Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Coal Creative ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://coalcreative.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Why Every Website Needs a Video Strategy](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-every-website-needs-a-video-strategy/) - Is your website using video intentionally? Coal Creative can help you capture attention quickly, communicate clearly, and guide users toward the next step. - [Songs of the Summer 2026](https://coalcreative.com/blog/songs-of-the-summer-2026/) - Summer has officially arrived, so we’ve asked the Coal Crew what they'll be playing on repeat this summer, and as expected, the answers are all over the map (in the best way)! Whether you're looking for something nostalgic, energetic, reflective, or just fun, here's what's filling our speakers this season. - [Weaving the Web: The Website Development Process](https://coalcreative.com/blog/weaving-the-web-the-website-development-process/) - A successful website is more than a design project. It is a strategic investment in your brand, your marketing, and your growth. When the process is done right, the result is a website that not only looks great but drives real results. - [Before You Click Play: The Video Production Process](https://coalcreative.com/blog/before-you-click-play-the-video-production-process/) - Video is one of the most powerful ways to tell your story, but great video doesn’t happen by accident. At Coal Creative, we approach video production with intention from start to finish. Here’s a look at what that process really involves. - [Why Doing it Yourself Might Not Work](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-doing-it-yourself-might-not-work/) - Tools like Canva and AI platforms have made design more accessible, but accessibility doesn’t always equal effectiveness. When it comes to building a brand, the do-it-yourself approach often creates challenges that businesses don’t realize until it’s too late. - [Meet Coal’s Content Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-coals-content-team/) - Creative design, captivating stories, and the vision to push your company to new heights: Collaborate with Coal to craft compelling content for your brand. - [A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Holiday Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-our-holiday-campaign/) - Learn the ins and outs of video testimonials from the production experts at Coal Creative, NEPA’s leading creative agency. - [Get Ready for the 2021 Young Professionals Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/get-ready-for-the-2021-young-professionals-awards/) - There are two events every year that the rest of the Coal calendar orbits around. First, there’s Holly K. Pilcavage’s birthday (May 30, write it down!). The other is the Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Awards, which falls on Tuesday, September 14 this year. The pandemic-friendly Garden Drive-in will host the 6th Annual - [Web Terms You Should Know](https://coalcreative.com/blog/web-terms-you-should-know/) - My favorite thing about the internet is that it’s always there for me. Any food, gadget or novelty horse mask I want is just a click away. YouTubers make it possible for me to be a chef, a mechanic and a musician on the same day. The internet also makes it easy for me to - [Behind the Scenes of Our 2025 Holiday Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-our-2025-holiday-campaign/) - Go behind the scenes of Coal Creative’s holiday card, “That’s What I Call Coal for Christmas,” a music parody made entirely by our team. - [Coal Creative’s Storytelling Approach to Marketing: What Makes Us Different?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creatives-storytelling-approach-to-marketing-what-makes-us-different/) - At Coal Creative, storytelling isn’t a buzzword or a trend for us; it’s the foundation of everything we create. From video to web design, social strategy to brand voice, our goal is simple: to help brands tell stories that matter to them and their audience. But what makes our approach to storytelling different? Why do - [Marketing agency's fake beer April Fools' joke now helping nonprofit](https://coalcreative.com/blog/marketing-agencys-fake-beer-april-fools-joke-now-helping-nonprofit/) - What started as an April Fools' joke now benefits the nonprofit Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation. Read Article - [Marketing Isn’t a Luxury, It’s an Investment](https://coalcreative.com/blog/marketing-isnt-a-luxury-its-an-investment/) - Real marketing results take time and strategy. Learn why annual planning, starting with a Brand Voice Workshop, sets you up for long-term success. - [From Coal Dust to Clean Streams: Brewing Awareness for EPCAMR](https://coalcreative.com/blog/from-coal-dust-to-clean-streams-brewing-awareness-for-epcamr/) - Learn more about EPCAMR, a nonprofit restoring abandoned mine lands in PA, and how Coal Dust Stout is helping support their mission. - [What Is Edutainment and Why Does It Work?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/what-is-edutainment-and-why-does-it-work/) - Discover why edutainment is one of the most effective ways to engage today’s audiences, and how your brand can start using it right now. - [Why Brands That Use Illustration Stand Out](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-brands-that-use-illustration-stand-out/) - Discover how custom illustration adds clarity, character, and memorability to your brand. Six real projects that show the power of illustrated design. - [3 Reasons Your Company Needs to Do a Brand Voice Workshop](https://coalcreative.com/blog/3-reasons-your-company-needs-to-do-a-brand-voice-workshop/) - Social strategy falling flat? Learn how to craft your voice, target your audience, and create posts that build awareness with our Brand Voice Workshops. - [The Addams Family Takes the Stage at FM Kirby Center](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-addams-family-takes-the-stage-at-fm-kirby-center/) - Coal Creative is the Title Sponsor for the Kirby Center’s presentation of The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy. Learn more and get your tickets today. - [5 Things to Know Before You Buy Ads](https://coalcreative.com/blog/5-things-to-know-before-you-buy-ads/) - Thinking about running paid ads? Discover 5 essential tips to target the right audience, spend smarter, and make every click count. - [Valley Light: A Crisp New Chapter for SBC](https://coalcreative.com/blog/valley-light-a-crisp-new-chapter-for-sbc/) - Susquehanna Brewing Co. launches Valley Light, its first-ever light beer. Discover how Coal Creative helped SBC bring the story to life with visuals and strategy. - [What is Marketing and Why is it Important?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/what-is-marketing-and-why-is-it-important/) - Marketing is more than just advertising—it involves market research, setting budgets, and more. Learn to optimize your marketing campaigns with Coal Creative. - [Meet Coal’s Video Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-coals-video-team/) - Will and Alex, Coal Creative’s video team, craft high-quality, engaging content through expert filming, editing, and creative storytelling. - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | June](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-june/) - Several Coal Creative team members are musicians, and the rest of us know a good song when we hear it. For June, we asked the Coal Crew for their songs of the summer, and turned it into a very coal playlist. Join us on a windows-down drive through the sunshine with the Songs of the - [Wow! What a Month | February 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-february-2022/) - In February we welcomed a few new faces in the form of our new Office Specialist and a pair of interns. We also received a major honor at the American Advertising Awards. As usual, it was a busy month. Let’s dig in. Welcome Marleny Encarnacion to the Crew Marleny Encarnacion started at Coal Creative on - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | February 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-february-2022/) - Love is in the air this month and the Coal Creative office is no exception. We love our team, we love our collaborators, we love our community — we even love YOU, dear reader. This month, we asked the Coal Crew for their favorite love songs. Curl up with your sweetheart or stuff your mouth - [Wow! What a Month | August 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-august-2021/) - August has come and gone like an afternoon thunderstorm. As the clouds clear, the Coal Crew keeps cruising. Let’s check in with the team to see what they’re working on and where they’ve been this month. Two Celebrations. One Farewell. Our ultra-talented Post-production Manager Will McHale celebrated four years at Coal Creative on August 17. - [Wow! What a Month | November 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-november-2021/) - The Coal Crew and our collaborators marked milestones, celebrations and new beginnings in November. It was a great month that featured excellent work from the team and inspiring community events. Wow! What a month it has been. Coal Creative Birthdays We celebrated three birthdays this month. The first was Camaryn Lokuta, our Operations & Business - [Social Media Marketing Terms You Should Know](https://coalcreative.com/blog/social-media-marketing-terms-you-should-know/) - In the span of two decades social media went from websites that distracted teens to global corporations that became essential cogs in any marketing machine. Social media distracts everyone now, not just teenagers. For anyone who runs a business or works in marketing, social media is part of your toolkit. The uninitiated may get bogged - [A Letter From Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-letter-from-coal-creative-ceo-holly-k-pilcavage/) - Wow, what a year. For those familiar with our monthly Wow! What a Month blog series curated by our incredible content writer, Adam Roberts, you know this statement to be wildly true. Our team grew, the scope and quality of our services increased and we were busier than ever. It was another year of uncertainty - [Wow! What a Month | October 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-october-2021/) - The Coal Crew leaned into spooky season this month, with the ghosts of Halloween past and a cereal mascot-themed group costume. We hit an Oktoberfest and painted pumpkins. Most importantly, we started and finished some exciting projects. Let's take a scary sojourn* into the month that was. *Writers Note: Ok, fine. This recap isn’t frightening - [Wow! What a Month | September 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-september-2021/) - It’s Award Season! No, I’m not talking about the Emmys or the Tonys. We won a Stevie Award and the Young Professionals Awards was the absolute best time you can have while surrounded by honking cars. We also had a chance to see so many great people out and about in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Let’s get - [Coal Creative Year in Review 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-year-in-review-2021/) - Welcome to the Coal Creative Year in Review for 2021. Below, you will not find any references to the new normal, these trying times or now, more than ever. What you will find is a joyful look back on 2021, which is something we need now.... mor…. just kidding! We made it to the end - [Collaboration Highlight: Maxx Strength](https://coalcreative.com/blog/collaboration-highlight-maxx-strength/) - In 2019, the innovative power-couple behind Maxx Bench, honed in on their product line of revolutionary workout equipment with the mission of “Pressing The Limits Of Performance & Innovation” under the new umbrella brand of “Maxx Strength”. We had previously collaborated with them to film and edit high-intensity workout videos for a separate, still in - [Behind the Scenes of Coal Creative’s April Fools’ Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-coal-creatives-april-fools-campaign/) - Go behind the scenes of Coal Creative’s April Fools’ campaign, where the team brewed up a fake beer brand that felt a little too real. - [Meet Coal’s Web Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-coals-web-team/) - Coal Creative’s web team brings a unique touch to design and development. Learn what distinguishes their work and how to start collaborating with them today. - [Maximize Your Instagram Strategy with Carousels](https://coalcreative.com/blog/maximize-your-instagram-strategy-with-carousels/) - If you're looking to improve your Instagram reach, you should know how to use every type of content Instagram offers — including Reels, single posts, carousels, stories, and even interactive features like polls and Q&As. A well-rounded content strategy ensures you're reaching different audience segments and maximizing engagement. In this article, Coal Creative’s social media - [Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre Returns to the Stage on March 29, 2025](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dancing-stars-of-wilkes-barre-returns-to-the-stage-on-march-29-2025/) - Break out your dancing shoes! The next Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre (DSWB) is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Since 2016 (excluding a break during the COVID years), KISS Theatre Company has hosted this annual fundraiser modeled after the ABC television show “Dancing with the Stars.” In KISS’ version, local - [The Women of Coal Creative: Stories of Creativity and Inspiration](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-women-of-coal-creative-stories-of-creativity-and-inspiration/) - In honor of Women’s History Month, we sat down with the women of Coal Creative to hear their stories. - [Case Study: Showcasing a Kaleidoscope of Communities with Wyoming County Heart and Soul](https://coalcreative.com/blog/case-study-showcasing-a-kaleidoscope-of-communities-with-wyoming-county-heart-and-soul-2/) - Coal Creative produced powerful results for Wyoming County Heart and Soul. Learn more in our case study. - [How to Size Your Posts for Instagram’s New Layout](https://coalcreative.com/blog/how-to-size-your-posts-for-instagrams-new-layout/) - Instagram has changed its layout again. Learn about its new aspect ratio, how it affects your posts, and how to adjust to keep your photos crisp and clear. - [One Last Gift Under the Tree: Recapping Coal Creative’s Holiday Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/one-last-gift-under-the-tree-recapping-coal-creatives-holiday-campaign/) - The season of giving may be over, but Coal Creative has one last present for you: a flurry of facts and figures detailing the success of our holiday campaign. - [Lights, Camera, Answers: Video Tips for Marketing Interviews](https://coalcreative.com/blog/lights-camera-answers-video-tips-for-marketing-interviews/) - Learn the ins and outs of video testimonials from the production experts at Coal Creative, NEPA’s leading creative agency. - [Should Community Involvement Be A Part Of My Company's Marketing Strategy?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/creative-juice-vol-24-should-community-involvement-be-a-part-of-my-companys-marketing-strategy/) - Community involvement is key to boosting employee morale, your brand image, and your business. Learn how to get started giving back with Coal Creative. - [Why Audio Is 50% Of Your Video Quality](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-audio-is-50-of-your-video-quality/) - Poor audio quality distracts from the rest of your video. Learn to enhance sound during shooting and post-production with these tips from Coal Creative. - [Navigating Social Media Messaging](https://coalcreative.com/blog/navigating-social-media-messaging/) - With the majority of the world online, social media is the prime place to connect with your base audience. Learn key social media messaging guidelines with Coal. - [Roundboy Oven's New Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/roundboy-ovens/) - CoalCreative is excited to launch RoundBoy Ovens new website! Thanks to the video and website design team at CoalCreative, they were able to craft a uniquely functional website for this company. Roundboy Outdoor Products provide their customers with specialized flame outdoor ovens and accessories. The new website features shopping capabilities, about the company information, FAQ, - [Print Designs That Can Elevate Your Marketing](https://coalcreative.com/blog/print-designs-that-can-elevate-your-marketing/) - Print advertising is as powerful as it’s ever been! Learn key tactics for designing business cards, mailers, and more with this guide from Coal Creative. - [A Guide to Social Media Image and Video Sizing in 2024](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-guide-to-social-media-image-and-video-sizing-in-2024/) - Popular social media sites keep changing their guidelines for picture and video size. Read on to learn the latest rules for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. - [Video: From Vision to Views](https://coalcreative.com/blog/video-from-vision-to-views/) - Video is ubiquitous in our lives. We see it all day from the morning news to social media and cinematic blockbusters to family videos. Video is an important tool for marketers, thanks to its effectiveness. The medium is perfectly suited for a documentary-style testimonial that introduces a business or a TV ad designed to close - [Inside Developing a Social Media Plan](https://coalcreative.com/blog/inside-developing-a-social-media-plan/) - There are around 7.9 billion people on earth, 325 million of which call the United States home. In the third quarter of 2021, Facebook reported roughly 2.9 billion monthly users. The company also reported 297 million monthly users in America over the course of 2020. This means more than 90% of Americans log into Facebook - [Creating a Logo](https://coalcreative.com/blog/creating-a-logo/) - A logo is your business’s first impression and lasting message. It’s your thumbprint, a simple identifying mark that contains an identity. It’s also the thing you’ll have on the wall, on your letterhead, on your t-shirts and on and on. A company’s logo is the first line in its story. Telling a story is Coal - [Our Favorite Tools for Marketers](https://coalcreative.com/blog/our-favorite-tools-for-marketers/) - Marketing is a dynamic combination of art and science. There is the creative side and the technical side. The best marketers combine both. At Coal Creative, we take advantage of several programs and apps that make our work a little bit easier. Here’s a little secret: just about anybody can access basic versions of the - [The Art of the News Release](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-art-of-the-news-release/) - A news release is a simple document with a big job. It’s a common format sent by businesses, organizations and prominent individuals to media outlets from small weekly papers to national news networks. The objective of a news release is to garner interest from your targeted media audience to share with their larger readership. At - [Coal Creative’s Top 3 Quick and Dirty Tips for Posting Better Social Media Photos](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creatives-top-3-quick-and-dirty-tips-for-posting-better-social-media-photos/) - When our collaborators ask for help improving their social media presence, we often focus on image quality and taking their photos, videos and graphics to the next level. Not to knock anyone, but just about everyone could use a little help making their images and videos better. Here’s the best part: it doesn’t take much - [How to stay ahead of your tasks](https://coalcreative.com/blog/how-to-stay-ahead-of-your-tasks/) - The unofficial guide from Coal Creative’s most organized team members How many tasks would you say someone like Coal Creative Content Director Samantha Bucher has in queue? A dozen? Maybe 20? The answer might shock you. Before sitting down to write this one, we pulled a Big Brother move and checked her task list. She’s - [Beginner’s Guide To DIY Website Building](https://coalcreative.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-diy-website-building/) - In 2022, building a new website has a lot in common with renovating your kitchen. You can do it yourself with kits, time and a ton of YouTube videos, or you can pay professionals to do it for you. Let’s assume for now that you want to do it yourself and start at the beginning. - [Top 5 Low Cost Ways to Create Videos Without Having to Hire Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/top-5-low-cost-ways-to-create-videos-without-having-to-hire-coal-creative/) - Video content is dominating the internet, and the phenomenon isn’t new — video streaming accounted for 73% of internet traffic as far back as 2017, and the Cisco Video Networking Index predicts that this metric will increase to 82% by the end of 2022. But, statistics aside, consumers just like watching videos, so posting video - [Getting Savvy with Socials: Which Platforms Should You Be On?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/getting-savvy-with-socials-which-platforms-should-you-be-on/) - Today’s brands simply can’t avoid social media. Early 2023 predictions estimate that there will be 4.89 billion social media users worldwide by the end of the year.1 That said, customers are rarely spending their free time idling through shopping malls and food courts these days. Rather, utilizing socials provides you with a key opportunity to - [The Art of the Creative Sales Pitch](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-art-of-the-creative-sales-pitch/) - From elevator pitches to suit-and-tie presentations (complete with visual aids), sales pitches are part and parcel of getting your product in front of clients. But there are certainly secret ingredients to the perfect sales pitch — whether you’re persuading peckish passersby to visit your food truck or convincing a room full of grocery execs to - [Work Sweet Work: How To Optimize Your Work-From-Home Space](https://coalcreative.com/blog/work-sweet-work-how-to-optimize-your-work-from-home-space/) - The modern workspace is evolving. Workers are fleeing fluorescent overhead lighting, open floor plans and bumbling water cooler conversations for the comfort of at-home pajama pants and the sweet, sweet nothings of their own lo-fi Spotify playlist. And who needs coworkers when you have fluffy assistants to keep you company? While no one will judge - [The Coal Crew’s Tips For Cultivating an Authentic Company Culture](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-coal-crews-tips-for-cultivating-an-authentic-company-culture/) - Cultivating an authentic company culture can benefit your business in many ways. Most notably, it can ensure that your top talent remains loyal and invested for the long haul. After all, 71% of employees say they would start looking for new job opportunities if their company’s culture deteriorated [1]. To provide insights into the topic, - [Amplify Your Aesthetics With These Do’s and Don’ts from Coal’s Designers](https://coalcreative.com/blog/amplify-your-aesthetics-with-these-dos-and-donts-from-coals-designers/) - In the heart of Brooklyn, there’s a museum dedicated to the poorly executed ideas, the designs that make people squint and tilt their head, and the overhyped products that never shined. It’s the Museum of Failure, and design plays a central role in its exhibits [1]. Design aesthetics are tricky. Poor design is typically obvious - [Does My Business in Northeastern Pennsylvania Need a Threads Account?