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Seed Strategy Celebrates 20 Years of Growing Bigger Ideas, Clearer Horizons, Stronger Brands, Deeper Connections
As we reflect on the past two decades…
Philip Grosvenor Joins Seed as Motion Graphic Designer
Seed Strategy is pleased to announce that Philip Grosvenor has joined the growth-acceleration firm as a Motion Graphic Designer. In this role, he will bring ideas, concepts, data and strategies to life through captivating motion graphic videos. Grosvenor has nearly a decade of experience working across all facets of video production and design, giving him […]
Five of the Top Online Innovation Conferences you can Still Attend in 2020
Good news: things may look a little bit different right now, but you can still get access to plenty of innovation conferences with thought-provoking insights, trends and unique networking opportunities—this time all from the safety and convenience of your own computer.
Celebrating Burke’s Legacy of Women Leaders
This International Women’s Day, we are honoring our company’s proud history of strong female leaders. In 2002, Seed was founded and continues to be led by Susan Jones. In 2015, Seed was acquired by Burke, Inc., combining Seed’s strategic and creative talents with the power of decision science and analytics.
Dream Up: Collect a constant stream of fresh ideas from a network of minds.
Seed’s Dream Up gathers and inspires a diverse online audience to continuously co-create new, business-changing ideas. Ideas aren’t a limited-time need—they’re an ongoing input that’s necessary for business-changing breakthroughs. Seed’s Dream Up tool allows you to gather and inspire a diverse online audience to continuously co-create, evaluate and improve fresh ideas.
Ten Top Innovation Conferences of 2020
2019 featured an amazing roster of inspiring innovation conferences, providing ample opportunity to experience deep dives on trends, thought-provoking insights and unique networking opportunities. And the good news is that these conferences keep growing both in quantity and quality, making 2020 the best year to attend an innovation conference yet.
Tour Seed’s new HQ: A Modern Treehouse on the Edge of Tomorrow
The dream of building a sanctuary for the creative spirit is now a physical reality in downtown Cincinnati. Take a tour of Seed’s new treehouse-inspired space via this day-in-the-life micro-film
6 Enchanting Design Features From Seed’s New HQ
When you step inside Seed Strategy’s newly built headquarters in downtown Cincinnati, prepare to be delighted. Aside from the generous light-filled spaces and modern-chic aesthetic, special design details await around every corner.
Johns’ Bridge Painting Graces Cover of Cincinnati’s “Budget in Brief”
The innovative John A. Roebling Bridge has long served as a Cincinnati landmark, and as an inspiration to Seed SVP, Creative Director Jeff Johns. The city recently selected an acrylic painting of the bridge by Johns to serve as the cover art for city council’s 2020 “Budget in Brief” document. Titled “Golden Evening Suspension,” the […]
The Hive | Buzz-Worthy Facts and Figures
In 12-plus years, The Hive has set thousands of outstanding ideas in motion, for over 130 brands. Click play to discover why Seed’s online co-creation service remains the proven choice for clients who want to see their ideas grow stronger in just seven days or less.
Art + Ambiguity
When nearly 400 bright and diverse leaders from all over the globe come together at one of the longest-running creativity conferences on Earth, the passion to create is contagious. As a proud sponsor and attendee of CPSI 2019, the Seed Strategy team organized and led a community art project to celebrate the power of ambiguity.
5 Biodiverse Ingredients to Inspire Your Next Innovation
Biodiversity is integral to all living things on planet Earth—from the air we breathe to the foods we eat. Healthy, wide-ranging biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity, while a loss of biodiversity—that is, the reduction or loss of a plant or animal species—creates unstable ecosystems that adversely affect our food chain (perhaps irreversibly).
9 Exhilarating Design Conferences Happening in 2019
One could argue that design is more important than ever—an essential focus for any brand that wants to stand out and stay top-of-mind in the over-stimulated world we live in. But wow-worthy design doesn’t just happen. We know that designers need a steady stream of fresh inspiration to take their work to the next level.
Witnessing the Future of Trends and Innovation
Previewing Seed’s trip to the Future Festival in Cincinnati
Five Fabulous Creativity Conferences to Check Out in 2019
We all know that creativity thrives on inspiration. You’ll find plenty of it at these five conferences, which all promise to help you discover what it takes to find, feed and ignite that all-important creative spark.
Ten Inspiring Innovation Conferences to Check Out in 2019
Offering deep dives on trends, thought-provoking insights and unique networking opportunities, innovation conferences can be one of the richest sources of inspiration for any innovator. And the good news is that there are plenty of strong options to choose from again this year.
6 Inspiring Innovation Conferences You can Still Attend in 2018
We all know that great innovations don’t just happen. They require leadership from people who thrive on hard work and have a passion for finding that next breakthrough idea.
Cherri Prince to Speak at Annual CPSI Conference—Sponsored by Seed
The CPSI (Creative Problem Solving Institute) conference has been inspiring minds and elevating ideas for 64 years—making it the world’s longest-running creativity conference. With hands-on workshops and inspiring speakers, CPSI equips attendees with the skills to master ambiguous challenges and solve complex problems by implementing “deliberate creativity.”
A Brand Born on the Farm, Grows Into a National Success
The Nothing But the Fruit brand (NBTF) was born on the farm—literally. In fact, it’s a brand that enables a nationwide co-op of 905 small family farms to get the natural goodness of their homegrown fruits to an ever-demanding public who’s seeking better-for-you snacks. NBTF’s first product, Real Fruit Bites, is a more wholesome take […]
A Brand Born on the Farm, Grows Into a National Success
The Nothing But the Fruit brand (NBTF) was born on the farm—literally. In fact, it’s a brand that enables a nationwide co-op of 905 small family farms to get the natural goodness of their homegrown fruits to an ever-demanding public who’s seeking better-for-you snacks.
Ten Inspiring Innovation Conferences Happening in 2018
Offering thought-provoking insights, deep dives on trends and unique networking opportunities, innovation conferences can be one of the richest sources of inspiration for any innovator. And the good news is that there are plenty of quality options to choose from this year.
The Irresistible Draw of Seasonal Products
With summer long gone and the colder weather kicking in, many of us are now cozying up with seasonal fall and winter favorites like the #PSL (pumpkin spice latte). But the seasonal craze isn’t just limited to drinks.
5 Inspiring Innovation Conferences you can Still Attend in 2017
We all know that innovation doesn’t just happen. It requires leadership from people who thrive on hard work, adaptability and a knack for finding inspiration to foster that next great idea.
4 Key Lessons on Marketing Success Inspired by CEO of BBDO New York, John Osborn
With the right mix of clients and creative work, a career in marketing and advertising can be one that you’ll love and have fun with every step of the way. That being said, making your mark in the industry is far from easy.
Personalities Shine in Seed’s New Employee Photos
People are central to the Seed story. Each person has been chosen because of the unique skills that he or she brings to every project. Creative director Eric Scheer, and photographer Kevin Brummer recently embarked on a mission to highlight these one-of-a-kind personal attributes.
#Trending: Millennials Are On The Rise
For marketers everywhere, there’s no consumer segment hotter right now than Millennials. From their exotic tastes and to their unique spending habits, Millennials are shaking things up—and fast.
Innovation: The Key to Fast Growth
In the race for the next great innovation, the pace is fast and the winners are few. Across the world, CEOs claim that innovation is becoming increasingly crucial to companies’ future growth.
Tapping Into the Craft Beer Movement
Craft brewers are some of the most innovative people around. From revolutionary brewing processes to unique flavors to one-of-a-kind taproom environments—the bar has definitely been raised.