Released in 1946, It’s A Wonderful Life is nothing less than a grateful exhale after a period defined by the horrors of war. Like most of us, I came to know the film in fits and starts on various television broadcasts around the holidays. Its themes were too adult, too world-weary for much anything but the pool hidden beneath the gym floor to stick with me as a child. The magic the film reveals is made of much smaller stuff than the Grinch’s heart growing three sizes, but taken in with the fresh perspective of an ordeal, it shines brighter than ever before.
Read MoreRemember early May? When we thought we’d been inside for a long time? Well, it’s December. And in spite of a few moments of sunshine when things seemed better for a beat, we’re still quarantining and still streaming. And if you think you’ve watched it all, you still probably haven’t. But you’re doing great, sweetie!
I love a list, so I’ll press on with further recommendations for the long, cold winter ahead. .
Read MoreEveryone knows bad stock photography when they see it, but who among us knows what makes the good stuff good? Our senior designers do! And they’re talking all about stock photography in the latest issue of Designing Women.
Read MoreDesigning Women is an ongoing conversation between our senior art director, Kristie, and senior graphic designer, Daniela. They’ve got a few things to say about how design and strategy intersect at our agency. Read on to learn more about their favorite facts about fonts and typography and find out what CSG’s fonts say about who we are as an organization.
Read MoreWe interrupt your internet browsing to bring you an important news bulletin: We stan CSG's Vice President of Operations. Read on to find out why Molly Anderson's stans say she gave them absolutely no choice in the matter.
Read MoreSometimes, it's fun to bond over irreverent things overheard in meetings and over virtual water coolers. Other times, it's important to identify the unique ways in which each CSGer matters to our agency. This is one of those consequential times. Read on for more from our CFO RJ Mutton on what Vice President of Operations Molly Anderson brings to CSG.
Read MoreSo you’ve joined the ranks of CSG, but how do you make the most of the those precious few days and weeks where everything is new and exciting and you want to put your best foot forward? Vice President of Operations, Molly Anderson, compiled advice from current and former CSGers to help newcomers feel right at home at our agency.
Read MoreMuch like superstar athlete Michael Jordan, Vice President of Strategy, Peter MacKellar occupies some rare air. Maybe that’s why so many of CSG’s senior women sent Associate Editor, Candace Warren knocking on his door in the name of professional development. Read on to find out why Candace says we should all aspire to be “Like Pete.”
Read MoreFrench essayist and novelist Marcel Proust didn’t devise the Proust Questionnaire, but he did popularize it, making him one of the 20th century’s earliest influencers. According to the Proust, answering the questionnaire can reveal your true nature. Read on to discover the true nature of CSG Director, John Stavinga.
Read MoreIf you thought a stay-at-home order would keep CSG Strategy Coordinator slash man about town, Shaun Burgess from doing Denver — you thought wrong. Read on to discover what debauchery lurks in Shaun’s kitchen and learn how to make a banging vegetarian tostada while you’re there.
Read MoreJust because this brave, new world gives us ample opportunity to sit around and stare at our screens, doesn’t mean we have to succumb to shiftlessness. Says who? Says CSG Strategy Coordinator and fitness enthusiast, Hannah Triem. Read on for her best tips, tricks and resources to get moving in the time of Rona.
Read MoreWhat does an editor have to do to get CSG’s Creative Director and resident cinephile, Brooke Wiley, to personally curate a list of supremely streamable content for our quarantine viewing pleasure? Not much. She was highly motivated to complete this assignment. Read on for the must-watch movies and shows on her QuaranSTREAM hit list.
Read MoreIf there is #OneThing that CSG gets right, it’s the accessibility of its Executive Group. So, when the most junior member of the Studio wanted to learn more about the Strategy side of the agency and how to navigate the world of work as a mother with a young child, she walked right into CSG’s C-suite and asked the Chief of Strategy, Shannon Fern to be her mentor. Read on to find out why Associate Editor, Candace Warren says Shannon is the freshest mentor in the business.
Read MoreSo, you just met the love of your life. Now what? Now, you take it from successful Senior Associate, Brad Krebs and put a ring on it.
Read MoreStrategy meets sass. Say hello to Kayla.
Read MoreCSG is happy to announce the engagement of Senior Associate, Brianna Petrauskas to her longtime beau, Riley Schmitz.
Read MoreShe calls her hometown the “Capital of Chaos.” Meet Daniela Silva Riera.
Read MoreA brief meditation on the wisdom of the sport, featuring R.J. Mutton, CSG’s flyest angler.
Read MoreSay hello to CSG’s new Senior Art Director, Kristie Pappas.
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