Swift

03/03/2022

Hello again world! And goodbye Facebook.

We've decided to go play in a new sandbox over on Instagram. Come hang out with us! ️

11/27/2018

Get out with the goods, and you get to keep them. We helped adidas give fans a chance to snag a pre-release pair of Ultraboost LTDs from the new Unvaulted collection during the Foot Locker Week of Greatness in LA. How? By escaping a vault, of course.

11/20/2018

Being hungry shouldn’t be one of school’s challenges. For many kids, the free and reduced lunch program at school may be their only of food on any given day. We packed 325 lunches for Portland Backpack to help over the weekends when the need is greater. Check out the program here: https://portlandbackpack.com/

11/16/2018

Art is everywhere. Tomorrow, it’s in full force when Portland arts organization Disjecta has its Annual Art Auction. This is a rare opportunity to experience and bid on pieces from local and national artists. Come out and support the arts!
https://bit.ly/2qhzOVa

11/14/2018

Welcome to Sr. Copywriter Lee Kimball, who’s always been curious about the how and why of things. He enjoys listening to vinyl records, going to the movie theater, and skateboarding (despite self-professed lack of ability). He would gladly eat ice cream at any time of the day or night. His grandma calls him Leerod, which is a contraction of his first and middle names – Lee Rodney. He finds it supremely frustrating that his cat, Winston, is so indifferent to him. Although he’ll claim the rejection doesn't bother him that much, it really does. If you’d like to say wassup online you can find Lee on Twitter () or Instagram ().

11/07/2018

Hellos and high five to new Sr. Art Director Jake Holloman. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jake comes by his design chops naturally: his illustrator and art director dad sent him down the path early. Jake even managed to snag the rare ambidextrous gene and can write and draw left-handed. He thrives on "exploring new, unexpected ways to communicate via social media, ideally by connecting people to real life stories through emerging technology." Jake’s spent time at Roundhouse working on Red Bull experiential, and DotDotDash, where he helped concept and craft AR / VR experiences. IRL, Jake is on team cat (though he’s cool with dogs) and likes to produce and DJ electronic music. Welcome to the team Jake!

11/06/2018

We had the pleasure of Anderson Hopkins stopping in to show us their gorgeous work last week! Anderson Hopkins’ portfolio ranges across photo, video and film shoots – all awe-inducing and inspiring. Thank you for the creative break (and donuts). 😉

11/01/2018

Well hello, Experience Manager Jenny Le! Jenny is a Portland-native who is beyond thrilled to join Swift's team. She’s most excited about, “hanging out with all of the cute dogs and collaborating with an insanely creative team that appreciates karaoke as much as I do.” She comes from Bonfire Marketing where she spent 5 years as Events, Operations, and Account Manager spearheading ops management and planning activities and events for employees and clients. Jenny is an avid traveler but when she's not on the road, you can find her hanging with her adorable pup Wookie, eating fried chicken, and hunting for her next favorite dish. Fun fact: her mom almost named her "Whitney" after Whitney Houston and she’s not really sure if she can forgive her for not doing it. Happy to have you on the team Whitney… er, Jenny.

11/01/2018

The light and heat that creatives generate is a renewable resource. But only if it’s protected from overwork, burnout, and boredom. Hear how CEO Liz Valentine and other leaders are protecting their people at 3 Percent Conference http://bit.ly/2OeMaqH

10/29/2018

Boosting awareness of your own personality type and those of bosses, peers and people you manage is a secret weapon in your arsenal of relationship skills. Join Ladies Get Paid PDX on 11/01 for a roundtable talk to examine the role of gender in extrovert-introvert dynamics and how different personalities wield influence in the workplace. http://bit.ly/2AuiIJB

10/24/2018

A big hello to Receptionist Kim Bansil. Kim is relatively new to the Northwest! She moved here from New York back in 2017. “It’s been unexpected, but an interesting journey, to say the least!” Having previously served as a manager in the hotel industry on both coasts, she’s excited to learn all about the advertising industry and to be a part of Swift’s community. Outside of work, she’s always looking for new recipes to learn, volunteering at the animal shelter, diving into the world of beauty and makeup, watching rom-coms, and listening to 90’s hip-hop and R&B. We need to get on your level, Kim!

10/23/2018

Yesterday’s panel at Fast Company's Innovation Festival with CEO Liz Valentine and other industry leaders was absolutely incredible. Huge shout-out to Deborah Wilson from Wunderman, Baldwin Cunningham from CNN, Mike Romoff from LinkedIn, and Jamie Gutfreund from Wunderman. Thanks to everyone who came!

