We’re the agency that works.
Here are a few reasons why.

1. Our background is both traditional and digital. We have an equal split in our founders between the two worlds and all of us live in both.
2. We don’t work for our clients. We work for their prospects, customers, and constituents. If the audience doesn’t respond it doesn’t matter what our client thinks.
3. Design matters. A lot. In fact, it’s amazing design work that gets attention and separates an organization from its competition.
4. Communication is vital to good relationships.
5. Marketing doesn’t come in a box. It’s not a product. It’s an ongoing process of understanding, creating, refining, and adjusting.
6. Creative staff make an agency, not admin staff. Our creative staff are front and center, in meetings, and work directly with clients. Always.

We've worked for hundreds of clients and bring that along to inform every job we work on. Here are some organizations we've helped recently:

Matthias Roberge // Creative Director

I am inspired everyday. After being in the creative industry for over a decade, that's important. Whether it's a visit to the MFA, reading a good book, or simply playing with my amazing kids, I'm always discovering new fuel to keep the creative engine running.

In the past I've worked for traditional ad agencies, print shops, interactive firms, and even a stint as a corporate in-house designer. Every position I've held has provided me with a different outlook and unique process, which helps me look at the work from multiple angles.

If I'm not on my laptop or spending quality time with the family, there is a good chance I'm in the basement tinkering with a vintage Honda motorcycle. It will run again, oh yes it will.

Adam Kaufmann // Art Director

His favorite toys growing up were McFarlane Action Figures. The detail that went into those was nothing short of amazing, he loved that something from a comic book could be brought to life and be able to be held onto keeping the detail intact. Its interesting that today he is still fascinated by it.

He began in the traditional ad world having a niche to bring BIG ideas to life. Seeing the clients eyes open up with excitement when the boards start flipping is what drives him to do what he does best. Create.

With the industry in constant change and the world adapting to new ways. Adam has as well. Merging the print world with the web world Adam has adapted to his environment. Overseeing all creative that leaves the company and getting his hands dirty in the trenches is what he loves.

"Nothing feels better then when someone sees what you have done for them and they become thrilled, eager to show the world. It's what makes up for all the craziness this industry brings."

Adam Kernander // Interactive Director

The Web has become the core of marketing and communications for companies, often generating 100x times the number of onsite visits, phone calls, and written communications combined. And that's my playground. During the development of the Internet I've been riding shotgun, building sites, writing code, and generally loving the ride.

I'm our Ambassador to the Internet, our Minister of Code, our Geek in Residence.

Looking beyond 1s and 0s I'm a hardcore New Englander who's lived here my entire life (and I totally embrace do-it-yourself Yankee philosophies). I studied both Computer Science and Anthropology in college because people are as cool as computers. That's fed my interest in human rights and environmental rights... when I don't have to shovel snow, of course. Blizzard's don't have rights in my book.

And, in fitting with stereotypes, I (like many programmers) am also a musician. Rock on.

Tyler Shingleton // Interactive Director

Some people see me as the resident computer nerd, but I see myself as a skilled problem solver -- Freud would tell me this is my way of convincing myself I’m not a computer nerd.

My favorite, inspirational line from a song is:

“A-well-a don’t you know about the bird?
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word!
Surfin’ Bird by The Trashmen (1963)

The craziest product I’ve ever dreamed up is a Bob Ross chia pet. Really, someone needs to do this post haste.

I’m a creature of habit. The last thing I do before going to bed is quadruple-check my alarm clock. It needs to be right, and details really matter to me. I want things to fit together right and work correctly.

Keith Lane // Creative Director

Keith Lane is the Founder, Partner, and Creative Director of the highly respected advertising and marketing communications firms Emerson Lane Fortuna, Arnold Fortuna Lane, and Arnold Worldwide.

He's won over 500 creative awards for his work at major shows such as The Clios, Emmy Awards, One Show Gold, Communication Arts, International Film and TV Festival, New York Art Directors Show, London Art Directors Show, Paris Creative Awards, and the Tokyo Creative Awards.

Keith is a freelance creative partner who works with us on strategy, copy, art direction, and branding. We're honored to have Keith not just as a partner, but also as one of our friends.

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Sunil Shibad // Creative Director

Our partner in Mumbai, India, Sunil is an integral part of our International operations. Sunil is an amazing copywriter, communicator, and creative strategist with experience working for the world’s best brands. Find out more and learn what makes him tick at his blog, www.sunilshibad.com.

Adele Pollis // Copywriting + Messaging

Adele works with clients to go beyond writing a brochure, campaign, or website - she crafts a message and weaves that throughout the text. It's communications done right: connecting with your audience, generating interest and breaking through the messaging noise to be heard.

We've worked with Adele on a number of projects and a proud to count her as part of our extended team. She shares our vision of looking holistically at a project to ensure the end result is greater than its parts. Her background and experience across a bunch of industries – manufacturing, nonprofit, healthcare, consulting, government, and small business – ensures that she has the right background to plan and deliver messaging that works.

In addition to her marketing and communications work, Adele has written and published numerous publications, helped others become better communicators, and made a positive impact wherever she has been.

Learn more about Adele at: apassociates.cc