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Jungite aut Perite; Join or Die. This is the motto of the MLS’s newest team, the Philadelphia Union, and when they needed a partner who could help them bring their mission to the masses, the Philadelphia Union chose 20nine to answer the call. The Union needed a site that would effectively sell their brand, tell their story, and jumpstart the buzz for their upcoming inaugural season in 2010. They also needed a tech-savvy site that could integrate ticketing, e-commerce, multimedia and another features. And they needed it fast.

“20Nine was able to deliver a visually captivating and high quality interactive platform that enables us to maximize the online experience for our fan base. They managed to create a website that we feel ranks among the very finest in professional sports in an exceptionally tight time frame. Their responsiveness, creativity and ability to adapt on the fly exceeded our lofty expectations.”

- Thomas Veit, President, Philadelphia Union.

In less than a month, 20nine designed and constructed a website complete with a custom content management system, a vivid brand presence, and integrated applications like a Team Store and Fan Center. Launched on May 11, 2009, the site saw 150,000 hits in the first 24 hours, currently averaging 75,000 hits a day.

PhiladelphiaUnion.com is simply selling tickets; it’s engraining the sport and the new Philadelphia Union brand with the region with design and function. To learn more about what 20nine can do for your brand, contact our Director of Sales & Marketing, Alison Hindman.

20nine and our client Virtua, are proud to announce the arrival of VirtuaBaby.org, delivered on May 5th, 2009 at 4:00 pm! A bouncing, beautiful new microsite was created to help Virtua, a major healthcare and hospital system in New Jersey, effectively reach and engage expecting mothers across their footprint in a new way. Virtua dreamt of something that combined high-tech expertise with high-touch personality, a site that would help new mothers form a relationship with Virtua that could extend to the healthcare choices they make for their entire family.

“From the beginning of this project, I was blown away by 20nine’s creativity. VirtuaBaby was a complex project with multiple audiences. They grasped our challenges and came up with a great design concept that accomplished all of our goals. The planner and Web site have been well received, and I am looking forward to working with 20nine in the future on the next phase of VirtuaBaby.”

- Michael Capriotti, Director, Marketing Communications

20nine’s team first brought to life a branded, useful day-planner to be handed out to expectant moms registering to deliver at Virtua. The planner directed recipients directly to the VirtuaBaby site, where they would find the same soft, clean and welcoming brand presence, backed with features like appointment setting, pregnancy progress tracking, educational videos and more. It came complete with a custom content-management system to allow Virtua the ability to easily maintain and grow the functionality of the site on a consistent basis.

VirtuaBaby.org is part of the world now, and just like any proud parent, we couldn’t be more excited to help it grow with Virtua! To learn more about what 20nine can do for your brand, contact our Director of Sales & Marketing, Alison Hindman.

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I’m a member of a local Beer of the Month club. I took the time to seek the group out after visiting a local brewery and signed up for their newsletter. This week’s newsletter included a link to their Facebook page, which I became a fan of and received a coupon for a case of their latest brew. In addition, I receive regular tweets from the club with updates on upcoming beers, events and general beer lover tidbits. I’m a happy consumer. Although I would like to write a whole story on beer, I’m actually writing about brand integration, which, in this case ties in pretty well together. Do a Google search on the term “brand integration” and you’ll find over 55,000 results. There might be a good explanation or two in there, but when you get down to it, brand integration is just this – incorporating your organization’s message into every forum where your audience is.

Traditional advertisers may say that ad creation, direct mail pieces and static websites effectively communicate a company’s message. However, today consumers are savvy. They don’t want to hear you tell them that you’ve got the best beer in town. They want to hear it from their best friend who writes a beer blog, or their uncle who brews his own in the basement. While traditional advertising and direct mail might include a brand message, it’s not engaging consumers. It’s no longer enough for a company to say they’re doing something; they need to actually show consumers that they are doing it and engaging customers along the way. Consumers are sophisticated and have a wide range of online options available to them. If your site doesn’t deliver real value, customers may visit once, but won’t return.