10/18/2018

The Fast Company Innovation Festival –

Mentorship is a proven path to change in the C-suite. Women who have mentors are more likely to ask for a raise and increased responsibility. CEO Valentine will be joining forces with Jamie Gutfreund from Wunderman, Mike Romoff from LinkedIn, Deborah Wilson from Wunderman, and Baldwin Cunningham from CNN for a conversation about the gender pay gap, diversity, equality, and tools that create real shifts in workplace culture at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival next week.

The annual Fast Company Innovation Festival brings together thousands of forward-thinking creators, makers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders from across the country and around the globe who are embracing change, blazing new trails, and moving our world forward.

10/17/2018

If you’re in Los Angeles, catch CCO Rick Albano and Head of Strategy Brooke-Lynn Howard today at NetBase from 1:00 - 1:30 pm for their panel, “Let’s Be More Than Friends: Using Shared Interests to Win in Social.” http://bit.ly/2y7wYXe

10/16/2018

A warm welcome to Talent Acquisition Director Ara Vallaster! Ara considers herself an OG Oregonian because she grew up here but she was actually born in Canada. She’s excited about the, “Swift Annual Halloween Party because karaoke of course! Oh... and the enthusiasm and power of the people that work here.” Ara is passionate about connecting people and looks forward to building amazing teams here at Swift. Outside of work, she does all the things: run, hike, ski, cook, spend time with her (mostly) amazing kids and (mostly) fabulous husband, volunteer with incredible organizations like Ninety-nine Girlfriends, Potluck in the Park, and Planned Parenthood, support the arts and people doing interesting things, and remind people to VOTE. Noted! 🙌 We’re thrilled to have you on the team.

10/10/2018

NetBase LIVE 2018 Los Angeles: Registration & Schedule

Social has gone from connecting with friends to connecting with interests. Hear from CCO Rick Albano and Head of Strategy Brooke-Lynn Howard how this shift affects organic content, social commerce and activations at NetBase LIVE on 10/17.

See the schedule and register for NetBase LIVE 2018 in Los Angeles for two days of social media insights! Learn from thought leaders, industry experts, and your peers.

10/05/2018

We’re honored to announce that our collaboration with Google Made with Code has been recognized with a D&AD Impact Awards Wood Pencil! Congratulations to all the other winners! http://bit.ly/2OB60QY

10/04/2018

Spend your lunch hour tomorrow at Swift with Grammy-winning Lawrence Azerrad and his book: Supersonic, The Design and Lifestyle of Concorde. Azerrad is a Los Angeles-based Designer, CD, and Founder of LADdesign (which created design and visual identities for clients such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blue Note Records, The Silversun Pickups, WeTransfer, and Wilco). Lawrence will take us on an exploration of the process and intent behind the creation of two passion projects: Concorde and The Voyager Golden Record. Join us for this free event. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2zregLe

10/03/2018

Making the Advertising Industry a Better Place - Recruiting Trends

"Although our work here is incredibly important, the founders and everyone who works here have lives outside these walls, and our policies reflect that." - COO Maren Elliott for Recruiting Trends.

The head of talent at an advertising agency says working parents are a rich source of candidates.

10/02/2018

A warm welcome to Marketing Scientist Valentyna Wisniewski! She was born and grew up in Ukraine. She studied International Relations in Kiev, Ukraine and spent a summer in Hastings, England studying English. Outside of work, you can catch her spending time with her family and two fluffy animals, a cat named Mozart and a free-range bunny named Waffles. She loves rollerblading, playing tennis, kayaking, as well as painting and knitting. She’s very excited about, “working for an agency that prioritizes investing in its people as much as Swift does, and contributing data-driven insights.” We can’t wait to see what you and the Data Science team uncover together, V! Welcome.

09/27/2018

Say hi to Senior Planner Amanda Bao! She loves traveling, and some of her greatest adventures include traversing Colombia to Panama by boat and Vietnam and the Philippines by motorcycle. Next up, Hong Kong to visit her family! This LA native has lived in SF and NYC, working across accounts like P&G, Johnson & Johnson, and Microsoft. The hustle and bustle of NYC spurred a spontaneous move to the greener pastures of the PNW. She lives in the SE Portland with her smiley dog Lola, a housemate, her boyfriend, and lots of houseplants. She recently started her MBA program in Design Strategy at California College of the Arts in SF where she’s able to work and live in Portland. At Swift, she’s “constantly inspired by the down-to-earth smarts and supportive instincts of this community. (And… the dogs!)” Welcome, Amanda!

