What we’ve been up to lately

On an early fall walk to work down Union Street into the City of Schenectady, nearing Wright Avenue, the phone rang. An almost apologetic voice asked if POSTMKTG designed websites. The answer was yes, of course. The second question was if we would design a website for a small organization with an associated small budget, the volunteer group that managed Schenectady’s Central Park Rose Garden. Kismet, because the garden was at that point in the walk just a quick left and a 2-blocks away.

A quick stroll through suggested the project might help warm the coming winter. So, we took it on.

How did the late comic Buster Keaton’s 1928 comedy, Steamboat Bill, Jr., overcome obstacles thrown by everyone from Walt Disney to Sonny Bono to serve a the creative foundation for a new promotion for high-rate share certificates offered by POSTMKTG’s favorite credit union? It’s a funny story.

In this era of pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion, POSTMKTG is honored by the trust mission-driven educational institutions and nonprofits place in us. In just the last month, we have added two clients focused on empowering individuals and building strong communities.

For the latest iteration of its venerable website, energized by its new graphic standards, the Regional Food Bank hired long-time partner POSTMKTG to develop a from-the-ground-up redevelopment and redesign, and then plan, write, code, and launch the new website in coordination with the public unveiling of the new logo.

Another big win for our favorite small credit union. NextStep FCU, loving its scrappy image, is leaning into low-fi fun media. A new TikTok campaign features a fun-loving couple contemplating their new empty nest opportunities. Perhaps a new car? Maybe something sexier?

A social media vibe is the new creative standard. Gone are pretentious narratives and made-up positionings. In their place? Lively, light-hearted, sometimes surreal morsels of media inspired by a global community of phone-empowered creators. The challenge now for both client and agency is to trust and embrace the creative chaos: to stay open to it, swim in it, and let it take you where it knows you should go.

For the 7th year, POSTMKTG is thrilled to lead the BronationDay charge for long-term client Christian Brothers Academy. Building on our successful efforts to raise funds for a new academic wing, updates to its lecture center, supplemental financial assistance during COVID, a new turf field, and the totally insane effort to finalize funding for the first all-season multi-use dome on any Capital Region campus, for 2024, and to emphasize the school’s college prep focus, CBA is raising funds for a new Academic Achievement Center.