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The Growth of Personal Shopping at Scale
Posted: 07/27/2021
There’s a classic scene in Friends where Rachel, newly employed as a Bloomingdale’s personal shopper, leaves this voicemail for Monica: “I just ... read more
Meet Amy Lawson!
Posted: 07/23/2021
Creatives On Call is excited to introduce our new Senior Executive Assistant, Amy Lawson! Amy will be working with the Senior Sales Members to ... read more
Meet Azurdi Swehla!
Posted: 07/21/2021
Creatives On Call is excited to introduce our newest Client Advisor. Meet Azurdi Swehla! Azurdi assists our clients in various industries by ... read more
How Retail Consolidation Creates Opportunities
Posted: 07/19/2021
Let’s face it, running a retail business is challenging. Maintaining inventory levels, optimizing order quantities, ensuring your products are ... read more
The Demand for Sustainability and Clear Brand Values
Posted: 07/15/2021
Consumers are increasingly embracing social causes and seeking products and brands that align with their personal values. But they’re also more ... read more
Influencer Marketing Success in the CPG Space
Posted: 07/02/2021
Models and products and posts, oh my! The word influencer has been around since the 1600s, but it finally reached full culture saturation in 2019 ... read more
10 Exit Interview Questions That Aren’t a Waste of Time
Posted: 06/30/2021
Nearly 4 million people quit their job in April. 1 in 4 workers is considering leaving, and the US is on the cusp of “The Great Resignation.” ... read more
The Impact of the Growth of Private Label Brands
Posted: 06/23/2021
Once upon a time, private label products were associated with low standards and low prices. Consumers only purchased them to save money. Not anymore. ... read more
How Food & Beverage Became the Top Selling CPG Category
Posted: 06/17/2021
While the world was stress baking, doom scrolling, and pantry hoarding, more than 20 million new CPG customers entered the online arena in 2020. The ... read more
The Rise in the Direct-To-Customer Marketplace
Posted: 06/15/2021
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce—the process of selling directly to the end consumer and cutting marketplaces, retailers, and wholesalers out of ... read more
Using ROI to Build the Perfect Budget
Posted: 06/10/2021
It’s every manager’s favorite time of the year—budgeting. Time to put down on paper (or spreadsheet) financial justification for your ... read more
Using Improv to Improve your Writing Skills
Posted: 06/08/2021
Watch full webinar here. We're back with October's webinar! Meet Katie Garry, one of our favorite Creatives On Call Artists, who will be chatting ... read more
Webinar: Setting Yourself Up for Success Virtually
Posted: 06/08/2021
Watch full webinar here. We’ve all been there. Maybe you weren’t muted when you thought you were, your slides or video wouldn’t load, or ... read more
How to Use Empathy to Build the Best Team
Posted: 06/08/2021
Watch full webinar here. Some say empathy is a soft skill not necessary to create a positive work environment. I believe that empathy is crucial in ... read more
10 Best Practices for Successful Onboarding
Posted: 06/07/2021
Each year in the US, more than 25% of the workforce experiences career transitions. Even with all that upheaval, 90% of employees decide whether to ... read more
Webinar: Networking Intentionally During COVID-19
Posted: 06/04/2021
Watch the full webinar here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/458684793 Meeting new people (and potential new clients) in today’s virtual ... read more
Using Tenets of Improv to Improve Your Writing Skills
Posted: 06/04/2021
Full webinar here. We're back with October's webinar! Meet Katie Garry, one of our favorite Creatives On Call Artists who will be chatting with us ... read more
How Creatives On Call Helps Clients
Posted: 05/20/2021
Creatives On Call prides itself on its personal service. But what does that service entail, and is it a good fit for your business? Let’s go behind ... read more
Healthcare Tips for Freelancers
Posted: 05/10/2021
There are 57 million freelancers in the US. As your own boss, you get to set your own hours and work all day with your favorite furry buddy by your ... read more
Awareness vs. CTA - What is Best for Your Marketing?
Posted: 05/04/2021
It takes 5 to 7 brand impressions on average before a prospect will remember your brand. So it’s no surprise that 89% of B2B marketers say brand ... read more
What is Growth Marketing?