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/does-my-business-in-northeastern-pennsylvania-need-a-threads-account/) - In early July 2023, Meta launched its much-anticipated rival to X’s (formerly Twitter’s) fast-scrolling, small snippet format: Threads. As expected, the microblogging app was an instant smash. Over 100 million users got in on the action in the first week alone [1]. Threads is certainly shaking up app stores, but the question brewing in many - [No Staff Shall Be Sidelined: How to Make an Intern’s Time at Your Company a Transformative Experience](https://coalcreative.com/blog/how-to-make-an-interns-time-at-your-company-a-transformative-experience/) - Here at Coal, we’re in the habit of taking on bright, fresh minds to add to our recurring roster of imaginative all-stars. Every year or so, we scour the lecture halls and libraries of Pennsylvania’s prestigious postsecondary institutions to secure interns to spice up the current creative concoction we have brewing. Interns bring cutting-edge ideas - [Reel Talk: The Ins and Outs of Editing Quick Clips For Instagram and TikTok](https://coalcreative.com/blog/reel-talk-the-ins-and-outs-of-editing-quick-clips-for-instagram-and-tiktok/) - Instagram and TikTok are two of the leading social media spaces that businesses can leverage to connect with existing and potential customers. With over 3 billion combined accounts, Instagram and TikTok are the most frequented platforms on the web, making them fertile grounds for building a loyal base of consumers [1]. However, with over one - [Setting Your Sites on Success: How to Approach Building a Better Webpage](https://coalcreative.com/blog/setting-your-sites-on-success-how-to-approach-building-a-better-webpage/) - In the digital age, building a trustworthy, functional website is paramount to success for individuals, brands, and organizations. In fact, over three-quarters of consumers check out a company’s online presence before considering going into one of their real-life, brick-and-mortar stores [1]. On top of that, 94% of internet users will simply click away from websites - [Why Well-Designed Creative Assets Are Essential to Your Business](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-bountiful-benefits-of-keeping-coal-on-retainer-2/) - Memorable creative assets tell the brand story you want your customers to hear! Learn about their importance and creation in this month’s Creative Juice. - [Leveraging Social Media to Optimize Your Customer Service](https://coalcreative.com/blog/leveraging-social-media-to-optimize-your-customer-service/) - Utilizing social media to facilitate customer service is becoming increasingly commonplace. Learn why it’s important and some best practices with Coal Creative. - [Why Hire an Outside Marketing Team?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-hire-an-outside-marketing-team/) - Coal Creative: A Collaborative Marketing Partner If you already have a strong team of social media wizzes, web design aficionados, and graphics gurus on staff, you might not see the benefit of working with an outside marketing agency. But even if your internal team is already crushing your goals, you’re still an excellent candidate for - [Cybersecurity and the Need for Website Maintenance](https://coalcreative.com/blog/cybersecurity-and-the-need-for-website-maintenance/) - Cyber-attacks are on the rise and your website could be a target. Practice routine website maintenance with these tips from Coal to minimize your risk of hacks. - [Introducing Our New Website](https://coalcreative.com/blog/introducing-our-new-website/) - A website is the creative heart of every brand—a cozy living room, a command center, and a shrine to a company’s biggest and best ideas. While our previous website served us well, we’ve penned many new chapters in the Coal Creative story since we launched it in 2018. We felt like it was time for - [Elevating The Essentials: Trust Coal for Your Brand’s Traditional Design Needs](https://coalcreative.com/blog/elevating-the-essentials-trust-coal-for-your-brands-traditional-design-needs/) - Don’t forget the essentials! Print ads, posters, pamphlets, and other traditional mediums speak for your business—so elevate them with Coal’s design expertise. - [The Bountiful Benefits of Keeping Coal on Retainer](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-bountiful-benefits-of-keeping-coal-on-retainer/) - If your business has ongoing creative needs, Coal has a savvy solution—becoming a retainer client. Read on to learn about the numerous benefits our retainer clients receive. - [Case Study: Penguins Goals Foundation](https://coalcreative.com/blog/case-study-penguins-goals-foundation/) - The Penguins Goals Foundation: Supporting Youth Sports, Education, and Communities Across Northeastern Pennsylvania The Penguins Goals Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit and affiliate of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins that’s committed to helping young families access sports, education, and necessities. Whether it’s by hosting American Special Hockey Association tournaments, promoting literacy through their Robo’s Readers program, or - [Creative Director Sam O'Connell Nominated In Young Professionals Awards 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/creative-director-sam-oconnell-nominated-in-young-professionals-awards-2020/) - Here at Coal Creative, it’s always a proud moment when one of our team members is recognized in the community. This time, we’re proud to announce that Samuel O’Connell, our Creative Director, has been nominated for Cultural Ambassador of the Year at the 5th Annual 2020 Young Professionals Awards! If that isn’t exciting enough, Coal - [Penn State chooses Coal Creative's Director as Fall 2018 Convocation Speaker](https://coalcreative.com/blog/penn-state-chooses-coal-creatives-director-as-fall-2018-convocation-speaker/) - Holly K. Pilcavage will be the Fall 2018 Convocation speaker at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, according to Student Affairs & Engagement. An NEPA Native, Pilcavage is currently the director of Business Development & Operations at CoalCreative, an Internet Marketing Company in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Read Article - [Leadership W-B team including Coal Creative's Sam O'Connell restoring Verve Vertu’s kitchen](https://coalcreative.com/blog/leadership-w-b-team-including-coal-creatives-sam-oconnell-restoring-verve-vertus-kitchen/) - Our Creative Director Sam O'Connell helped to organize and execute a fundraising event for Verve Vertu Art Studio with his Leadership Wilkes-Barre team. Read Article - [Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage announced as chair of Young Professionals Council](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-announced-as-chair-of-young-professionals-council/) - Our CEO Holly K. Pilcavage was announced as Chair of the Young Professionals Council, a group that helps young professionals of Greater Wilkes-Barre improve their career, develop their leadership abilities, and more. Read Article - [Coal Creative CEO Recognized in Top 25 Women in Business](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-ceo-recognized-in-top-25-women-in-business/) - Our CEO, Holly K. Pilcavage, has been recognized as one of the top 25 women in business! Read Article - [Holly K. Pilcavage Takes Part in Dress For Success Campaign To Empower Women](https://coalcreative.com/blog/holly-k-pilcavage-takes-part-in-dress-for-success-campaign-to-empower-women/) - Linda Armstrong and Holly K. Pilcavage, executive director at Coal Creative, are spearheading a campaign built on empowering women — 31 Days of Women In Power. Read Article - [Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Moderates Senator Bob Casey Town Hall in Wilkes-Barre](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-moderates-senator-bob-casey-town-hall-in-wilkes-barre/) - Our CEO Holly K. Pilcavage moderated U.S. senator Bob Casey's drive-thru town hall event held at Wilkes-University. Read Article - [Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Awarded Silver Stevie Award](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-awarded-silver-stevie-award/) - Our President and CEO Holly K. Pilcavage has been awarded a Silver Stevie Award in the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Read Article - [Holly K. Pilcavage Awarded Global Honor "Maverick of the Year" Award](https://coalcreative.com/blog/holly-k-pilcavage-awarded-global-honor-maverick-of-the-year-award/) - President and CEO Holly K. Pilcavage has been recognized in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, winning "Maverick of the Year". Read Article - [Coal Creative Announces Sam O'Connell as First Chief Creative Officer](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-announces-sam-oconnell-as-first-chief-creative-officer/) - Congratulations to Sam O'Connell for being named Coal Creative's first chief creative officer. Read Article - [Chief Creative Officer Serves as Judge for NEPA Sings](https://coalcreative.com/blog/chief-creative-officer-serves-as-judge-for-nepa-sings/) - Our Chief Creative Officer, Sam O'Connell, was selected to serve as a judge for CASA's annual NEPA Sings event. Read Article - [CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Speaks at Pride Flag Raising](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-speaks-at-pride-flag-raising/) - Holly had the opportunity to speak at Wilkes-Barre's 2022 Pride Flag Raising as a part of her volunteer work on the Rainbow Alliance Board of Directors. Read Article - [Managing Director Camaryn Lokuta in first Amplify Women's Program Cohort](https://coalcreative.com/blog/managing-director-camaryn-lokuta-in-first-amplify-womens-program-cohort/) - Camaryn Lokuta, Coal's Managing Director, was chosen to represent Coal in Leadership Northeast's inaugural Amplify women's class. Read Article - [CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Announced as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-announced-as-appalachian-leadership-institute-fellow/) - Our President and CEO, Holly, was selected as a member of the Appalachian Leadership Institute's 2022-2023 class. Read Article - [CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Named in the 2022 Impact 50](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-named-in-the-2022-impact-50/) - Our President and CEO, Holly, was included in the list of people making Pennsylvania a better place. Read Article - [Dress For Success CEO Thanks Holly K. Pilcavage](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dress-for-success-ceo-thanks-holly-k-pilcavage/) - Dress For Success CEO, Linda Loop, gives thanks to Holly K. Pilcavage. Read Article - [Holly K. Pilcavage is Honored as one of NEPA Business Journal's Top 20 Under 40](https://coalcreative.com/blog/holly-k-pilcavage-top-20-under-40/) - Each December, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal honors the Top 20 Under 40 business people in our area. Similar to Forbes magazines 30 under 30, these people are young, innovative professionals who are highly valued in their companies and in the communities that their businesses serve. Our director of Business Development, Holly K. Pilcavage, was honored - [Coal Creative Wins "Best of the Best" Video Production and Ad Agency Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-wins-best-of-the-best-video-production-and-ad-agency-awards/) - We've been awarded "Best of the Best" awards for our video production, and for the overall ad agency category. Check out this article featuring some interviews with our team in the King's College newspaper, The Crown! Read Article - [Holly’s heading to the Appalachian Leadership Institute](https://coalcreative.com/blog/hollys-heading-to-the-appalachian-leadership-institute/) - It’s true. Holly’s going back to school, well, sort of. One of the best parts about being a local marketing agency is telling all the great stories about growth and change right here in Northeast Pennsylvania. But sometimes you see opportunities to do more, to make a difference. Our Chief Executive Officer Holly K. Pilcavage - [A Letter From Holly K. Pilcavage, President & CEO: 2022 Recap](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-letter-from-holly-k-pilcavage-president-ceo-2022-recap/) - With 2022 coming to an end, I’d like to take a few minutes to reflect with you all. As I thought about where to begin with this message, I admittedly struggled a bit. Then, I remembered our annual end-of-year team meeting was in a few days and had an idea. At the meeting, I had - [A Letter From Holly K. Pilcavage, President & CEO — 2023 Recap](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-letter-from-holly-k-pilcavage-president-ceo-2023-recap/) - Transition. I can start this letter by telling you the total number of projects and campaigns we collaborated on this year, or talk to you about all of the important team building experiences we shared, or even touch upon the awards and accolades we were so fortunate to receive, but I don’t think I’d be - [The Crucial Importance of Routine Website Maintenance](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-crucial-importance-of-routine-website-maintenance/) - Routine website maintenance is crucial to keep your page functional and up-to-date. Read on to learn more about its importance and Coal’s maintenance services. - [Coal Creative Collaborates With Quantum Rehab to Produce Documentary](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-collaborates-with-quantum-rehab-to-produce-documentary/) - Quantum and Coal Creative team up to produce a documentary on the creation of Quantum Rehab's new R-TRAK rear-wheel drive power base. Read Article - [Coal Creative Presents The 2023 Young Professional Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-presents-the-2023-young-professional-awards/) - Coal Creative was the presenting sponsor for the 2023 Young Professional Awards! Read Article - [Campaign Manager Jesse Macko Receives Change Maker Award](https://coalcreative.com/blog/campaign-manager-jesse-macko-receives-change-maker-award/) - Our campaign manager, Jesse Macko, was among the recipients of the GWV Chamber of Commerce Change Maker Awards! Read Article - [Coal Creative Sponsors and Volunteers for Fork Over Love](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-sponsors-and-volunteers-for-fork-over-love/) - We love giving back to the community! Some members of the team got together with Fork Over Love to hand out meals in our community. Read Article - [2022 Young Professional Awards Presented By Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/2022-young-professional-awards-presented-by-coal-creative/) - The Coal Crew attended the seventh Young Professionals Awards at PNC Field this evening as the Presenting Sponsor! Read Article - [Coal Creative Supports "The 31 Days of Women In Power" Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-supports-the-31-days-of-women-in-power-campaign/) - Our CEO Holly K. Pilcavage and Chief Creative Officer Sam O'Connell have both signed onto Dress For Success' Women In Power committee to support women in business in NEPA. Read Article - [Coal Creative Sponsors 4th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-sponsors-4th-annual-multicultural-parade-and-festival/) - The 4th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival that took place in Downtown Wilkes-Barre featured a diverse variety of vendors and entertainment, and Coal Creative was a proud sponsor! Read Article - [Coal Creative Team Participates in Day of Caring Community Cleanup](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-team-participates-in-day-of-caring-community-cleanup/) - The Coal Crew spent the morning weeding along the Wilkes-Barre riverfront - one of many tasks volunteers tackled during United Way's Day of Caring. Read Article - [Coal Creative Presents 6th Annual Young Professionals Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-presents-6th-annual-young-professionals-awards/) - Coal Creative presented the 6th annual Young Professionals awards at the Garden Drive-In, hosted by Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce and media partner Times Leader Media Group. Read Article - [Coal Creative Makes PA Live! Appearance](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-makes-pa-live-appearance/) - The Coal Crew was on PA Live! On The Road to talk about what we do and talk about our recent team building day! Read Article - [Coal Creative Produces Video For Socially Distant NEPA Sings Event](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-produces-video-for-socially-distant-nepa-sings-event/) - Coal Creative produced the finale of this year's NEPA Sings competition, which was aired at the Garden Drive-In and streamed online. Read Article - [Coal Creative Produces NEPA Sings Aired at The Garden Drive-In](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-produces-nepa-sings-aired-at-the-garden-drive-in/) - The Coal Creative team produced the finals of the annual NEPA Sings competition, which premiered live online and at the Garden Drive-In. The event was held by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Luzerne County, a nonprofit organization with the aim of appointing special advocates to help lend a voice to the county’s abused, neglected - [Coal Creative Assists in Return of the Rockin' The River Concert Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-assists-in-return-of-the-rockin-the-river-concert-series/) - Coal Creative assisted in making the Rockin' the River concert series possible by providing advertising material, and our CEO Holly K. Pilcavage attended a news conference with the many members of the community who helped make it a reality for 2021! Read Article - [Coal Creative Receives Several Mentions in Times Leader Innovation Newsletter](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-receives-several-mentions-in-times-leader-innovation-newsletter/) - The Innovation newsletter from Times Leader highlighted businesses and individuals adapting to what has been happening in the world today – check out the newsletter below to see several mentions of Coal Creative and a guest column by our CEO Holly K. Pilcavage! Read Article - [Coal Creative Develops Logo Contest for #570Day](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-develops-logo-contest-for-570day/) - Coal Creative launched a logo contest through NEPA Creative to assist in branding efforts for #570day, an initiative to spread positivity and local pride, started by through the combined creative efforts of The Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, The Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Luzerne County. Read Article - [Coal Creative Assists in NEPA Alliance "Get Connected" Program](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-assists-in-nepa-alliance-get-connected-program/) - Coal Creative teamed up with the NEPA Alliance and two other marketing agencies in an efforts to help business adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Article - [Coal Creative to Produce "NEPA Sings" Video for CASA of Luzerne County](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-to-produce-nepa-sings-video-for-casa-of-luzerne-county/) - Coal Creative will be producing the video for "NEPA Sings", a charity event for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Luzerne County. Read Article - [CASA of Luzerne County Announces Collaboration with Coal Creative for NEPA Sings Competition](https://coalcreative.com/blog/casa-of-luzerne-county-announces-collaboration-with-coal-creative-for-nepa-sings-competition/) - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Luzerne County has announced their partnership with Coal Creative in producing "NEPA Sings". Read Article - [Coal Creative Develops Updated Website with PA CareerLink](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-develops-updated-website-with-pa-careerlink/) - Our team collaborated with PA CareerLink to develop a new website! Read all about it in this article from Times Leader: Read Article - [Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage Spearheads "31 Days of Women in Power" Campaign](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-ceo-holly-k-pilcavage-spearheads-31-days-of-women-in-power-campaign/) - Coal Creative CEO Holly K. Pilcavage is leading an effort through Luzerne County's Dress for Success to showcase women in our area on social media, in interviews and on bill boards to spread awareness of the powerful women in North East PA. Read Article - [Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber announces annual award recipients, dinner live stream on Nov. 19](https://coalcreative.com/blog/greater-wilkes-barre-chamber-announces-annual-award-recipients-dinner-live-stream-on-nov-19/) - Coal Creative was a recipient of the 'Pride of Place Pivot Award' at this year's 2020 Annual Dinner Celebration. Read Article - [A Place for Working Together](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-place-for-working-together/) - Prospective tenants would also gain access to the Accelerator’s Studio 16 South, which comes with video, audio and digital content-creating technology for promoting businesses. The studio was launched in partnership with Coal Creative back in June. Read Article - [Coal Creative Helping Local Businesses Find Needed Resources Amidst Pandemic](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-helping-local-businesses-find-needed-resources-amidst-pandemic/) - Coal Creative is proud to be part of Boost Business NEPA, an initiative to help businesses in the area find the resources they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Article - [Coal Creative Brings NEPA Sings Event Online](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-brings-nepa-sings-event-online/) - Coal Creative teamed up with NEPA Sings to bring their annual fundraiser online, with hundreds of viewers tuning in from home. Read Article - [Coal Creative and Independent Wrestling TV's Featured on WrestlingNews.Co](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-and-independent-wrestling-tvs-featured-on-wrestlingnews-co/) - Coal Creative and Independent Wrestling TV were featured on WrestlingNews.Co, which shared some details about the new original TV series, "The Masked Wrestler". Read Article - [Independent Wrestling TV and Coal Creative Collaborate On New Original TV Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/independent-wrestling-tv-and-coal-creative-collaborate-on-new-original-tv-series/) - Coal Creative is teaming up with Independent Wrestling TV to create a new original TV series, "The Masked Wrestler". Read Article - [Coal Creative Presents 2020 Drive-In Young Professionals Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-presents-2020-drive-in-young-professionals-awards/) - Coal Creative presented the 5th annual Young Professionals Awards at the Garden Drive-In, hosted by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Read Article - [NEPA Works Project: Coal Creative Joins Effort To Meet Local Workforce Challenges](https://coalcreative.com/blog/nepa-works-project-coal-creative-joins-effort-to-meet-local-workforce-challenges/) - Coal Creative is participating alongside other local organizations to create new opportunities for workers and employers. Read Article - [Coal Creative Hosts Studio 16 South Virtual Ribbon Cutting](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-hosts-studio-16-south-virtual-ribbon-cutting/) - Our CEO Holly Pilcavage and Kris Jones held the virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for Studio 16 South, featuring guests such Mayor George Brown. Read Article - [Tunkhannock Borough Launches Coal Creative Constructed Website](https://coalcreative.com/blog/tunkhannock-borough-launches-coal-creative-constructed-website/) - Coal Creative recently had the opportunity to build a new website for the Tunkhannock Borough, updating the look and feel and presenting information about the borough in a more user-friendly manner. Read Article - [Studio 16 South, Powered By Coal Creative, Now Open in Downtown Wilkes-Barre](https://coalcreative.com/blog/studio-16-south-powered-by-coal-creative-now-open-in-downtown-wilkes-barre/) - Studio 16, the state-of-the-art content creation studio located in Downtown Wilkes-Barre and powered by Coal Creative, is now open for business! Read Article - [Coal Creative Hosts Studio 16 Launch Event](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-hosts-studio-16-launch-event/) - Coal Creative hosted the launch event for Studio 16, a fully equipped recording and live streaming studio geared up for content creators. Read Article - [Coal Creative Helps NEPA PrideFest Go Virtual](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-helps-nepa-pridefest-go-virtual/) - Coal Creative will partnered up with the NEPA Rainbow Alliance to bring the NEPA PrideFest celebration online, with coronavirus preventing in person gatherings. Read Article - [Coal Creative to produce first NEPA Virtual Pridefest](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-to-produce-first-nepa-virtual-pridefest/) - Coal Creative will be partnering up with the NEPA Rainbow Alliance to produce the first NEPA Virtual Pridefest and keep the celebratory tradition alive! Read Article - [Coal Creative America250PA video presented during Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotlight event](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-america250pa-video-presented-during-wilkes-barre-connect-spotlight-event/) - Executive Director of America250PA Cassandra Coleman presented to Wilkes-Barre's entrepreneurs and young professionals, before closing