Case in point, we recently began working with a hospital that is making a big push for more new-mom patients. In doing our research we found that, according to Gallup, patients today are more informed about care options and provider abilities, more vocal about their expectations for care, and more empowered to “shop around” for the best healthcare provider possible. In addition, through researching some of the tens of thousands of mom blogs and doing various Twitter searches on the subject we found what you might expect – that more moms and moms-to-be are going online to get information about their pregnancy than are seeking information from traditional sources, such as their OBGYN. Our client needed to be a part of this.

With this in mind we created a website that includes an OB portal where moms-to-be and new-moms can interact easily with the hospital. The portal allows for future moms to create a personal page and includes a section where they can track their baby’s development, follow a personal pregnancy check list, watch educational videos and manage their physician appointments. The key to the success of this site is the engagement of the users.

Integrating a brand message across all forums where customers hang out may sound like a pretty simple concept, but it’s important for us as marketers to communicate to our clients that this is an investment; not necessarily of money, but of time. Creating a Facebook page might be easy and fun, but keeping it updated, relevant and providing content that will keep not only current fans coming back but new fans joining takes strategy and planning. Integrated branding agencies take the time to work with clients to define messaging, decide on the best social media outlets to engage consumers and create strategies in which these engage consumers share the brand message. Once a commitment to brand integration has been made, you will find the true value in engagement.

By: Gregory Ricciardi

If you haven’t heard of Twitter yet… it’s possible that you’ve been living under a rock. Twitter is the phenomenon of 140-character ‘status updates’ of sorts, only available to any and all on the web. And in case you really haven’t heard of it… it’s kind of a big deal. Celebrities, individuals and companies alike, are flocking to this community to interact directly with friends, fans and customers. Many companies though, are still trying to grasp the why’s and how’s of using Twitter to grow their brand. At 20nine, we believe there’s very real value in this whole business of tweeting, so we thought we’d help you discover what all the buzz is about.

The Promotional Twit- some companies are pushing sales promotions out directly to their followers on the site, driving sales and brand loyalty. Dell Computers used it to alert customers to exclusive product offers this past holiday season, driving in over $1 million in Twitter-related revenue. Companies like JetBlue, Southwest, Royal Caribbean, and even the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, are spotlighting special deals and events through their branded Twitter pages. Southwest Airlines alone, has over 23,000 followers.

The CRM Twit- many corporations are utilizing Twitter to elevate the level of customer service they can provide by reaching out directly to their target audiences and encouraging interaction. It also gives customers a place to feel personally involved in the brand. Frank Eliason, Comcast’s Director of Digital Care, spends countless hours each day managing the ComcastCares Twitter page, fielding comments and questions, and providing support to 16,000+ followers. The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and over 100 other healthcare facilities, are tweeting directly from the OR, creating open and educational dialogue with students, medical professionals and possible patients as well.

The Researcher Twit- this is really the core of how companies are leveraging the power of Twitter to conduct market research, using it to discover and learn about what their target audiences really want out of their brand. Volvo and Land Rover used it to introduce new models at this year’s New York Auto Show, promoting the product and event while giving followers a place to leave their thoughts on the designs and features. Even Pizza Hut is getting in on it, hoping to hire a “summer twintern” to interact with customers and track product/brand feedback to report back to executives with. Whole Foods uses feedback from their 500,000+ followers to evaluate product and service offerings at a corporate level and promote individual store Twitter sites as well.

The simple fact is that Twitter, does indeed, have a place in the world of marketing. To learn more about how a twit can be a good thing for your brand, call 20nine today. Or, because we don’t believe in handing out advice without taking it ourselves, start following us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/20ninedesign

For more information, please contact Alison at 610-238-0450 or Alison@20nine.com.