Posted: 04/29/2021
Growth Marketing is the Elon Musk of marketing. It is all about creating a large, extensive, and more-than-devoted, loyal user base. It requires ... read more
Developing a Sales Funnel as a Business Owner
Posted: 04/28/2021
As an independent contractor, you’re a “business of one.” It’s not enough to be great at what you do. You have to market yourself and sell ... read more
Fracturing Your Project Deliverables for Success
Posted: 04/28/2021
Projects large and small… We all have ’em. You’ve got your project in mind, a well-thought-out project plan, and a sign-off on the budget. Now ... read more
10 Tips to be a Successful Marketing Director
Posted: 04/14/2021
You’ve paid your dues in the marketing trenches, learning all you can about producing content, research, SEO, SEM, public relations, social media, ... read more
E-commerce Trends for 2021
Posted: 04/05/2021
When brick-and-mortar stores closed during the pandemic, we all went online. Consumers spent $861.12 billion online with US merchants last year, up ... read more
Top 5 Sites for the Newest Design Trends
Posted: 04/05/2021
You’re on round 10 of changes, the deadline is looming, and the client wants something “fresh and on point.” The creativity well has run dry, ... read more
Recognizing Bias Against Women in the Workplace
Posted: 03/26/2021
Did you know that 73% of women face bias in the workplace? According to LeanIn.org, less than one third of employees can even recognize it when it ... read more
10 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Your Social Team
Posted: 03/22/2021
There are 3.5 billion social media users worldwide (approximately 45% of the current population), and that number continues to grow. We spend on ... read more
Top Growth Tips From Our CEO
Posted: 03/22/2021
The past year has been challenging in terms of career growth—record unemployment, wage freezes, and a shaky economy that often made people feel ... read more
Brand Loyalty Programs That Make Us Come Back for More
Posted: 03/11/2021
Points, rewards, cash-back, freebies, and giving back to the community. What are the aspects of your favorite brand’s loyalty programs that keep ... read more
10 Signs Your Business Has Stopped Growing
Posted: 03/10/2021
If you’ll pardon a horticulture analogy, businesses are like plants. They need attention, regular maintenance, and room to grow. When the sales are ... read more
Celebrating International Women's Day
Posted: 03/05/2021
Every March we are able to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements that women have made throughout American history. March has been proclaimed ... read more
How a Well-Designed Team Can Increase Revenue
Posted: 03/04/2021
We humans are visual creatures. If we see information in a picture we can recall 65% of it three days later. We’re so visual that 52% of users ... read more
Seven Prime B2B Marketing Strategies
Posted: 03/02/2021
To say 2020 disrupted traditional B2B communications is an understatement. Face-to-face sales meetings and in-person events disappeared, and brands ... read more
10 Steps to Successfully Negotiate Your New Job Salary
Posted: 02/26/2021
Congratulations on your new job offer! The interviews are finally over and the next chapter in your career is on the horizon. But before you sign on ... read more
5 Customer Opinion and Behavior Trends in 2021
Posted: 02/16/2021
If 2020 taught us anything, predicting the future is futile. (How else to explain the unexpected spike in puzzle and sourdough purchases last ... read more
Top Jobs on the Rise in 2021
Posted: 01/15/2021
Hello, 2021. A new year brings new opportunities and growth. As you look at your business goals for the coming year, you may realize you don’t have ... read more
2020 Top Jobs and 2021 Forecast
Posted: 12/16/2020
As we approach the end of the year that will live in infamy, it’s important to reflect on trends to help prepare us for what 2021 will bring. ... read more
The Pandemic and the Holidays
Posted: 12/07/2020
Through a year of uncertainty, the holiday season’s traditions are a reminder that though many things have changed this year, some traditions carry ... read moreCOC Connect // Cranberry Salad
Posted: 11/17/2020
Ingredients: 4 c raw cranberries 1 large orange [peeled] 1 red apple [cored] 1/4 c sugar 1 c diced celery 1 c chopped walnuts 6 oz Raspberry ... read more
CPG + COVID: Keeping Up with an Evolving Audience
Posted: 11/16/2020
The consumer package goods industry is remaining steady through COVID-19. That doesn’t mean the sector isn’t without its challenges caused by the ... read more
How to Use Questioning Strategies for Opportunities
Posted: 11/05/2020
Like many of us, I’ve been on a professional self-improvement kick lately. I had the fortunate opportunity to join a workshop with LUSHIN around ... read more
Goals to Help You End the Year Strong!