out her presentation with the video put together by Coal Creative. Read Article - [Coal Creative part of Transformation Team fueling economic development through Arts and Culture](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-part-of-transformation-team-fueling-economic-development-through-arts-and-culture/) - Coal Creative will be playing an integral part in the revitalization of Downtown Wilkes-Barre as part of the Times Leader Media Group Transformation Team. Read Article - [Executive Director of Diamond City Partnership acknowledges Coal Creative, start ups of Wilkes-Barre](https://coalcreative.com/blog/executive-director-of-diamond-city-partnership-acknowledges-coal-creative-start-ups-of-wilkes-barre/) - Larry Newman, Executive Director of Diamond City Partnership acknowledges tech start-ups likes Coal Creative in address to the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association alongside Mayor George Brown. Read Article - [Coal Creative's Creative Director serves at celebrity bartending event benefiting Family Service Association](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creatives-creative-director-serves-at-celebrity-bartending-event-benefiting-family-service-association/) - Our Creative Director Sam O'Connell spent his night slingin' drinks at Rodano's as a celebrity bartender to help raise money for Family Service Association. Read Article - [Coal Creative holds ribbon cutting for new space, announces Holly K. Pilcavage as CEO](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-space-announces-holly-k-pilcavage-as-ceo/) - Shifting down two floors in the Luzerne Bank building on Public Square, Coal Creative has found itself in a bigger space, and the business celebrated finally getting settled in with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening. Read Article - [Business Director of Coal Creative answers "Why NEPA?" at Inaugural Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference](https://coalcreative.com/blog/business-director-of-coal-creative-answers-why-nepa-at-inaugural-wilkes-barre-connect-conference/) - Young professionals and students from eight high schools and 15 colleges and universities joined together at the inaugural Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference at the Woodlands Inn Monday and listened to inspirational stories from local entrepreneurs. Read Article - [Members of Coal Creative participate in Inaugural Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference](https://coalcreative.com/blog/members-of-coal-creative-participate-in-inaugural-wilkes-barre-connect-conference/) - Coverage of the first Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference, held at The Woodlands in Plains Township. Read Article - [Coal Creative produces video for nation's 250th birthday](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-produces-video-for-nations-250th-birthday/) - Pennsylvania is trying to get a jump-start on America’s 250th birthday party and a Luzerne County woman will be leading the effort. Read Article - [Coal Creative among honorees at Young Professionals Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-among-honorees-at-young-professionals-awards/) - More than 350 attendees filled the Room at 900 Tuesday for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Young Professionals Awards. Read Article - [Wilkes-Barre THINK Center hosts NEPA Creative monthly meetup](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wilkes-barre-think-center-hosts-nepa-creative-monthly-meetup/) - Presented each month by Internet marketing company Coal Creative and Wilkes-Barre Connect, an extension of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the free event is open to all creatives in NEPA, including artists, musicians, developers, graphic designers, writers, inventors, filmmakers, and photographers. Read Article - [Event to honor Young Professionals including Coal Creative's Project Manager](https://coalcreative.com/blog/event-to-honor-young-professionals-including-coal-creatives-project-manager/) - The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual Young Professionals Awards at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Room at 900 in Forty Fort. Winners will be announced at the event. Read Article - [January brings rebrand, networking sponsorship from Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/january-brings-rebrand-networking-sponsorship-from-coal-creative/) - Due largely to increased growth in 2018, the company’s rebrand will more adequately reflect the scope and scale of its capabilities in the creation of a new website, tagline, logo, and new specialized positions within the team. Read Article - [Coal Creative chosen to produce statewide video representing the Arts](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-chosen-to-produce-statewide-video-representing-the-arts/) - After former Exeter Mayor Cassandra Coleman, director of Governor Wolf’s Northeast office, asked Gina Malsky to chair the 2018 Governor’s Awards for the Arts ceremony, Malsky, from West Pittston, jumped right in by choosing a venue in Scranton for a major announcement about the Governor’s Awards. Read Article - [Coal Creative's Jessica Ross talks Social Media](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creatives-jessica-ross-talks-social-media/) - The theme of Thursday’s spotlight was social media, with more than 80 attendees listening to and taking part in conversations about the importance of social media and networking with Bohinski and other influencers. Read Article - [GWB Chamber & Coal Creative to host live game show to raise funds for area non-profits](https://coalcreative.com/blog/gwb-chamber-coal-creative-to-host-live-game-show-to-raise-funds-for-area-non-profits/) - The Coal Creative founder wanted to plan a game show. And with the backing of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, Durling's idea is coming to fruition on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "The Chamber Challenge" will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the THINK Center, 7 S. Main St. The idea pits two teams of five - [FOX56 learns about the #NEPACreative Series produced by Wilkes University Intern Emily Bellanco](https://coalcreative.com/blog/fox56-learns-about-the-nepacreative-series-produced-by-wilkes-university-intern-emily-bellanco/) - You don't have to travel to New York City or Philadelphia to be inspired by art, music, or design. One local business is out to prove that creativity and the arts are thriving right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Read Article - [Small Business Trends interviews Gerard Durling on the Benefit of Marketing Services Locally](https://coalcreative.com/blog/small-business-trends-interviews-gerard-durling-on-the-benefit-of-marketing-services-locally/) - The Web, aside from its ability to shrink the world, can also transform a small business into a global entity. This is especially true when the company offers online services. Think about it: To get your offering, your target client need only access the Internet via a desktop computer or mobile device. Read Article - [Small Business Trends Features 'Coffee with Coal'](https://coalcreative.com/blog/small-business-trends-features-coffee-with-coal/) - Want to learn more about using social media and other digital marketing methods to promote your small business? If so, there’s a new weekly livestream show that could be of interest. The show is called #CoffeeWithCoal and it’s hosted by Pennsylvania-based digital marketing company Coal Creative. Read Article - [Citizens Voice Business Spotlight on Coal Creative Internet Marketing](https://coalcreative.com/blog/citizens-voice-business-spotlight-on-coal-creative-internet-marketing/) - While some news reports paint a pessimistic picture of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Gerard Durling wants to tell another story. Durling, founder of the internet and video marketing business Coal Creative in Wilkes-Barre, said he plans to work on a video showing the area in a positive light. Read Article - [Times Leader reports Nonprofits big winner at Chamber Challenge in Wilkes-Barre](https://coalcreative.com/blog/times-leader-reports-nonprofits-big-winner-at-chamber-challenge-in-wilkes-barre/) - Prominent area residents answered multiple-choice and true-and-false questions Wednesday night. They even participated in a "lightning round." Audience members, equipped with clappers and noise makers, cheered them on. It was a scene that would have made Steve Harvey proud. And it was all to win a bit of money for area nonprofits. Read Article - [The Virtues of Video](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-virtues-of-video/) - Video is the most potent medium your brand can use to convey your vision and values to consumers. In fact, 91% of today’s marketers are already using video content to boost their online presence and reel in engaged users (and the rest of them are seriously missing out) [1]. Video is also the Internet’s favorite - [Designing Brands That Stick](https://coalcreative.com/blog/designing-brands-that-stick/) - Curating and cultivating your brand’s image is vital to its perception and popularity with consumers. Your brand’s image is its aura, encompassing everything from your logo to your omnichannel messaging. In the modern, interconnected world of online reviews and informed consumers, branding is an important opportunity to develop trust with your audience. An impressive 86% - [Let’s Get Social](https://coalcreative.com/blog/lets-get-social/) - In 2022, the social media app market was valued at $49.09 billion, and an estimated 4.9 billion people use social media worldwide [1]. What does this mean for you and your brand? Your social media is valued, too—and it’s a valuable asset to your brand. With such a significant market value and a vast user - [The Importance of Expert Website Design](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-importance-of-expert-website-design/) - As you probably already know, today’s marketing efforts are primarily initiated through online channels and platforms [1]. While social media acts as a dynamic platform for brand engagement, customer interaction and content distribution, your website acts as a centralized hub for your brand's online presence. That said, a strong website framework is critical to building - [Please Give a Warm Welcome to Arron, Coal’s Newest Intern!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/please-give-a-warm-welcome-to-arron-coals-newest-intern/) - Much like professional sports teams sign young, talented players to rejuvenate their squads, Coal loves working with aspirational interns to keep us pushing the creative envelope. It takes more than creative vision to join our ranks, however—you need talent, technical skill, and the patience to put up with some pretty zany colleagues. Today, the Coal-alition - [The Coal Crew Shares Their Favorite Projects](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-coal-crew-shares-their-favorite-projects/) - From superb streaming series to Appalachian signposts, the Coal Crew has certainly dug their creative claws into a wide variety of unique works. Asking a talented creative to pick their favorite project, however, is like asking which of their children they love the most—or so we thought. Surprisingly, our master creators had no issues sharing - [Say Hello to Liv, The Coal Crew’s Newest Intern!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/say-hello-to-liv-the-coal-crews-newest-intern/) - At Coal Creative, we’re always looking for bright young minds to (al)lure into our ranks of awe-inspiring artists, charming creators and dashing designers. Every year, we take on a few next-gen marketers as interns to show the ropes and expand our scope. To that end, we’re extremely excited to announce our newest intern working alongside - [Keeping Up with the Coal Crew: June 2023](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-june-2023/) - Meet The Mascots That Characterize The Coal Crew Despite putting on masterclasses in creativity on a daily basis, the cunning characters of The Coal Crew have yet to break ground on their long-awaited Coal College. Lack of campus aside, we’re jumping ahead to nail down the more whimsical details of our Funiversity with this month’s - [Keeping Up with the Coal Crew: May 2023](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-may-2023/) - Summer is coming on strong and to celebrate its arrival, we’ve put together some hot tunes to accompany the sun’s intensifying heat (be sure to enjoy them with UV protection). From modern pop jams to songs you didn’t know you knew, the Coal Crew’s taste—much like the sun itself—encircles the world of musical genres. So, - [Keeping Up with the Coal Crew: Show & Tell Edition](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-show-tell-edition/) - After a long, cold winter for many of our Coal Creative clan, this spring we’re diving into what enlivens us with joy. We asked each team member to pick one object in their space to show and share at a team meeting that fills them up with good feels. And the results? Well, we think - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | February 2023](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-february-2023/) - Keeping Up with the Coal Crew: Monopoly Edition Ah, Monopoly! The classic childhood game that brought families and friends together only to summarily and systematically tear them apart. But don’t get us wrong, it’s riveting gameplay. Especially for those particularly adept at brutally draining the spirits and coffers of their opponents — and those with - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | January 2023](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-january-2023/) - 2023: The Year of Sound Effects, Airbrushed Nails and Ignoring Venmo Requests For the January 2023 edition of KUWTCC, we asked our team to be trend meteorologists — to don their blue raincoats and baseball caps and forge into the chaotic hurricane of Culture™ with Joe Snedeker-level abandon. As always, we asked our posse to - [Keeping Up with the Coal Crew (KUWTCC) December 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-kuwtcc-december-2022/) - Coal Creative’s 2022 Highlight Reel Starbucks cups are red, Mariah Carey has returned to the airwaves and mini marshmallows are flying off the shelves. The holiday season is in full swing. The Coal Crew has a lot to celebrate. Our team created countless memories this year, and our highlight reel is bursting at the seams - [Keeping Up with the Coal Crew | November 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-november-2022/) - A Coal Crew Thanksgiving: 12 Pet Turkeys, Tums, and a Knife-Wielding Corgi Have you been invited to yet another Friendsgiving potluck that, due to the collective fear of undercooking a 30-pound bird, will feature mostly desserts? However you plan to spend Turkey Day 2022, we can almost guarantee that your ritual won’t be as bizarre - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | October 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-october-2022/) - The Coal Crew’s Scary Movie Picks Ranked from Tame to Horrifying The sheer volume of horror movies we can pick this Halloween season feels horrifying in itself. If you’re flailing and drowning in the abundance of horror flicks streaming platforms are pushing at us right now, we’ll throw you a lifeline, drag you out and - [Join the team! Coal Creative needs a writer!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/join-the-team-coal-creative-needs-a-writer/) - Overview Coal Creative is seeking a talented individual to join the Coal Creative team as a content writer! Our ideal candidate should have a passion for writing for websites, social media posts and news releases, as well as excellent proofreading, editing and organizational skills. Applicants should have familiarity with keyword research and search engine optimization. - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | September 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-september-2022/) - Here at Coal Creative, we have only a few rules that the members of the Coal Crew are absolutely required to follow: No sweatpants in the office, respond to emails within 24-hours, and never — under any circumstances make Jay cry. These rules, enacted by CEO Holly K. Pilcavage offer a sneak peek at what - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | August 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-august-2022/) - As any parent will tell you, school should be starting any day now. That got us thinking about a different kind of back to school. We were wondering — given the chance — what the Coal Crew would do if they could follow a different career path. So, we asked: “If you could go back - [Coal Creative Behind The Scenes: Fork Over Love](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-behind-the-scenes-fork-over-love/) - One of the perks of being a storyteller is getting to tell really inspiring stories. That’s exactly what happened when our collaborators at PA CareerLink of Luzerne County asked us to create a video about their partnership with Fork Over Love. This is a story about how our community responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by - [Coal Creative is looking for a Design Specialist](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-looking-for-a-design-specialist/) - Overview Effective design has the power to educate, inspire and entertain its audience, sometimes more than any other medium. Good design is at the heart of what we do at Coal Creative. Our next Design Specialist has a keen grasp on the potential that imagery has to be an exquisite storyteller. At a foundational level, - [Coal Creative is Looking for 2022 Fall Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-looking-for-2022-fall-interns/) - Looking for an internship that’s both hands-on AND exciting? You’re in luck, because Coal Creative is actively seeking 2022 Fall Interns! We are looking for self-motivated, hardworking interns to join our creative team. As a Coal Creative intern, you have the option of working remotely or in-person at our office in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Check out - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | July 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-july-2022/) - Here at Coal Creative, we dig a good collaboration. That’s why the Coal Crew teamed up for Coal Summer Songs 2.0. We had so much fun making a summer playlist last year, we decided to run it back in 2022. Playlists and their predecessor the mixtape are embedded in our culture from movies to our - [Coal Creative Team Building Day 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-team-building-day-2022/) - As our team and our business grows beyond our beloved Northeastern Pennsylvania, we’re grateful that we’ve continued our summer tradition of Coal Creative Team Building Day. On Friday, June 17, the Coal Crew gathered in Wilkes-Barre for a day of connection, light competition and laughter. We believe a well-connected team does an even better job - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | June 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-june-2022/) - The sun is shining and classrooms are sitting empty. The 1972 Alice Cooper hit “School’s Out” is bouncing around my head. It must be summer! We asked the Coal Crew to share their favorite summer activities. Based on the results of this poll, I can state unequivocally that marketing agency employees like the sun, the - [Welcome Summer Intern Frank Kocsis](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcome-summer-intern-frank-kocsis/) - Frank Kocsis, a senior at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has joined Coal Creative as a graphic design intern for the summer. The Mid-Valley High School graduate says he wants to expand his design experience to include web design and see projects from beginning to end. This summer he’ll get the chance to work with our - [Announcing the all-new Creative Directory for creators of all types](https://coalcreative.com/blog/announcing-the-all-new-creative-directory-for-creators-of-all-types/) - Connect with peers and patrons on the NEPA Creative Directory Coal Creative’s community arm, NEPA Creative, has unveiled the all new NEPA Creative Directory. The platform, free to use and free to peruse, lets creators in Northeast Pennsylvania reach potential collaborators as well as patrons. The platform’s streamlined categories organize creator profiles by craft or - [2022 EPIC Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/2022-epic-awards/) - While it might be cliche to say the 2022 EPIC Awards made us laugh and cry, it would also be accurate. The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual EPIC Awards on Tuesday, May 24, and the evening delivered the full spectrum of emotion. For each recipient of the Extraordinary People Inspiring Community - [For the Love of Brunch: Two Coal Interns Make a Video](https://coalcreative.com/blog/for-the-love-of-brunch-two-coal-interns-make-a-video/) - This semester, Coal Creative continued the tradition of a video project to add to The Internship Chronicles collection. Our two interns, Alijah and Donald, created a video that highlighted something they both loved about the NEPA region — BRUNCH! Alijah and Donald traveled to three different spots to grab brunch: Bartari, located in Scranton Henry’s - [29th Annual Day of Caring](https://coalcreative.com/blog/29th-annual-day-of-caring/) - On a day when the sun was as bright as the volunteers’ shirts, United Way of Wyoming Valley held another successful Day of Caring. Coal Creative was one of 52 local businesses who dedicated Wednesday, May 11, to giving back. Our team pulled on gardening gloves and devastated the weeds along the Susquehanna River. A - [Keeping up with the Coal Crew | April 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-april-2022/) - April 22 is Earth Day. The annual observance celebrates the 1970 anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Each year, the day sparks various initiatives and sustainability projects. To mark our planet’s big day, the Coal Crew shared some of their favorite green habits and products. Trash Single-Use Plastics It’s easy to - [Wow! What a Month | March 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-march-2022/) - March has the distinction of being Women’s History Month. March 8 is also International Women’s Day. Those marks on the calendar gave us a chance to thank and celebrate the women that make Coal Creative the company it is. This March included several events and projects with our local chambers of commerce. Once again the - [Coal Creative Announces Rebrand, New Mindset … Again](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-announces-rebrand-new-mindset-again/) - For Immediate Release: April 1, 2022 If it sounds familiar, it’s because we just did this in 2019. But as we grow and adapt to shifting media and marketing landscapes, some of us — well, maybe just one of us — made the unilateral decision to once again redefine what this company is and how - [Keeping up with the Coal Crew | March 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-march-2022/) - The following is a police blotter of crimes the members of the Coal Crew have definitely not committed — but if they did — we wouldn’t be all that surprised. Many of the “crimes” were dreamed up by the “suspects” themselves while others were a team effort. There are a few that I made up. - [Welcome Our 2022 Spring Interns: Alijah Chamberlain and Donald Ballou](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcome-our-2022-spring-interns-alijah-chamberlain-and-donald-ballou/) - We are so excited to introduce the newest members of the Coal Crew: our Spring 2022 Interns Alijah Chamberlain and Donald Ballou! During their time with us, they will amplify a variety of our marketing initiatives. They're both powerhouses in their own right, bringing a boatload of creativity sprinkled with excellent style. Let's get to - [Wow! What a Month | January 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-january-2022/) - We kicked off 2022 with a bang! January included a big promotion, the return of the Masked Wrestler and a virtual NEPA Creative Meetup. There’s no time to waste. Wow! What a month! Sam O’Connell Named Chief Creative Officer Sam O’Connell has earned the distinction of being Coal Creative’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer. Sam, - [Keeping up with the Coal Crew | January 2022](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-january-2022/) - The calendar — filled with holidays and season changes — is