We Work Harder and Smarter
We believe great brands are those that have powerful stories to tell and express a simple emotional truth, differentiating them from their competitors.
Our team specializes in branding, integrated advertising campaigns, digital communications and graphic design. We create communications that support strategic branding objectives and position our clients favorably in the marketplace. Our thinking is original. Our messages are powerful. Our work stands out. Our clients get results.
We serve a diverse range of philanthropic, educational, financial service and healthcare organizations. Our work has won numerous local, regional and national ADDY, CADDY, Summit, Communicator, ARC and Telly awards, as well as recognition from HOW Magazine.
Yeah, We Do That
Depending on our clients’ needs, we handle everything from comprehensive strategic communications planning to specific tactical communications projects.
Integrated Campaigns
Print Collateral
Broadcast Media
Media Planning
Interactive Design
Organization Branding
Strategic Communications
Social Media
What they say about us
We love our clients. Apparently they love us too.
EXPERIENCE THAT GETS RESULTS
A firm is only as good as its people. We have some of the best.
Experience
Karl Olmsted
Chief Creative Thinker
University of Michigan-Flint
College for Creative Studies
Favorite Quote
"You reap what you sow."
Celebrity Look-alike
James Woods
Crushing On
Contemporary Art
Marketing Mantra
Differentiate or Die
Experience
Brian Sanderson
V.P. of Disruptive Thinking
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
18 years at OA
Embarrassing Playlist Song
"Party in the U.S.A."
By Miley Cyrus
Admired Brand
BarkBox
Passion
Homebrewing & Winemaking
Experience
Kayla Bourdow
Design Diva
BFA Graphic Design
Eastern Michigan University
1.5 years at OA
Favorite Quote
"Your only limit is your mind."
– Napoleon Hill
Embarrassing Playlist Song
"500 Miles"
By The Proclaimers
Favorite Place
In a Book
Experience
Brett LaCross
Creative Savant
BA Advertising
Ferris State University
BA Computer Graphics
Baker College of Flint
Favorite Place
Traverse City
Crushing On
IPA's & College Football
Favorite Quote
"I've been putting out fire with gasoline"
– David Bowie
Experience
Christopher Orlowski
Idea Guy
BA Advertising
Michigan State University
25 years at OA
Favorite Place
New York City
Celebrity Look-alike
James Carville
Crushing On
Vampire Weekend's
Father of the Bride
Experience
Kat Turvene
Account Wrangler
BBA Marketing
University of Michigan – Flint
Favorite Quote
“You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Crushing On
Chai Tea Lattes
Favorite Place
Delaware
Experience
David Yaksic
Graphics Guru
BA Graphic Design
Central Michigan University
15 years at OA
Favorite Quote
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain
Back-up Career
Fishing Guide
Crushing On
Vintage Advertising