Posted: 11/02/2020
Thanks to Creatives On Call pro recruiter, Michaela Mitchell for giving us her rundown on 2020 goals. We have had very little control over 2020 ... read more
Beauty & Personal Care + COVID-19
Posted: 10/29/2020
Has your beauty or personal care routine changed since COVID-19? For many in the U.S. and worldwide, COVID-19 has shaken many habits, including ... read more
Trends in Employing a Remote Workforce
Posted: 10/01/2020
Remote work and hiring for remote positions have been increasing in popularity over the last several years. And now, due to the pandemic, remote work ... read more
Building a Better Resume: Tips from a Pro Recruiter
Posted: 09/22/2020
At Creatives On Call, we receive multiple resumes weekly as well as love to give out advice on the best way to present yourself. Our Recruiters are ... read more
Intellectual Property Series: Trademark Registration
Posted: 09/14/2020
Welcome to part one of Creative On Call's mini-series on Intellectual Property. As a designer, creative, or marketing professional, we have the ... read more
How to Network Virtually: A Resource for Creatives
Posted: 09/10/2020
Before 2020, virtual networking maybe wasn’t something that you ever considered. Now, the only option, virtual networking, is necessary due to ... read more
5 Tips To Boost Your Job Search During COVID-19
Posted: 09/03/2020
Throughout COVID-19, I have seen many of my friends and peers affected professionally or forced to make a pivot in their career. Whether you’ve ... read more
Banking, Finance, and Insurance + COVID-19
Posted: 08/31/2020
Interested in some insights on the Banking industry during and caused by COVID-19? Creatives On Call has kept an eye on this industry and would love ... read more
How Market Research Makes You More Creative
Posted: 08/27/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. In this next webinar, we're talking marketing! Specifically, market research! ... read more
Education, Higher Learning & COVID-19
Posted: 08/21/2020
Interested in some insights on the Education industry during and caused by COVID-19? Creatives On Call has kept an eye on this industry and would ... read more
Past Webinar: Making Hard Conversations Easier
Posted: 08/13/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. In this next webinar in our "Artists as Experts" series, we're digging deep and ... read more
The Hospitality Industry & COVID-19
Posted: 08/06/2020
Interested in some insights on the Hospitality industry during and caused by COVID-19? Creatives On Call has kept an eye on this industry and would ... read more
How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Target Audience
Posted: 07/31/2020
In need of a social media strategist, designer, content creator or copy writer for your business needs? Creatives On Call has over 15,000 ... read more
Pet Care & The Pandemic
Posted: 07/21/2020
Interested in some insights on the Pet Care industry during and caused by COVID-19? Creatives On Call has kept an eye on this industry and would love ... read more
How to Navigate the Career Unknown
Posted: 07/13/2020
At Creatives On Call we have a front seat look at the ebb and flow of creative's careers that we work with. Especially during unpredictable times, we ... read more
Transitioning to Motion from Graphic Design
Posted: 07/09/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. Creatives On Call Artist James Thomas will be laying down the blueprint on how to ... read more
5 Ways to Grow Your Business Using AI
Posted: 07/06/2020
Creatives On Call is proud to provide resources to help your company get up to speed in the future of AI. Interesting in hiring a professional with ... read more
Diversity in Hiring: Guidelines and Best Practices
Posted: 07/06/2020
Creatives On Call is proud to support, work with, and hire a diverse population of creatives as well as clients. If you have any questions about the ... read more
Positioning Your Website Services as an Investment
Posted: 06/25/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar. In our next Artists as Experts Webinar, Creatives On Call artist, Georgia Kaye will be ... read more
5 Ways to Humanize Your Brand
Posted: 06/22/2020
Consumers want to converse and interact with brands like humans. A deciding factor for consumers in brands they choose to purchase from is whether or ... read more
LGBTQ Discrimination Is Illegal in Workplaces
Posted: 06/18/2020
Creatives On Call is proud to support, work with, and hire a diverse population of creatives as well as clients. As a company, we are thrilled that ... read more
Transitioning Back to the Office Using Strengths
Posted: 06/15/2020
You’ve pulled off the impossible to pivot your short-term marketing plan for COVID-19. But what about the long-term now that you are back at the ... read more
Past Webinar: Automating the Customer Journey
Posted: 06/09/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. Next up for our Artists as Experts webinar series, we'll be hearing from Chelsea ... read more
6 Things Creatives Should Do During a Hiring Freeze
Posted: 06/01/2020
Were you interested in a company or in the process of interviewing and they announced a hiring freeze? What do you do next? Unfortunately, ... read more
Past Webinar: Intro to Podcasting, Scaling Your Voice
Posted: 05/28/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. Next up for our Artists as Experts webinar series, we'll be hearing from David ... read more
How to Support Employee Mental Health
Posted: 05/26/2020
Creatives On Call is thankful to all of those working through us who have had to address adversity outside of the office. We are thankful for those ... read more
Getting Your Marketing Back On Track
Posted: 05/18/2020
You’ve pulled off the impossible to pivot your short-term marketing plan for COVID-19. But what about the long-term? Creatives On Call has tips for ... read more
Incorporating Content Guidelines in Your Design System
Posted: 05/14/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar. You asked and we listened! Welcome to Creatives On Call's new webinar series, where we ... read more
How Uncertainty Impacts Retail Behavior
Posted: 05/11/2020
Creatives On Call has a close eye on the impact of COVID-19 to retail and how it effects our retail clients. If you're looking to get help getting ... read more
Thank You from Creatives On Call
Posted: 05/08/2020
On behalf of the entire Creatives On Call team, I'd like to extend our gratitude to our amazing creatives for their loyalty, support and ... read more
How has COVID-19 Impacted Our View of Companies?