a big influence on what we talk about each month in this space. Traditionally — or maybe stereotypically— new year’s resolutions are a major topic in January. This makes sense as we’re a goal-oriented, forward-looking group. Instead of sharing full resolutions, we’re setting our - [Wow! What a Month | December 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-december-2021/) - The Coal Crew is full speed ahead with 2022. But before we get too far, let’s take a minute to recap the last month of 2021. Sam O’Connell Makes 20 Under Forty List Congratulations to Sam O’Connell, our Creative Director, on being named one of the 20 Under Forty by Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. - [Keeping up with the Coal Crew | December 13 Creative Gift Ideas for The Creatives in Your Life](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-december-13-creative-gift-ideas-for-the-creatives-in-your-life/) - Do you have creative people to shop for this holiday season? Boy, have I got the gift guide for you! This list of suggestions are from the Coal Crew — our talented collection of creatives that includes videographers, developers and everyone in between. The team dropped recommendations that range from enlightening (this is a joke - [Join our team! We're looking for a Finance & Office Specialist](https://coalcreative.com/blog/finance-and-office-specialist/) - Coal Creative is searching for a Finance & Office Specialist! This dual role, which can be remote or at our Wilkes-Barre office, will focus on day-to-day accounting and office administration. Check out the job description below. Overview / Explanation of Position The Office & Finance Specialist is a dual role that is pivotal to - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | November 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-november-2021/) - Candy canes are on the shelves, commercials are touting Black Friday deals and some members of the Coal Crew are playing the Nat King Cole Christmas album. That can only mean one thing. It’s almost... THANKSGIVING! There is lots to be thankful for around here, and we love to express our gratitude. As part of - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | October 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-october-2021/) - The Coal Crew is a bunch of unique characters, so it’s no surprise that we bring it at Halloween. To celebrate all things costumes and Halloween we asked the team to share photos of them all dressed up. The resulting photo album captures some of us as cute kids, others as fully-embodied characters and more - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | September 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-september-2021/) - Keeping Up With the Coal Crew is our monthly blog that asks something of the team. In the past we’ve touched on work from home tips and song recommendations. This month I asked each member of the team for a word. That’s right. We’re rocking a classic mad lib. The following story imagines a zany - [Coal Creative Intern Discovers NEPA Hidden Gems](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-intern-discovers-nepa-hidden-gems/) - If you haven’t noticed, we’re big fans of our home in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As a summer project, our social media intern Vic Fini set out to find some NEPA hidden gems with a little help from our followers. Vic is a senior in the University of Scranton’s marketing program, who hails from Goshen, New York. - [Keeping up with the Coal Crew | August](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-august/) - The Coal Crew had such a good time at Team Building Day in July that we decided to get together again in August. Since, unfortunately, we can’t just hang out every day, this trip is hypothetical. We proposed a day at Lake Jean in Ricketts Glen State Park. Lake Jean has a beach, picnic areas - [Wow, What a Month | July 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-july-2021/) - Spring and summer 2021 have been buoyed by the joyous return of in-person events. We’ve commemorated them here, peppering in previously unimaginable terms like “virtual,” “livestream” and “hybrid” about events that used to just be events. When the world realized that the COVID-19 pandemic was much more than a two-week inconvenience, we just forged on. - [Coal Creative Team Building Day](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-team-building-day/) - On July 23, the Coal Crew, which has grown steadily in the past two years, got together in the same room. Many people who have worked together for months — but only in Zoom windows and Slack chats — met in person at our Annual Coal Team Building Day. Like so many annual events, there - [Keeping Up With The Coal Crew | July](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-july/) - For some, the word vacation conjures a very specific location. Others view vacation as a chance to explore. Either way, a little time off is good for the soul. With summer in full swing, we asked the Coal Crew for their favorite vacation spots. The responses brought us up and down the east coast and - [Wow, What a Month | June 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-june-2021/) - June was a busy and wonderful month. We enjoyed celebrating Pride Month with our LGBTQ+ friends and seeing so many other folks at local events. Follow us on a look back on the month from the EPIC Awards to Leadership Wilkes Barre and PrideFest to NEPA Sings. Wow! What a month it’s been! Welcome - [Welcome Our 2021 Summer Intern: Vic Fini](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcome-our-2021-summer-intern-vic-fini/) - We are overjoyed to welcome the newest member of the Coal Crew: our summer intern Victoria Fini. Vic will work side-by-side with the Coal Creative team with a focus on social media and community involvement. Vic is a senior at the University of Scranton from Goshen, New York. She is set to graduate in the - [Wow, What a Month | May 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-may-2021/) - Let’s review May at Coal Creative. We celebrated two important birthdays, expanded the team and made many videos for NEPA events. Wow, What a Month it’s been! The Birthday Month May is Coal Creative’s CEO Holly K. Pilcavage’s birthday month. The month-long celebration culminated with her birthday on May 30. “I'm stoked for another - [Join our team! We're hiring a Social Media Specialist!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-are-hiring-social-media-specialist/) - Overview / Explanation of Position Coal Creative is looking for a talented, creative individual to join the team as a full-time Social Media Specialist. This team member would be responsible for the strategy, implementation, and assessment of social media client accounts across a variety of industries local to Northeastern Pennsylvania to nationally-known brands. Requirements - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | May](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-may/) - For the second year in a row, graduation season is more subdued than normal. Regardless of the ceremony, college and high school seniors are moving those tassels from the right to the left. It’s quite a time to set sail on the sea of adulthood. We asked the Coal Crew for their best advice for - [Wow, What a Month | April 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-april-2021/) - Looking back on the month of April, it’s easy to draw comparisons to a lumbering bear emerging from hibernation. We’ve been cooped up, but the sun is shining and we’re ready to get out there. Community events are happening, both in-person and virtually. The Coal Creative Team was there, and Wow What a Month it - [Video Production Specialist](https://coalcreative.com/blog/video-production-specialist/) - Overview Coal Creative is looking for someone to join our team as a contracted video production specialist! Core Responsibilities Work directly with the video team to assist in various parts of production and post-production including: Coordinates and arranges lighting, shooting angles, placement of audio equipment based on requirements. Responsible for editing and assembling recorded raw - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | April](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-april/) - Transformation defines April in Pennsylvania. The trees turn green and cool breezes wander through the house again. It’s an in-between phase when you know something good is coming your way, but you’re not quite there yet. The Coal Crew is transforming, too. Here are a few exciting things happening to the team. Coal’s CEO, Holly - [Coal Creative is Looking for 2021 Summer Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-looking-for-2021-summer-interns/) - Looking for an internship that’s both hands-on AND exciting? You’re in luck, because Coal Creative is actively seeking 2021 Summer Interns! We are looking for self-motivated, hardworking interns to join our creative team. As a Coal Creative intern, you have the option of working remotely or in-person at our office in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Check out - [Wow, What a Month | March 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-march-2021/) - To kick off the month of March, a few Coal team members attended the 3rd Annual Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Virtual Young Professionals Conference. “It was such an inspirational day filled with so much fun!” said our Business Development Manager, Camaryn Lokuta. “After a year filled with more Zoom meetings than I care - [Wow, What a Moth! | April 1st, 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-moth-april-1st-2021/) - Wow. - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | March](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-march/) - Spring has (almost) sprung, and we couldn’t be happier here at Coal Creative! After the seemingly endless winter we’ve had, we can’t express to you enough how happy we are that things are finally starting to warm up around here. To help us get into the springtime mood, we wanted to share some of the - [Coal Creative is Looking for a Content Writer!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-looking-for-a-content-writer/) - Coal Creative is seeking a talented individual interested in joining the Coal Creative team as a content writer! Our ideal candidate should have a passion for social media content writing, as well as excellent writing, proofreading, editing and organizational skills. Applicants should have experience in keyword research, SEO and experience in blog and web content - [O’Pake Institute Launches New Website](https://coalcreative.com/blog/opake-institute-launches-new-website/) - Our endlessly talented web team has done it again! Over the last few months, Matt and Travis have been hard at work on creating a new website for Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute, and we’re proud to announce that the site is officially live! The O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship fosters the economic growth - [Wow, What A Month! | February 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-february-2021/) - Wow, what a month! The Coal team kept super busy all February long, and we’re so excited to share what we’ve been working on! This month, we helped launch the new website for Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute courtesy of our always incredible web team. The O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship fosters the economic - [Coal Creative Unveils Revamped Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-unveils-revamped-website/) - Coal Creative is excited to announce (drumroll, please…) our new and improved website! For the first time in our company’s history, the Coal team worked together to officially define our mission and values (check that out here). As a team, we brainstormed together on what being part of the Coal team means to each of - [Coal Creative is Proud to Sponsor the 2021 Young Professionals Conference!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-proud-to-sponsor-the-2021-young-professionals-conference/) - We are so excited for the 2021 Virtual Young Professionals Conference! Are you in? The 3rd Annual Young Professionals Conference will take place on March 3rd from 9:00AM to 3:30PM. This all-day event is designed to connect and engage the young professionals in the NEPA region through a series of breakout sessions led by various - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | February](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-february/) - Love is in the air here at Coal Creative! In the true spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d take a few minutes to share what we’ve been LOVING lately, from tangible things like books and food to life’s simple pleasures, like taking a few moments each day for self-care. Keep reading to find out - [Coal Creative Wins Big at the 2021 AVA Digital Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-wins-big-at-the-2021-ava-digital-awards/) - Woohoo! We are so excited to announce that we are the recipients of several 2021 AVA Digital Awards! The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes the talent and hard work of creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication. In 2019, we walked away with three - [Wow, What A Month! | January 2021](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-january-2021/) - Wow, what a month! January has been a whirlwind here at Coal Creative, especially after coming back from a much-needed holiday break. In case you’re wondering what we’ve been up to these days, here’s the inside scoop! We’ve been having a lot of fun working with Studio 16 South to record and produce several podcasts, - [Coal Creative Honored at the 2020 MarCom Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-honored-at-the-2020-marcom-awards/) - Coal Creative is proud to be honored with several MarCom Awards- talk about starting the new year off with a bang! The MarCom Marketing and Communications Awards celebrates excellence in marketing and creativity and recognizes the hard work of industry professionals. Our team was recognized back in 2018, when we were selected as Gold winners - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | January](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-january/) - Welcome back! How was your holiday season? We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy, especially after the year we’ve had! Here at Coal Creative, we’re so thankful that we were able to enjoy a nice, relaxing holiday break amidst all of the craziness of 2020. Now that the holiday - [PA CareerLink® Unveils New Websites](https://coalcreative.com/blog/pa-careerlink-unveils-new-websites/) - Over the last few months, our web team has been tirelessly working on an exciting project that we can finally share with you all: The new PA CareerLink® of Luzerne County websites are now LIVE! PA CareerLink® of Luzerne County is a one-stop service center for Pennsylvania residents looking for employment, training, and hiring needs. - [Wow, What A Month! | December 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-december-2020/) - Say it with us...“Wow, what a month!” Decembers are always super busy here at Coal Creative, but we wanted to take the time to check in and give you a peek at what we’ve been doing! To kick off the month of December, we’re proud to announce that our web team helped launch new websites - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | December](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-december/) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, the holiday season is in full swing and the Coal Creative team couldn’t be more excited. However, things are certainly looking a little different this year due to the pandemic, and you may find yourself having to shift your usual plans in exchange for something - [Coal Creative Receives Platinum Recognition in 2020 Best Places to Work](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-receives-platinum-recognition-in-2020-best-places-to-work/) - Here at Coal Creative, we pride ourselves on fostering the unique talents of each member of our team and always try to ensure that every individual feels seen and valued. That’s why we couldn’t be more honored to receive platinum recognition by the Times Leader in this year’s NEPA Best Places to Work! Each year, - [Wow, What A Month! | November 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-november-2020/) - With the holiday season in full swing and the colder weather finally rolling in, we have found ourselves once again saying “Wow, what a month!” As always, the Coal Creative team has been keeping busy, but we thought we’d drop in to give you the scoop on some of the projects we’ve been working on! - [The Future is Fearlessly Female at TEDxScrantonWomen](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-future-is-fearlessly-female-at-tedxscrantonwomen/) - At Coal Creative, we take pride in empowering and uplifting the women on our team and in our community, which is why we are so excited to sponsor TEDxScrantonWomen! TEDxScrantonWomen is a TEDx event highlighting ideas and disciplines either given by or relating to women. TEDxWomen events are centered around the official TEDWomen conference, which - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | November](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-november/) - It goes without saying that 2020 has certainly felt a bit...off. It’s safe to say that all of us have been feeling the effects of the pandemic, from loneliness from not being able to see friends and family to lethargy from being cooped up in the house for months. During these unprecedented times, it is - [Join Us for the (Virtual) Annual Wilkes-Barre Chamber Dinner!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/virtual-annual-wilkes-barre-chamber-dinner/) - The Annual Wilkes-Barre Chamber Dinner is upon us, and Coal Creative couldn’t be more thrilled to help make it happen this year! The virtual event will be live-streamed on Tuesday, November 19th from 4PM-5PM and will honor some of the best and brightest businesses and individuals in our community. The Coal team is creating the - [Coal Creative Partners with Brandon's Forever Home for Homes for the Holidays](https://coalcreative.com/blog/homes-for-the-holidays/) - Every child deserves a warm and loving home, especially during the holiday season. This year, Coal Creative is honored to partner with Brandon’s Forever Home for Homes for the Holidays, a virtual event on Thursday, November 12th. The 2nd annual event supports Brandon’s Forever Home, a Hazleton, PA-based organization raising awareness for children in foster - [Wow, What A Month! | October 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-october-2020/) - If you’re anything like our team, October is probably one of your favorite months! Here at Coal Creative, we’ve been keeping super busy recently, and this past month was no exception. To kick off our exciting October, Coal Creative was happy to lend a hand to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) Manufacturing Day - [Northeast Sight Services to Hold No Show Awards Dinner](https://coalcreative.com/blog/northeast-sight-services-to-hold-no-show-awards-dinner/) - Coal Creative is proud to support Northeast Sight Services for the No Show Awards Dinner, the non-event event of the season happening TONIGHT! Northeast Sight Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping blind and visually-impaired people in our communities by providing needed services and preventing vision loss through education and early detection. Northeast Sight - [We Love Empowering Our Team of Natural Leaders!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-love-empowering-our-team-of-natural-leaders/) - At Coal Creative, our team is always looking for new ways to expand our horizons and learn new skill sets. That’s why we are so excited to share with you that five of our team members have been participating in Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s Advanced Leadership Development Certificate Program! The 10-week virtual program is Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s effort - [Join our Web Development Team!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/join-our-web-development-team/) - Overview / Explanation of Position Coal Creative is looking for a contracted Web Developer to assist in web development & maintenance until the end of the year with the potential to extend into 2021. Requirements of Position Proficiency with HTML CSS WordPress Experience with Javascript PHP SQL Adobe CC Suite Familiarity with SEO Accessibility - [Coal Creative to Sponsor the 2020 AAF D2 Conference](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-to-sponsor-the-2020-aaf-d2-conference/) - The annual fall District 2 Leadership Conference is upon us, and this year, Coal Creative is proud to sponsor the livestream of the event! The conference, brought to you by the American Advertising Federation of Northeast Pennsylvania, brings together all of the chapters in the District 2 region- New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | October](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-october/) - There’s no denying that our beautiful region of Northeastern Pennsylvania experiences a great Fall season each year. From the colorful Fall foliage to that familiar crispness in the air, there is truly no place like NEPA around this time of year. Here at Coal Creative, we look forward to the Autumn season each year and - [We're looking for a Fall 2020 Social Media Intern](https://coalcreative.com/blog/were-looking-for-a-fall-2020-social-media-intern/) - Coal Creative is looking for a fall 2020 social media intern! Check out the information below for more details. Core Responsibilities: Work directly with our Content Manager and Design Specialist to create and implement campaigns Develop content calendars on a weekly and monthly basis Create visuals for social media Monitor analytics with social media team - [Wow, What A Month! | September 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-month-september-2020/) - Wow, doesn’t it feel like September just flew by? We’ve been keeping super busy at Coal Creative, and this past month has been full of fun projects, exciting events, and quality bonding time with the team. The video team has been busier than ever, but we managed to chat with the boys about what they’ve - [NEPA Creative Sponsors 2020 Scranton Fringe Fest](https://coalcreative.com/blog/nepa-creative-sponsors-2020-scranton-fringe-fest/) - It’s that time of year again! The 5th Annual Scranton Fringe Festival is quickly approaching! What’s more exciting- Coal Creative and our community arm NEPA Creative have the pleasure of sponsoring this year’s festival! The Scranton Fringe Festival will run from Thursday, September 24th to Sunday, October 4th at various locations throughout downtown Scranton. - [Keeping Up With the Coal Crew | September 2020](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keeping-up-with-the-coal-crew-september/) - Over the last few months, Coal Creative has joined the ranks of companies switching to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the initial transition was definitely bumpy at times (internet connectivity issues, pets making guest appearances on Zoom calls, etc.), the Coal team has come to appreciate the remote work life. Earlier this - [2020 Steamtown Music Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/2020-steamtown-music-awards/) - Coal Creative is proud to sponsor the 2020 Steamtown Music Awards! Our local music scene is near and dear to us at Coal Creative. Fun Fact: Did you know that 5 of our team members are musicians in local bands? If that doesn’t impress you, our Web Developer Travis plays 19 instruments, and Jordan, our - [Ahoy! Osterhout Summer's End Seafest Promotional Video](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ahoy-osterhout-summers-end-seafest-promotional-video/) - Ahoy! We collaborated with NEPA community staple The Osterhout Library to create a promotional video for their Summer’s End Seafest, an innovative fundraising event that keeps social distancing in mind while still providing an incredible and fun experience for library supporters. Check out the video below: The Osterhout Library team came to us - [Attend Virtual Trivia Tuesday For Your Chance To Win $250 In Local Business Gift Cards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/attend-virtual-trivia-tuesday-for-your-chance-to-win-250-in-local-business-gift-cards/) - We’re thrilled to announce our local