20nine expands interactive/design capabilities with creation of 20nine Interactive
Conshohocken, PA – January 29, 2009 – 20nine, a full-service branding and creative agency, has announced the launch of 20nine Interactive on January 29, 2009. The addition of 20nine Interactive extends 20nine’s branding capabilities to include highly interactive web development and design.

“20nine Interactive is now a key component in bringing a brand into the interactive market,” says Greg Ricciardi, managing partner for 20nine. “Although we have been planning this initiative for quite some time, it happens at a time when more and more companies are looking for cost-cutting measures.  By providing our clients with creative and interactive under one roof, we are able to provide efficient development and implementation of a brand at a value.

Boenning & Scattergood, an independent securities, asset management and investment banking firm based in West Conshohocken, was one of the first clients to take advantage of the new interactive division. Through 20nine and 20nine Interactive streamlined operations and expanded interactive resources, Boenning & Scattergood was given a new corporate identity featuring a state-of-the-art corporate website.

20nine Interactive is headed by managing partner, John Dean, formerly the manager of information technology at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Under his direction, 20nine Interactive’s highly qualified developers are able to design a wide range of innovative technology solutions, including web development, e-commerce, content management systems, hosting, merchant services and custom application development.

“20nine has always had interactive capabilities, but not with level of experience as 20nine Interactive’s designers and developers. Our developers have the proficiency to design custom applications on all platforms, allowing us to offer clients infinite options,” says Dean. “With the incorporation of 20nine Interactive, we are better able to offer our clients cutting-edge web capabilities to launch or showcase their brand.”

20Nine adds member to design team and new Art Director.
Conshohocken, PA – November 1, 2008 – 20nine, a full-service branding and creative agency, has announced the addition of two new members to their design team. Joining 20nine is Kevin Hammond and Ashley Thurston-Curry.

“20nine is constantly perfecting our clients’ branding with smart ideas and novel technology, and Kevin and Ashley are ideal additions to our team to help us continue to do this,” said Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “20nine recently took on an array of new clients and their extensive experience in brand management will help us to yield some great results.”

As Art Director, Hammond will lead the creative team and assure that 20Nine is always keeping clients connected to their brand. Prior to 20nine, Hammond worked at Lippincott, a brand management consulting firm located in Manhattan, New York. He brings his strengths in creative and strategic branding to 20nine after working with clients like Comcast, Delta Airlines and LG.

Thurston-Curry joins the 20nine design team from 3601 Creative Group, Comcast-Spectacor’s in-house agency. She will offer her stylish and innovative ideas to 20Nine’s clients, having produced work for powerful brands like the Philadelphia Flyer’s, 76ers and Phantoms in the past.

New work ranges:  healthcare, real estate, nonprofit and technology
Conshohocken, PA – October 15, 2008 – 20nine, a full-service branding and creative agency, has announced the addition of nine new clients to the company’s growing roster.  Those who will benefit from the company’s innovative design and website work are AM Group Properties, Bentley Homes, Boenning & Scattergood, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MEDecision, Princeton HealthCare System, Rodel Foundation of Delaware, The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival and Vuzit.

“During difficult economic times, refocusing on marketing and brand-building can help a company stay top-of-mind with customers, ultimately giving them a boost when things turn around,” said Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “Our goal is to help our clients stay focused on their core customers and key messages through effective branding, design and collateral creation.”

The range of work includes brand redevelopment, website design and functionality, collateral development and updating of identities.

About the New Clients

• AM Group Properties is a real estate developer located in Blue Bell, PA
• Bentley Homes is a developer of high-end homes in the Greater Philadelphia area
• Boenning & Scattergood is one of the regions oldest independent securities, asset management and investment banking firms
• Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate simple, decent, affordable housing
• MEDecision is a leading provider of collaborative health care management solutions
• Princeton HealthCare System is slated to open the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in 2011
• Rodel Foundation of Delaware is a nonprofit dedicated to improving public school systems in Delaware
• The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival presents 60 performances and educational programming throughout the year
• Vuzit is an online document viewer that creates a web platform for distributing and displaying documents

20nine Design Studios is currently looking for a talented Art Director.

