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.
Three Ways to Start Marketing Early for the Holidays

Holiday marketing starts long before Black Friday. These three early-season strategies help business owners spotlight gift ideas, incentivize early shoppers, and pre-plan social content so they’re ready when the holiday rush hits.
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.
Owning a Business is a Labor of Love: Prep Now for What Lies Ahead

Owning a Business is a Labor of Love: Prep Now for What Lies Ahead Valentine J. Brkich As summer draws to a close, it can only mean one thing: Labor Day! You know, that one day a year when we pay tribute to America’s longtime tradition of hard work…by taking the day off, eating way too […]
Your Name Is a Brand: Why Personal Branding Matters for Professionals

Professionals are increasingly judged by what people find online. This post explores why personal branding matters, how perception shapes credibility, and how a cohesive identity elevates your reputation.
Search Has Changed. So Have We.

Search has changed, and MARQUEE is expanding SEO and AEO services to help websites stay visible, understandable, and competitive in an AI‑driven search world.
I Came Home Different

Aundréa Cika Heschmeyer reflects on how a deeply personal trip to Poland—filled with family history, reconnections, and long‑overdue clarity—changed the way she views time, ambition, and leadership. She returned home different, with a renewed sense of what truly deserves her energy.