Young Professionals Network powered by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Virtual Trivia Night! The event is taking place on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00PM. Your $10 to play is a direct donation to the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA's children programming! (We already feel like winners!) This - [Staying Connected | Day Thirty | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-thirty-coal-creative/) - Thank you. Thank you to every essential worker. Those of you who are keeping our families, friends, colleagues, and communities safe. Those who are keeping things moving. Those of you who are showing up each and every day. You are the real heroes and you are truly appreciated. - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Nine | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-nine-coal-creative/) - It's Day 29, folks! We truly just want to thank you for "staying connected" with us all month long (but seriously, where did this month go?!). Stay tuned for tomorrow's FINAL video which is another thank you but to the very important Essential Workers out there! (You can still submit your photos / videos to - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Eight | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-eight-coal-creative/) - Today is all about celebrating and small wins! The special guest is our very own, Samuel O'Connell, who is also celebrating his 29th birthday today! - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Seven | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-seven-coal-creative/) - It's Monday - and it's been one heck of a week. In today's "Miscellaneous Monday" themed video, Holly introduces you to her behind-the-scenes camera crew! (Spoiler alert: They're super cute and fluffy!) - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Six | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-six-coal-creative/) - In this week's Sunday reflection, CEO Holly encourages us all to find time to relax. For many of us, we're feeling busier than ever - perhaps even more productive with less distractions and the lack of in-person meetings - but we're also finding ourselves mentally and emotionally drained. With this in mind, Holly - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Five | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-five-coal-creative/) - Be sure to check out the upcoming Bricks and Mortar to Clicks and Order event! It's happening this Wednesday, April 29th at 10AM via Zoom. The event is free and brought to all of you in partnership by Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce and Back Mountain Chamber! There will be panelists from Coal Creative, - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Four | Coal Creative Featuring Luzerne County Manager, Dave Pedri](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-four-coal-creative-featuring-luzerne-county-manager-dave-pedri/) - Holly sat down with Dave Pedri, Luzerne County Manager, to discuss their response the new formulated Crisis Team, updates around the upcoming primary elections (you can now vote by mail!), the plans around Rockin' The River, and insight into the new testing area located at the arena. Referenced links: Luzerne County PA Covid-19 Task Force - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty Three | Coal Creative Featuring the F.M. Kirby Center](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-three-coal-creative-featuring-the-f-m-kirby-center/) - We truly miss seeing the LIFE and energy the F.M. Kirby Center brings to our downtown, so in today's video Holly sat down to chat with Anne Rodella. Tune in for updates, to learn how you can support them, and how they continue to stay connected during this time! https://www.kirbycenter.org/support/our-case/ - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-Two| Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-two-coal-creative/) - We're about a month into quarantine and Holly is FEELING it. Here's a not-so-typical daily video about her new workspace but mostly a behind-the-scenes look at how all of these videos actually go. Enjoy! *The real ask of this video is to show us your workspace - no matter how makeshift! Bonus points for plants - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty-One | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-one-coal-creative/) - Holly sat down with AJ Jump, Owner/General Manager of Karl Hall, to talk about their recent announcement around a partnership with Mohegan Sun Arena PA to bring something to our region called "NEPA Live From Home," presented by Geisinger. Be sure to tune in this Thursday at 7:30PM! Series begins Thursday, April 30th at - [Staying Connected | Day Twenty | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twenty-coal-creative/) - We need YOUR help! For our final video being released on April 30th, we'd love to put out a Thank You to all of the essential workers! How can you help? Submit your videos and/or photos by 28th! Videos can be made from any device - we just ask that they are roughly 5 - [Staying Connected | Day Nineteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-nineteen-coal-creative/) - Today's reflection is on the topic of self-care. For those of you with a solid self-care regime, keep it up! You got this! For those of you who are just getting started or feel you're far too gone to implement self-care commitments, be gentle with yourself, start simple and breathe. - [Staying Connected | Day Eighteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-eighteen-coal-creative/) - A huge Saturday shout out to AxelRad Screen Printing located in Wilkes-Barre, PA! Earlier this month they launched "The Shirt Off Our Back Movement." This movement is a new project to help support local businesses and gives the consumer direct access to help support by purchasing a shirt. 100% of the proceeds are donated directly - [Staying Connected | Day Seventeen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-seventeen-coal-creative/) - Today Holly had the opportunity to speak with Clancy Cash Harrison, Founder of The Food Dignity Project and President of Al Beech West Side Food Pantry. Tune in for a powerful conversation around food access and the steps being taken right here in NEPA by Clancy and all of the incredible volunteers. "When we get - [Staying Connected | Day Sixteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-sixteen-coal-creative/) - CEO Holly and Project Manager Jeremy sat down to talk about managing time and structuring our lives. Tune in for Jeremy's tips and insights into maintaining your own structure during this time! - [Staying Connected | Day Fifteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-fifteen-coal-creative/) - In this video, Holly shouts out Elevate YP, the young professionals group created by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce! This Friday, they are hosting a Virtual Networking lunch hour via Zoom with four different sessions to choose from. The four sessions are: Self Care (Hosted by Holly!), Entertainment, Question Roulette, and Noms. Learn more by - [Staying Connected | Day Fourteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-fourteen-coal-creative/) - A Tuesday Tip and friendly reminder to check in with one another. Take a few minutes to stop and ask "How are you?" and create the space for a real response. Start your meetings with 5 minutes set aside for genuine human connection. Check in on your loved ones and friends you haven't seen - [Staying Connected | Day Thirteen | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-thirteen-coal-creative/) - Our very own Social Media & Design Specialist and first-ever full-time remote employee, Samantha Bucher, sat down with Holly to discuss some of her top tips for working remotely. Samantha has been on our team since her internship ended last Spring - and she has been remote for almost a year now! In this - [Staying Connected | Day Twelve | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-twelve-coal-creative/) - Today our CEO encourages you to take a few minutes to reflect on what you are truly grateful for. Happy Sunday, folks. - [Staying Connected | Day Eleven | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-eleven-coal-creative/) - In today's video, we are highlighting our community arm: NEPA Creative brought to our region in partnership between Coal Creative and Wilkes-Barre Connect! With our monthly meetups cancelled until further notice, our Creative Meetup Committee got together and decided to take things virtual. Kicking off this Monday evening, we'll have various creative sessions streaming LIVE - [Staying Connected | Day Ten | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-ten-coal-creative/) - Holly recently spent time with Anthony Melf from PA CareerLink Luzerne County. Tune into their conversation to receive updates from the PA CareerLink Luzerne County Office, to learn more about how their Business Services team is working with employers to update job postings on their website, how they're currently recruiting for the State Local Internship Program, - [Staying Connected | Day Nine | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-nine-coal-creative/) - Today's shout out goes to studio BE! We want to thank you for the Resilience & Steadiness programs you created as well as the impactful yoga and meditation practices that you offer at no charge to our community - especially during this time. Learn more about studio BE here. - [Staying Connected | Day Eight | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-eight-coal-creative/) - For today’s video, Holly had a discussion with a few team members of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce where they outlined some of the many initiatives they are launching and supporting during this time. From remote events, to collaborations with Discover NEPA, other regional chambers and more, Lindsay, Meghan, Ben and the entire Chamber - [Staying Connected | Day Seven | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-seven-coal-creative/) - Today we’re coming at you with some Tuesday Tips featuring our Web Team because why not?! While we focus on Zoom in today’s video, please note there are a variety of video and audio conferencing tools available to you and your teams, like Google Hangouts and Skype. Please note we also recommend enabling the Password - [Staying Connected | Day Six | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-six-coal-creative/) - With so many of us at home during the pandemic, we're using the Internet - a lot. With this in mind, we have a question for you: Is your website optimized? If not, this is your friendly reminder to make those updates! - [Staying Connected | Day Five | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-five-coal-creative/) - For the past few years our CEO has dedicated Sundays to herself to reflect, refresh, and recharge for the week ahead. With this in mind, today's video is sharing insight to some of Holly's own recent reflections and serves as your friendly, human reminder that it is okay to feel okay or good throughout these - [Staying Connected | Day Four | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-four-coal-creative/) - Today we're shouting out the public Facebook Humans helping Humans NEPA, its creator Angel Berlane Mulcahy, and all of the humans stepping up to help other humans! - [Staying Connected | Day Three | Coal Creative Featuring Nucleus Raw Foods](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-three-coal-creative-featuring-nucleus-raw-foods/) - In today's video, Holly "sat down" with Kamri Jacobs, co-owner of Nucleus Raw Foods, to chat about business, what Nucleus is doing to stay connected, and to exchange some kind and encouraging words. We're all in this together. Remember to support local when you can and stay kind. - [Staying Connected | Day Two | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-two-coal-creative/) - Today we'd like to shout out the NEPA Emergency Artists Support Fund. This fund is intended to help those actively pursuing careers as artists / arts industry workers primarily based in Northeast Pennsylvania, USA. The funds raised have already begun being distributed to over a dozen NEPA artists / creative workers whose revenue has been - [Staying Connected | Day One | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/staying-connected-day-one-coal-creative/) - Hey friends, collaborators, partners, community members, and beyond! We're buckling up for another 30 days of social distancing and rolling out 30 days of video to stay connected. Keep an eye out for shout outs, tips, conversations with community members and leaders, and more. Connect with us on social media and drop any ideas, questions, - [We are here. | Contact Us](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-are-here-contact-us/) - As a small business, our entire team at Coal Creative is feeling the impact of COVID-19 alongside so many of our partners, collaborators, friends, and beyond. We want to ensure that you know we are still here and actively working to design, develop, and produce the necessary assets, websites, and messaging needed. While we are - [Why Company Culture is So Important and How to Improve Yours](https://coalcreative.com/blog/why-company-culture-is-so-important-and-how-to-improve-yours/) - Think about the best job you’ve ever had. What made it so great? Was it a supportive and inspiring boss, a flexible work schedule, or dynamic and fulfilling daily tasks? If somebody were to ask me my favorite things about working at Coal Creative, the culture that exists within our company would be at the - [We Won 3 Awards at the 2020 American Advertising Awards!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-won-3-awards-at-the-2020-american-advertising-awards/) - Coal Creative was the proud recipient of three awards at AAF NEPA’s 2020 American Advertising Awards! The American Advertising Federation is the nation’s oldest advertising trade association and protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. It was a huge honor to simply be nominated, and the Coal Creative team was thrilled to take home three - [Top 5 Benefits of Social Media for Small Businesses](https://coalcreative.com/blog/top-5-benefits-of-social-media-for-small-businesses/) - Owning a small business can be both incredibly rewarding and overwhelming at times. Whether you own a restaurant, boutique, or Etsy shop, establishing a strong online presence is essential to getting the word out about your business. Northeastern Pennsylvania is full of small businesses, but the ones that really seem to stick are also the - [Meet Our New Video Production Intern!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-our-new-video-production-intern/) - Meet our video production intern Ian! Ian is a junior communication studies major at Wilkes University, with a minor in marketing. With our January 30th ribbon cutting on the horizon, we had initially decided that we would not bring an intern on for the 2020 winter semester -- then we met Ian. On top of - [The Benefits of Starting an Internship Program for Your Company](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-starting-an-internship-program-for-your-company/) - At Coal Creative, we love our interns. Over the years, we have watched our interns blossom into confident, capable young adults and venture out into the world with the knowledge they gained during their time here. In fact, our Social Media & Design Specialist, Samantha, was once an intern at Coal Creative before accepting a - [A message from our CEO](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-message-from-our-ceo/) - While formally announced as the CEO of Coal Creative at our ribbon cutting celebration at our new office and studio space in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Holly K. Pilcavage has been leading the team of creative professionals that call Coal Creative home for the better part of three years. Three years of navigating the rough waters of - [The Fuel Behind our Creative Direction](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-fuel-behind-our-creative-direction/) - Samuel O’Connell, our Creative Director, has had a very non-traditional trajectory here at Coal Creative. He was first invited to complete a one-off video project based on a recommendation of our first employee Matt, who he has a 10+ year collaborative history with. At the time, he was freelancing in the realm of social media - [The Fuel Behind Coal Creative's Social Media Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-fuel-behind-coal-creatives-social-media-team/) - At Coal Creative, our newest team is the Social Media team. While we have always offered social media services to our clients, It wasn’t until the addition of Samantha, our Social Media & Design Specialist and Brianna, the Social Media & Content Specialist, that we had a team dedicated to strategizing, creating and publishing content - [The Fuel Behind Coal Creative's Web Design and Development Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-fuel-behind-coal-creatives-web-design-and-development-team/) - Coal Creative was initially formed as an opportunity to freelance the design and development of Websites here in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Through collaborations with the Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce and other notable local businesses, opportunities continued to arise. This led our founder Gerard Durling to send out a job posting on social media. Our Lead - [The Fuel Behind Coal Creative's Videos](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-fuel-behind-coal-creatives-videos/) - Believe it or not, our video department (or the “Video Bois” as they like to call themselves internally) did not exist a little over three years ago. Our Creative Director, Samuel O’Connell, joined Coal Creative as a freelancer to help finish off a one-off video project for the then Luzerne County Visitors Bureau. When he - [Peeling Back The Curtain: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Collaborating With KISS Theatre Co.](https://coalcreative.com/blog/peeling-back-the-curtain-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-collaborating-with-kiss-theatre-co/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For over four years, Coal Creative has worked closely with KISS Theatre in a variety of ways. Our Founder, Gerard Durling, went through the Leadership Wilkes-Barre program where his group had to choose a community project to work on. They chose KISS Theatre as their non-profit organization and tasked themselves with a pretty hefty project: - [Coal Creative 2020 Ribbon Cutting Announced](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-2020-ribbon-cutting-announced/) - In the beginning of 2019 we launched our rebrand -- in 2020, we’re so excited to invite you to the ribbon cutting of our new studio and co-working space in downtown Wilkes-Barre! Experience the ribbon cutting, exclusive swag, refreshments, a very special announcement and more on Thursday, January 30th from 4PM - 6PM! The event - [On your mark, Get set, SIGN UP!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wilkes-barre-half-marathon-website-logo/) - We’re ringing in the new year by launching the website for the inaugural Wilkes Barre Half Marathon. As of January 1st, you can officially sign up for the event! Click here to sign up! (We believe in you!) A few months ago when we met with Candice, the President of the Board of Directors, we - [It's time for the Fall 2020 Intern Video Project Reveal!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/its-time-for-the-fall-2020-intern-video-project-reveal/) - Each semester we inform our incoming interns that they will have the opportunity to work on a video project that they solely own. This semester was a bit more interesting considering we did not have a video production intern on the Fall 2020 team. Rather, we had two Social Media Management interns, Shanie and Nicole, - [Coal Creative is now HIRING for the role of a PROJECT MANAGER!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-now-hiring-for-the-role-of-a-project-manager/) - Detailed information regarding the position can be found below: The Project Manager is accountable for the success or failure of a project. Typical responsibilities of a project manager include: Planning, Executing, and Closing Projects — defining the project and building its comprehensive work plan within the defined budget. Plan and implement projects Help define project - [Coal Creative Spent An Evening In CASAblanca](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-spent-an-evening-in-casablanca/) - On Thursday, September 19th, CASA of Luzerne County held their annual “An Evening in Casablanca” event. Which is described as an event that brings together business leaders, politicians, volunteers, donors, and friends in support of a single mission — to provide a court appointed special advocate to each and every abused and neglected child in - [Coal Creative is now HIRING for the role of a SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-is-now-hiring-for-the-role-of-a-social-media-specialist/) - Detailed information regarding the position can be found below: Responsibilities Responsible for developing concepts for and, with the assistance of a Junior Designer, creating web graphics Administrate the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content (for all channels and ads) Develop content calendars on a weekly and monthly basis Manage or oversee all social - [The new website for Green Rhino Builders LLC is now live!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-new-website-for-green-rhino-builders-llc-is-now-live/) - From the very first meeting with the owners of Green Rhino Builders LLC, we knew their exciting energy would be a blast to match, and matching it was a challenge that our team was absolutely up for. The first "mock up" design of their website featured a rhino bursting from the top of a well - [Wow, What a Week! | It's a Wrap for Our Intern Video Project](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-its-a-wrap-for-our-intern-video-project/) - Our Intern Video Project is finally here! After all of our hard work this summer, we are so excited to share with you our finished product. When we first arrived at Coal, Holly mentioned to us that we had the opportunity to create a summer video. Well, we were all for it! She gave us - [Wow, What a Week! | July Has Come and Gone](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-july-has-come-and-gone/) - Hello everyone! With so much happening at Coal, July has come and gone. The Coal Team has been up to some exciting stuff lately, and I'll fill you in on the past few weeks. First, Matt and Will were interviewed by Susan Magnotta of the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development for the Times - [The new website for the Wyoming County Chamber is now live!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-new-website-for-the-wyoming-county-chamber-is-now-live/) - After exploring in depth the beauty of the landscape and the positivity and warmth of the people, we were thrilled at the opportunity to once again collaborate with the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce to create a resource for anyone looking to live, work or play in Wyoming County. When you first visit the new - [We Are An Official Media Sponsor of Alejam 2019!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-are-an-official-media-sponsor-of-alejam-2019/) - We’re pumped to be an official media sponsor of the upcoming event “Alejam” organized by Kraken Boardsports. Our production team will be capturing video throughout the day and creating a recap video so that anyone who missed what is sure to be an incredible event, will experience extreme FOMO for next year. Learn more about - [The new website for the Family Service Association NEPA is now live!