20nine Design Studios is a privately held full-service graphic design studio. We offer a complete range of consumer and corporate brand development.

Located in Conshohocken, 20nine Design Studios has earned a strong reputation for enriching a company’s branding efforts through integrated, high impact, state-of-the-art solutions. We specialize in print, advertising, tradeshow, and interactive communications executed through sound strategy providing results, quality, and value that clients appreciate.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience (preferably agency)

Strong conceptual thinking

Intimate knowledge of relevant industry tools

Strong leadership skills- ability to lead a team, manage and mentor junior designers

Strong communication skills- you will interface with clients frequently as well as work on teams within the office.

Ability to work autonomously

Driven to define the look and feel of a company’s brand

We’re looking for a Long Term Relationship: This is an opportunity to be a part of something big! We’re growing quickly and want an applicant who is interested in being a part of this exciting time at our company. There is a great deal of opportunity to evolve in this role integrating your passions and strengths.

Please apply at www.20nine.com or send resume to jobs@20nine.com

Conshohocken, PA – January 20, 2007 – 20nine, a branding and graphic design firm, has announced that it has been selected as Agency of Record for the Philadelphia stop of the Baseball As America exhibit held at the National Constitution Center.

The 5,000-square-foot Baseball As America exhibition is organized by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, and marks the first time the treasures of the Hall of Fame have left their legendary home to tour the country. The exhibit represents the richness of baseball as the great American pastime and celebrates enduring American values: freedom, patriotism, opportunity, and ingenuity.

20nine will create all advertising and marketing for the Philadelphia stop of the exhibit, including local radio and television ads, outdoor billboards and event signage.

“We’re thrilled to have this exhibit come to the National Constitution Center and to utilize the creativity of 20nine Design to share in our vision and inform the masses,” said Christine Spencer, director of marketing, the National Constitution Center.

“This exhibit provides visitors with an in-depth and personal experience of our relationship with this iconic sport and we are dedicated to accurately reflecting this experience in the creative concepts,” said Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “Everyone has had an experience with baseball in their lives, whether they played it themselves or their kids play it now, and we are excited to be a part of such a central exhibit.”

The exhibit will from February 15 through May 11, 2008, at the National Constitution Center

20nine Design Studios, a branding and graphic design firm, has announced the addition of a Director of New Business Development, a Senior Designer and a Graphic Designer to their growing team.

Alison Hindman joins 20nine as the Director of New Business Development where she will leverage her background in marketing and advertising to cultivate new business leads. Prior to 20nine, Hindman worked at Citibank N.A. as a Business Banking Officer and is currently an active member of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. Hindman graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh.

As the newest Senior Designer at 20nine, Joseph Farquharson brings to the team a comprehensive background in graphic design. Farquharson honed and polished his craft as a graphic designer while working for companies such as Department S Ltd., Marketing Concepts and most recently Hillside Agency, all of which are located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Farquharson graduated with full merits from Edinburgh’s Telford College.

Neha Agarwal joins 20nine as a Graphic Designer. Prior to 20nine, Agarwal worked at 21x Design and B&G Studios. In Addition she has taught at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and is a design volunteer for Latika Roy Memorial Foundation, a group dedicated to educating children with special needs. Agarwal graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Dayton and holds a Master in Fine Arts from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art.

“We are very excited to have Alison, Joseph and Neha join our expanding company,” says Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “The demand for innovative and creative individuals makes this industry very competitive. These additions have increased our level of imagination and creativity to better achieve our client’s needs.”

Shire moves 20nine into the pharmaceutical industry

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ConshohockenPA – June 28, 2007 – 20nine is proud to announce four new clients and additional projects for Pecora, an existing client.

20nine has just partnered with Shire, a global specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, human genetic therapies, gastrointestinal and renal diseases. 20nine will help brand the company through a redesign of their corporate PowerPoint template.

