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Actual Size ???? Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Alums We admire her, we appreciate her, and now it’s your turn to do the same. Meet Designer Clare Connell. Her passion is pure, and her creativity is infectious. Clare brings fresh insight and deep dedication to her craft. Get your daily dose of inspo from the woman who exalts us every day. ?? ??

Yesterday, our team attended VisitPITTSBURGH's 2025 Annual Meeting at the Senator John Heinz History Center to hear from city leaders, business owners, and 412 fans to talk about the exciting tech, art, and sporting events coming to our city. PGH native Nitya Chambers said it best: "The people in this room have a vested interest in Pittsburgh." ?? ?? Proud of where we're from and driven by where we're going, Pittsbughers passionately embrace the grit and grace of our hometown. As our community prepares for the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Draft, we do so with thoughtfulness, intention, and heart, secure in our belief that all roads lead to Pittsburgh. Big thanks to panelists Ashley Hamilton, Blayre Holmes Davis, Troy Schooley, and Jim Britt for sharing their thoughts as the countdown begins! ??

Last week, The Ireland Funds’ 34th Annual Pittsburgh Gala brought together leaders, legends, and community champions at Acrisure Stadium / PSSI Stadium LLC. - just as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to make history with their first-ever regular season National Football League (NFL) game in Ireland. We teamed up with Cayce Little Pastoor and Theresa Kaufman to craft a memorable experience honoring two icons: ? Chip Ganassi, racing visionary and recipient of the Daniel M. Rooney Ambassador’s Award. ? Evan Frazier, whose work with The Advanced Leadership Institute is reshaping Pittsburgh’s corporate landscape. Our design bridged Pittsburgh’s grit with global ambition, a fitting prelude to 2025’s Dublin game and the 2026 NFL Draft. Photos by: Taylor Ollason #EventDesign #NFL #PittsburghSteelers #HereWeGo

Most people don’t see math and creativity going hand-in-hand, but we’ve always been ones to think outside the lines. Let’s run the numbers: ?? 100 million people watch March Madness each year ?? 70 million people submit brackets ??Gamification boosts workplace creativity and productivity by 30% (University of Colorado) We’re joining the fun with some friendly competition, watching the tournament at local bars, and sharing strategies over meals purchased from Pittsburgh small businesses. Actual Size is all about net, nurturing our company culture, n’at. #MarchMadness #CompanyCulture #AgencyLife

Big thanks to the American Marketing Association - AMA Pittsburgh for another insightful Coffee Connections roundtable! This month's session, Mastering Digital Channels, was led by?Ben Deutsch of ABD Direct. Here are our key takeaways: ???Don’t overthink it!?Talk to people where they are and who want to hear your message. ?? Look to a simplified conversion funnel: Know You → Like You → Trust You → Retention Build familiarity quickly and target audiences you can retarget later. ???Utilize cultivation platforms: LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Threads?are perfect for nurturing audiences. Users come to these platforms to learn and engage. Shoutout to Christopher Bevel and AMA Pittsburgh for consistently bringing the marketing community together to learn, connect, and grow.?

Collaborate + celebrate. Here's to a week of team bonding in and out of the office! #CompanyCulture #AgencyLife

What does Accelerating Action look like at Actual Size? As a proud, woman-owned agency with 58% female representation, we are committed to using our collective strength to break barriers and drive meaningful change. Here’s what our team has to say ?? #IWD #AccelerateAction #WomenInBusiness Mary Kiernan, Larissa Sweitzer, Cecily Milligan, Clare Connell, Jordan Wolf, Catherine Weis

Less than 30% of women hold leadership positions in creative industries. As a proud 51% women-owned business, Actual Size is committed to empowering female voices and using our collective force to break barriers and drive meaningful change. Since its inaugural event in 1911, International Women's Day 2025 has celebrated the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for a global rally to speed up progress toward gender equality. Read what this means to the women of Actual Size in our newest blog. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction?

Today’s audiences expect bespoke experiences. For years, website design and development followed a predictable formula, but now, movement and motion have become integral to redefining what’s possible. Our most recent blog post draws insight from the Actual Size development team to highlight the need for collaboration in coding and creativity. #CreativeCoding #AgencyLife #CreativeAgency

If your agency team lacks a developer, it’s incomplete. Coding is inherently creative. As the landscape evolves, digital marketing will thrive by blending data, code, and creativity. Kevin Stewart-Mercurio, Swarthmore College grad and number one Actual Size Developer, gives a crash course on the intersection of art and tech in our most recent blog. Read it here ?? #CreativeCoding #AgencyLife #CreativeAgency?