Be a Good Neighbor, This Month and Always
September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day (and NextDoor has declared September as Neighbor Month – more on that in a bit). We’re a part of the Cooper-Young neighborhood in Memphis, and that’s a colorful, proud, friendly neighborhood that we are so proud to be a part of. Being a good neighbor is something we take seriously, not just personally, but professionally as well.
Building a Legacy of LGBT + Latinx Equity by Celebrating Life-Long Work
By Ray Rico From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize the contributions Hispanic Americans make to our community and the work we do, and to celebrate our culture. Starting from the bottom As a young...
Instagram introduces ‘Reels’ to its users amid talk of a possible TikTok ban in the US
Surprise! TikTok now has competition! Two days ago, Instagram released 'Reels,' a short video platform similar to the popular TikTok app. With its release, Instagram is set to fill the short video void if TikTok is banned in the U.S.Don’t get excited if you’re a...
Our favorite Ted Talks
Have you ever seen a Ted Talk that really resonated with you? Ted Talks are an amazing way to learn insider information from professionals. As a marketing agency, we are always looking for new ways to improve our services for our clients. Take a look at our favorite...
Special Message from our founder, Ray Rico
Businesses everywhere are challenged with COVID-19. Use our complimentary digital marketing checklist to get your business set up for success in the future.
Graphic Designers – Worth it or Not?
Graphic designers are trained to understand how people react to design. Hiring a graphic designer can alleviate stress on your part.
Employee Appreciation Day
Having a great, diverse team is part of what sets us apart from other groups. Everyone that is on our team each brings something unique to the table. I value each and every person that works with us and can't say how much I appreciate them enough.Randall Sloan is our...
A Marketing Agency’s Take on the Super Bowl Commercials
The Team at Ray Rico Freelance discuss their favorite Super Bowl Commercials
Promoting Alcohol on Facebook and Instagram
Finding a way to legally promote alcohol on Facebook and Instagram
Marketing on Leap Day
You get one extra day to market in February, how will you use it to stand out amongst your competitors?
Valentine’s Day at a Marketing Agency
Check out why our team loves their jobs!
What Baby Nut can teach you about Marketing.
Can you learn anything from Planter’s Peanut’s Super Bowl marketing campaign? What are your thoughts on Baby Nut?
Privacy Awareness
Here are some easy ways to make sure that your information stays private while using social media and browsing online.
My favorite takeaways from Global Marketing Day!
When I initially decided to spend 24 hours consuming all the Marketing Knowledge that SEMRush had prepared for us on October 30th, I didn't realize just how much I would learn. I was very impressed with many of the speakers, the quality of the picture, the graphic...
How To Make a Flipbook using Adobe InDesign.
The everyday tools we use at work, like Adobe InDesign come packed with some really great tools that make automation even better for some of our client's projects. Recently, we created a digital flipbook with no extra software applications out of a pdf. The end goal...
Our Picks for the best 2019 Super Bowl Commercials
Frankly, marketing professionals look forward to the Super Bowl for one reason. Over the top, expensive, and entertaining ads. We laughed, cried -- looking at you Microsoft, and cringed on Sunday but which ones did we like the best? Do you gravitate towards those with...
Holiday Open House 2018
We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our guests, vendors and bartenders for a successful and enchanting evening filled with hope and love! We really appreciate your contributions to our Benefit on behalf of Hope House Memphis and are pleased to announce that we...
What I Learned At NLGJA 2018 National Convention
Joan Allison, our Senior Graphic Designer, attended a conference in Palm Springs, California with our Boss Man, Rico last week. The NLGJA 2018 National Convention is an event where more than 350 journalists, news executives, communications professionals and educators...
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Decision is a Brilliant Move: Here’s Why
One thing is certain, Nike's deal was controversial but any Advertising Agency can tell you that it was also strategic. Their newest Just Do It campaign featured a close up image of Kaepernick with the words "Believe in Something. Even if it means sacrificing...
Intern Spotlight: Dana Cooper
I've written about the significance of our Agency employees several times but, today, I'd like to reflect on the importance of our Internship Program and the woman, Dana Cooper, who set the bar really high as our first intern. Creating an Internship Program is...