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It’s always bittersweet saying goodbye to our summer Launchpad interns — and this year was no exception. Our 2024 interns were the answer to those who asked, “Where are all the bright, young interns?” Diving into real client problems and developing comprehensive campaign pitches not once but TWICE during their quick six-week sessions, they brilliantly flexed their ability to effectively apply out-of-the-box thinking, work against a tight deadline and bring forward work that moves! To The Solar Six and The Galactic Group, we truly couldn’t be more impressed or proud of the hard work you brought forward over the past 12 weeks! We applaud the time you took out of your summers to invest in your professional growth and future careers. And of course, a special thank you to all of our HLK mentors who worked alongside these future advertising gurus to provide the most valuable experience possible. Wishing you ALL the absolute best in your upcoming semesters and future endeavors. We can’t wait to see where you land! 🧑🚀💫

HLK is on the lookout for a dynamic brand planning director to join our growing team! At HLK, we build brands powered by people — because we believe the power of people moves brands forward. If you (or someone you know) excel in defining problems, developing audience insights and creating transformational ideas, we’d love to hear from you. As our brand planning director, you’ll lead a team of brand planners; pilot major brand, marketing and communication initiatives; unify strategic and tactical outputs; and discover ideas that change behavior and drive success for our clients. 📍 Location: St. Louis, MO, or Chicago, IL Learn more about the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gEnGe8jR #HLKAgency #Hiring #OpenRole #AdvertisingJobs #BrandPlanning #ChicagoJobs #STLJobs

We are thrilled to announce that HLK has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the 2024 B2B Marketing Elevation Awards. These three campaigns have been recognized for their strategic insights, audience impact and tangible results, underscoring our commitment to excellence in #B2BMarketing. Best Multi or Omnichannel Campaign: Rise to the Challenge Campaign for Channel Seed Brand ⭐ Channel brand’s target audience sees change as an opportunity, not a barrier. From this insight, our brand idea was born, Rise to the Challenge. Best Use of Social Media Including Influencer Marketing: FieldFeast Campaign for Channel Brand ⭐ Channel SeedPros provide exceptional service and support to farmers, which inspired Channel FieldFeast, a surprise food delivery service. SeedPros partnered with local restaurants to serve farmers their favorite meals right in their fields. Best Purpose-Led Marketing Programme: Share the Spark Project for Envu U.S. Range & Pasture ⭐ This PSA-style campaign and user journey connected county weed directors and ranchers to federal and local grants, offering advice on the application process. Congratulations to our Channel brand and Envu Range & Pasture teams who brought these campaigns from idea to fruition. Let’s keep making work that moves!

Independence Day is right around the corner, which reminds us at HLK that although there have been significant strides to bring liberty and justice to all, there is SO much work that still needs to be done. Our work for ArchCity Defenders, a holistic legal advocacy group that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, especially in communities of color, was recently named a finalist at the Collision Awards in the Marketing & Communications-Campaign category. This is a HUGE honor as this disruptive campaign has been recognized as one of the best in the industry, competing against entries from six continents and nearly 30 countries. We’re in the running for the Gold or Silver Collision Award, decided by the Jury, as well as the Collision Audience Choice Award, voted on by the public. 🎤 So now, we need your help to bring home the win! Voting is open through next Thursday, July 11, and every vote counts. You can cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/3xKUj32

This month, we had the pleasure of hosting our second annual MOVES Conference at our St. Louis office, bringing together our nationwide team for a dynamic week of professional development and team building. This year, the conference centered around the theme of growth, with employees leading interactive sessions that exemplified our agency’s core values and vision. Our employee-led sessions focused on three pivotal categories: 1️⃣ Great Work Drives Growth 2️⃣ Change Sparks Growth 3️⃣ People Fuel Growth Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, from the engaging session hosts to all participants. Your dedication and enthusiasm continue to drive our collective success and agency growth!

We're thrilled to announce the expansion of our ownership group, welcoming Shelby Georgis as co-chief creative officer, Brad Overby as chief financial officer and Emily Kircher as chief marketing officer! Joining our four preceding agency partners, Shelby, Brad and Emily will continue to drive our vision of powering people to move brands forward. Read more about the trio’s new roles and how we’re setting the stage for continued growth at HLK: https://lnkd.in/g8uTDN5n

We're thrilled to announce the expansion of our ownership group, welcoming Shelby Georgis as co-chief creative officer, Brad Overby as chief financial officer and Emily Kircher as chief marketing officer! Joining our four preceding agency partners, Shelby, Brad and Emily will continue to drive our vision of powering people to move brands forward. Read more about the trio’s new roles and how we’re setting the stage for continued growth at HLK: https://lnkd.in/g8uTDN5n

HLK came home from the 2024 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards with full hands, securing two Best of Show, six first-place and two merit awards. Among the standout winners were our campaigns for Envu Vegetation Management and Channel® brand, garnering impactful engagement and tangible results. From raising awareness about wildfire mitigation grants to inspiring SeedPros and supporting farmers with disabilities, these campaigns exemplify our dedication to supporting our clients in creating meaningful connections and driving positive change within the #agricultureindustry. Take a closer look at the work that won. 🏆 ⬇ #NAMA24 #AgriMarketing

We are delighted to announce that we have been honored with TWO Best of Show awards at last night's National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Banquet in addition to five first-place awards. Meet our award-winning campaigns: 🏆 Best of Show in Specialty – "Share the Spark" campaign for Envu U.S. Range & Pasture 🏆 Best of Show in Public Relations – "Seedsman Ignite 2023" campaign for Channel seed Congratulations to all of our dedicated HLK team members who contributed to these impactful campaigns! And a special acknowledgment to our amazing clients at Envu and Bayer | Crop Science — thank you for your trust, meaningful collaboration and partnership, allowing us to create great work that moves. #NAMA24 #AgriMarketing #BestOfShow #HLKAgency #AdvertisingAwards

We are proud to have leaders like Joe Leahy driving work that moves in support of incredible causes, as represented in this outstanding feature. And we're exceptionally honored to partner with the American Cancer Society - Missouri and support them in their vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Thank you, Joe, for setting a positive example of what it’s all about!