Strive Creative

06/18/2026

“The client is always right” is a familiar phrase. In marketing, it’s also a little more complicated.
Clients know their business, their audience, and their internal pressures better than anyone. Agencies bring strategy, creative perspective, and experience to help guide the work.
The best results usually happen when both sides stop trying to be “right” and start trying to get aligned.
Our latest blog explores how to manage client expectations with clarity, curiosity, and a little less email-induced confusion. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4v9Q4WZ

Managing client expectations takes more than a scope doc. Learn how to stay aligned, handle tension, and do better work together.

06/01/2026

There are two common misconceptions about AI and websites, and one of them might be costing you the bigger opportunity. Read why with our 3-minute blog: https://bit.ly/4uDsWjz

AI makes websites faster and more affordable, but it doesn't replace the strategy behind them. Here's what actually changed in 2026.

05/28/2026

We asked the Strive team what they’re listening to…whose playlist would you steal? 🎧

05/18/2026

Every video starts with a plan. Then come the moving pieces, the problem-solving, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. Here’s a quick look behind the scenes at our Eurosets production, where strategy, story, and ex*****on came together to build something bold for a brand pushing critical care forward.

05/14/2026

Getting attention is not the hard part. Keeping it is. A hook that stops the scroll but does not earn trust is just noise. The best hooks, especially on social, give people a reason to stay.
We break down five styles that actually work on social, plus how to match your opening to the platform so it feels native rather than forced.
If your content is getting impressions but not engagement, this is worth a read. Check it out here ➡️ https://bit.ly/42Y55i4

A strong hook earns attention, not just stops the scroll. Learn five hook styles that work on social and how to match them to your message.

05/11/2026

On Friday, the Strive team traded KPIs for pizza pies 🍕

Josh’s pizza oven brought the team together for a hands-on break, swapping strategy and screens for dough, toppings, and a well-earned lunch.

05/05/2026

A great hook can make or break your message, but did you know that what works on TV often falls flat on social media?

We broke down how attention works differently across TV, OTT, and social, and what it means for the way you open every piece of content.

Read the 5-minute blog and start thinking about your hooks differently: https://bit.ly/4cWbfE0

Not all hooks are created equal. Learn how attention works differently across TV, OTT, and social media and what that means for your strategy.

04/28/2026

The "no" option on a pop-up is doing more work than you think. False buttons are one of the simplest conversion tools in marketing, and most people click right past them without realizing what just happened. See why ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QvUA2Q

False buttons/confirm shaming can be one of marketing's most effective conversion tools. Here's how to use them without alienating audiences.

04/27/2026

Another incredible year volunteering for the Shades of Pink Foundation’s Walk at the Zoo! Our team had a great time supporting this amazing cause. Thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it again, and loved having the team alongside us this year! 🩷

04/20/2026

Most successful influencers aren’t creating brand new content for every platform, but instead, they’re reshaping one strong idea.

From MrBeast’s viral challenge clips to Hot Ones interview highlights, top creators know how to turn one piece of content into multiple platform-ready posts.

Learn how platform-specific content adaptation helps creators stay everywhere without burning out here: https://bit.ly/4u2Af3C

Learn how platform-specific content adaptation helps creators maximize reach, stay consistent, and avoid burnout.