Just for Fun: Putting Ourselves in the Picture

At MARQUEE, ideas come first—but sometimes it’s fun to experiment with AI. Turning our team into creative caricatures became a lighthearted way to explore how quickly the technology is evolving and how it can inspire without replacing human thinking.

Building on the Gemütlichkeit

Oktoberfest Youngstown returned to Downtown Youngstown with music, food, dancing, and plenty of gemütlichkeit — and for MARQUEE, it was a chance to build on the event’s original brand through design, storytelling, and a more immersive guest experience.

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.

The Ultimate Guide to Brand Storytelling

“Content strategy.” “Influencer marketing.” “Artificial intelligence.” If you are a marketer (or even if you’re not), you probably have heard all these buzzwords – and more – countless times in meetings, newsletters, or on social media.