What is an underdog brand?
A lot of people ask us about our work with underdog brands. Some get it right away, but a few think we’re talking about small or struggling companies.
We’re not.
Sure, some of our clients are small business or companies looking for a turn-around (those are some of our favorite challenges, in fact). But most of our [...]
Wanted: designer that can help us win a Rockie Award for “Local Single Entry/B&W, Fractional Page.”
Two seemingly unrelated things happened in the past 14 days:
1) We didn’t win a Rockie Award for the category of “Local Single Entry/B&W, Fractional Page.” We didn’t enter, but still…
2) We found ourselves in need of a new designer/art director/genius-type.
While most would see these events as unrelated. We don’t. If you are a designer who [...]
2010 Rockie Awards = two thumbs up.
Wow. This year’s Rockies Awards (hosted by Idaho Advertising Federation) was one hell of a good time.
Award shows typically can be incredibly painful. Long. Draining.
Not this one.
A variety of Oscar-style award presenters (including Ron, Jeff and Jason) kept things interesting and also offered a much-improved community feel. Nice. Congratulations to the organizers and the winners [...]
Take yourself out to the ballpark.
For as long we have been a company, Rizen has sponsored North Boise Little League. Both Ron and Jeff have kids in the program — and it’s a great program.
This photo was taken on “opening day” — a fun-filled day of photos and activities for young baseball players organized this year, incidenally, by Ron’s wife [...]
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Yippeee!!!
Happy Easter.
Big holiday this weekend. However you celebrate, enjoy it.
We started our celebration a little bit early this week with some stale Peeps. Yum.
Ass(kicking)itant wanted.
We’re on the hunt for a part-time office assistant. Someone to help us stay organized and keep things moving along.
Very flexible schedule. Very cool office environment. Now we need a very organized person to fill the role.
We’ve already had some great response due to an announcement on Twitter, but thought it is only fair to [...]
iWant an iPad. iCan have one April 3.
OK. We admit it. We love Apple. In case you missed it, Apple’s new iPad now has a launch date: April 3.
Learn more here.
Ignite Boise 4 coming April 22.
Mark your calendar: The next Ignite Boise is scheduled April 22. One of just two scheduled this year, this Ignite Boise is sure to be filled with surprises. Not sure what to expect? Here are some samples of the last event…
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Eat Guinea Pigs from [...]
In case you missed it…
Here are some of our most popular blog posts over the past few months as well as a couple all-time favorites, just in case you missed it…
RFPs are not for underdogs.
Rock star visits Rizen Creative.
Nature Conservancy of Idaho 2009 annual report.
Rizen Creative business card backs.
It takes a village (to create our Christmas cards).
Our all-time favorite [...]