This holiday season, we are celebrating the magic that happens when great things come together. From all of us at SCS, contobox, and the entire Ionik team, thank you for an incredible year! We wish you a season of abundance, a joyful new year, and a sensational 2024.

We partnered with Visit Laguna Beach and set out to create something authentic. The result was From Radical Origins, a seven part series where locals told the defining stories of the culture, arts, and environment that make Laguna Beach a California Icon. visitlagunabeach.com/radicalorigins/

We built the Let Luck Shine campaign around the idea that traditions live on by changing shape to bind us together. Whether you already celebrate Lunar New Year or are just discovering it, keep an eye out for Irvine Company’s festive dragon designs. brnw.ch/21wGUzk

Buckle up: our Masterminds Automotive Summit is coming March 7th. We’ll break down top digital trends going into 2024 and scenario plan for changing market conditions with top aftermarket auto brands at the Porsche Experience Center. brnw.ch/21wH7v6

Who says Valentine's Day has to be cute? For Easy to Match, Easier to Love, we introduced swiping functionality and an "after dark” neon aesthetic to the Aaron’s homepage to make it easy for shoppers to match with their special something and bring it home fast.

“We don't take much to the grave. Being a trustworthy person, telling the truth, not judging anyone for anything, living life to the fullest, working hard but also knowing when it’s time for a good mountain bike ride... That’s what matters.” -James Schiefer, SCS CEO & Co-founder

At our Masterminds: Automotive Summit, join top automotive aftermarket brands at PECLA to see the latest auto-enthusiast trends, dive into the future of performance, create marketing strategy for 2024, and connect with other executives over happy hour. brnw.ch/21wHypu

Did you miss our Masterminds: Automotive Summit? Here's the recap: Top aftermarket brand leaders explored emerging trends, completed a rigorous Scenario Planning Workshop, and got inspired about the future of the industry over a fully-catered happy hour. Stay tuned for more soon.

Last week was filled with surprises. “From Radical Origins” for Visit Laguna Beach, and “The Harder Working Waltham” campaigns took home three Gold Awards, the Judges’ Choice Award and the Best of Show Award at AAF Orange County’s OC Ad Awards show.

Behind every great agency are the team of women who built it. Our clients wouldn’t love our work without the incredible ladies who do it. As we celebrate the indispensable achievements of our female instigators at SCS we hope you’re celebrating the women in your life too.

SCS surveyed 600 aftermarket automotive shoppers to better understand the lasting effects of COVID-19 and the new omnichannel shopper. We discovered that the COVID-19 fallout did not result in a shoulder season. The omnichannel shopper is as complex as ever and here to stay.

How do you stand out from a competitor that offers the same service in the same region with the same name? Work harder, work smarter, and run better creative. Thank you AAF Orange County for recognizing The Harder Working Waltham campaign for Waltham Pest Services with the Best in Show.

Welcome aboard Andrew! SCS’s new Media Director has worked in-house at huge players like Publicis/Starcom and for a number of mid-sized agencies from Colorado to Chicago. We are thrilled to have Andrew’s experience and adventurous spirit on the team.

Last year SCS and Contobox joined forces. contobox is a leader in personalization technology.  Their platform is already helping SCS clients deliver experiences that engage consumers and drive performance. So what’s our secret? We have a few. Check out this post to learn more.

Welcome Sam Shah to the Analytics team! Sam brings nine years of data analytics experience, using intricate tracking methods to create actionable insights. When he’s not in the office, Sam is a reader and hiker who discovers new paths. We’re thrilled he’s joining us on the trail.

They say work and politics don’t mix, but SCS helped Compass Rose look beyond the obvious to find hidden solutions that unite everyone. We created The Uncommon Common Good as the foundation for a new site that shows how the Public Affairs firm benefits their clients.

Welcome Kate Bell to SCS! With 16 years in media and marketing she’s led roles in Business Development, Ad Tech, and Ad Sales at PMG, Digilant, WebMD and Forbes. Kate’s already driving new client opportunities. She’s also a mom, tennis player and dog lover! #WeAreSCS #WelcomeKate

We’re not always OOO on Summer Fridays. SCS still uses those long afternoons to build the meaningful connections that make our team so special. #WeAreSCS #SummerTeamBuilding #StrongCompanyCulture #SCSCommunity

Welcome SCS's new Director of Client Services, Hannah Meldon! Hannah brings 14+ years of marketing experience and a passion for skiing, beaches, and wine. We're excited to see what she'll bring to the team. #SCS #newhire #marketing #welcome

Welcome to SCS, Allan Aure! As our new Media Director, Allan brings years of experience working on world-class brands. He's a huge sports fan and loves spending time with his family. #WeAreSCS #WelcomeAboard #MediaDirector #InnovativeCampaigns #SCSFamily