâs a living thing that grows and evolves, and it requires care and attention. So handing off the brand can make a marketing leader nervous. Thatâs why a strong relationship between agency and client is the foundation for great work. After all, […]
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Life in the fast lane: Lindsay Kellerman + Brittany Pawlowski On the day I reached out to Lindsay Kellerman, Senior Production Manager at EPIC, and Brittany Pawlowski, Production Manager and Producer at EPIC, to talk about the ins and outs of managing agency traffic, I got a glimpse into just how demanding their roles can […]
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Improve web performance with UX research Itâs human nature to assume that others behave in the same way we do, and our behavior on the web is no different. But if you have a marketing or business background, how you view and experience apps or websites may differ significantly from your customers. So how do […]
A Talented Director with a Talented Family In his 16 years at EPIC, Scott Rivera has continuously wowed us with his creative talents. So it should be no surprise to discover that he has some really talented kids as well. Want to share your creative talents with the world? Apply for a future job opening! Transcript […]
When it comes to web design, donât forget the essentials. As the saying goes, itâs not about the destination, but the journey. Thatâs why, with each website we build at EPIC, itâs not just about the information on the site ⌠itâs our goal to push design/layout limits and deliver eye-catching websites with a unique, […]
How to adjust as Google phases out third-party cookies and tracking As consumer privacy becomes more of a priority, there are changes already underway in how digital advertising campaigns are targeted. This includes the deprecation (elimination) of third-party cookies. By late 2024, Google Chrome intends to block all third-party cookies, requiring advertisers to adjust how […]
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A trip back to the â90s with our guide Tim Though the internet existed before the 1990s, the World Wide Web and âwebsitesâ didnât exist until 1991. Any concept of design would take years to take hold. It was utilitarian, without the ability to truly engage in any real design. Sure, every website had a […]
About 30 years back, EPIC Creative was built by an old-school hippy on a solid foundation of peace, love, and understanding. âDo good work, charge a fair price, and be nice to people,â was (and still very much is) the company jam. I canât imagine any bank manager in their right mind approving loans for a business […]
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Using CTV to cut through the noise Thereâs a new way to reach your target audiences on the tried and true TV. With Connected TV (CTV), you can now target, measure, and retarget TV-viewing households. CTV is a rapidly growing media channel reaching households while they are viewing streaming TV. These pre- and mid-roll placements […]
Picture this. Youâve just wrapped up a big day of video content creation with EPIC Creative. So what happens after we pack up all our gear and head back to West Bend? A lot! In fact, thatâs when the real work begins. One of the advantages of working with EPIC: Weâre one of the few […]
Working with Washington County to meet people where theyâre at I have incredible parents. I want to make that clear out of the gate. I never wanted for anything. They built their world around me and made sure I had everything I needed to not only be successful, but happy. Iâm a fortunate and deeply […]
Bringing positivity and passion to video production The moment you start talking to Kelly Shoff, youâre immediately welcomed with a purely contagious smile and a sense of warm familiarity. Itâs like talking to that friend you havenât seen in months, but you can seamlessly pick up wherever it was that you left off. Sheâs grounded, […]
The pitfalls of TikTok music for brands When it first burst onto the app scene, TikTok was not as restrictive as it should have been with music copyright protections. In fact, it took lawsuits from larger companies in the music industry for them to start paying attention to the problem of copyright infringement. Accounts were banned and […]
EPIC launches initiative to support marketing professors + students The front of my syllabus borrowed a line from Sondheimâs Sunday in the Park with George: Order, Design, Tension, Composition, Balance, Light, Harmony. God, I loved teaching. I gave it up when I became a father. Spinning the plates of employment, marriage, fatherhood, and adjunct teaching ultimately found me […]
Three things to prepare you for working in an advertising agency after college Working in an advertising agency can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Among other things, it requires a unique blend of creativity, analytical skills, and strategic thinking. If the idea of working in a fast-paced creative environment excites you, here are three […]
Donât stall your job search before it really gets started Itâs no secret that applying for a new job can be stressful and time-consuming. Searching for positions, researching potential employers, updating your resume, and, of course, actually applying, all take time and can feel like a full-time job in itself. And while we canât make […]
Why We Did It + How Itâs Going When people outside EPIC ask me what I do for a living, it usually prompts a response surrounding how lucky I am to work with some of the most talented and creative individuals in the industry. We are truly full-service, meaning everything we offer is in-house. From […]