“Shire wants to tell a compelling and creative story with each presentation, and a redesign of their templates will allow them to do this,” says Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine.

In addition to Shire, 20nine will begin work with TBP Converting, a converter and distributor of products for the OEM Market. 20nine conducted a photo shoot of current product offerings to be used for a new trade show booth and collateral materials. 20nine will also develop an advertising campaign to run in trade publications.

Drexel University’s Steinbright Career Development Center needed a new look for their Co-Op Program brochure and 20nine created a design focused on the long-term benefits of the program, including increased retention rates, better performance appraisals and higher salaries.

20nine continues their work in the nonprofit sector by redesigning the website for Birdies for Breast Cancer, the nonprofit started by Cristie Kerr, a professional golfer who is currently ranked fifth in the world.

20nine will continue to work with Pecora, an adhesive, sealant and waterproofing solutions provider, by launching their newest product, a silicone caulk entitled “NST” standing for Non Staining Technology, through brand concept, packaging design and a direct mail campaign.

About 20nine Design Studios, LLC
20nine Design Studios is a branding and graphic design firm that connects clients and customers to their brands through strategic, highly-creative design solutions. 20nine partners with clients to create unified campaigns that speak to target audiences and help companies reach their business and marketing goals. Clients include Bentley Systems, Ballard Spahr, CIT, Citi, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Financial, Stonebridge Bank, and many others. For more information please visit www.20nine.com

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Conshohocken, PA (April 2007) – The Augustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova approached 20nine Design of Conshohocken, Pa., to provide a modern perspective for their marketing and outreach efforts. Strategized and redesigned by 20nine, The Augustinian, has impressed its parent organization with its contemporary look and reach in spreading the word of the Augustinian’s work.

“The Augustinians are involved in many ministries – schools, parishes, foreign missions, and more. With such a diversity of ministries, it is essential to share with our many constituents, who we are as Augustinians,” said Donald F. Reilly, head of the East Coast Augustinians [headquartered in Villanova]. “20nine has helped us to tell that story. Their redesign of The Augustinian provides us with a strong vehicle for telling the Augustinian story in a dramatic and appealing style.”

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Conshohocken, PA (February 2007) – To commemorate 150 years of Notre Dame de Namur education in the Philadelphia-area, the Academy has commissioned 20nine Design of Conshohocken to create an anniversary logo and redesign their alumnae magazine, Visions. The magazine features a fresh new look, lending itself to a more collegial appearance. The layout includes large, bright images accompanied by articles written by Notre Dame staff, students and faculty.

The purpose of Visions is to promote and maintain lifelong relationships among the alumnae, the Academy and the community. In this way alumnae can build, strengthen and sustain relationships with students, faculty and friends. Slated to be published twice a year, the magazine provides feature articles, stories and columns highlighting alumnae spotlights, campus scenes and class notes. Visions also offers a forum to develop relationships with alumnae, to thank Capital Campaign donors and enhance donor prospects. Visions represents what is at the heart of an education at the Academy of Notre Dame: dedication to service, commitment to Catholicism, the teachings of St. Julie Billiart and fostering a compassionate community.  [read more]

Conshohocken, PA – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pa., specializing in branding and graphic design services, continues to land notable clients including Lincoln Financial Distributors, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and Preferred Real Estate Investments.

20nine expands its financial industry reach with several large initiatives for Lincoln Financial Distributors, which markets and sells Lincoln-manufactured variable and fixed annuities, life insurance, and investment management products through financial advisors, financial intermediaries and sales professionals. 20nine will partner with Lincoln Financials creative services team to develop materials for four main areas: thought leadership, practice management, enterprise wide initiatives and continuing education. Projects will include event planning materials, compliance/regulatory collateral, wholesaler and advisor materials.

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Conshohocken, November 2, 2006 – Greg & Holly Ricciardi, Managing Partners, are pleased to announce that 20nine Design Studios has been recognized as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the ten county Philadelphia region. This year’s Philadelphia 100 had a very high bar as the two year growth rate of the lowest ranked company on the list exceeded 80%, one of the highest in the history of this program.

