Monthly Archives: June 2013

CreateAthon Blog

CreateAthon is Catching On!
  • Written by Teresa Coles

  CreateAthon is not only expanding our national reach, but we’re crossing borders and oceans too! As we rally the troops for CreateAthon 2013, let’s take a moment to welcome seven of the latest agencies to commit their time and talent to our marathon of giving back.   DNA Creative Communications, Greenville, South Carolina FleishmanHillard,... Read More

Partner Profile: Meet Hypno Design
  • Written by Julie Turner

What kind of agency signs up to be a CreateAthon partner? Often it’s the shop with the simplest of missions who is most eager to hop on the pro bono bandwagon. Check out this fun autobiography  from CreateAthon partners, Hypno Design of Philadelphia. They just want to make people happy.  And as CreateAthon partners they’ve... Read More

Why CreateAthon? Part Three: Magic Happens in the Middle of the Night
  • Written by Jenni Brennison

 Is it really possible to produce high quality work in the span of a 24-hour marathon? Are you undermining your shop’s regular work when you produce pro bono on such a short timeline? We answer with a resounding, “No!” But better yet, we’ve got 15 years of experience and other partners to back us up.... Read More

Sharing CreateAthon Magic and Mayhem
  • Written by Julie Turner

One thing that’s great about CreateAthon? We are not alone. Since the nonprofit allnighter began in 1998, the mother of all workdays has been joined by more than 75 partner agencies and creative organizations as well as 1,275 hard-working nonprofits. Despite the frantic pace and pressure, we’ve managed to score some big fun along the... Read More