What brings you to an in-store product display or drives your Google search when shopping online? Is it the brand? The product? An impulse? For the sake of this blog, the most important question is this: How does the exterior of the product packaging influence you once you get there? The art of package design […]
Tips for showcasing your talents regardless of career path A portfolio, in a general sense, is a portable showcase of your work and talents. Historically, a portfolio has been closely associated with design professions, but a portfolio can actually be geared toward any career path. And if youâre looking to join the awesome team at […]
Continuing the long-distance commute in a hybrid work environment Because we have a flexible hybrid work environment here at EPIC, I commute less than I used toâand I love it. Day in and day out for over a decade, I drove back and forth to offices for a smattering of white-collar roles. And well ⌠[…]
The return of in-person events and âThe Way Life Should Beâ Earlier this month, I traveled with a few co-workers to attend the 33rd annual Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) meeting in Portland, Maine. For me, it was a return to traveling and my first plane trip since 2019. I was ecstatic, to say the least, […]
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Falling in Love With A Puppy Orphan In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th, we have a special edition of E-Roll: The adoption story of EPIC Creativeâs Art Director, Emily Gunkel, and Human Resources Manager, Lindsey Anderson. Lindsey has been fostering dogs in bully breed dogs for 10 years. And more recently, […]
Why Forest Home is much more than a resting placeâand how we told that story One of the most fun things about working in creative marketing is that it can take you to unexpected places. Most people think of car commercials, beer commercials, and insurance commercials. Thatâs what all creative is, right? Nah. In fact, […]
Erin Puariea Clark Dishes It Up Spicy, multifaceted, colorful, and the perfect amount of saltinessâthose words not only describe EPIC Creativeâs own Erin Puariea Clark, but also the food she conjures up in her kitchen every day. For Erin, our VP of client services and account management, cooking has always been a part of her […]
The speedy queen of EPIC digital media campaigns Itâs often said that when it comes to career paths, timing is everything. And in that regard, Baily Schaefer, EPICâs Digital Media Campaign manager, planned her graduation and entrance into the working world with a flawless beat. After graduating from UW-Milwaukee with a Journalism degree in 2013, […]
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Editorâs Note: A for effort! But not much else. Thatâs what this is all about. These are Tales From The Creative Graveyardâreal stories about great creative work that for one reason or another simply never made it to the finish line despite giving it our all. And sadly, when it was over, the work got put […]
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A Ninja On Ice Meet EPIC Chief Operating Officer Tim Merath. He has some unique hobbies: He has done ninja warrior training for many years, and took up ice hockey this year for the first time in his early 40s. Both activities are really extensions of the energy, dedication, and creativity that he brings to […]
The beauty of soil packaging + messaging Letâs be honest, weâve been at this for a little while. You know, 34 years of marketing in the turf and ornamental industry. Weâve done dozens of line reviews for big-box retail distribution. In fact, our Chief Creative Officer Joe Rogge recently wrote a blog about how to succeed […]
What We Learned at the GCSAA Conference + Trade Show EPIC employees and clients already know our three brand values: that weâre scrappy, honest, and kind. But EPIC employees working with clients in the golf industry would probably back me up in saying that âGCATSâ (our affectionate name for the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show) could be […]
Itâs as simple as treating people like people Account Director Laura Lindorfer shares her tips for forging solid client relationships The most unbelievable thing Laura Lindorfer, Account Director at EPIC, will tell you is that growing up in Maple Grove, Minnesota, she was painfully shy. Bubbly and confident, Laura has an easy way about her […]
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Editorâs Note:Â You know the saying âYou canât make an omelet without breaking a few eggs,â right? Well, these are the broken eggs; theyâre Tales From the Creative Graveyard. These stories give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we do what we doâmore specifically, what happens when what we do goes horribly, hilariously wrong. We pride […]
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The adventures of a video crew on the move How do you pack for a trip? Iâll admit, Iâve always envied those folks who can toss a couple of things in an overnight bag and call it good. Thatâs simply not in my DNA, which may explain why Iâm part of EPIC Creativeâs Video, Motion […]
⌠But People Who Know How To Use It Will Replace People Who Donât Letâs just address the elephant in the room: Is this artificial intelligence (AI) paradigm shift going to take all of our jobs in the marketing and advertising industry? Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in recent years, with many people […]