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-new-website-for-the-family-service-association-nepa-is-now-live/) - We were first approached to infuse some new life into the organizations web portal, and to create a user-friendly experience for anyone looking to learn more about FSA programs or opportunities. Chief Advancement Officer Amber Loomis stated “Working with Coal Creative has been a wonderful experience! We are so grateful for their expertise and are - [Wow, What a Week! | Rockin' The River Kicks Off](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-rockin-the-river-kicks-off/) - Hello again! I hope everyone is having a great July and enjoying the summer heat. Here's to fill you in on what's been happening at Coal. We started out the week with a huge accomplishment for our Creative Director, Sam O'Connell. He was nominated as videographer of the year at the Steamtown Music Awards for - [Wow, What a Week! | Celebrating Independence Day](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-celebrating-independence-day/) - I hope everyone had a great long weekend celebrating America's Birthday! We have had some very busy days leading up to the holiday, and we'd love to share them with you. After a lot of rainy days in NEPA, last Monday finally brightened up for the fourth annual Links Fore Success Golf Tournament. Our Director - [Wow, What a Week! | Keeping Up with Coal](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-keeping-up-with-coal/) - Hello everyone! My name is Juliana Buonsante and I am the business development intern here at Coal Creative this summer. With all of the hustle and bustle of the work week, I will be keeping you updated on some of the fun stuff our team is up to! A few weeks ago, our drone pilot, - [Meet Coal Creative | Your Marketing Team](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-coal-creative-your-marketing-team/) - When we launched our rebrand in the beginning of 2019, we also shifted our mindsets. We honed in on what we are good at, or “World Class” at, as our favorite local entrepreneur and radio personality Marty Wolff would say. We have a world class, award winning video marketing team, that can tackle projects of - [Welcoming Our Summer 2019 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcoming-our-summer-2019-interns/) - We're excited to announce that we're welcoming five new interns this semester from various schools and creative backgrounds! The interns will collaborate on day-to-day operations, work in tandem with our Coal Creative team to create content for clients, and ultimately learn new practical applications for the skills they're acquiring through their respective areas of study. - [At Coal Creative, we LOVE brand development](https://coalcreative.com/blog/at-coal-creative-we-love-brand-development/) - In the world of marketing, there is little more exciting than working with a business or organization that is just getting started. It’s that “blank slate” feeling of helping an excited client fully realize what their business could be and how it will be represented to their clients. We like to call marketing “Story Sharing”, - [Did you know: We have a teleprompter!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/did-you-know-we-have-a-teleprompter/) - “WAIT! You have a teleprompter?!” Relief flooded the face of the nervous client, who clearly had stayed up that extra hour memorizing his pitch the night before -- and despite that extra effort, lost every single word once the lights had been clicked on, and the cameras were ready to roll. “That's incredible! Let’s load - [Check Out The New Wyoming Valley Aids Council Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wyoming-valley-aids-council-new-website-2/) - Our web design and development team recently wrapped up and launched the new Wyoming Valley Aids Council (WVAC) website. The mission of WVAC is to offer support to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, to promote family stability in coping with the unique challenges of living with HIV/AIDS, to educate the community and prevent - [GUIDE Website and Branding!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/guide-website-and-branding/) - The team at Coal Creative is very excited to share GUIDE's website and branding! The GUIDE community is comprised of growth-minded people that provide support, challenge, and guidance. These connections can be created online or as an extension of existing real-world relationships. The collaboration was so exciting as it involved every team member to be involved - [Coal Creative Earns Recognition in 2019 AVA Digital Awards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-earns-recognition-in-2019-ava-digital-awards/) - Drum roll, please! We are very excited to announce that Coal Creative has won AVA Digital Awards for three separate video projects in 2019, with two winners in the Platinum category, and one in the Gold Category! AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, - [Launching Legacy in a Glass Website and Branding!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/launching-legacy-in-a-glass-website-and-branding/) - The team at Coal Creative is very excited to launch and share one of our newest client's website and branding! Legacy in a Glass will give a unique opportunity to growers, wineries, retailers and suppliers through their offered solutions related to Tasting For Quality, Developing An MSRP, Packaging Advice, Labeling, Creating A Story, and Brand - [Coal Creative Becomes Member of Family Business Alliance](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-becomes-member-of-family-business-alliance/) - Coal Creative is proud to announce that in 2019 we are officially members of the Family Business Alliance. With family businesses at the forefront in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we are excited to be able to provide resources and education for family business owners and their teams of family and non-family members. We are committed to helping - [Welcoming Spring 2019 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcoming-spring-2019-interns/) - We're excited to announce that we're welcoming five new interns this semester from various schools and creative backgrounds! We chose from a selection of Communications, Marketing, Business, and Design Majors to accompany us on the first quarter of our 2019 journey. The interns will collaborate on day-to-day operations, work in tandem with our Coal Creative - [We're Sponsoring NEPA Networkers!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/were-sponsoring-nepa-networkers/) - We are thrilled to share that we are sponsoring the upcoming NEPA Networkers 2019 Kickoff Event: Winter Mixer at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, PA on Wednesday, January 16th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This event is open to existing and new members! There is no formal membership or dues for the - [Wilkes-Barre POWER January Event Sponsored by Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wilkes-barre-power-january-event-sponsored-by-coal-creative/) - Coal Creative is excited to sponsor the upcoming Wilkes-Barre POWER! January Event on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6 PM - 8PM AT Isabella Restaurant and Bar. Get connected at this exclusive party and prepare for an evening filled with professional networking, drink specials, great appetizers, professional photography, and good times while we support one - [Coal Creative Announces New Rebrand, New mindset](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coal-creative-fuel-your-marketing/) - We're excited to announce a complete rebrand for 2019. Due largely to increased growth in 2018, our rebrand will more adequately reflect the scope and scale of our capabilities in the creation of a new website, tagline, logo, and new specialized positions within the team. Our presence in the Northeastern Pennsylvania marketing scene has developed with - [Year In Review | 2018](https://coalcreative.com/blog/year-in-review-2018/) - January Starting 2018 with a new employee, 3 incredible interns and an array of exciting projects set the tone for a year of creativity, newness and growth. Claire (Business), Jonah (Video) and Sean (Graphic Design) jumped right in with the team as our spring interns and Jess Ross joined Coal Creative as our part-time project - [Welcoming Our Creative Assistant!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcoming-our-creative-assistant/) - Drew is a native of Wilkes-Barre - Ashley, specifically - growing up in a home with his parents and younger brother. After graduating high school, he spent six years pursuing education and careers in various locations around the country. Initially, he started his pursuit of higher education at Kutztown University, majoring in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Before graduating, - [CoalCreative Wins MarCom Awards in 2018](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coalcreative-wins-marcom-awards-in-2018/) - We have some exciting news! We found out we were selected as GOLD Winners for the Annual MarCom Marketing and Communications Awards in TWO different categories! MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, about 6,000 print and digital entries are - [Perry’s Walnut Lane Farms | New Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/perrys-walnut-lane-farms-website-logo/) - Perry’s Walnut Lane Farms came to us with the task of creating an online presence for them, including a website and logo. They wanted to stay true to their roots and include their history. This long family run business was thrilled with the result, featuring bright but neutral colors and photos that showcase their traditional, - [#CoalClasses: Graphic Design - Do I need it?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coalclasses-graphic-design-do-i-need-it/) - Confused on digital marketing and all its parts? CoalCreative is here to help. Introducing #CoalClasses, your masterclass to bringing your organization into a digital world. When it comes to digital marketing, it is easy to get confused in all of its facets. This is because digital marketing its the newest form of marketing, and by - [Intern Positions Open for 2019!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-positions-open-for-2019/) - Imagine working in an energetic, creative and fast pace work environment everyday for your internship. This work environment exists with Coal Creative and you can become a part of it! Everyday will present new tasks and creative challenges that you, as a potential intern, will grow and learn from. Here, the staff are highly qualified - [We are looking for a Creative Assistant!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/we-are-looking-for-a-creative-assistant/) - In this role... The person will come up with concepts for and create logos, print designs (business cards, brochures, posters, booklets, etc.), web graphics (for both general use and use on social media platforms), and other media such as t-shirts or company branding. They will assist with preparing analytics and creating social media content - [#CoalClasses: Why does my business need Video Marketing?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coalclasses-why-does-my-business-need-video-marketing/) - Confused on digital marketing and all its parts? CoalCreative is here to help. Introducing #CoalClasses, your masterclass to bringing your organization into a digital world. When it comes to digital marketing, it is easy to get confused in all of its facets. This is because digital marketing its the newest form of marketing, and by - [Northeast Sight Services Teams Up with CoalCreative to bring a personalized touch to their Centennial Celebrations](https://coalcreative.com/blog/northeast-sight-services-teams-up-with-coalcreative-to-bring-a-personalized-touch-to-their-centennial-celebrations/) - Northeast Sight Services used to be called the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind. While this was a household name, the organization felt that the name wasn't inclusive enough of all the amazing things they do for the visually impaired members of our community, not just the blind ones. So with 2018 being their 100 - [CoalCreative's Month in Review - September](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coalcreatives-month-in-review-september/) - Our month at CoalCreative has been one of the busiest yet this year. With the changing of the seasons came tons of great video shoot opportunities, the finishing touches on some fun projects, and also some cool stuff going on in our lives outside of work. Over the course of the month, we were able - [A Record Breaking year for the Riverfront Parks Committee's Chalkfest](https://coalcreative.com/blog/a-record-breaking-year-for-the-riverfront-parks-committees-chalkfest/) - Chalkfest is one of the most beloved events in our area every year. CoalCreative was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to work on the poster and t-shirt design for this years events that include an attempt to break the Guinness Book World Record for longest chalk drawing on pavement. The poster design is below - [Northeast Pennsylvania Regional HIV Services has a new website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/northeast-pennsylvania-regional-hiv-services-has-a-new-website/) - Our team loves getting the opportunity to work with organizations that are doing their part everyday to make a difference in our community, so when we were asked to create a website for NEPA Regional HIV Services, we jumped at the chance. NEPA Regional HIV Services offers support services to assist people, living with HIV/AIDS, to - [Helping Visit Luzerne County show residents of NEPA the fun right in their backyards](https://coalcreative.com/blog/helping-visit-luzerne-county-show-residents-of-nepa-the-fun-right-in-their-backyards/) - One of the most common misconceptions about NEPA is that there is nothing to do here. Visit Luzerne County set out to change that notion with their new Fun in LC campaign, which CoalCreative helped with by creating a video and new banner ads. The video highlights their various services that locals can use to - [CoalCreative helps WB Connect Highlight Female Entrepreneurs in our Area](https://coalcreative.com/blog/coalcreative-helps-wb-connect-highlight-female-entrepreneurs-in-our-area/) - The Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotlight events are great for our community for a number of reasons. #1. They help highlight up and coming individuals in our area in specific fields. #2. They are free and open to the public. #3. Students are especially encouraged to attend to get excellent networking experience and the opportunity to meet - [Wyoming County Far and Wide: A Gallery](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wyoming-county-far-and-wide/) - One of CoalCreative's driving forces whenever we begin a project is storytelling. We are passionate about telling the story of every client, whether its the story of an organization, business or location. Currently, we are working with the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Endless Mountain Visitors Bureau on a video to - [Riggs Asset Management works to bring their expertise to a digital world](https://coalcreative.com/blog/riggs-asset-management-works-to-bring-their-expertise-to-a-digital-world/) - Here at CoalCreative, we believe that any organization or business can utilize our internet marketing services. When Riggs Asset Management came to us looking to up their game, we couldn't wait to start working with them on their first project. Our first project with Riggs Asset Management was a video featuring their Chief Compliance Officer and Investment Advisor - [Intern Spotlight | Sara Biller](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-spotlight-sara-biller/) - Hi everyone! Welcome to our last intern spotlight of the semester. We have been saving (one of) the best for last, our graphic design intern, Sara Biller! Sara is from Hanover, PA and she graduated from Penn State Wilkes-Barre this past spring with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. This past spring, she was - [Wow, What a Week! | Film Debut!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-film-debut/) - Happy Monday everyone! We've had a busy first two weeks of August, so we're just now getting a chance to reflect on them! Our business development intern, Barry and our project manager, Jess were highlighted at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Internship Appreciation breakfast on Friday, August 3 for their site supervisors / internship supervisors from - [Welcoming Nick Filipek!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcoming-nick-filipek/) - Welcome to another spotlight blog post! We’d like to feature a new member of the team, Nick! He is an Audio/Visual Technician for the NEPA Scene podcast held every Wednesday in the Coal Creative space. He is currently a Communication Studies Major at Wilkes University with a triple concentration in Broadcast Production, Multimedia Journalism, and - [Wow, What a Week! | Wrapping Up July](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-wrapping-up-july/) - Hi everyone! We hope that you had a restful weekend and are ready to take on the week ahead! The team at Coal Creative had an eventful week preparing for the 2018 PA Governor’s Awards for the Arts video screening happening on Wednesday, August 1 at the Ritz in Scranton. On Sunday, Holly, Will, and - [The Intern Chronicles | Exploring the Great Outdoors](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-intern-chronicles-exploring-the-great-outdoors/) - TGIF! Us interns have been working diligently on our video project and we cannot wait to share it with you. So far we've travelled to Frances Slocum and Hickory Run State Park, and we plan to go to Ricketts Glen State Park! We've been working on our own tasks aside from filming as well. Sara - [Wow, What a Week! | Intern Adventures](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-intern-adventures/) - Hi everyone! The team at Coal Creative had a busy week filled with a lot of filming done by the video boys AND the interns! On Wednesday, us interns learned how to use the video cameras and went out to Frances Slocum to start filming for our video project. It was a beautiful day, and - [Intern Spotlight | Barry Pawloski](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-spotlight-barry-pawloski/) - Happy Monday! This week, the spotlight is on our business development intern, Barry Pawloski! Barry is a senior at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and is from West Wyoming, PA. His summer is jam packed, as he is an intern here at Coal Creative in addition to being a Deputy Director of Human Resources Intern at Lackawanna - [Wow, What a Week! | Film Filled Friday](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-film-filled-friday/) - Monday is upon us again and that means it is time to update you on what’s been happening at Coal Creative this past week! We have had a lot requests for new websites that Matt has been working on. He has been creating mockups and finishing up some projects that we are excited to share - [The Intern Chronicles | Getting Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-intern-chronicles-getting-creative/) - Happy Friday everyone! As interns at Coal Creative, we’ve had a pretty eventful two weeks since our last update. Our graphic design intern, Jason has been working on more posters and social media graphics for Kiss Theatre Co. as well as advertisements for 98.5 KRZ. Barry has been at the helm of our intern video - [Wow, What a Week! | Feeling Artsy](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-feeling-artsy/) - Happy Monday everyone! Last week was a shorter one thanks to America’s birthday on Wednesday, but we still had a lot of work to do here at Coal Creative. Video boys, Alex and Will, spent a lot of the week working on the 2018 Pennsylvania Governor’s Arts Awards video. They captured b-roll and conducted interviews - [Intern Spotlight | Jason Lilly](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-spotlight-jason-lilly/) - Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s intern spotlight! This week the spotlight is on Jason Lilly, our graphic design intern from Wilton, Connecticut! He is a senior graphic design major at Norwalk Community College in Connecticut, but he has fallen in love with NEPA and might be transferring to Luzerne County Community College in - [Wow, What a Week! | Goodbye June, Hello July](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-goodbye-june-hello-july/) - Happy Monday and happy July everyone! It’s a hot one today as it was this past week, but that doesn’t mean the team at Coal Creative was resting in the air conditioning. On Monday, Holly took photos at the Dress for Success golf tournament. Matt created the Woodlands' July bar cards that are on display - [The Intern Chronicles](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-intern-chronicles/) - Hi everyone! Welcome to our new blog post where we will chronicle what we are doing as interns for Coal Creative. My name is Alex Hargrave and I’m the social media and communications intern. In my position, I work on blog posts and social media posts. This week, I’ve been posting for Coal Creative’s website - [Check Out TCAC's New Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/new-website/) - We recently worked with the the Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County to create a website to promote their upcoming event. With collaboration between their president, Frank and our team, we were able to get the site up and live within a week! As a nonprofit organization, the Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna - [Wow, What a Week! | Kickballs and Video](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-kickballs-and-video/) - Hi everyone! After an eventful week last week, we are ready to jump into this one with the same enthusiasm! We started off the week with some team bonding when we took a trip to Movies 14 for $5 movie Tuesday to see Hereditary. Thursday brought MORE team bonding when we participated in the Wilkes-Barre - [Intern Spotlight | Alex Hargrave](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-spotlight-alex-hargrave/) - Hi everyone! Welcome to our new intern spotlight where we showcase one of our summer interns every other week! This week’s featured intern is me, Alex Hargrave, a junior English and communications double major at St. Joe’s in Philadelphia, PA. I’m from Larksville, so I decided I wanted to join the team at Coal Creative, - [Wow, What a Week | One Epic Night](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-epic-awards/) - Happy Monday everyone! After hours of hard work from our video boys, we finally got to see their finished videos at the 2018 EPIC Awards on Tuesday! The videos were a surprise for each award recipient that featured their families, friends and colleagues congratulating them. The tributes were moving, especially for Innovator of the Year - [Wow, What a Week! | EPIC Awards Finishing Touches](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-epic-awards-finishing-touches/) - Hi everyone! My name is Alex Hargrave and I’m Coal Creative’s new Social Media and Communications Intern. I’ll be taking over Jess’ role in creating our weekly blog posts! Last week was a busy one at Coal as we wrapped up our videos for the 2018 EPIC Awards. These videos were made to honor the - [Welcome Summer 2018 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/welcome-summer-2018-interns/) - We are so excited to welcome the CoalCreative Summer 2018 Interns to the team! Alex Hargrave Alex is so excited to be joining CoalCreative as a communications and social media intern. She lives locally in Larksville, PA and is an English and communications major at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. She's so excited to bring - [Wow, What a Week! | Welcome Summer Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-6-1/) - Hey everyone! It was a short week last week because of our Memorial Day off, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a busy week here at CoalCreative. The week was spent finishing up video shoots for the EPIC Awards videos that will be shown at the event next Tuesday (stay tuned for photos of us - [Wow, What a Week! | Lights, Camera, Action - A Video Week!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-5-25/) - Video is a huge part of what we do at CoalCreative and this week was no exception. Sam, Will and Alex (our video boys, as we like to call them) spent last week working on a multitude of video shoots that kept them very busy, which we love! Monday, we shot with Robyn Jones of - [Wow, What a Week! | United Way Day of Caring!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-5-18/) - The United Way Day of Caring was this past Thursday and one of our all time favorite days of the year. We participated in cleaning up the Riverfront and ridding it of trash. Some might find this tiresome, boring or disgusting, but there is never a dull moment with our team and we can make - [Wow, What a Week! | April Showers bring...May Showers?