Purpose-Driven Marketing, Guac on the Side

Coronavirus is re-shaping our world. While people are modifying the way they shop, work and date, companies are pivoting with purpose. Breweries are creating hand sanitizer. Restaurants are delivering free food to front-line workers. Gyms are taking their fitness offerings online and countless retailers are offering DIY face masks as we struggle to measure the…

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Ring the Bell

I have always believed in doing the right thing for the client. That if I am developing work for the client that solves a problem, I am being the best creative partner. I have also believed that the good guy does always win. Maybe not in the sprint, but always over the long distance. That…

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Pandemic Production Panel: Key Takeaways

This week, our very own Chris Sekin joined a panel of advertising professionals to discuss the rapid evolution of messaging and production during this pandemic. Moderated by Keith James of Republic Editorial, the representatives from brands and agencies dove deep into the new creative and production process. There were so many great insights that we…

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Purpose Leads the Way

Hello friends— It’s April. The March rains have brought out the flowers and the electric greens of new leaves and grasses. Days are longer. The air is warmer. This is my favorite time of year. Rebirth, renewal, optimism. This spring is no different. Our society is being reborn as we reshape the way we work,…

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A Message from Chris & Kent

Hello Friends and Neighbors— Here at J&S, we’re doing our part to flatten the curve. We’re working from home until the CDC gives the all clear. In the meantime, we’ll be communicating with each other and with each of you on email, text, Skype, Slack, FaceTime, MS Teams and good old-fashioned phone calls. We’re checking…

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Hire Education: Judging the National Student Show

Spending two days locked in a warehouse with strangers sounds like the beginning of a horror movie, but it was actually the makings of a fantastic weekend. The Dallas Society of Visual Communications invited Creative Director Krista McCrimmon, along with photographer Christina Childress, illustrator Laura Freeman, and designers Trevor Bassett and Devin O’Bryan, to judge…

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Watch this Spot

Our work for the new Skagen Faster 3 smartwatch (with sweet new features like making and taking calls) launched this week during CES. Check out the spot, and then go pick up a watch or ten.

New Faces, New Spaces in 2019

Within the last year, Johnson & Sekin has hired nearly 20 new employees and expanded its office space by about 2200 square feet. From inspired creatives to exceptional account service and everything in between, the agency size has grown to around 50 people—and two office floors—and shows no signs of stopping. With each new hire…

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Create-A-Campaign

Wonderful Machine featured our friend and photographer Terri Glanger’s work on the agency’s St. Jude Campaign for Chili’s. As Terri says, “I love when it’s a team effort, and I feel like the warmth of the whole team made the kids feel as comfortable as any child could.” No need to grab the tissues; the…

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