We Work Harder and Smarter
We believe great brands are those that have powerful stories to tell and express a simple emotional truth, differentiating them from their competitors.
Our team specializes in branding, integrated advertising campaigns, digital communications and graphic design. We create communications that support strategic branding objectives and position our clients favorably in the marketplace. Our thinking is original. Our messages are powerful. Our work stands out. Our clients get results.
We serve a diverse range of philanthropic, educational, financial service and healthcare organizations. Our work has won numerous local, regional and national ADDY, CADDY, Summit, Communicator, ARC and Telly awards, as well as recognition from HOW Magazine.
Work That Gets You Noticed
Creativity is in our blood. We think it shows.
Hurley Medical Center
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Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
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Detroit Institute of Arts
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Kettering University
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Kelly Services
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Dort Federal Credit Union
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Genesee County Parks
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Uptown Developments
Website Design![]()
Yeah, We Do That
Depending on our clients’ needs, we craft everything from strategic communications campaigns to specific tactical communications projects.
Integrated Campaigns
Print Collateral
Video & TV
Media Planning
Interactive Design
Visual Branding
Strategic Communications
Social Media
What they say about us
We love our clients. Apparently they love us too.
experience that gets results
A firm is only as good as it’s people. We have some of the best.
Experience
Karl Olmsted
Chief Creative Thinker
University of Michigan-Flint
College for Creative Studies
Favorite Quote
"You reap what you sow."
Celebrity Look-alike
James Woods
Crushing On
Contemporary Art
Marketing Mantra
Differentiate or Die
Experience
Brian Sanderson
V.P. of Disruptive Thinking
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
15 years at OA
Embarrassing Playlist Song
"Party in the the U.S.A."
By Miley Cyrus
Admired Brand
Airbnb
Passion
Homebrewing & Winemaking
Experience
April VanGilder
Account Ringmaster
Mott Community College
32 years at OA
Favorite Quote
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less."
― C.S. Lewis
Favorite Snack
Peppermint Patties
Passion
Liking, Sharing and Commenting on Pet-Related Facebook Posts
Experience
Christopher Orlowski
Idea Guy
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
22 years at OA
Favorite Place
New York City
Celebrity Look-alike
James Carville
Crushing On
Vampire Weekend's
Father of the Bride
Experience
Igor Macherkevich
Creative Perestroika
BA Graphic Design
Moscow State University
20 years at OA
Back-up Career
Watercolor Artist
Favorite Place
Europe
Favorite Snack
Cheese
Admired Brand
Apple
Experience
David Yaksic
Graphics Guru
BA Graphic Design
Central Michigan University
12 years at OA
Favorite Quote
"“The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.”
― Albert Einstein
Back-up Career
Professional Dart Player
Crushing On
Vintage Advertising