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-5-14/) - This past week was rainy but ended with a beautiful Friday afternoon and we had a really exciting week! Holly and Sam spent Monday morning live streaming from the THINK Center. From 11 o'clock to 1, PlanGuru's CEO, Christian Wielage, gave an informative session on how a meaningful budgeting/forecasting process can help you make better business decisions - [Wow, What a Week! | It's Gonna be May](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-its-gonna-be-may/) - Wow, What a Week! is a weekly blog highlighting our weeks at CoalCreative in all their wonderful, crazy glory. Check back every Monday to see what we’re up to week to week! The beginning of May brought a week of beautiful weather to Northeast PA and we are living for it at CoalCreative. If it - [Wow, What a Week! | Wrapping up April with a Bang](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-april-27/) - Wow, What a Week! is a weekly blog highlighting our weeks at CoalCreative in all their wonderful, crazy glory. Check back every Friday to see what we’re up to week to week! I can't even believe that come this time next week we will be in May and, hopefully, past all of the April showers - [Wow, What a Week! | CoalCreative Takes Over TecBridge and More](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wow-what-a-week-april-20/) - Wow, What a Week! is a weekly blog highlighting our weeks at CoalCreative in all their wonderful, crazy glory. Check back every Friday to see what we're up to week to week! Mondays, who likes them? Well, when they're as creative and busy as they are at Coal, we all do! Monday included a video - [Intern Positions Open for Summer 2018](https://coalcreative.com/blog/intern-positions-open-for-summer-2018/) - Imagine working in an energetic, creative and fast pace work environment everyday for your internship. This work environment exists with Coal Creative and you can become a part of it! Everyday will present new tasks and creative challenges that you, as a potential intern, will grow and learn from. Here, the staff are highly qualified - [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/happy-valentines-day-2018/) - My personal journey with CoalCreative began on Sunday, October 9, 2016 as the Director of Business Development for CoalCreative. My first task? Painting the entire new studio with Owner/CEO, Gerard Durling. We turned on Facebook LIVE and streamed the first couple hours of painting. Over the next few weeks, we laid out a plan of - [United Way of Wyoming Valley](https://coalcreative.com/blog/united-way-of-wyoming-valley/) - The United Way of Wyoming Valley is an organization that CoalCreative loves being able to work with. Last year, our team was able to participate in the Day of Caring, which is a day where the United Way sets up multiple volunteer opportunities for groups and organizations. The volunteer projects include landscaping, painting, cleaning, maintenance, beautification, - [Northeast Sight Services turns 100!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/northeast-sight-services-turns-100/) - "For those of you who have never needed our services, we hope you never do. But if you do, we will be here for you." -Connie Scott, Member of Northeast Sight Services Board of Trustees and long time board member and volunteer In 1918, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind was formed to help - [Jessica Ross named Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber Ambassador for 2018](https://coalcreative.com/blog/jessica-ross-named-greater-wilkes-barre-chamber-ambassador-for-2018/) - The Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce welcomed our Project/Client Relations manager Jessica Ross onto their team of Chamber Ambassadors for 2018! Jessica commented, "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be an ambassador to the chamber in 2018. Their team does such amazing work for the city of Wilkes-Barre and its people and I am - [100 Ask me Anything's with Kris Jones!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/100-ask-me-anythings-with-kris-jones/) - Kris Jones is a man who wears many hats. Entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist, and father are just some of the many roles he takes on almost everyday. His contributions to NEPA and its entrepreneurs have made a huge impact on the area. Kris takes any opportunity he can to share his knowledge so that others - [Bringing Silent Sound System to NEPA](https://coalcreative.com/blog/silent-sound-system/) - Silent disco's or silent raves are events where people dance and listen to music through wireless headphones. In the early 90's, eco-activists used the technology at outdoor parties to minimize noise pollution and disturbance to local wildlife. Today, silent disco technology is being used in so many innovative ways. Silent Sound System is NEPA's premiere - [Fader Plugs New Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/fader-plugs-new-website/) - When Fader Plugs won the 2017 TecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition, one of the services won was the opportunity to work with CoalCreative. They wanted us to create a website for them to go along with the release of their Kickstarter. The idea was to showcase their product more and we set the site up so - [Meet our Spring 2018 Interns! | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/meet-our-spring-2018-interns-coalcreative/) - CoalCreative is pleased to introduce our three incoming Spring 2018 Interns from University of Scranton and Wilkes University! Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest team members and learn a bit more about them: Jonah Kramer is not new to CoalCreative. He was featured in our #NEPACreative series as the 51st creative of 2017. - [Emily Bellanco | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/emily-bellanco/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Emily Bellanco - [Jonah Kramer | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/jonah-kramer/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Jonah Kramer - [Hunter Jones | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/hunter-jones/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Hunter Jones - [Lucia Piccolino | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/lucia-piccolino/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Lucia Piccolino - [Tony Brooks | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/tony-brooks/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Tony Brooks - [Casey DiNuzzo | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/casey-dinuzzo/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Casey DiNuzzo - [Brad Baesic | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/brad-baesic/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Brad Baesic - [Kenny Luck | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/kenny-luck/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Kenny Luck - [Joe Rovinsky | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/joe-rovinsky-the-nepacreative-series-coalcreative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Joe Rovinsky - [Sam Kuchwara | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/sam-kuchwara/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Sam Kuchwara - [Abby Vail |#NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/abby-vail-nepacreative-series-coalcreative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Abby Vail - [Sam O'Connell | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/sam-oconnell/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Sam O'Connell - [Kari Johnson | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/kari-johnson/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Kari Johnson - [Sierra Marsh | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/sierra-marsh-the-nepacreative-series-coalcreative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Sierra Marsh - [Ariell Stewart | The #NEPACreative Series | CoalCreative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ariell-stewart-the-nepacreative-series-coalcreative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Ariell Stewart - [Katie Wisnosky | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/katie-wisnosky/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Katie Wisnosky - [Mathew Dapkins | #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/mathew-dapkins/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Mathew Dapkins is - [Presenting CoalCreative's Fall 2017 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/presenting-coalcreatives-fall-2017-interns/) - CoalCreative is proud to introduce our four interns for the fall of 2017 from Penn State Wilkes Barre and Wilkes University! (In clockwise order above: Jessica Ross, Ashton Gyenizs, Taylor Finan, Joshua Stoll) ______________________________________________________________________ Jessica Ross is a senior Business administration student at Penn State Wilkes Barre with a focus in marketing and management. She - [Sara Pisak | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/sara-pisak/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Sara Pisak of - [Beth Gilbert | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/beth-gilbert/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Beth Gilbert is - [Rob Palmitessa | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/rob-palmitessa/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Rob Palmitessa is - [Wendy Wescott | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/wendy-wescott/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Wendy Wescott is - [Our Favorite Social Media Tips | Ep 4| Coffee With Coal](https://coalcreative.com/blog/our-favorite-social-media-tips-ep-4-coffee-with-coal/) - Watch this week's full episode of #CoffeeWithCoal! In Episode 4, we give you our favorite social media tips but we discuss message automation coming to Facebook fan pages. - [NEPA Scene Weekly Videos](https://coalcreative.com/blog/nepa-scene-weekly-videos/) - Are you interested in local arts, entertainment, and issues that matter to NorthEastern Pennsylvania? Look no further as NEPA Scene brings to you its weekly podcast via Facebook Live! Every Wednesday night at 7pm on the NEPA Scene Facebook page, guests ranging from a variety of occupations sit down for an hour-long interview that brings - [Chris Bohinski | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/chris-bohinski/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Chris Bohinski is - [Instagram Business Profiles + Becoming an Authority | Ep 3 | Coffee With Coal](https://coalcreative.com/blog/instagram-business-profiles-becoming-an-authority-ep-3-coffee-with-coal/) - Welcome to Coffee with Coal, an all new way to start your Monday mornings! Coffee with Coal is a brand new morning talk show where the staff at Coal Creative discuss internet marketing trends and tips on how to improve your social media presence. Watch this week's full episode of #CoffeeWithCoal plus get involved with our weekly - [Great Escape Floatation Center New Website!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/great-escape-floatation-center-new-website/) - This past month we had the opportunity to meet with Brad Wells, owner of the Great Escape Floatation Center, and his team to discuss ideas for a new website they needed. Brad told us all about his Float Pod and its amazing features including an intercom, touch-of-a-button LED lighting, and the ability to listen to - [Matthew Straub | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/matthew-straub/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light. Matthew Straub is - [LinkedIn Video & Getting Organized | Ep 2 | Coffee With Coal](https://coalcreative.com/blog/linkedin-video-getting-organized-ep-2-coffeewithcoal/) - Watch this week's full episode of #CoffeeWithCoal plus get involved with our weekly Social Media Challenge! In Episode 2, we talk about LinkedIn video plus give you some insight on tools we use to help stay organized with tasks. This Week's Challenge: Show us your office space and upload it using #CoffeeWithCoal - our favorites - [Introducing #CoffeeWithCoal](https://coalcreative.com/blog/introducing-coffee-with-coal-episode-one/) - Start your Mondays with Coffee with Coal at 10am Eastern on Facebook Live, YouTube and Periscope! Each week the team covers a variety of topics to help small businesses through discussions on internet marketing and social media presence tips. The live morning talk show from Downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pa debuted on July 17. The first episode - [Dan Pittman | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dan-pittman-the-nepacreative-series-coal-creative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Dan Pittman is - [Dave Fultz | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dave-fultz/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Dave Fultz is - [Chris Langan | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/chris-langan/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Chris Langan is our - [Dan Kimbrough | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dan-kimbrough/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Dan Kimbrough is our - [Mariska Robinson | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/mariska-robinson/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Mariska Robinson is our - [Caroline Jones | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/caroline-jones/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Caroline Jones is our - [Dave Reynolds | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/dave-reynolds/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Dave Reynolds is our - [Aubrey Kirwan | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/aubrey-kirwan/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Aubrey Kirwan is our - [Jamie Smith | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/jamie-smith/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Jamie Smith is our - [Shari Kantor | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/shari-kantor/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Shari Kantor is our - [Introducing CoalCreative's Summer 2017 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/summer-2017-interns/) - CoalCreative is pleased to introduce our four incoming Summer 2017 Interns from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, and West Chester University! Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest team members and learn a bit more about them: Cassidy Clement is an NEPA native and a Marketing major and Management minor at Wilkes University. She is interested - [Elijah Stroud | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/elijah-stroud/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Elijah Stroud is our - [It’s time to get rid of your Yellow Pages website.](https://coalcreative.com/blog/yellow-pages-website/) - Your website is sometimes the first and only impression that a potential customer might have of your business or organization. It is essentially your company's virtual front door. It should be welcoming, user-friendly, mobile-responsive, and informative. Your website should tell your story - who are you, what do you do or offer, how can someone contact - [Maria Montoro-Edwards | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/maria-montoro-edwards/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Maria Montoro-Edwards is - [Internship Offers Experience with Local Non-Profits](https://coalcreative.com/blog/internship-offers-experience-local-non-profits/) - Throughout the last few months our Graphic Design Intern, Michael Hoskins, has been working with two local nonprofit organizations, KISS Theatre Company and the NEPA Philharmonic. For KISS Theatre, he has been designing posters and corresponding social media content, such as cover photos and graphics, to help promote their upcoming shows, and for the Philharmonic, he has - [Dani-elle Kleha | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/danielle-kleha/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Dani-elle Kleha is our - [Ashley Evert | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/ashley-evert/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Ashley Evert is our - [Shannon Smyth | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/shannon-smyth/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Shannon Smyth is our - [National Pro Wrestling Day 2017 DVD and Bluray Release!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/chikara-npwd-2017-release/) - We are excited to spread the word that Chikara's National Pro Wrestling Day DVDs and Blurays are available! The discs include 11 huge matchups - all a MUST SEE! Also included is the entire 2017 Young Lions Cup where 16 of the top Young Lions in professional wrestling compete for the prestigious Young Lions Cup! - [Erin Barno | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/erin-barno/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Erin Barno is our - [The Zen Barre New Website Launch!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/the-zen-barre-new-website-launch/) - Founder and Owner of The Zen Barre, Jonelle Dickson, reached out to CoalCreative with the hopes to find a marketing team that could help take her barre brand and certification course to the next level. About a month ago, Jonelle had two separate websites for her studio and her certification course which was making it - [Denny Corby | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/denny-corby/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Denny Corby is our - [Taking You LIVE on a Whole New Level!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/live-streaming-kris-jones/) - If you've logged into Facebook over the last few months, you've more than likely seen some of your friends going "live" while scrolling through your news feed. We noticed too and what we also saw was an awesome opportunity to take businesses, organizations, and even individuals LIVE on a whole new level. Whether it is on-location - [Jessica Tracewski | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/jessica-tracewski/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Jessica Tracewski is - [Cole Hastings | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/cole-hastings/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Cole Hastings is our - [Shamrock Grilled Cheese | igourmet](https://coalcreative.com/blog/igourmet-shramrock-grilled-cheese/) - With Saint Patrick's Day just around the corner, igourmet had no trouble deciding what their next video would be based on: Shamrock-shaped Grilled Cheese! Yes, the recipe even uses delicious green cheese - can you get any more festive than that?! Our videographer, Sam, was even lucky enough to try one at the end of the - [Steve Tippins | The #NEPACreative Series | Coal Creative](https://coalcreative.com/blog/steve-tippins/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Steve Tippins is our - [Woodlands New Website Launch!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/woodlands-new-website/) - The Woodlands is always aiming to create the ultimate Woodlands Experience for every single guest - and that now includes their website! The Woodlands Experience is nothing short of an incredible, all-inclusive experience, which is why we made it a main objective to put the most important content at the forefront of the site. Booking your - [Sara Moore | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/sara-moore/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Sara Moore is our - [Looking for a Summer 2017 Internship?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/summer-internship-2017/) - Over the next seven weeks, our Director of Business Development, Holly Pilcavage, will be actively searching for our Summer 2017 Internship Team! An internship with CoalCreative is a great way to gain experience working on a wide variety of creative and engaging projects in and around Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking interns with interest - [Christine Medley | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/christine-medley/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Christine Medley is our - [Bringing Ideas to Life | SignalLamp](https://coalcreative.com/blog/signallamp-illustrations/) - CoalCreative first met Andy Goldberg and Drew Kearney of Signallamp in 2016 after the Company competed in and won the non-collegiate division in tecBRIDGE's Annual Business Plan Competition. Signallamp was awarded 50 hours of marketing services from CoalCreative as part of their first place prize! From Andy, "Winning the Business Plan Competition gave us access to some unique talent in - [Linda Rowe | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/linda-rowe/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Linda Rowe is our - [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/happy-valentines-day-2017/) - On Sunday, October 9, 2016, I began my journey with CoalCreative.com as the Director of Business Development. My first task? Painting the entire new studio with Owner/CEO, Gerard Durling. We turned on Facebook LIVE and streamed the first couple hours of painting. I can admit that on that day I was not entirely in the know - [Create Your Own Custom Gift Basket | igourmet](https://coalcreative.com/blog/igourmet-valentines-day/) - A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with Tracy and Molly from igourmet. They came to us with a need to spruce up their social media content and with Valentine's Day right around the corner the ideas started quickly flowing. Like many businesses, they wanted to create content that is relatable. More - [Keith Kratz | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/keith-kratz/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Keith Kratz is our - [Become a Game Show Contestant on Chamber Challenge Live!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/chamber-challenge/) - On Wednesday. February 15th, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce is hosting their next networking event featuring an all new LIVE game show: The Chamber Challenge! The entire event will run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be networking, snacks, and refreshments throughout the first hour leading into the game show event starting promptly at 7:00pm. - [Are you a NEPA Creative?](https://coalcreative.com/blog/are-you-a-nepa-creative/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ To be considered, - [C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams at The Woodlands!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/woodlands-february-zine/) - We just wrapped up The Woodlands Bar Magazine, In The Woods, showcasing their exciting upcoming February events! Let's just say things get a bit frisky just in time for Valentine's Day with events like Fifty Shades of Men and PA Cage Fight 27 a few weeks later. That's not all though... On February 10th, the 25th hour presents - [Brittany Boote | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/brittany-boote/) - Throughout 2017, we are working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Brittany Boote is our - [Kathryn Bondi | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/kathryn-bondi/) - Throughout 2017, we will be working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Kathryn - [Alan Mclaughlin | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/alan-mclaughlin/) - Throughout 2017, we will be working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Alan - [Countdown to National Pro Wrestling Day!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/national-pro-wrestling-day/) - Last week, we began counting down to National Pro Wrestling Day on Saturday, February 4th with 30 days of streaming through Facebook Live with one of our clients, Chikara Pro, an independently owned and operated wrestling promotion. About a month ago, Chikara was looking for new ways to help promote the upcoming event and CoalCreative - [Tracy Wren | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/tracy-wren/) - Throughout 2017, we will be working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ Tracy - [Introducing CoalCreative's Spring 2017 Interns!](https://coalcreative.com/blog/spring-2017-interns/) - CoalCreative is pleased to introduce our five incoming Spring 2017 Interns from Wilkes University, King's College, and Luzerne County Community College! This semester, the interns will be working on a variety of predetermined projects with the company and community as well as creating some of their own along the way. Be sure to stay tuned! - [Brandon Stuch | The #NEPACreative Series](https://coalcreative.com/blog/brandon-stuch/) - Throughout 2017, we will be working with our interns to highlight 52 Creatives from the NEPA region. We believe creativity is a broad term that cannot be easily confined within the walls of one simple definition. We want to know what being creative means to you and how you bring that creativity to light.