SAers are bouncing right back into the swing of things after the holiday. We are feeling refreshed. The office is buzzing with excitement and positive vibes. Summer is in full swing at SA! #BackToWork #WorkLifeBalance #StrategicAmerica

A brand is a business’ biggest asset — its identity that sets it apart from competitors. Taking care of that asset and ensuring it’s working at maximum efficiency is critical to any company’s success. Learn more: hubs.li/Q02G1fjT0 #brand #marketing #StrategicAmerica

Paws for this puppy update! It’s time for a work break with our friends at AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport. There’s something special about boundless puppy energy to boost moods on a Monday! Get involved. Learn how to adopt, foster or donate… hubs.li/Q02GDWN_0

SA’s Calan Smidt is sharing her story to bring awareness to mental health. “As a parent, one of the most harrowing experiences imaginable is watching your child battle with any illness or instability. It is a journey fraught with fear, confusion...” hubs.li/Q02GQNxY0

Happy 5th work anniversary Kirsten Vander Linden, project manager! Kirsten is a hard worker, highly organized with an eye for details, and approaches work with a great attitude! She keeps SA teams on track by always looking for a better way to do things. #StrategicAmerica

3 SAers have been named to the Home Furnishings Business Forty Under 40! Congratulations Taia Veren, Claire Voss, Trista Webster. The recognition celebrates innovative and transformative leaders who are shaping the future of the home furnishings industry. hubs.li/Q02JDGvG0

Happy 5th work anniversary Megan Newendorp! Megan is a client manager helping our teams focus on delivering the best for clients. She loves advertising, trying new things and anything outdoors. Congratulations on five years! #StrategicAmerica

Amazing weather for the start of the Iowa State Fair today and the annual Summer BBQ at SA on the patio. Sunshine and 75 degrees! Nothing brings a team together like delicious food, great conversations, and ice cream floats. #StrategicAmerica #Summer #AgencyLife #CreativeBreak

Happy 3rd work anniversary Taylor Shahan! Taylor is a software engineer II at SA. She enjoys trying new recipes, biking around Des Moines, cheering for the Cyclones, and playing board/card games with family and friends. Congrats Taylor! #StrategicAmerica

Have you seen the new Iowa Lottery Cyclone TV ads? In this video, SA takes you behind the scenes of our latest production shoot with Luminary Creative. This is how the magic gets made. See the final ad here: hubs.li/Q02K-ydd0

What do Sarah Jessica Parker and SA’s Email Marketing Tony Wagner have in common? They’re both speakers at the Guru Conference, the world’s largest online email marketing conference Oct. 16-17. More than 20,000 people have registered for the conference. hubs.li/Q02K-dD-0

Dream big dreams! Back-to-school inspiration… SAers just made more than 1,000 inspirational cards for kids, part of the Food Bank of Iowa’s BackPack program for elementary school students. They are handing out 4,500 backpacks with food and the card. hubs.li/Q02LHTq-0

Creating innovative campaigns with real community impact. Des Moines Public Schools + Strategic America. Check out this new Education Week article about our dynamic partnership. hubs.li/Q02M6Bms0 #DMPS #StrategicAmerica #Education #Marketing

Back to school! SAers just dropped off boxes of school supplies at Des Moines Public Schools this morning from our annual school supply drive. We love finding ways to help our community. Want to help? Contact your local school to find a way to give back. hubs.li/Q02Md1Sk0

Happy 10th work anniversary Emily Bussiere, SA’s Director, Data, Research & Insights. Emily and her team infuse data into everything SA does, from maximizing ad performance to fine-tuning marketing strategies to insights that power lead generation. Happy anniversary!

Happy 5th work anniversary Calan Smidt, Data Systems Strategist! Calan is SA’s jack of all trades, with experience in direct mail strategy, email execution, dashboard maintenance, data QA, data privacy/security, systems implementation and growth team development.

Back-to-school breakfast! The SA Working Parents ERG provided breakfast this morning, knowing that everyone is so busy right now with new routines and new schedules. Grab a muffin, bagel, breakfast bar and juice. #BackToSchool #SupportingParents #StrategicAmerica

Happy Labor Day from SA. Today, we are celebrating the dedication, creativity, and hard work that fuels our industry and the nation. Labor Day is a chance to appreciate the incredible efforts of each person who brings their passion to their profession. Thank you.

Behind-the-scenes!! SA capturing the energy and passion at Des Moines Public Schools. See the final video here: hubs.li/Q02NszWJ0

Cyclones vs. Hawkeyes Showdown! SAers are gearing up for the ultimate Cy-Hawk battle with a tailgate lunch to supercharge our team spirit! 🏈🔥 Share your prediction for this year’s winner in the comments below… #CyHawk #TailgateVibes #FootballFever #SAerSpirit