Posted: 04/30/2020
As your creative department starts ramping back up, and we start getting on the road to returning to "normal", Creatives On Call is here for you to ... read more
Roadmap to Re-open Your Office Through COVID-19
Posted: 04/27/2020
As your creative department starts ramping back up, and we start getting on the road to returning to "normal", Creatives On Call is here for you to ... read more
Keeping Your Remote Creative Team Productive
Posted: 04/16/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time, especially our Managers and CEOs who are trying ... read more
What You Can Do with Zoom: Backgrounds, Branding, & Business Meetings
Posted: 04/13/2020
Companies are getting creative with Zoom backgrounds to support their branding and marketing. Creatives On Call has artists creating beautiful Zoom ... read more
The Meaning of ADA Compliance
Posted: 04/08/2020
As companies have more time on their hands, a lot are starting to look internal on projects they've been pushing off during busier times. Contact us ... read more
Your Guide to The Paycheck Protection Program
Posted: 04/07/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
Recruiting & Onboarding in Challenging Times
Posted: 04/02/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
Virtual Employment: A Win-Win
Posted: 04/02/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
Remote Work Resource List for Parents
Posted: 03/27/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
COVID-19 Disaster Loans for Freelancers
Posted: 03/25/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
New Federal Law Provides Benefits for Freelancers
Posted: 03/24/2020
Creatives On Call is working to provide for you the best resources we have on hand during this time. As an employer, if you no longer have the time ... read more
Remote Work Resource List for Creatives
Posted: 03/20/2020
It isn't easy being productive AND creative in a quick-fix environment that we're living in now, but we're going to try and help. Speaking of ... read more
Remote Work Resource List for Companies
Posted: 03/19/2020
New to working from home? We are all adjusting to a new way of working. Let's stay positive and make the best of working remotely. Creatives On Call ... read more
Coronavirus: Artist Resource Guide
Posted: 03/16/2020
Hello Creatives!Here it is - our Coronavirus message to you. This is going to be a journey for us all – and we do not want to make light of nor ... read more
Keep The Home Office In Order!
Posted: 03/14/2020
Working from home means a lot more freedom in your day. The perks can be many; no rush hour traffic to maneuver or distracting coworkers to deal ... read more
Six Mobile Banking Apps Tested for User Experience
Posted: 03/06/2020
Have you ever downloaded a mobile app, opened it once and never used it again? 1 out of 5 download an app and abandon it after one use, proving first ... read more
What I Learned Working for Creatives On Call
Posted: 02/07/2020
The past year has been one of the quickest years of my professional life. As the saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” Nothing can ... read more.png)
How Creative Directly Impacts Business Sales
Posted: 01/31/2020
“Creative is no longer a fancy art department, but one that delivers value to the business. The pressure to create data-driven goals has ... read moreYour 2020 Social Media Image Size Guide
Posted: 01/20/2020
If you live in the marketing, design, or social media world, you know how frustrating it is to constantly have to keep looking up the seemingly ... read more
Meet Ashley Fidler!
Posted: 01/06/2020
Meet Ashley Fidler! In December, we welcomed Ashley to the Creatives On Call team as the Chief of Client Services. This is a new role on our team ... read moreMariel's Story: Travel the World and Get Paid
Posted: 12/30/2019
As curious creative humans, we are always trying to find our dream balance between work, play, and exploration. But is it really attainable? For one ... read more
Determining Your Rate - Why You're Worth It!
Posted: 12/04/2019
When I gradated from college a few years ago with a B.A. in Communications, I had no idea where to start in terms of compensation and salary. I have ... read more
How to Properly Staff an Internal Creative Team
Posted: 11/04/2019
Who should be on your creative team? The answer isn’t as obvious as you might think. Below, we’ve outlined the core positions that work together ... read more
3 Steps to Be Happier at Work!
Posted: 09/05/2019
Want to be happier at work? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, 85% of Americans admit to hating their jobs. If you’re ... read more
How to Network Like a Pro in St. Louis!
