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Awesome week for Jeffrey Ekdom in Austin!

?? Employee Spotlight: Mallory! ?? Meet Mallory, one of our incredible UX designers at DIG! With a passion for making life better, she channels her energy into creating meaningful, user-friendly experiences. ? What she loves most about working at DIG? "Every project is different and offers exciting new challenges to solve, always with humans at the center." When she’s not designing, you’ll find her: ?? Reading ?? Painting & crafting (embroidery, needle felting—you name it!) ?? Baking and eating tacos ?? ??? Thrifting & antiquing for hidden gems Give Mallory a shoutout in the comments! ?? #DIGTeam #UXDesign #EmployeeSpotlight

We love getting to work with Great Lakes Observing System! Congratulations to the winners!

?? Stronger Together! ?? Digital agencies grow faster with the right partnerships. At DIG, we strengthen partnerships with complementary agencies and vendors in hardware, electronics, and product development to expand our offerings and deliver even more value to clients. By teaming up with experts, we provide solutions beyond our core capabilities, positioning ourselves as trusted consultants and long-term partners. Collaboration over competition is the future--let’s team up and scale together! #DigitalAgencies #Partnerships #Growth #Collaboration

We’re getting a head start on celebrating International Women’s Day because one day just isn’t enough! ?? Here's to the incredible women on our team who inspire us every day. Thank you to all the women who continue to pave the way for others, both at DIG and around the world! Let’s continue to uplift and support one another—today, tomorrow, and always! #WomensDay #Empowerment #WomenInBusiness #TeamDIG

The Future of Sales in Digital Agencies: Building Stronger Relationships & Partnerships As digital agencies navigate an increasingly competitive landscape, the future of sales will be less about aggressive one-off pitches and more about fostering deep, long-term relationships. Successful agencies will shift from transactional selling to partnership-driven growth, where trust, collaboration, and shared goals become the foundation of every client and partner interaction. Here at DIG, we focus on taking a relationship-first approach with all of our new prospects and clients. It’s a bit of a longer-term mindset, but the benefits can be endless. One of the ways we do this is through taking our clients and making them long-term strategic partners. Clients are no longer looking for just a service provider—they want a strategic partner who understands their business goals and actively contributes to their success. Agencies that focus on relationship-building rather than one-off sales will retain clients longer and unlock more growth opportunities. How to Adapt: ? Invest in Client Success: Go beyond delivering projects! Offer proactive solutions, industry insights, and strategies to help clients scale. ? Build Multi-Touchpoint Relationships: Don’t just rely on the account manager; involve leadership, strategists, and specialists in client interactions. ? Co-Create Goals: Align agency services with measurable client outcomes, ensuring shared success. This article is a contribution from Jeffrey Ekdom, Sr Director of Business Development at DIG.

? Wishing you a season that is merry and bright! ? As the year comes to a close, we're taking this week to recharge, reflect, and spend quality time with family and friends. We're grateful for your support and excited for what the new year will bring! Happy Holidays from the DIG team! ????

??? DIG Give Back! ??? One of the heartbeats of DIG is giving back to our community, and this year we had the opportunity to team up with one of our clients, JOY99, to make Christmas a little brighter for a family in need. DIG Team members spent time shopping for gifts off their wish list and wrapping them with love! It was a truly special experience. We hope these gifts bring warmth, joy, and magic to their holiday season! A big thank you to JOY99 for making this happen. We’re so grateful to give back and share the spirit of the season. #DIGGiveBack #Joy99 #CommunityLove #HolidaySpirit #GivingBack #MakingMomentsMatter

? What a week! ? We had the incredible opportunity to host our friends at Great Lakes Observing System for a two-day workshop full of collaboration, creativity, and connection. ???? We brought together amazing people, explored exciting ideas, and laid the groundwork for some truly great things ahead. Here’s to continued growth and partnership! A huge thank you to all the groups that joined us: US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan, SwimSmart Technology, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition, Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Great Lakes Surf & Rescue, Simms Electronics, and Bear Creek Systems. Your participation and expertise made this workshop even more impactful. We’re so grateful to be in collaboration with such dedicated organizations. ?? #WorkshopSuccess #InnovativeThinking #CommunityEngagement #CreativeMinds #FutureReady #SafetyAwareness #WaterSafety

???? This Thanksgiving, our DIG team is feeling extra grateful for our incredible team and all of our amazing clients. ?? We’re taking some time this week to unwind, connect with loved ones, and reflect on all the good in our lives. Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday! ?? #Thankful #Gratitude #Teamwork #Thanksgiving