the takeaway

issue no. 31

Q2 agency recap

publishing strategies that connect, events that sell out, and what’s next.

a lot can happen in three months. new clients. new content. new momentum.

from teary-eyed brand reveals to viral hotel reels, Q2 reminded us why we do this work and who we do it for.

if you’ve been following along, here’s your behind-the-scenes look at what we’ve been up to. and if you’re new here, maybe this is your sign. 👀

the agency highlights

🍽️ we kicked off a dream project with a restaurant client we’ve been in talks with for nearly a year. they loved their publishing strategy + new brand voice.

📲 two viral reels for our hotel client, and another for a restaurant client, reminded us that good stories spread fast.

🛠️ launched “from steel”, our new Instagram series spotlighting Pittsburgh businesses. 

  • Pittsburgh Brewing
  • Millie’s 
  • Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership 

💛 wrapped a 3-month project with a client who said our publishing strategy brought them to tears. a reminder to us that this is more than marketing, it’s meaning.

📢 announced our first-ever takeaway IRL event for pittsburgh creatives and marketers on july 24. if you’re local, come say hi.

🧼 created brand new product labels and brand guide with Aaron (creative 🧠 behind it all)  for our commercial carpet cleaning client. (say that 5 times fast)

🎉 brin celebrated two years at sweb. grateful to have her as a vital part of our team. 

🎥 sarah sat down with @downtownpitt to talk Picklesburgh, and now we’re working with them too. full circle moment. spoiler alert: engaged 8 influencers resulting in over 3,175,969 engagements and counting across Instagram and TikTok.

the cohort highlights

🔍 began our search for platform 2026 panelists + sponsors.

🗣️ hosted our first-ever brand town hall, sharing a sneak peek behind platform 2026.

🚶‍♀️ launched our first creator walk, sold out on day one. it’s now a monthly event.

🧡 fully rebranded the cohort’s look, feel, and website. new chapter, new energy.

if you’re a current client, thank you for trusting us to bring your story to life.
if you’re a prospective one: the door’s open.

published: 07/15/2025

from the desk of:

  • Julia Campana

    Senior Account Executive

keep ‘em coming

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