Culture

  • What does it mean to be inspired by Phyllis Neffler of the movie Troop Beverly Hills?

    Owning Up: Women in Leadership Series Women held 31.7% of top executive positions across industries in 2021. At Stoltz, we know women make great leaders—and we envision a world where there are an equal number of women in leadership as men. We asked several women we admire who hold leadership positions, or are experts in their field, to share their experiences…

  • Making It So: Strengthening Teams with Authenticity

    Owning Up: Women in Leadership Series Women held 31.7% of top executive positions across industries in 2021. At Stoltz, we know women make great leaders — and we envision a world where there are an equal number of women in leadership as men. We asked several women we admire who hold leadership positions, or are experts in their field, to share…

  • Holy #$%@ Parental Leave is Important

    My wife and I just welcomed our first baby. I’m grateful for a million things, but right now I’m especially grateful that my company gave me 8 weeks of paid time off to take care of my family. As I talked to other parents, I realized how rare it is for non-birthing partners to get…

  • What to do when you get laid off.

    Owning Up: Women in Leadership Series Women held 31.7% of top executive positions across industries in 2021. At Stoltz, we know women make great leaders—and we envision a world where there are an equal number of women in leadership as men. We asked several women we admire who hold leadership positions, or are experts in their field, to share their experiences…

  • Jaime Ekman’s Hope for Her Two Daughters

    Owning Up: Women in Leadership Series Women held 31.7% of top executive positions across industries in 2021. At Stoltz, we know women make great leaders—and we envision a world where there are an equal number of women in leadership as men. We asked several women we admire who hold leadership positions, or are experts in their field, to share their experiences…

  • We’re not feeling very proud right now.

    How anti-trans legislation affects us all + 3 ways to be a better LGBTQ+ ally At the same time rainbow flags fly throughout our cities and Instagram feeds and Pride parades celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, anti-trans legislation is sweeping the U.S. and the world. It’s hitting close to home. Stoltz is headquartered in Boise, Idaho,…

  • Sustainability

    Why is it important for companies to be sustainable? As if preserving the Earth we live on isn’t reason enough for businesses to employ sustainable practices, the benefits are plenty. Businesses that focus on sustainability not only get brownie points from Mother Nature, they have a competitive advantage, increase their brand value, and attract talent.…

  • How Ethics Influence and Improve Marketing and Design

    Ethics is a daunting and unwieldy topic to write about. Trust me; I’ve sat down to write — and rewrite — this blog more times than I wish to count. Nevertheless, philosophers have created ethical frameworks to guide our decisions for as long as humans have existed, from Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics to Kant’s categorical imperatives.…

  • The Road to Return

    How did a middle-aged, stay-at-home Mom find herself working with one of the coolest marketing groups in Boise? My journey to Stoltz began long ago. Like many Gen Xers, I naively thought that a college degree alone was the golden ticket to professional success. So, I earned a bachelor’s in sociology and set out on…

  • Spooky Stats

    You’ve seen the websites, digital ads, billboards, and more that have made their way out our doors, but have you ever wondered how it all starts? An insight. A data point. A problem that needs solving. We’re taking a step behind the curtain to share some eye-opening statistics that have inspired strategic creative. Big or…