Posted: 08/01/2019
Networking can be intimidating—are people actually comfortable walking into a room of strangers and sparking up conversation? Attending networking ... read more
Mid-Year Review: Agencies vs. In-House
Posted: 07/12/2019
We are half-way through the year and many of those in the creative industry and those resourcing for creative talent are assessing whether the ... read more
Tequila, Email, or Both?
Posted: 07/01/2019
Ah, vacation season. When you’re on vacation, you love it, when you’re sitting at your desk seeing other’s post pictures of their beaches and ... read more
Welcome Corey Zinser
Posted: 06/10/2019
Hello Corey! Corey Zinser has joined Creatives On Call as an Account Executive, focused on growing the business with strong industry expertise and ... read more
You Are Invited to Thrive While You Strive
Posted: 06/05/2019
I’m so excited about introducing Kristen Zavo to our creative community. I sat down to breakfast last December to chat with her about having her ... read more
Meet Michaela Mitchell!
Posted: 05/30/2019
Say hello to our new Executive Recruiter, Michaela. She is definitely a “jack of all trades.” She previously worked with Creatives On Call as a ... read more
Our FLOPs
Posted: 05/06/2019
Fabulous turns outs were had on May 2. WE WERE ROCKIN' our Pre Cinco De Mayo-ness in St. Louis & ... read more
All They Can Say is No
Posted: 04/26/2019
Over the past 25 years I have helped hundreds of creatives find new permanent positions. At times, I’ve negotiated for them and at other times ... read more
Hey! Creatives On Call has a New Look!
Posted: 04/12/2019
Introducing our new mark. Our creative community made up of 15,000 creatives across the country is the inspiration for our theme THRIVE WHILE YOU ... read more
Classify Your Talent
Posted: 04/04/2019
The rise of the gig economy has brought forth an entirely new, non-binary business culture to the forefront. While many areas of this new corporate ... read more
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Posted: 04/01/2019
Are you getting paid what you’re worth as a freelancer? The answer, more often than you think, is no. That’s because freelance artists by and ... read more
Creative Conformity
Posted: 03/04/2019
I love the Harvard Business Review. Several years back I read a fabulous article about Reclaiming Your Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley & ... read more
Finding the RIGHT Solution
Posted: 12/31/2018
January is a month of renewed optimism, almost every company is looking at what they will do to make 2018 better than 2019. Budgets that were ... read more
Digital Marketing Trends
Posted: 11/01/2018
Freelance artists have to stay engaged in the digital marketplace to remain relevant as a business asset. Clients want to stay ahead of the curve, ... read more
How to Finish Your Resume
Posted: 09/14/2018
A few years ago I went through a box of college papers and found my first “official” resume. It only took 30 seconds to read since there wasn’t ... read more
Maintaining Client Relationships
Posted: 07/20/2018
Repeat business is the lifeblood of any good freelance artist. Freelancers work hard to build a network of clients to partner with, and maintaining ... read more
We Could All Use A Little Bob Ross
Posted: 07/16/2018
Just last week (July 4th), I was enjoying a refreshing cold adult beverage on my back patio. My neighbor, Chase, a junior at the University of ... read morePolice Your Social Media
Posted: 07/11/2018
The most important tool in a creative freelancer’s bag might be the mastery of social media. Not only is it the premiere medium for establishing ... read more
Online Help for Freelancers
Posted: 07/11/2018
Making your way as a freelancer can be a daunting proposition, especially when just starting out. That’s why it’s nice when you find online ... read more
Diverse In Thought As Well As Action
Posted: 07/01/2018
Everybody knows that diversity in the workplace is essential in best reflecting today’s world. But diversity means much more than just accurately ... read more
Create, Communicate, Cultivate
Posted: 04/18/2018
Channing Blake Nuñez is a Cincinnati native and a graduate of Xavier University. Her college career focused on graphic design, marketing, and ... read more
Mobile Mentality for the Little Guy
Posted: 03/05/2018
In today’s world everything is literally at your fingertips. The smartphone has made unlimited information accessible to anyone in the space of a ... read more
Cost Benefits of Hiring Freelance
Posted: 10/19/2017
Businesses hiring more and more freelancers are seeing the benefits of this practice, especially from a financial perspective. Obtaining and ... read more
Should You Offer Benefits To Freelancers?
Posted: 08/10/2017
The gig economy is here to stay, for better or worse. Employers are finding the rise of freelancers brings a healthy workforce of experienced options ... read more
Connecting with Corporate Buyers with Confidence
Posted: 03/31/2017
A heavy focus on women businesses and advancement programs for women remains in top headlines of the news and political circles. Creatives On Call ... read more