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Past Webinar: Easy Tips to Optimize Your Website for Better Rankings
Posted: 07/30/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. Our next webinar in our popular Artists as Experts series, revolves around a ... read more
Pet Care & The Pandemic: What happened and where is the industry now?
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 Unknown When You Take a Career Detour
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
Past Webinar: 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
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
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
Past Webinar: Positioning Your Website Services as an Investment
Posted: 06/25/2020
Please see the Vimeo link for full recording of the webinar below. In our next Artists as Experts Webinar, Creatives On Call artist, Georgia Kaye ... read more
5 Ways to Humanize Your Brand to Increase Customer Loyalty
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
Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ Discrimination Is Illegal in the Workplace Nationwide
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
How Evaluating & Sharing Strengths Can Make a Smoother Transition Back to the Office
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
6 Ways Managers Can Support Positive 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
Past Webinars: 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
The Return to Work: 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
How to Keep Your Creative Team Productive During Remote Work
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
Digital Marketing: What Does it Mean to be ADA Compliant?
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
CARES ACT PART I: 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
Virtual Employment: A Win-Win for Employees and Employers Alike
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
Hiring Through Crisis: 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
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
Coronavirus Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses, Including 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 Paid Sick Leave for Employees, Tax Credit 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
How They Rank: 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 Working for Creatives On Call has Taught Me, And May Teach You Too
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)
Bottom Line: Creative Team Players Directly Affect Your 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
Who's On Your Team? 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 Temperature from Our View: 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
Great Turn Out for Creatives On Call's F.L.O.P-A-R-T-I-E-S!
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. Negotiating For Better Salaries During a Talent War. ( Part 1 )
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 do you know when your resume is done? (At least for now…)
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 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 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
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
Solving the Digital Disconnect: A Study on 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