Middle of Six

Last year, we dished it out with the proposal and interview wildcards, but we realized we marketers are pretty wild too. Here's to the multitaskers, marketing unicorns, graphic wizards, and copywriting magic makers! The Marketers, a Wildcards sequel, is here! ? Tag the marketers in your life that can relate to one (or all) of The Marketer personas. ? Missed the original Wildcards campaign? Check out the OG cast of characters here - https://lnkd.in/gxDMGmWC

Which comes first: design or content??? ? It’s a challenge every AEC marketer has faced and in the latest episode of The Shortlist, Wendy Simmons talks with Middle of Six’s Becky Ellison and Kyle Davis to unpack this marketing dilemma. Should content shape the design for clarity and messaging, or should design provide the structure for content to fit into? ? Have strong opinion? Listen to the episode and make your own case in the comments! ?? https://lnkd.in/g68de_ww

As competition intensifies and capital funding evolves, securing a strong project pipeline is more crucial than ever. Join Allison Tivnon and industry leaders for valuable insights on public pursuits and key selection committee priorities—equipping your teams with the strategies they need to win! ? Thank you to the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon for organizing and hosting this panel! Link to learn more and register - https://lnkd.in/g4QfUQig

See you soon! Wendy is headed to PDX for SMPS Oregon Chapter's Inclusive Partnership Mixer for an evening of networking and reconnecting. We hope to see you there! For event info and registration, visit - https://lnkd.in/gwQz5-ys

Thinking about joining Middle of Six in a senior-level role? Interviews are underway, and the deadline to submit your qualifications is approaching! ? ?? Deadline: Friday, March 14 ?? What to Submit: ? Resume ? Cover letter ? Work samples Check out the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/gmtigGjj and send your information to [email protected] ??

Submission Confessions – the stories we CAN share! ? In the high-pressure world of proposals, we’ve all faced impossible deadlines, wild requests, and last-minute chaos. In this episode of The Shortlist, we’re getting real about the best, worst, and craziest submission experiences. ? Join Wendy Simmons, Melissa Richey, and Becky Ellison as we swap horror stories, hard-learned lessons, and much-needed laughs. Because sometimes, you have to laugh to stay sane! ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g68de_ww ? CPSM CEU Credits: 0.5 | Domain: 4

Help tune up your interview prep and execution via SMPS Seattle's upcoming workshop. This will be a great learning opportunity for marketers and technical teams alike!

We're feeling extra warm and fuzzy today for the MOS team! From getting together for a day of light-hearted fun in Tacoma (shout-out to Celebrity Cake Studio for making our cake-decorating dreams come true) to in-person client visits to SMPS PRC, we are SO fortunate for this kind, hardworking, and creative team of ours! ? Here's to showing your teams extra love today ??

Attending conferences is a great way to learn, but how often do we step outside our usual industry events? Recently, Grace had the opportunity to attend the Circles Conference, a creative design conference that was a game-changer! ? In Episode 63 of The Shortlist, Grace shares how her experience engaging with professionals from different industries provided fresh ideas, innovative best practices, and new approaches—many of which she's already shared and implemented with the Middle of Six team and their clients. ? Keep a pen and paper handy for this one as Wendy and Grace name-drop inspiring books, creative agencies, and people worth following. ? Schaefer Advertising Co. Focus Lab Casa Davka ? Check out the latest episode here - https://lnkd.in/g68de_ww ? CPSM CEU Credits: 0.5 | Domain: 1

From the opening keynote by Coach Shannon Miller to the closing keynote and all the sessions in between, the 2025 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference was jam-packed with inspiration, action, and connection. Some key moments for Melissa and Wendy were: ? ?? Embracing a Growth Mindset - Trying to get 1% better every day is a surefire path to improvement. ?? Using the Power of Questions - Getting curious helps us learn, evolve, and problem-solve. ?? Pacific Region SMPSers are amazingly talented, willing to be vulnerable, and fun! ? Thanks to everybody who came out to our Wildcard Personalities session on Friday!?And huge kudos to the SMPS Inland Empire and conference planning committee for executing a fantastic three days in Palm Springs ?? ? We cannot wait to see you all in Seattle for PRC 2026!