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Notes on branding, design and the occasional strong opinion — from the agency that builds unignorable brands and has a good time doing it.

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Your LinkedIn Marketing Strategy Matters More Than You Think. (Yes, Really)

Why you should be using it for more than just hiring.
Graphic design trends for 2026
Inspiration

Graphic Design Trends for 2026 (So Far)

We’re gearing up for sweater weather and chili cook-off season, so let’s dig into design trends we’ve seen so far. Hint: it’s not AI-generated.
Insights

Branding and Context Building: Very Nerdy Stuff

When my own discoveries and a webinar I just watched converge and I learn that there’s a word for a thing I’m doing. Look at that.
Agency News

A Meaningful Honor for Doug Farthing and a Big Win for Kids.

Recognition for the fight against child abuse.
Agency News

Big Work. Unignorable Wins.

ICG took home 23 wins at the 60th Annual American Advertising Awards.
Agency News

ICG Wins Heartland Emmy for 988 PSA

Agency News

2023 Shorty Impact Awards Small Agency of the Year

We won a Shorty, y’all.