Posts by jim
CorTrust Bank — Mortgage
As the mortgage market was heating up, CorTrust needed some fresh creative to stay in the battle. We responded with a pair of 15-second spots and a 30-second spot. All ran on television and digital and helped keep the CorTrust Mortgage team busy through the peak season. The only problem with this campaign? CorTrust likes…
Read MoreProject Broccoli
When a member of the ADwërks Family had a big life-changing event, we all get involved. So when Tyler was trying to figure out how to propose to his long-time girlfriend Stacia, we brainstormed a few ways to help make the day special. The winning idea: a fake TV shoot for Downtown Sioux Falls! We…
Read MoreMcDonald’s® — Mountain Man
Were not trying to brag, but we’d put this locally-produced (!!) spot for Cold Days, Hot Deals up against any national work out there. We made it back in 2007 and it ran for seven years. That’s a lot of burgers. Just sayin’.
Read MorePioneer Bank — Check-Ching!
Who doesn’t love the sound of money? Check-Ching! When Pioneer Bank wanted to let their customers know how their high-tech bank with friendly local bankers could give their new customers checking accounts that paid them back, they needed a catchy new name for their checking accounts. Check-ching! We created this snazzy logo, some fun radio,…
Read MoreFalls Park Farmers Market — Imported From Campaign
It’s all about locally grown produce. For many years the Falls Park Farmers Market has challenged us to get big impact with very small budget. One season, we created a series of print ads, animated internet banner ads, and email blasts to remind everyone that the produce they sell at the Market is all grown…
Read MoreSculptureWalk — Arc of Dreams
To say Jim was involved in the Arc of Dreams project is a bit of an understatement. He was chair of the SculptureWalk board when the project started so it’s his signature on the original contract with creator/artist Dale Lamphere. Jim was involved in the fundraising, marketing, and messaging throughout the project. And just before…
Read MoreCarHop — 2022 Point of Sale Posters
The posters in the CarHop stores were looking pretty dated and faded, so we worked with their internal team to create a whole new package with bright colors, smiling faces and fun new messages. Even their CEO said they looked great!
Read MoreCarHop — Next Generation Creative
Having worked with CarHop for more than 20 years, we guided them through many creative changes including a name change and new logo. After months of research, focus groups, and dozens of creative options, we developed the CarHop Next Generation package. We worked with CarHop to develop a series of commercials that took The CarHop…
Read MoreDelta Dental of South Dakota — Sugar Display
Do you know how much sugar is in your food and drinks? We helped Delta Dental of South Dakota educate people with a fun Donut Abacus that shows the amount of sugar in common foods measured by mini donuts. It’s a fun way to learn and kids love playing with this interactive display. These have…
Read MoreMcDonald’s® — Vacation Cold Days Hot Deals
Cold Days, Hot Deals became an iconic McDonald’s promotion in the Eastern South Dakota region, as well as the Mountain Man commercial we produced and aired for seven years to promote it. But the time came for the Mountain Man to retire and for us to make create something new. Shot in St. Petersburg, Florida,…
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