Employees Who Came Back To EPIC In a special edition of E-Roll, we meet five EPIC team members who make up the EPIC âBoomerang Clubâ ⌠employees who left for other employers but found that absence made the heart grow fonder. Hear their stories and learn why they came back to EPIC. Ready to start […]
Whatâs Your Process is a Q&A series at EPIC where we ask our team members to share how they produce creative content to meet the needs and desires of our clients. EPIC Web Development Supervisor Rory Lorbach is the captain of the team When it comes to new website builds or projects, Rory helps steer […]
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Reflections from a first-time tradeshow attendee Louisville, KentuckyâAKA âThe Big Stableâ (as I like to call it)âis an unassuming, historic, and rather charming city perched along the Ohio River, and home to arguably the worldâs most famous horse race, The Kentucky Derby. Louisville is also the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, home of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, and (you guessed […]
âItâs for the Common Good.â Growing up, going with my Dad to Saint Benâs on 9th and State or the Milwaukee Rescue Mission on North 19th street to donate and or help serve food to those in need was a weekly event. One insanely cold, windy night, I couldnât feel my face, fingers, or toes and whined to my […]
Whatâs Your Process is a Q&A series at EPIC where we ask our team members to share how they produce creative content to meet the needs and desires of our clients. EPIC Project Supervisor Angela Larimer Is An Organizational Wizard Angela Larimerâs job wasnât randomly created, it was made for her: âMy job is the perfect balance […]
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Before the hashtag was commonly used across social media platforms, it was simply known as a pound or hash symbol. Now, this simple mark has a storied history of its own in the digital space, and itâs hard to escape. Some think hashtags are dead, but theyâve just evolved. Most accounts now use them more […]
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Tales from the Creative Graveyard Editorâs Note: Sausage-making can be a bitâŚgruesome. And while the outcome is most certainly delicious, the making can be a brutal process. Tales From the Creative Graveyard are a peek behind the curtain. Theyâre real, theyâre raw, and in the end things usually go south. But they make for fantastic stories! […]
Whatâs Your Process is a Q+A series at EPIC, where we ask our team members to share how they produce creative content to meet the needs and desires of our clients. Senior Designer Kristina Karlen Brings a Brandâs Image to Life In her role at EPIC, Kristina Karlen likes to say that she âdabbles in […]
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How EPICers enrich their lives through hobbies For those newer to our EPIC Creative team, for many years we had a rallying cry of âWork Hard, Have Fun.â Itâs a catchy saying, but it has merit to it, since studies have shown that people who have fun at their jobs have better creativity and feel more fulfilled. […]
Most of the time it seems like we are all scrambling to stretch our marketing budgets and really make them work. As a result, as the end of the year draws near, thereâs often a discovery of untapped dollars and that surplus puts you in a âuse it or lose itâ position. On top of […]
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The Shift From Aesthetics To Authenticity Trends come and go, but engagement is forever, right? Not exactly. As those of us who work in social media know, engagement is a key performance indicator (KPI) that can increase brand trust and bring your content to the forefront of the feed. But engagement is never something we […]
Exercising your brand voice Editorâs Note: When you are talking brand voice, itâs not just what you say, but HOW you say it ⌠so we thought it might make sense for you to actually HEAR what Dan has to say about brand voice in his own words. For you literary types, the narrative follows. There […]
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In just a few short weeks, my days as an EPIC intern will be over. Well, actually, by the time this is published I will probably be off on my next adventure: college. I was very fortunate to be a part of the EPIC team for the past year, and I am forever grateful for […]
How to measure the impact of powerful stories + changed lives Working in digital marketing means accessing (and understanding) data. These metrics (and what we do with them) help determine our campaign KPIs, orâfor people who arenât familiar with this acronymâKey Performance Indicators. Put simply, KPIs are the benchmarks that demonstrate success for our carefully […]
30 Years of Memories Itâs the end of an era. Senior Photographer Scott Leiphart was one of EPICâs first employees when he started in March 1992âonly our founder has been here longer. And today is Scottâs last day. We took this last opportunity to ask him about some of his memories of these last 30 […]
And how I learned it from my greatest mentor Mike Elliott was my larger-than-life mentor throughout the formative years of my career. Early in his career, he was a broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros, he spent 20 years as program director at Wisconsinâs biggest and most popular radio station, and […]
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Weekday Scrum + Weekend Weddings Miranda Lindner is a project manager at EPIC, and is also self-employed as a wedding photographer. Her creative and organizational skills fuel her work in both roles ⌠and both roles are fulfilling in different ways. Transcript Iâve always had a really big interest in photography. I remember being a kid and […]
