All in. Always.
Rebranding a national organization doesn't come easy, especially when that organization is a vital part of the communication infrastructure industry. When NATE, the organization formerly known as The National Association of Tower Erectors, approached the Caliber team with the challenge, we went all in. NATE’s previous organizational name, which contained "Tower Erectors" became a limiting factor for their membership, a name change was in order, but not in a way you would typically expect...
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Awesome Work, Incredible Clients
ADDY Awards, it's that time again. The time to celebrate the work our team has done throughout the past year for our clients. Amongst the busyness of the industry and the surge of new ideas, projects and opportunities; the ADDY Awards allows us to slow down and really appreciate the end product of each project. This year we were honored with some great awards in which we are excited to share. So much goes into...
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More Than A Feeling
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s easy to feel a variety of emotions. Stress to find the right gift for that special someone, sadness for those that are no longer with us, joy as you are planning the perfect date, surprise as you are presented with a showering of love from your friends and family. As an advertising agency, we market to a variety of different emotions. Creating a strong brand identity will intrigue customers...
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Women & Media
Are you thinking of all the things you need to get done today? Maybe you’re looking at the rest of the week, trying to figure out when you can do it all. This is what’s going on in a working mother’s brain, day in and day out. So, how do women have time to consume media? Do they still spend hours on their phone, watching tv or listening to the radio? I recently read an...
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2020 Vision
As we near the end of another year and even another decade, it’s only natural to look back and reminisce over all the good times and successes as well as the not so good times and failures, both personally and professionally. While you can learn a lot from the past, it’s also a great time to look ahead at the clean slate you have in front of you and determine how you are going to...
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Spreading Chrisp-Mix Cheer
The legendary Chrisp-Mix made its appearance again this year. Chrisp-Mix is a tradition that was started about 8 years ago. What was first a treat on hunting trips, is now the signature Caliber snack mix. Every year around the holiday season the Caliber elves gather together to combine the secret ingredients that make Chrisp-Mix irresistible. The special treat is then delivered to clients, vendors and friends of Caliber. The theme and packaging for Chrisp-Mix varies...
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Welcome Tyler, Production Manager!
Caliber is proud to introduce Tyler, the newest addition to the team! As Production Manager, Tyler will be coordinating Caliber’s internal production schedule, working with vendors and ensuring that quality standards are met. Tyler brings a notable amount of experience to the team through his previous leadership and design roles. He is also an active member of the Sioux Falls Up & Coming group. “I can't begin to explain how excited I am for this...
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Five Places To Look For Design Inspiration
As a designer, it can be a challenge to create something new everyday. Sometimes ideas come easy, but more often than not a fresh dose of inspiration is needed. Stepping back and taking a look at what others are doing to solve their creative challenges is always a good place to start. Here’s a list of my five favorite places to go for a new perspective. DRIBBBLE As an invite-only platform, Dribbble has...
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The ‘B-Word’ Has a Different Meaning Around Here
Lately, our team has been doing more and more work for our clients revolving around the blanket term of ‘branding’. While many other studios and agencies define branding as a service or a skill set they offer, the team at Caliber really tries to take a deeper dive into the branding process and relate it to business strategy and projected future growth. I’m not going to get into the ‘your brand is more than a...
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How Good Work Is Made Great
Cue random music loud enough to drown out everything but my screen. My mind works either in full chaos or complete silence. For whatever reason, this practice leads me to wild ideas and the solutions to visual problems. The creative process, at its core, is storytelling with a purpose through design and marketing. Be the purpose just to get an idea out in the wild or to drive sales and concrete results, the “story” is...
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