20nine Design Studios, LLC is a branding and graphic design firm that keeps clients connected to their brands through strategic, highly-creative and quality design solutions. 20nine prides itself on providing quality service through direct designer-to-client communications. Some of the clients they have worked with include Attalus Capital, Bentley Systems, Ballard Spahr, CIT Group, C&D Technologies, Delaware Valley College, Malvern Preparatory School, Stonebridge Bank and others. 20nine focuses on a cutting edge yet innate insight of their clients’ industries. Services include branding, graphic design, interactive design and market research.
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20nine Design Studios Scores Big with Innovative Trade Show Booth
Unique approach is key to successful trade show effort

By Holly Guernsey of 20nine Design Studios
Conshohocken, PA

Love them or hate them, trade shows are arguably the best venue for convening with peers and potential clients to exchange information, drum up new business and keep up with trends.

But trade shows also present unique marketing challenges as attendees are pulled in numerous directions by countless businesses competing for their attention. To stand out in a sea of cookie-cutter booths, companies must be willing to go beyond the traditional approach to attract and keep visitor interest.
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We are currently looking for a senior level graphic designer with a BFA and at least 5 years of agency experience. The candidate is expected to possess strong design skills, an understanding of branding and brand development, an awareness of industry standards, and the ability to work with clients to coordinate project flow and deadlines.

The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the concept and design of projects for a wide variety of clients. The selected candidate will also be expected to collaborate in creative brainstorm meetings, direct photos shoots, oversee press checks, participate in prospective client pitches and maintain the high quality design which our clients have come to expect.

Fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, and InDesign is required. Good taste in music and pool skills are a plus. Great work environment, located close to train and 76. Please mail resume and cover letter. No electronic submissions will be accepted. No phone calls please.

We are looking for someone with strong design and communication skills with 1-3 experience in creating sites with web standard XHTML/CSS and Flash/Actionscript. Position is an independent and creative opportunity to create and develop web layouts, navigation, icons, and images. Fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, BBEdit, and Flash is required. Good taste in music and pool skills are a plus. Great work environment, located close to train and 76. Send resume, portfolio samples (pdf/url), and cover letter with details about your experience, career goals and salary requirements to jobs@20nine.com.
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‘Making the Brand’
Times Herald - Wednesday August 30, 2006 - Carl Rothenberg

CONSHOHOCKEN — The graphic design firm that specializes in defining and broadening a company’s “brand” is prospering by using its five graphic artists to work with client companies.

20nine Design Studios, located in the former Lee Tire building on East Hector Street, eschewed account executives four years ago to put its graphic artists in charge of their clients’ projects. That hands-on approach took advantage of the graphic artists “people” skills and their ability to respond positively to client requests. “Our entire careers have been concerned with learning from an artist’s critiques,” said 20nine Creative Director and owner Greg Ricciardi.
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‘Without consistency you don’t have anything’
20nine Design Studios originates brand identity
Philadelphia Business Journal - Monday July 31, 2006 - Adam Stone

CONSHOHOCKEN — When Lisa Huffman set out to find a designer for an alumni magazine, she pretty much knew she was asking the impossible.

“We needed something that we hadn’t seen at other independent schools, something a little bit more contemporary, fairly young, fairly fresh,” said Huffman, director of communications at Malvern Preparatory School.

“At the same time, we are an all-boys school, so we needed something that had a masculine look to it, but something mom would still want to look at when it came in the mail.”
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The new look of the 20nine Design Studios website has been launched. The new site promotes the latest and greatest offerings from our talented team of designers.

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20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, PA, landed several new clients including Secap, Attalus Capital, Rouse Chamberlain Homes and Melrose Enterprises.