Back in 2018, I wrote a blog for EPICâOur Favorite Sassy Brandsâwhich highlighted brands that dared to go rogue on social media by not following the norm of buttoned-up, corporate brand-speak. At the time, powerhouses like Wendyâs and Taco Bell were dominating the social space with full-blown sass weaved into their messaging and communication strategy. […]
Thereâs a new Google Analytics in town: Google Analytics 4, a.k.a. GA4. (Well, not exactly new, since itâs technically been around since October 2020!) The move from Universal Analytics to GA4: A slow journey Over the last several years, the default version of Google Analytics called âUniversal Analyticsâ (UA) has been installed on our clientsâ […]
Visiting State Parks for a Better State of Mind Spring in Wisconsin can be rough ⌠one day the sun is shining and two hours later itâs snowing. I donât know about you, but those sunny days make surviving another Wisconsin winter a reason to celebrate. And hereâs hoping that more sunny days are in […]
Our resident Gen Z-er provides a TikTok explainer Iâm sure many of you have heard about the popular social media app, TikTok, as it has become an unavoidable topic in the marketing industry. The discussion about how TikTok can be used to help promote your business has been around since the appâs release, but it […]
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Adventure + Conquering Challenges Erin Anderson is EPICâs Vice President of Project Management, as well as a world traveler. Hear a bit about her adventures, and how her travel experiences inform her work at EPIC. Ready to start your EPIC adventure? Check out our current job openings or apply for a future opening! Transcript I love […]
Alright, letâs get the stuffy, dictionary-like definition out of the way: Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of optimizing a website for search engines with the goal of earning higher web traffic levels and improving the visibility of the site. The main goal of SEO is to improve the ranking of individual webpages and […]
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Imagination + Invention Dave Razor is a Motion Graphics + Animation Specialist at EPIC. His mind works in mysterious ways, but he is a genius at bringing our clientsâ ideas to life in video. See his workspace and learn about his creative process, his work in the metaverse, and more. Interested in bringing your whole […]
Inclusive, accessible + high-viz EPIC Art Directors Nick Swenor and Emily Gunkel put together this fun reel to showcase the top trends to look for when it comes to graphic + digital design this year. 1. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.In both photography and copy, know your audience and represent them authentically. 2. AccessibilityBe accessible in print, […]
InPRocess is a bi-monthly PR blog series. Do you need guidance with a PR challenge youâre facing? Connect with our PR Director Scott to learn more about all of EPICâs PR services, including media + community relations, crisis management, and influencer marketing. Ways That Public Relations Can Elevate Your Launch If a tree falls in the forest, […]
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EPIC SEM Manager Olivia Wang Shares Her Experiences Living + Working All Over The World While all of us had to learn how to adapt in some way since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to new environments is something that our SEM Manager, Olivia Wang, knows well. By hearing more about her amazing […]
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Why Sharing (Your Appreciation) Is Caring Ap¡pre¡ci¡a¡tion. Itâs generally accepted as the recognition, approval, and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Feeling appreciated is important. Really important ⌠and quite frankly, a lot of us are just bad at showing it. Not because weâre terrible humans and donât care, but because we get so […]
After almost two years of Zoom, Google, and Teams meetings, you might think youâve got this video thing down pat, right? So when you schedule a video crew to come out, decide to host a webinar, or get a call from your local media to do an interview, you think, âNo problem ⌠been there, […]
Simple Palate, Big Heart If you meet EPIC Senior Project Manager Amanda Hermsen, she will never forget your name! The strong value she places on relationships makes her a great fit at EPIC. Interested in a role like this? Check out our current job openings! Video Transcript I love building relationships with people. People are […]
InPRocess is a bi-monthly PR blog series. Do you need guidance with a PR challenge youâre facing? Connect with our PR Director Scott to learn more about all of EPICâs PR services, including media + community relations, crisis management, and influencer marketing. Effectively Engaging With Influencers Imagine youâre in the market to buy a new snowblower. If […]
A Partnership Driven By Purpose Life at an advertising agency can be a balancing actâat any given time, you may be working on 10+ clients with very different needs and goals. Since my beginning days at EPIC, one client has been a constant in my roster. And they happen to be one whose mission I […]
The Product Line Review (PLR) is an opportunity to pitch a product or a line of products to buyers at big box retailersâlike Loweâs, Home Depot, Walmart, and national grocery chainsâwho then decide if the product(s) aligns with the retailerâs merchandising goals and whether or not the product will ultimately be added to the retailerâs […]
