We love a good story. And we know yours is powerful.
HERE’S WHAT WE DO
We’re experts at helping you identify your story, harness it, and get it out into the world. We spend time studying every client — getting to know your unique position, problems, and goals.
A powerhouse creative team that delivers compelling stories. That’s who we are. We craft platforms around research and human insights. We build flexible systems that adapt to each of your audiences. We identify what makes you authentically unique to create a brand only you can own.
We’re experts in higher education marketing. We’ve conducted research and gathered insights on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We understand these students’ diverse journeys, and we meet them where they are digitally. Our campaigns cover every stage of the funnel, so that you can stand out and guide students through their entire admissions journey.
With our buying power, you’ll get the most reach for your investment. We stay on top of the most effective ways to get your story in front of your audience with the best results. We’re also very aware that you can do all of this right — and it can still fail, if the creative isn’t compelling enough to move your audience.
Your institutional story should embrace your history, highlight your regional and global impact today, and prepare your brand to last long into the future. We identify why your unique perspective and thought leadership are valuable, helping shift perceptions among industry partners and elevating your rankings among peers.
We help you make the case to every single potential donor, engaging with people who have an emotional connection to your brand and highlighting the direct impact their investment can have on your institution. We understand your donors in every generation, so that we can make the most effective appeal possible.
HERE'S HOW WE DO IT
01
Research and Strategy
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Testing
- Mission and vision
- Positioning
- Segmentation
- Architecture
- Naming
- Launch planning
- Governance
02
Creative and Video
- Story and voice
- Visual expression
- Identity
- Training
- Environmental
- Experiential
- Video
- Animation
- Photography
03
Web Experiences
- Full site development
- Landing pages
- Microsites
- Front-end design
- Back-end design
- IA and UX consultation
04
Digital Marketing and Media
- Marketing strategy and planning
- Content strategy
- Media planning
- Media placement
- Measurement and optimization
- UX and pixel strategy
- Email design and development
- Social media strategy
- Asset creation
05
Marketing Technology
- Data analysis
- CRM strategy
- Virtual event strategy
- SMS targeting
- Device targeting
- Measurement
- White papers and resources
06
Planning and Consulting
- Board communications
- Account planning
- Institutional strategic plans
- Strategic socialization
Ologists
Beverly Ryan
Chief Executive Officer
Founded Ologie at age 22 in two tiny rooms without an air conditioner
(she/her)
Bill Faust
President
Collects and restores rare vintage cornets
(he/him)
Matthew Freedman
Chief Operating Officer
Also the Chief Frying Officer of a nonprofit he founded called Fry Out Cancer
(he/him)
Dawn Marinacci
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Weekend warrior who hasn’t met a workout she doesn’t like
(she/her)
Fernando Bergas-Coria
Chief Digital and Media Officer
Retired rugby player who loves rescue pups and fine cigars
(he/him)
Kyle Kastranec
Chief Creative Strategist
Craft beer aficionado and die-hard Cleveland sports fan
(he/him)
Paul Davis
Chief Creative Officer
Designs sets for his wife’s elementary school music productions
(he/him)
Becca Altimier
Chief Client Engagement Officer
Pens an e-newsletter and runs a podcast in her (not so) spare time
(she/her)
Amy Ireland
Chief Client Strategy Officer
Prefers dive bars or fine dining vs. anything in-between
(she/her)
Jen Johnson
Chief Client Partnership Officer
Still knows her kindergarten vocabulary lists by memory
(she/her)
Doug Edwards
Chief Strategy Officer
Fell for the girl next door (while helping her move in)
(he/him)
Lindsay Love
Chief Resource Officer
Yes, that’s her real name
(she/her)
Crystal Boveington
Vice President of People Operations
A certified sommelier who loves live music, the NFL, and pets with human names
(she/her)