Insights

It's the people that make the place. The community you feel proud to be a part of and the place you call home. Since 1982, Carpenter’s Shelter has evolved from a small group of concerned citizens into a leader in finding solutions that end and prevent homelessness in our very own community in Alexandria, VA.

Forrest Mars Sr. came up with the idea for M&M’s after observing soldiers eating chocolate during the 1930s Spanish Civil War. As you know, heat liquefies chocolate like butter in a frying pan, making your fingers sticky. So, the concept of wrapping chocolate in a hard candy shell was born. With it, came an immortal tagline: Melts in your mouth, not in your hands. M&M’s are practical. They’re colorful. The characters are fun. Did we need them to be anything more?

Have you ever donated or volunteered but felt awkward about telling people or maybe even hesitated to post about it on your social networks? We’ve all been there –maybe it feels…too self-promotional?

“Why are you using those pronouns? He isn’t here.”

Yes& was honored to receive 21 industry awards in April, including ADDY Division 2, Communicator, Hermes, Healthcare Marketing, MUSE, and Blue Pencil & Gold Screen awards. But have you ever heard of the Pharmmys? The Alexars? Here are some of the advertising and marketing industry awards Yes& has not won… yet.

A new way of working demands a new vocabulary. As marvelous as Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms are, a surfeit of technical glitches and user errors accompanies the typical call. The author modestly proposes the following terms to describe our common experience—and common misery.

To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life and wreaked havoc across the world is an understatement. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and more than 500,000 have lost their lives, to this deadly virus; while virtual offices and classrooms, masks, and social distancing are the new normal.

Yes& Agency demonstrates their commitment to expanding capabilities, elevating expertise, and improving processes through senior level additions.

As an agency, supporting your surrounding community is crucial - especially during difficult times. Learn how Yes& gave back to their network with Women Veterans Interactive, a non-profit in need of virtual event production support.

Yes& significantly expanded its government business with the award of major contracts with FEMA, USDA, and DOT for strategic marketing communications services.

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2020 - The Washington Business Journal (WBJ) recognized Yes& as one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington area. The Alexandria-based marketing agency has made the list for its remarkable growth over the past three years.

A new fellowship deepens the Yes& commitment to diversity and inclusion—and honors one of the agency’s most impactful leaders.