Quick and dirty writing tips (for marketing and life in general)

Writing ain’t easy, am I right? As a business owner or marketing pro, you appreciate the power of words. You know that finding your voice is a big part of building your brand.  But maybe you’re not the best writer.  Or maybe your team doesn’t have a full-time copywriter. So, who’s filling the void? Your […]

Want to build a better website?

Build a better website with bold stories and brilliant strategies. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Especially online.  The look of your website matters. And so does the feel of it. Beyond the pop and sizzle of cool functionality and striking design, your website needs to mean something to your […]

New(ish) client! Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School

The year was 2022. The month was June. The topic of conversation? Meat.  Or, more specifically, a meat raffle.  Oh, and golf was involved, too. A golf tournament! But this wasn’t about a getaway weekend for the boys. It was really about raising money for the kids. Our kind-of-sort-of client at the time, Saints Peter […]

(Re)introducing Quilted Squirrel through storytelling

We’re pretty big into storytelling these days.  Actually, we’ve always been pretty big into storytelling.  We’ve been telling stories in TV commercials, on websites, and at places of business ever since we created our agency in 2013. In radio ads and on landing pages, we’ve crafted narratives that create a sense of purpose for our clients […]

Guest blog! 3 green flags to look for in a creative agency

This blog is written by aspiring brand marketer, Amit Gulati, with light edits from Quilted Squirrel. “The Great Resignation.”  “Worker shortage.”  “Nobody wants to work anymore!”  As legend Marvin Gaye once asked, “What’s going on?”  We’re seeing employees and employers alike reconsider their priorities, and it’s clearly created some havoc in the workplace—especially for me, […]

Quilted Squirrel celebrates 10 years! (VIDEO)

“That’s a terrible idea.” A beat of silence. A blank stare. And then some words of wisdom. “But if you’re going to do it, you’ll need a partner.” “Any recommendations?” “Yes.” The next day, Steve called Jerry.  SKIP THE STORY AND WATCH THE VIDEO   “Hi, Jerry, my name is Steve Lingle. Our mutual friend […]

TQS takes on shopping local

What is this, some sort of local shoppers guide? Yup. Featuring first-hand favorites from your faithful Quilted Squirrel staffers. So skip the self checkouts and take it from us: These local shops’ll help you shop local this holiday season. Alyssa Boczar, Senior Account Manager A great place to shop local all year long is The […]

How to make a user-friendly homepage (featuring work for Chiavetta’s)

Building a new homepage? Nice.  Some might say your homepage is the face of your website, so it’s got to look good.  Others might say, no, your homepage is the heart of your website, so it’s got to feel good.  Phrase it any way you want, your homepage is the most important part of your […]

How we branded a new financial advisory business [VIDEO]

One day, our copywriter received a random message on LinkedIn. It was from his old high school pal, Elizabeth. “Oh, Elizabeth!” he said, out loud, to absolutely no one. “Hi, James,” the message began (more or less). “I’ve seen your Quilted Squirrel posts on LinkedIn and wanted to reach out. “I’m looking for some help […]

TQS takes on cult classics

Boo! (Got you.) It’s October and Halloween and all that.  So, (super)naturally, we’ve got takes.  Classic movies and music. Wrong opinions about candy corn. They’re all here.  Call off the search for Baby Oscar and see what our staffers have to say about the season’s best (and worst) cult classics.   Lisa Hinterberger, Graphic Designer […]