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.
FUNArchitecture
Website DesignKettering University
Broadcast MediaKelly Services
Annual ReportHurley Medical Center
Integrated CampaignFood Bank of Eastern Michigan
Print CollateralCommunity Foundation of Greater Flint
Broadcast MediaCharles Stewart Mott Foundation
Annual ReportDetroit Institute of Arts
Print CollateralKettering University
PublicationDort Federal Credit Union
Integrated CampaignGenesee County Parks
Website Design
Yeah, We Do That
Depending on our clients’ needs, we handle everything from comprehensive strategic communications planning to specific tactical communications projects.
Integrated Campaigns
Print Collateral
Broadcast Media
Media Planning
Interactive Design
Organization 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.
ExperienceKarl 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
ExperienceChristopher Orlowski
Idea Guy
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
23 years at OA
Favorite Place
New York City
Celebrity Look-alike
James Carville
Crushing On
Vampire Weekend's
Father of the Bride
ExperienceBrian Sanderson
V.P. of Disruptive Thinking
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
16 years at OA
Embarrassing Playlist Song
"Party in the the U.S.A."
By Miley Cyrus
Admired Brand
Airbnb
Passion
Homebrewing & Winemaking
ExperienceDavid Yaksic
Graphics Guru
BA Graphic Design
Central Michigan University
13 years at OA
Favorite Quote
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain
Back-up Career
Fishing Guide
Crushing On
Vintage Advertising