Secap of Conshohocken provides mail stream management solutions including desktop and high production machines for the printing and fulfillment industries. 20nine is redesigning the product line sell sheets and brochures along with handling the focused industry advertising initiative including headlines such as “We’re the boss of gloss,” “Aqueous schmoqueous” and “We’re devoted to coated.”

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Happy Arbor Day from your tree loving friends at 20nine Design Studio. If you would like us to send you our special Arbor Day tree cutout card, please send us a message

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Conshohocken, Pa. (MARCH 2006) – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania hired Kevin Sharon as a web developer. Kevin adds expertise in web design, interactive design, animation, film and video to the 20nine Design team.

According to Greg Ricciardi, 20nine Design’s managing partner, “Kevin is a core asset to our 20nine Design team. His imagination and innovative touches compliment our brand strategy team and allow us to offer additions services like animation and interactive design to our clients.”
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Conshohocken, Pa. (February 2006) – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania expands its sales team with Gabriella Lamesta. Lamesta will focus on new business development.

According to Greg Ricciardi, 20nine Design’s managing partner, “Adding Gabriella to our team will help us meet our goals to increase annual gross sales, staff size and market visibility.” Ricciardi said, “20nine is thriving among a host of competitive ad agencies in the Philadelphia area. Our growth, client retention rate and awards received are clear indicators of our success as a premier brand development agency. Gabriella is just the person to take on the business development role.”

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Conshohocken, Pa. (JANUARY 2006) –20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, PA has named Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (www.furiarubel.com) as public relations agency of record.

A four-year-old award-winning brand agency, 20nine Design Studios specializes in branding mid to large-size companies through web, print, and multimedia. 20nine services both national and regional clients in the tri-state area. 20nine Design Studios was recently listed number seven on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of top graphic design studios in metro Philadelphia. Greg Ricciardi founded 20nine in 2002 on the principals of quality design and brand-focused solutions while providing high customer satisfaction through direct designer–client contact with a bottom line: we are only effective when our clients are successful.
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There have been other Famous and Infamous 29’s throughout history besides the famous 20nine Design Studios. We have illustrated just a few of these in a series of posters we silkscreened. See the posters here.

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Conshohocken, Pa. (OCTOBER 2005) – 20nine Design recently introduced a new branding campaign for Bentley Systems, a world leader in software applications.

The “Build As One” ad campaign deftly showcases Bentley’s philosophy of an “As One” approach to integrate the complex functions that architects, engineers, contractors and building owners must perform daily. With the help of 20nine’s creative touch, Bentley Systems is clearly defining the impact on the construction industry; an impact that results in a better building process and ultimately, a better building.
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Conshohocken, Pa. (MAY 2005) – The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has tapped 20nine Design Studios to create a new Web identity for the Greater Philadelphia Business Expo, the Chamber’s biggest event and the Philadelphia area’s largest business-to-business trade show.

Traditionally a day long face-to-face networking session, the Expo is becoming more reliant on the Internet to prepare small- to mid-sized businesses to capitalize on opportunities before and after the big event. 20nine Design recreation of the Expo Web site will enable business owners throughout the Philadelphia region to position themselves to expand their client lists and grow their companies.
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BROOMALL, PA (April 9, 2004) - 20nine Design Studios has named been Agency of Record for Neoware, a leading supplier of award-winning software, services, and thin client applications based in King of Prussia, PA. Neoware has entrusted 20nine Design Studios to implement its first ever branding initiative for its innovative thin client software applications.

20nine Design Studios will market Neoware’s thin client through various outlets, including print and Internet advertisements, direct mail, and a revamped Neoware Web site. The “Wouldn’t it be Great” branding campaign will be launched in the United States as well as seven countries in Europe and the Asian Pacific. “20nine Design is the perfect creative communications company to provide Neoware with a consistent message, a focused marketing strategy, and instant brand recognition,” said Sharon O’Shea, Vice President of Marketing Communication, Neoware. “We believe that our thin client computing will have a dramatic impact on corporate PC buying decisions and that 20nine Design Studios can creatively and effectively deliver our message.”
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