The Hidden Value Of Creative: How To Pitch Where Others Pass
By MODintelechy / Blog, Design, Marketing, Strategy
Every creative agency wants to work on the next eye-catching, brake-slamming billboard. Wait, let me try that again—every creative agency wants to work on the next eye-catching, thumb-stopping Instagram ad. Either way, our understanding of creative services tends to be boxed into one line of thinking. From marketing collateral and social assets to rebranded websites…
#MODTalks: Mindfulness
By Kitty Reim / Blog
What exactly is mindfulness? Besides being a buzz word in the ever growing world of wellness, mindfulness, or the act of being present, is beneficial for all, and current research continues to prove its positive advantages. Our Chief Agency Coordinator {and mindfulness master}, Kitty, gave us the lowdown on how marketing and mindfulness go hand-in-hand….
#MODtalks Concept Building
By MODintelechy / Blog
Onward and upward! We recently sat down with our graphic designer, Andrea Ulloa, as she let us in on her creative process. When it comes to developing eye-catching and out-of-the-box designs, she’s an expert. She nods many thanks to her time at Academy of Art University in San Francisco for challenging her creativity by working on…
Top 5 Creative Resume Flops
By MODintelechy / Blog
During the work week, resumes constantly flood my inbox. I love skimming through applications and witnessing all of the great talent out there. While some candidates stand out with strong work experience, others fail to amaze with resumes wrought with common, and at times appalling, mistakes. Over the years, I have come to recognize a…
Learning About Lynn
By MODintelechy / Blog
And just like that, we’ve added another member to our team. Please help us welcome MODintelechy’s UX Designer, Lynn! Read up on this artsy Austin-native in our Q & A below. What sparked your interest in graphic design? When I was younger, having an art-related career really wasn’t something I was gung-ho about. It wasn’t…
#MODtalks Social Media
By MODintelechy / Blog
Ahh, social media. Nearly everyone uses it, but is it always on point? Our content and social media guru Lauren shares her insights on the importance of social media for brand awareness and her sources of inspiration. How does social media build a company’s brand? Today, we are more attached to our smart phones than ever…
Next Stop, TSW 2016!
By MODintelechy / Blog
Keep those presses rollin’! On the heels of being featured in TalentCulture and the Austin Business Journal, we are pleased to announce our own Scott Thomas was selected to be a speaker at Technology Services World 2016 from October 17-19 in Las Vegas! Each year, thousands of professionals from services organizations across the country gather…
Meet Rob
By MODintelechy / Blog
Our work family just keeps getting bigger and bigger! World, meet MOD’s newest web developer, Rob. Check out the below Q&A with our most recent addition to our team of creatives, where we talk tech, tacos and taboo footwear. What inspired your career path? I grew up doing more IT type work – building my own computers,…
From MOD with Love
By MODintelechy / Blog
Need a way to romance the creatives in your life this Valentine’s Day? Lucky you! We’ve created a line of swoon-worthy valentines inspired by our agency atmosphere that will have your recipients feelin’ all of the warm fuzzies. Go ahead: Spread the love! {Caution: Share at your own risk. Valentines may entice uncontrollable wave of…
TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM CES 2016
By MODintelechy / Blog
Oh, how far we have come since last year’s CES. At this year’s Consumer Electronic Show, which wrapped up on Saturday, mega companies like Dell and LG revealed their latest and greatest technology which is sure to shape trends for the upcoming year and beyond. While many debuts were made, I’ve rounded up my top…
2015 by the Numbers
By MODintelechy / Blog
2015 was quite the year for MOD! Our family expanded, our client list grew and as always, we cranked out batches upon batches of Grade-A {and not to mention award-winning!} creative for our clients. You were good to us, 2015… But we have a feeling 2016 is going to be the best year yet! Cheers to…
Pantone’s 2016 Hues Times Two
By MODintelechy / Blog
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… When PANTONE announces their upcoming Color of the Year! This year, the global color authority threw the world a curveball and declared not one, but TWO Colors of the Year for the first time since selecting the original Color of the Year back in 2000. So what…
All About Ailbhe
By MODintelechy / Blog
We have added yet another member to our team of creatives, and this time we have imported Ireland’s finest! Please help us welcome Ailbhe (pronounced “AL-vah”) Larkin, MOD’s newest graphic designer! We sat down with her to find out why she hopped the pond and what makes her tick – read her answers below. You’re…
Bridging the Gap
By MODintelechy / Blog
As a modern marketing agency, our team has always prided ourselves on offering a vast range of creative services that allow our incredible clients to achieve their goals. Something else we’re proud of? Always looking toward the future and staying ahead of the curve. If you know us, you know we’ve never been the old…
What’s in a Name?
By MODintelechy / Blog
Your brand’s name is the first thing your audience learns about your business, so it is imperative that it leaves a lasting impression. Unfortunately, choosing a name that both captures the essence of your company and differentiates it from competitors is easier said than done. If you are starting the process of establishing your brand’s…
Thrice is Nice
By MODintelechy / Blog
…And three more American Graphic Design Awards make 35! We are always proud of the creative we produce for our ever-growing list of clients, but having our work be recognized by Graphic Design USA Magazine? Well, that’s just the cherry on top! Check out the award-winning websites our design + development teams produced below. Cheers,…
MOD Tips: Creativity Rut Busters
By MODintelechy / Blog
The MOD squad is comprised of a team of creatives who are obsessed with crafting brand experiences that are equal parts user-centric and visually unforgettable. Unfortunately, no one is immune to the occasional creative slump, which is why everybody needs a few go-to tricks in their back pocket for when their creative well hath runneth…
The Upper Edge
By MODintelechy / Blog
Today is a big day for Microsoft, as today is the much-anticipated launch of Windows 10. Also being revealed with the all-new operating system is Microsoft Edge, their browser that has been generating quite a bit of buzz over the past few months. If you’re starting to wonder if Microsoft Edge is just a slightly revamped Internet…
Press Room: ABJ Profiles in Power
By MODintelechy / Blog
First a finalist for Austin Under 40… Then an honoree on Austin Way’s The List… And now Maria has been nominated for the Austin Business Journal’s annual Profiles in Power awards! Those named to this list of Profiles in Power are influential females in the Austin area who either own their own successful business or…
Mad Men’s Tips for the Modern Marketing Firm
By MODintelechy / Blog
When I tell people I work at a marketing agency, I’m always asked, “Is it anything like the show Mad Men?” No, we don’t start our mornings with a stiff drink. No, male chauvinism doesn’t run rampant throughout the office. Thankfully, agency life has come a long way in the past 50 years. However, with…