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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!

Before Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’d like to shine a spotlight on our chief operating officer, Alison Berry, who was recently featured in the St. Louis Business Journal’s “People On The Move in St. Louis” series. Alison commemorated her 20-year anniversary with HLK recently, marking a pivotal milestone in her career. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in spearheading our agency's transformative journey, playing an integral role in cultivating enduring client relationships and reworking the way cross-functional teams deliver work for our clients. As the agency’s only female partner, Alison empowers future female leaders throughout HLK and the St. Louis advertising community. Thank you, Alison, for your exceptional leadership and dedication and serving as an inspiration for aspiring female leaders across the industry. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g49ay_6s

For the final day of #NationalAgWeek, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible work of our motion team members, Junsue Park, Justin Tolliver, Sean Ly and Matt Anselm, who are the driving force behind bringing our agricultural projects to life. 📸 From helicopters to spray planes to airboats to NASCAR cars, our team has captured the beauty and innovation of farming from every angle. 🚁🛩️🏎️🚤 Junsue, HLK content producer, explains, “There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to an ag shoot. Things like weather can completely change plans during the planting/growing/harvesting season — it’s pretty chaotic. So, we really understand the ins and outs of maximizing time and the output on these types of #productions.” But what truly sets them apart is their deep-rooted relationships with farmers and ranchers across the country. Over the years, they've built friendships and trust, allowing them to truly understand the heart and soul of #agriculture. Justin Tolliver, our post-production manager, shares his journey from small-town Indiana to the heart of farming country: “Though I grew up in a small town in Indiana with cornfields literally all around me, it's ironic that I never learned a thing about agriculture until I started a career in advertising. While I appreciate all the places my camera has allowed me to go, as fate would have it, my first real gig out of college found me trekking through a bean field.” Justin continues, “Now 10 years and hundreds of videos later, I'm still continually fascinated by the ingenuity and technological achievements that go into modern farming. I always enjoy getting a chance to step out of the edit suite every now and again, and when I'm out on an ag shoot, I can sometimes find myself a world away from the office. But these experiences have helped to forever change my perspective on something that I otherwise couldn't have appreciated, just viewing from out my car window.” Thank you, Junsue, Justin, Sean and Matt for your hands-on dedication in the field. We can’t wait to see where you go next!

In honor of National Ag Week, we’re highlighting a new system that could change the landscape of agriculture forever. The Preceon™ Smart Corn System is innovation at its finest, combining short stature corn hybrids with data insights and world-class support. A select group of farmers, called the Ground Breakers® Field Trial Participants, is testing this new technology to see firsthand the increased protection, better access and higher yield potential it can provide for all farmers. And HLK is thrilled to be partners with Bayer | Crop Science as we bring this game-changing innovation to the world. 🌎 Cheers to #NationalAgWeek!