09/26/2018

Times Up Video

Now. Time's Up

09/26/2018

Join us in welcoming Grammy Award-winning Creative Director Lawrence Azerrad as we host the launch of his new book Supersonic, The Design and Lifestyle of Concorde on 10/5. http://bit.ly/2zregLe

09/25/2018

PARK(ing) Day happens across the 🌎 in September, giving people the opportunity to re-envision public parking spaces. We created an interactive art installation full of bold, bright colors that encouraged viewers to explore and get creative. Shout-out to the team who brought it to life! Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

09/20/2018

Proud to sponsor ⚡ DISRUPT 🎨 WeMake's 4th annual conference on 10/19 that’ll look at how disruption in art and design affects the process and work. http://bit.ly/2CFTB9U

09/19/2018

A warm welcome to Director of Creative Operations Wendy Martenson! She was born in the Peach State and has lived in a multitude of cities: the Windy City, the City of Fountains, the Emerald City, the Golden Gate City, Oaktown, and a few small towns in between. She once double axeled a nine-year competitive figure skating career into a brief roller skating waitress job for Sonic Drive-In. In her spare time, Wendy likes to work on houses, having flipped her latest in 2017 and spends lots of time by the pool with her two daughters who are both competitive swimmers. She’s looking forward to, “making a difference with the creative team, allowing the team to reach their potential and create great work.” Bravo, Wendy!

09/13/2018

Excited to announce CCO Rick Albano is part of the jury committee, which will recognize ten women destined to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. The One Club for Creativity 3 Percent Conference http://nextcreativeleaders.org/

09/12/2018

👋 Creative Director Paul Bjork! He joins Swift with over 18 years of problem-solving, wrangling and making things. Over the course of his career, he has worked for agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy, 72&Sunny, Crispin Porter + Bogusky and TBWA\Chiat\Day. He's a Portland native that is in a punk band with his two boys called the Knuckleheads!!!, loves fishing of any kind, and is also on a quest to cook the perfect egg. He’s excited about, “being in a creative-led agency. There's an energy here that is uniquely Swift that I love. And its proximity to Joe's Cellar.” Cheers to that, Paul!

09/11/2018

"The gender pay gap and leadership void (especially in the C-Suite) is not going to be solved unless employers and lawmakers address paid parental leave." - CEO Liz Valentine on maternity leave via Campaign US. http://bit.ly/2NCaaaM

09/05/2018

A big hello to Art Director Rick Ewing. He hails from a small town in Illinois and has spent his last four years in LA before moving to Portland. He loves to hike, surf, and cycle in his free time and can’t wait to explore the PNW. He’s excited to “make amazing work with great people and help launch Swift Surf Club.” We can’t wait to hang 10 with you, Rick! 🌊

09/04/2018

We’re seeking a 👌💯💥 Senior Writer, Art Director, and Senior Art Director to join our Creative team. http://bit.ly/SwiftMakeItHere

08/28/2018

“The biggest learning that I can take away from this internship is that you are always a student.” - wise words from our Strategic Planning Intern Caseem Desphy for We Are Next's Intern Fieldnotes, Vol. 1. http://bit.ly/2ogl0W0

08/21/2018

We're saying "yes, and..." to August's theme: Take Feedback. 👂 What's the best feedback you've ever gotten or given? Let's compare notes and ace this thing! ✍️

08/15/2018

We’ve gone solar! 413 solar panels have been installed on our roof. These panels will cut our energy consumption by roughly 50%, offset 2,128 tons of CO2 emissions, and produce 136,538 kWh solar output for the Portland community to use a year. Thanks, Elemental Energy for the installation! The future is literally looking bright. 😎 http://bit.ly/2vLmGed

08/08/2018

A big hello to Senior Art Director Claire Fraze! Claire is originally from Galway, Ireland and has been in the US for over six years. In her past life, she spent time in both New York and Los Angeles working on a great mix of clients including Target, Activision, and Netflix. She has a love for all things Japanese, rainy days, adores her hefty collection of houseplants and has the inability to say no to a cup of coffee or any potato-based meal. She’s, “super excited to work for an agency fueled by female leadership and forward thinking creative.” We’re just as excited to have you on the team, Claire!