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When The Deadline Drives The Design
When a client deadline compressed the branding process for Jursa Family Insurance, the MARQUEE team had to rethink how they listened, collaborated, and interpreted feedback. The result wasn’t just a new identity — it was a reminder that authentic branding comes from understanding the client, not the clock.
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Your Brand Evolved. Your Email Didn’t.
Digital design is evolving fast — fluid interfaces, expressive typography, intentional motion. Yet email often feels stuck in the past. This piece explores the growing disconnect between modern brand experiences and outdated inbox design, and offers practical ways to create emails that feel intentional, memorable, and aligned with your brand at its best.
La Tavola di San Giuseppe Returns to the Table
On March 19, MARQUEE Signature Events brought back a cherished Sicilian tradition with La Tavola di San Giuseppe — an intimate cultural dinner experience blending culinary artistry, storytelling, and community. Rooted in gratitude and hospitality, the evening reintroduced MARQUEE’s vision for meaningful, culturally inspired events.
Reframing the narrative
Narratives shape how communities and organizations are perceived — for better or worse. Youngstown’s new mayor, Derrick McDowell, offers a compelling example of how leaders can shift conversations away from frustration and toward shared responsibility. His approach shows how reframing criticism can strengthen engagement, pride, and progress.
Spring Cleaning For Your Marketing Materials!
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your brand. From updating your website to clearing out outdated collateral, here’s how to give your marketing materials a much‑needed seasonal reset.
Let’s be “REAL”
So much of today’s work feels fast, polished, and a little too interchangeable. This piece explores what it means to stay real, intentional, and creatively human in an AI‑driven world — and why the process still matters.
Youngstown Rotary Groundhog Craft Beerfest
The Youngstown Rotary Groundhog Craft Beerfest continues to grow as one of the region’s most anticipated winter events — and MARQUEE played a key role in elevating its reach, engagement, and community impact through strategic marketing and hands‑on involvement.
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