smartdept.

smartdept.

Staffing and Recruiting

Chicago, IL 14,214 followers

smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource.

About us

smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with remote, hybrid, and on-site freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a boutique approach to service, allows us the best chance to cultivate the successful relationships we value. What we staff: Marketing account coordinator / executive account manager agency account supervisor account director account planner media buyer/planner brand / product manager marketing manager marketing strategist channel manager promotions manager public relations manager event planner / manager merchandising direct marketing circulation specialist market researcher consumer insights data analyst database / CRM manager web analyst SEO / SEM manager online marketing manager digital strategist / CMO marketing manager marketing director / CMO Print graphic designers art directors creative directors illustrators production artists technical writers proofreaders/editors copywriters traffic coordinators project managers production coordinators production managers mock up artists Web and Multimedia web designers multimedia designers 3d animators motion graphics artists content strategists content writers presentation specialists web developers coders interactive art directors interactive project managers interactive creative directors web producers database architects information architects

Website
http://www.thesmartdept.com
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2001
Specialties
staffing, recruiting, marketing, print, web, multimedia, creative, digital, wbenc, DEI&B, Sustainability, employment solutions, remote, hybrid, on-site, freelance, temp-to-hire, direct hire, nationwide, and Value Based Organization (VBO)

Locations

  • Primary

    309 West Washington Street

    Suite 430

    Chicago, IL 60606, US

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    Nike's iconic "Bo Knows" campaign, launched in the late 1980s, featured one of our favorite athletes, Bo Jackson. The ads showcased Jackson's extraordinary versatility, suggesting he excelled in virtually every sport imaginable, from baseball and football to tennis and more. The campaign transcended traditional athlete endorsements, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Its memorable tagline, "Bo Knows," captured the essence of Jackson's unparalleled athleticism and left an indelible mark on advertising history. The campaign not only boosted Nike's brand image but also set a standard for creative marketing that seamlessly blended sports, entertainment, and popular culture. Did You Know? Bo Jackson recently revealed he will undergo a procedure after suffering from a case of chronic hiccups for more than one year. Yikes! #NikeCampaign #BoJackson #TBT #CreativeMarketing

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    Wendy's iconic "Where's the Beef?" ad campaign, launched in 1984, featured an elderly woman inspecting competitors' hamburgers with disappointment, emphasizing the small size of their patties. Frustrated by the lack of meat, she exclaims the famous line, "Where's the beef?". The catchphrase quickly became a cultural sensation, symbolizing substance and quality. The campaign propelled Wendy's into the spotlight and boosted sales while solidifying the fast-food chain's reputation for serving larger, juicier burgers. The humorous and memorable approach resonated with audiences, leaving an enduring mark on advertising history and earning a permanent place in pop culture. Did You Know? At age 80, Clara Peller was hired as a temporary manicurist for a television commercial set in a Chicago barbershop. Impressed by her no-nonsense manners and unique voice, she was asked to sign a contract as an actress for the agency. And the rest is history! #WheresTheBeef #AdvertisingHistory #IconicAds #TBT

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    Wendy's iconic "Where's the Beef?" ad campaign, launched in 1984, featured an elderly woman inspecting competitors' hamburgers with disappointment, emphasizing the small size of their patties. Frustrated by the lack of meat, she exclaims the famous line, "Where's the beef?". The catchphrase quickly became a cultural sensation, symbolizing substance and quality. The campaign propelled Wendy's into the spotlight and boosted sales while solidifying the fast-food chain's reputation for serving larger, juicier burgers. The humorous and memorable approach resonated with audiences, leaving an enduring mark on advertising history and earning a permanent place in pop culture. Did You Know? At age 80, Clara Peller was hired as a temporary manicurist for a television commercial set in a Chicago barbershop. Impressed by her no-nonsense manners and unique voice, she was asked to sign a contract as an actress for the agency. And the rest is history! #WheresTheBeef #AdvertisingHistory #IconicAds #TBT

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    The iconic "Don't Squeeze the Charmin" ad campaign featured Dick Wilson as Mr. George Whipple, a character who admonished customers for squeezing Charmin toilet paper. Airing from 1964 to 1985, Wilson portrayed the comedic and uptight grocer repeatedly catching people in the act of squeezing the irresistibly soft Charmin. The campaign humorously emphasized the product's softness, making "Please don't squeeze the Charmin" a memorable catchphrase. Wilson's portrayal and the quirky scenarios resonated with audiences, turning the campaign into a cultural phenomenon that endured for decades, and solidifying Charmin's reputation as the go-to choice for soft and squeezable toilet paper. Did You Know? Dick Wilson passed away on November 19, 2007, at the age of 91. Along with his 21-year stint as Mr. Whipple is credited with appearances in 135 television and movie roles. #tbt #AdCampaign

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