Do you like to draw? Or paint? Or maybe just sketch and doodle. Well if you do, chances are you have the interest needed to be a serious art student. To find out simply call toll-free and Art Instruction Schools will send you this enjoyable art test. Thereâs no cost or obligation. Take the test […]
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InPRocess is a bi-monthly PR blog series. Do you need guidance with a PR challenge youâre facing? Connect with our PR Director Scott to learn more about all of EPICâs PR services, including media + community relations, crisis management, and influencer marketing. Tips To Help You Get Ready To Respond Each time a brandâs reputation goes into […]
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One Marketerâs Quest To Find The Perfect Agency When I walked into my first company-wide meeting at Large Agency X, I almost dropped the complimentary beer Iâd just picked up at the bar. Iâd been with the agency for almost a year butâdue to the timing of my hiringâthis was my first all-agency event. I […]
Location Scouting Is Key To Getting The Perfect Shot Itâs the kind of image that catches your eye, it stands out from the clutter, it literally stops you mid-scroll on social media, and you wonder, how did they get that shot? You know the stuff: A grass blade that has more moves than Simone Biles […]
It was Wednesday, August 12, around 9:30pm when my phone rang, âDude⌠Iâm really sorry, my brother came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. We both need to bail.â As the disappointment crept in, I was standing in my basement staring at my touring bike and a mess of gear, with less […]
InPRocess is a bi-monthly PR blog series. Do you need guidance with a PR challenge youâre facing? Connect with our PR Director Scott to learn more about all of EPICâs PR services, including media + community relations, crisis management, and influencer marketing. Tips To Get Ready For The Red Record Light They say everyone gets their 15 […]
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Why Attention And Respect Are The Winning Combination When you scroll your Instagram feed late at night, you donât have to go far before you see a celebrity highlighting a new product they love. Itâs flashy, crisp, and highly effective content, and itâs taken the marketing world by storm. Itâs no secret that influencer marketing has […]
Listen, Learn, And Laugh a Bit Along The Way I remember when I saw my first ComedySportz improv show. My brother and I were given tickets for a live performance here in Milwaukee, and we hadnât seen anything like it. We laughed with tears in our eyes, and it was the first time I truly […]
How a dead fish, running water, and French impressionists taught me the significance of being thankful âYou can be miserable,â she says. âAnd when youâre miserable you drag everyone down with you.â This, from the closest thing Iâve ever had to a writing partner, a former coworker, and my textbook definition of best friend?! Itâs […]
How Two Small-Town Characters Inspired A Beer Name Editorâs Note: Our Creative Director, Dan Augustine, knows how to spin a tale. His story of the naming of a beer is, well, epic. The only thing better than reading his account is hearing him tell it ⌠which you can do below! Otherwise, enjoy the transcript. […]
How Preparing for the Worst Can Be The Best Thing for a Brand When Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo catches a pass on the wing, sizes up his defender, then explodes past him to the hoop for an enormous dunk, we all watch in awe. Itâs just raw talent, right? Sure, thatâs part of it. […]
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Keeping up with the Joneses. It might give baseball a run for its money as Americaâs Pastime. Weâre always striving to outperform our peers or neighbors or professional competition. Need an example? Look no further than your own backyard. Or front yard, for that matter. Letâs be honest: Most of us want the folks driving […]
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âTell him that it was an unfortunate error, that youâre doing everything you can to fix it, and that youâre sorry.â If youâve seen much of The Office, you know that the mostly inept staff at Dunder Mifflin faces a crisis in nearly every episode. If you havenât seen The Office, what exactly do you watch on […]
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Honesty really is the best policy when it comes to client communication Account managers at EPIC have two key roles: ⢠Being the voice of the client within the agency.⢠Being the voice of the agency to the client. Because our account team members are naturally âpeople persons,â client communication is usually not hard for […]
A look inside the surprisingly creative world of public relations At EPIC Creative, and at most agencies, the public relations department usually sits close to the social media department. Compared to social media, however, PR definitely falls under the umbrella of âtraditional media.â Some would say itâs tried and true, consistent and hasnât changed for […]
Love sassy brands? Check out this more recent blog from Jacy:Â Building A Persona, Not A Brand, On TikTok Sometimes it seems as though the internet runs on sassâso itâs no surprise to see big brands incorporating sass into their social media accounts. But not every brand can get away with it because itâs not a […]
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