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If there’s one constant in life, it’s that memes keep getting better and better. At FIFTEEN, we enjoy a good meme and one does not simply choose their favorite lightly. So, for our latest Chapter 15: Meme, Myself and I on Instagram (@ agency_15), we’re choosing a few of our favorites to recreate for your viewing pleasure. Like this one that walked its way to viral status in 2017 The Distracted Boyfriend featuring graphic designer Tim Martin. We've got lots more on our Instagram page, so check them out!

2020 was...a year...right? That's why we're so encouraged that our #client Launch NY made significant progress last year by investing over $2 million in 32 startups across the state. Launch NY told The Buffalo News that the kinds of companies they invest in has a lot to do with why they were able to keep the momentum going. http://fif.tn/2YXuhVf

Art Director Sarah Walczak was back on News 4 WIVB Buffalo this morning talking about last night’s commercials. Did they live up to the hype?

As an advertising agency, we get REALLY excited about Super Bowl commercials. Our Creative Director, Rachel Spence, was on WBEN NewsRadio this morning to talk about which ones were her favorites, which missed the mark, and if it was a good investment for some longtime brands to allocate their budgets elsewhere this year. http://fif.tn/37bv8Gr

ICYMI: Art Director Sarah Walczak was on News 4 WIVB Buffalo this morning sharing what she’s most excited to see during the #BigGame’s commercials on Sunday.

Our newest Chapter 15 debuts on Instagram today, and we're calling it The 15 Days of Gratitude. We'll be sharing some 'silver linings' our team discovered through a year of disruption, discontent and doom. Be sure to check it out, and maybe even share some unexpected grace that 2020 brought to you. https://www.instagram.com/agency_15/

FIFTEEN Partner Zachary P Schneider recently sat down with the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss his startup journey, from FIFTEEN to Ru's Pierogi. A key takeaway? Be prepared to quickly change with the times.

Art brings us together, even when we're apart. The FIFTEEN crew (and their doggos!) couldn't wait to put on their new "The Sun Sets, the Sun Rises" apparel, designed by the immensely talented Sam Lonczak for AAF Buffalo's Big Tee Off. The inspiration? Sam said, "Everyone has different views about a situation, and I wanted to show something positive about 2020 what we've been able to do, as opposed to what we couldn't do."

Are you looking to up your side dish, dessert or appetizer game this Thanksgiving? This month’s Chapter 15 on our Instagram, Feast Your Eyes, will definitely provide some food for thought. Our team has curated a collection of crave-worthy cuisine, like these brie and cranberry bites, that taste as good as they look. And the best part? All of the recipes are in our Instagram bio. Check it out! https://www.instagram.com/agency_15/

What does it take for a startup to succeed? FIFTEEN Partner Zack Schneider has some thoughts...and won't be shy about sharing them during a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday as part of Buffalo Startup Week. More information below:

The National Milk Producers Federation recently honored #client Upstate Farms with a communications award for Milk For Life! Milk For Life is special to us, as we've been with the brand from the beginning. For examples of campaigns we've executed, visit the Work section of our website, and congratulations, Upstate Farms! https://agency15.com/work/lactose-freedom.

Is that tee shirt you're wearing in your home office getting a little rank? We have a solution! Help us raise dollars for AAF Buffalo’s scholarship fund by purchasing our inspirational Hindsight’s 2020 tee shirt entitled "A Light Through the Mist," designed by our own Samantha Lonczak. Order NOW through October 9th. https://fif.tn/365xw1q

It had been too long since we'd seen each other in person, so while the weather still holds, we hosted a parking lot happy hour for those of us who were comfortable coming out. Complete with frosty beverages and killer bbq from Fat Bob's Smokehouse, we were able to enjoy some camaraderie at a social distance, and bring a little bit of normalcy back to our company culture.

Some industries and brands have thrived during COVID, while others have barely survived. Read our latest analysis on how the pandemic has effected what we're doing and why. https://fif.tn/2CZ6ywi

Believe it or not, the advertising industry has stayed pretty robust during COVID. Our newest blog delves into how we’ve worked with Rich Products, Howden and Azuna stay top of mind throughout this new normal. https://fif.tn/32r7P8d

Quarantined or not, essential businesses still needed to operate during the height of COVID. Read up on how our collaborations with clients Rich Products, SCU Health and Catholic Health helped them stay relevant and connect with audiences without missing a beat. https://fif.tn/2Zeb4OI

Our latest case study outlines how we helped Catapult, an executive consultancy, achieve a customized website that’s as beautiful as it is functional. https://agency15.com/work/conquer-with-class

We’re all coping with working from home during COVID, and AAF Buffalo met (via Zoom) with some local agencies to discuss ways they’re supporting employees during this unprecedented time. Another topic was what workplaces are going to look like, and what procedures could be in place once everyone (eventually) returns to the office. From staggered work schedules, more telecommuting and possible temperature checks, workplaces are going to look markedly different going forward.

Quaranstreaming: it's a thing. Our latest #Chapter15 on Instagram explores what can happen when our sheltering in place TV binges run into each other, just like everything else seems to these days. https://www.instagram.com/agency_15/

We know WNYers have the biggest heart, and were honored to have helped #client Catholic Health place the media for their #HeartsforWNYheroes initiative. As a way to thank frontline healthcare workers during the #COVID crisis, CHS is encouraging everyone to hang a specially-designed poster (downloadable in the link below or available in Sunday’s The Buffalo News), or show support on social media with profile frames and graphics the depict their blue heart. You can even go to the website and share how a CHS caregiver made a positive difference with you or a loved one. Our hearts go out to those who have been effected by this pandemic, and share CHS’s gratitude toward our local first responders. https://www.heartsforwnyheroes.org/