​ We - [Kevin Dougherty uses our DIY Studio for KickStarter project](https://coalcreative.com/blog/diy-studio-drew-friedman/) - When we opened the DIY Studio a few weeks ago, one of our goals was to provide a space for creatives to use when they’re looking for a bit more room, or a green screen, to get a project done. And that’s exactly what Wilkes-Barre based filmmaker Kevin Dougherty needed to film a pitch video - [Ringing in the New Years with 4 Parties at The Woodlands](https://coalcreative.com/blog/new-year-at-the-woodlands/) - We just wrapped up creating this month's issue of The Woodlands Bar Magazine, In The Woods, and as you can tell by the cover, they're pretty excited about the FOUR New Year's Eve Parties they will be hosting. 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Explore our work to see how Coterra powers progress through energy education and a culture built on safety. let's create - [PHRA Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/phra-videos/) - Play Play Play Coal Creative partnered with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA) to produce an array of captivating videos promoting prestigious events like “The Masters Stakes” and “The Adios Pace for the Orchids.” These videos offer viewers a glimpse into the excitement and prestige of Pennsylvania’s horse racing scene. As part of our innovative - [Pine Creek Structures](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pine-creek-structures/) - As one of Pennsylvania’s leading shed retailers, Pine Creek Structures invited us inside their renowned Amish manufacturing facilities to capture what “Amish built” truly means. From interviewing dedicated craftsmen to documenting the meticulous building process, our video team was inspired by the company’s attention to detail and uncompromising standards. Plus, their innovative delivery and installation - [History of Hayden Power Group](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/history-of-hayden-power-group/) - For more than 40 years, Hayden Power Group has built a reputation as an industry leader through exceptional electrical construction, a safety-first mindset, and unmatched customer service. We created a series of videos highlighting their new state-of-the-art facility, innovative apprenticeship program, and recently completed projects that exemplify their unwavering commitment to excellence. let's create your - [Brick Headstrong Reppin' Fitness on Campus](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/brick-headstrong-reppin-fitness-on-campus/) - We teamed up with puppet fitness influencer Brick Headstrong for his visit to Misericordia University, where he sat down with University President Dan Myers to talk fitness and collegiate athletics. He even faced off in the arm-wrestling match of the century. Our video team had a blast shaping the pilot episode of the On Campus - [IWTV Film and TV](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/iwtv-film-and-tv/) - Play Play Play Since 2020, Coal Creative has collaborated with IndependentWrestlingTV (IWTV) to produce thrilling, dramatic, and one-of-a-kind video content.Our partnership began during the production of two seasons of “The Masked Wrestler: Tournament of Mystery.” The thrill of reality competition television met the excitement of an independent wrestling tournament each week when the eliminated wrestler - [MMI Preparatory School Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/mmi-preparatory-school-website/) - MMI Preparatory School’s extensive website serves as an anchor for its operations, including managing admissions and enrollment, calendars and sign-ups for special events like summer camp. The only problem: it was outdated and didn’t align with the school’s contemporary image and forward-thinking academic programs.Coal Creative’s Web Department started by drafting a new look and feel - [Sincerely, Metz](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/sincerely-metz/) - Play When Metz Culinary Management and Environmental Services started its partnership with Coal Creative, they were seeking the creation of assets to arm their sales team. Our team pitched them a campaign that captured some of the key tenets of what makes Metz stand out: warmth, dedication, and exceptionalism. We called this campaign “Sincerely Metz” - [Whitewater Challengers Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/whitewater-challengers-website/) - When the time came for a website refresh for one of our most frequent (and favorite) collaborators, Whitewater Challengers, we hopped aboard the proverbial raft excited and inspired.Our Website Design and Development team, in collaboration with the incredible team at Whitewater Challengers, completed industry research before diving into the design of the website mock up. - [Pride Mobility Product Launches](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pride-mobility-product-launches/) - Play Play At Coal Creative, we had the privilege of partnering closely with Pride Mobility Products® Corporation, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products, on their Baja Raptor and Pursuit 2 product launches. Our team collaborated extensively with Pride Mobility, providing comprehensive support in design, video production, and strategy. From concept to execution, - [RJG Law Social](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/rjg-law-social/) - With our focus on our own community here in NEPA, collaborating with the historic and renowned law firm, Rosenn Jenkins and Greenwald, who are known for their dedication to Wilkes-Barre and beyond was a no-brainer. We collaborate closely with representative of the firm to share Firm News, Attorney highlights or recognition, community involvement or events - [Northeast Regional HIV Services Social](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/northeast-regional-hiv-services-social/) - Sharing the mission of Northeast Pennsylvania Regional HIV Services is some of the most important work that we do here at Coal Creative. We collaborate with representatives of the organization on weekly social media content and monthly email newsletters in an effort to educate the public, strengthen the community and break the many stigmas that - [PHRA Foal Cams](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/phra-foal-cams/) - Play Play Coal Creative spearheaded a captivating campaign for the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association’s (PHRA) Foal Cams, a project showcasing livestreams from various stables where new foals are born. Our team managed the webpage and livestream, created engaging videos, developed a comprehensive strategy, and crafted compelling social media advertisements. Through our efforts, we brought the - [LCTA 50th Anniversary](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/lcta-50th-anniversary/) - Play Play Play Play To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Coal Creative collaborated with the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) on a campaign that captured the essence of this milestone. In addition to a memorable 50th-anniversary logo and a range of design elements, our team produced engaging videos that highlighted LCTA’s history and impact, contributing to - [Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pennsylvania-harness-horsemens-association-videos/) - Play Play Play When we first met with the marketing director for the local branch of the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, they described our challenge as decreasing the age of the fanbase. We suggested increasing awareness of the exciting sport with storytelling, primarily through video profiles of standout representatives of harness racing. We started out - [Pride Mobility Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pride-mobility-videos/) - Play Play Play Play Play When we collaborate with Pride Mobility, we know that the finished product is going to be something special.With Pride’s television spots, we wholeheartedly jump into the process of developing creative, cinematic concepts to promote their life-changing products. Through all stages of production, we’ve become an honorary part of Pride’s creative - [LCTA Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/lcta-videos/) - Play Play Play Play Coal Creative partnered with The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) to produce a series of four short videos that illustrate how individuals from diverse backgrounds—a businesswoman, a college student, a commuter, and a senior—can save money each month by utilizing the LCTA’s public transportation services. These videos shed light on the - [Kooth Mental Health](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/kooth-videos/) - Play Play Coal Creative is proud to collaborate with Kooth, a leading platform providing clinically proven and research-evidenced therapies to over 16 million people worldwide. Our partnership involved creating two compelling videos specifically tailored to Pennsylvania students navigating mental health challenges. Our collaboration aimed to shed light on Kooth’s invaluable services, providing support for stress, - [Dress for Success Women in Power](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/dress-for-success-women-in-power/) - Since 2021, Coal Creative has partnered with Dress for Success Luzerne County for their impactful “31 Days of Women In Power” campaign. Our team spearheaded the design and execution of all campaign elements, including eye-catching social media graphics, a striking billboard design, engaging newspaper ads, captivating blog headers, and compelling digital e-blasts. Through meticulous strategy - [Signallamp Health Print & Illustration](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/signallamp-health-print-and-illustration/) - Signallamp Health, a leader in chronic care management, tasked our team with developing a fun and welcoming illustrated style for their brand. For a range of impactful graphic design assets including educational cards and shirt designs, our designers crafted custom characters. These elements were crafted to enhance Signallamp Health’s visual identity and educational resources, reflecting - [NTRPDC Heath Care Careers Booklet](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/ntrpdc-heath-care-careers-booklet/) - Coal Creative collaborated with the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission (NTRPDC) to design a booklet that showcases their extensive community, economic, and workforce development services. Serving the Northeastern Pennsylvania counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming, NTRPDC plays a crucial role in advancing regional growth and prosperity. Our team worked closely with - [AllOne Foundation Infographic Design](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/allone-foundation-infographic-design/) - When the pandemic struck, AllOne Foundation rose to the call, supplying health care facilities with critical supplies, distributing millions of pounds of food to those in need and so much more.As their marketing partner, it was important for us to visually convey these impressive and important numbers in easy-to-read infographics. let's create your design. If - [Rockin' The River / Rockin' The County Design](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/rockin-the-river-design/) - The 2019 Rockin’ the River event was so successful that leadership decided it was a no-brainer to modify 2020’s event to accommodate a safe but fun concert event.Rockin’ the County was far more ambitious than its predecessor – the ever-creative leadership team brought the concert to the residents of Luzerne County on the back of - [Harveys Lake Book Design](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/harveys-lake-book-design/) - Charlie Petrillo came to us looking to turn the history of Harveys Lake into a website, downloadable book, and a print copy of that book. Our lead designer took on this project with excitement to create the cover pages, logo, and the layout of the entire book. We thoroughly enjoyed learning fun facts about the - [Visit Luzerne County Trail Signs Design](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/visit-luzerne-county-trail-signs-design/) - When Visit Luzerne County wanted new trail signs on the world-renowned Ricketts Glen State Park hiking trail, they came straight to Coal Creative. Inspired by signs first developed by a Boy Scout, the team built engaging, fact-laden signs that drew attention to the state park’s unique natural ecosystem. let's create your design. If you want - [AZEK Print Materials](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/azek-print-materials/) - At Coal Creative, we had the privilege of collaborating with The AZEK Company, a leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products. Committed to making a lasting impact on the world, The AZEK Company accelerates the use of recycled materials in their products. Our team worked closely with The AZEK Company to - [Scranton Parks & Rec. Print Materials](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/scranton-parks-and-rec-print-materials/) - When Scranton Parks & Rec came to us, they wanted to find a way to spread the word about their events. For the most part, their events were free to the public, but they weren’t seeing the engagement they wanted. Our design team helped craft illustrated posters to promote Scranton Parks & Rec’s monthly event - [Maxx Strength Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/maxx-strength-videos/) - Play Play Play One of our most exciting clients is fitness startup Maxx Strength. In 2019, our video team traveled to Virginia to a Gold’s Gym that offered a Maxx Strength training facility – a large space filled with the full array of Maxx Strength products. From the Wrecking Wall, to the Air Sled, to - [Catawissa Borough Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/catawissa-borough-logo/) - We love challenges, and we have a passion for creating brands that tell stories. Both of these are combined when creating a brand that represents a city, town or community that people call home. Municipal planners from Catawissa Borough, Pennsylvania, asked us to strategize and design a brand for the borough administration itself, local landmarks - [Penn-Lee Footwear Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/penn-lee-footwear-logo/) - Coal Creative had the privilege of collaborating with Penn-Lee Footwear, a cherished institution in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1961, on the redesign of their logo. As one of the oldest privately-owned shoe stores in the region, Penn-Lee Footwear sought a logo that honored their rich history while reflecting a modern aesthetic. Our team worked closely with - [Legacy In A Glass Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/legacy-in-a-glass-logo/) - Our collaborators at Legacy in a Glass, a wine consulting startup, asked us to create a logo. We typically design up to three logo options to start, but our lead designer and developer really hit it out of the park on the first shot. The logo accomplishes the dual mission of showing the main points - [Sebelin & Sebelin Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/sebelin-sebelin-logo/) - The Sebelin brothers came to us at the start of their new law firm. To start, they wanted a logo with a traditional law feel that would represent their brand appropriately. They also needed a logo that would hold its ground in a black & white version as well for stationary purposes. Fun fact: The - [The Masked Wrestler Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/the-masked-wrestler-logo/) - The best logos convey the feeling of what they represent while making an instantly recognizable impression.In collaboration with IndependentWrestlingTV, we designed the award-winning logo for “The Masked Wrestler: Tournament of Mystery” series that utilizes shape elements from the iconic masks that the mystery participants wear in the show. let's create your design. If you want - [Maple Hill Cemetery Logo](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/maple-hill-cemetery-logo/) - In honor of their 150th anniversary, Maple Hill Cemetery Association representatives collaborated with us to create a new logo and brand that honors the rich history of the cemetery, distinguishes Maple Hill from other cemeteries and utilizes maple leaf imagery.Our Lead Designer, Matt designed a simple logo, which can also be used as an icon. - [Hocsocx](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/hocsocx/) - Coal Creative produced an upbeat and inspiring internet commercial for the athletic leg liner company Hocsocx. The 30-second spot takes a daring but effective approach by only showing legs from the knees down. It uses action, quick cuts and brilliant imagery set to an exciting soundtrack. let's create your videos. If you want a remarkable - [Heller's Gas Testimonials](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/hellers-gas-testimonials/) - The regional propane retailer Heller’s Gas needed an inspiring video series that featured its stellar work environment as part of its ongoing recruiting efforts. Coal Creative planned, shot and produced a series that showcased the family-owned company’s technician, administrative and customer service jobs. let's create your videos. If you want a remarkable video, we want - [Kraken Boardsports AleJam 2019](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/kraken-boardsports-alejam-2019/) - As sponsors of Kraken’s Boardsports’ 2019 event “Ale Jam”, our video team was on location at the extreme sports event to capture all the action. From close up shots to drone video, our team showcased the unique event that began with truckloads of snow being dumped and sculpted in the SBC Brewery parking lot in - [NEPA Sings](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/nepa-sings/) - As huge fans and frequent collaborators of CASA of Luzerne County, we were so excited to produce what has been called “American Idol in the Wyoming Valley.” The full, hour-long broadcast featured dynamically mixed musical performances, judge feedback and intricate motion graphics. Shot in one evening at a socially distanced shoot, our video production team - [PA CareerLink and Fork Over Love](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pa-careerlink-and-fork-over-love/) - In partnership with PA CareerLink, Coal Creative produced a compelling video for Fork Over Love, highlighting the crucial role of local restaurants in supporting communities and addressing food insecurity. The video emphasized how viewers can contribute by patronizing local eateries, thereby supporting both the restaurant industry and those facing food insecurity. let's create your videos. - [Quantum Rehab Videos](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/quantum-rehab-videos/) - Our team collaborated with Quantum Rehab to produce a captivating 5-minute cinematic documentary, delving into the story behind their innovative R-Trak base. We wrote the script, captured footage, and edited a video that explores the R-Trak power base throughout its design, production, and testing stages, providing viewers with a comprehensive glimpse into the product’s development - [Black Birch Engineering Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/black-birch-engineering-website/) - Our team had the privilege of collaborating with Black Birch Engineering to create a cutting-edge website that highlights their innovative solutions and provides a seamless user experience. Specializing in automation and process control engineering, Black Birch Engineering required a website that not only showcased their expertise, but also captivated their audience. This new website is - [Ceremonies by Lori Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/ceremonies-by-lori-website/) - Ceremonies by Lori entrusted Coal Creative with the creation of their website, a platform showcasing their exceptional officiant and wedding planning services across multiple states. Covering regions from Pennsylvania to New England, the South, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, Ceremonies by Lori desired a website that not only reflected their wide-ranging services, but also provided - [Flying Taco Mexican Grill Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/flying-taco-mexican-grill-website/) - Founded in 2020 by business partners Ann and Shelby, The Flying Taco desired a website that showcased their authentic Mexican cuisine and captured the essence of their unique dining experience in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Our team collaborated closely with The Flying Taco to design and develop a vibrant website that reflects their passion for great food - [F.M. Kirby Center Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/fm-kirby-center-website/) - Step into the world of entertainment at the F. M. Kirby Center with their newly redesigned website. Nestled in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this historic Art Deco-Moderne style theater has been brought into the digital age with a fresh, user-friendly interface and enhanced features thanks to our team. As part of our collaboration, we introduced a dynamic - [Northeast Regional HIV Services Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/northeast-regional-hiv-services-website/) - At Coal Creative, we’re committed to collaborating with organizations dedicated to making a difference in our community. When approached to remake the website for Northeast Pennsylvania Regional HIV Services, we were eager to create a platform that truly reflected their mission. Northeast Pennsylvania Regional HIV Services provides crucial support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, helping - [PA CareerLink® Websites](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/pa-careerlink-websites/) - We’ve always been passionate believers in the opportunities our region offers. That’s why we were so excited to collaborate with PA CareerLink® to strategize, design and develop a new, state-of-the-art website that dynamically showcases these opportunities on a user friendly platform.It features program information, testimonials, a robust library of useful information, an eye-catching video header - [Penguins GOALS Foundation Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/penguins-goals-foundation-website/) - Coal Creative had the honor of partnering with the Penguins Goals Foundation to create a brand-new website that reflects their mission of breaking barriers on and off the ice. Dedicated to making youth sports more accessible, advocating for education, and supporting Northeastern Pennsylvania communities, the foundation needed a website that could effectively communicate their vision - [Red Leaf Salad Company Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/red-leaf-salad-company-website/) - When our team learned that they would be working with a favorite local eatery to refresh its website, the excitement fueled the construction of an energetic website that matches Red Leaf Salad Co.’s national-level brand and quality.With a fun menu, a video header, job postings, online ordering and more, the new Red Leaf website ranks - [Rainbow Alliance Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/rainbow-alliance-website/) - Coal Creative is proud to have collaborated with the Rainbow Alliance, an organization dedicated to fostering a community where everyone can thrive, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. With a long-standing relationship with the Rainbow Alliance, we were honored to undertake the task of refreshing their website. Through close collaboration and a - [Power Engineering Corporation Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/power-engineering-corporation-website/) - Since 1922, Power Engineering Corporation has been a respected industry leader in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity control, refrigeration, and plumbing, Power Engineering Corporation’s team of professionals is known for their expertise and experience. They reached out to our team because they were in need of a website refresh to properly - [Penn-Lee Footwear Website](https://coalcreative.com/portfolio/penn-lee-footwear-website/) - Coal Creative partnered with Penn-Lee Footwear, one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s oldest privately-owned shoe stores, to refresh their website. 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