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Real stories, helpful tools, and reflections from the work we do and the brands we work with.
He came in for business cards

He came in for business cards

After 15 years of excellent work, AER's visual identity hadn't kept pace. Here's how a simple request turned into a full brand refresh built on one idea: protect what matters most.

How to turn your non-profit event into a fundraising powerhouse

How to turn your non-profit event into a fundraising powerhouse

From event branding to donor engagement, here are five key elements that turn a non-profit fundraiser into something truly special.

Quit sitting on your ass[ets]: email marketing is a powerful tool

Quit sitting on your ass[ets]: email marketing is a powerful tool

Email marketing beats social media algorithms every time. Here's how to start simple, stay consistent, and turn your contact list into real results.

5 essential elements of powerful logo design

5 essential elements of powerful logo design

Your logo is the face of your brand. Learn what makes a logo work — and how to evaluate whether yours is doing its job.

Sometimes, all it takes is someone who believes in your dream

Sometimes, all it takes is someone who believes in your dream

Sometimes, the most powerful transformations begin with someone simply walking through our doors, carrying nothing but a dream and perhaps a hint of self-doubt.

Partnership in action with Startup Mountain Summit

Partnership in action with Startup Mountain Summit

By joining forces with Founders Forge and Startup Mountain Summit, we’re investing in the future of East Tennessee.

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Let’s talk through where you are, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with purpose.

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