Views from 15th Street
The main Athena offices are located in the heart of Philadelphia, on 15th Street overlooking the City Hall plaza. While our work is international and some of our employees call Denver home, everything starts here with the passionate people who fill this space and cast a vision for us and our clients. This blog is a warm invitation to participate in life at Athena and share in the many views from 15th Street.
November: Week in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why every Monday.
Athena Recommends: Our Favorite Holiday Charities
For the November installment of Athena Recommends, the team names their favorite local and national charities for the holidays and all year long.
October: Week in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why every Monday.
The Power of an Athena Brainstorm
Some of Athena’s best client ideas originated around the conference-room table. Director Christine Rudloff shares 5 secrets to leading a productive session.
Athena Recommends: Our Top 13 Fall Reads
Our new monthly rundown of staff-curated industry and entertainment picks kicks off with 13 books to read this fall.
September in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
Athena Global Advisors and Sprinklr Partner to Help Enterprises Scale Data and Insights
Athena Global Advisors will help brands maximize their investment in Sprinklr to find meaning in online conversations and scale data and insights across stakeholder teams.
Spotlight on Women’s Sports Marketing
A new era of sports is coming, and Athena is at the forefront in terms of both expertise and excitement. Olivia Odle takes an informed look at the way women are changing the sports marketing game.
Super Bowl, Super Impact: My Work with the NFL
Christina Cucinotta reflects on the social impact and a few professional highlights of our enduring partnership with the NFL.
August in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
Spotlight: Our Employee Experience Team
Gianna DiBlasio talks about what sets Athena’s company culture apart and her best piece of advice for job seekers.
July in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
Drink in the Creativity with Wizzie’s Tea
Senior Manager of Creative Services Mike Cloppse dives into the refreshingly vibrant brand identity our Creative Agency created for Wizzie’s Tea, a family-owned iced tea company with a rich history of bringing people together.
Spotlight: Our Project Management Team
How Senior Director Jose Alvarez’s storytelling approach to project management turns ideas into action.
Data & Decision: Social Listening in Action
Muting the noise, extracting the trends, and articulating the stories behind the data is what we do best at Athena. Our Social Listening expertise is an essential part of brand strategy in today’s world.
June in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
Catching Up with Athena’s Creative Manager
Creative Manager Shawn Gorman shares his favorite font, why mood boards matter, and the one thing he wants clients to know about building creative campaigns.
May in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
PMs Sit Down for Some Q&A
Two members of our Project Management team talk about their work, culture at Athena, and what makes Philadelphia so special. Spoiler: it’s not just the cheesesteaks.
My Remote Internship Experience at Athena
In a hybrid world, internships are everywhere. Rachel Yang reflects on her semester as a remote intern with Athena and how that experience uniquely equipped her for today’s professional world.
Inside Athena’s New Denver Office
Athena Senior Director Seana Siekman goes west to open offices in a new city.
Our “Creative Genius” Speaker Series
Creativity is central to good work in our industry, and our “Creative Genius” Speaker Series helps keep us inspired and ambitious.
April in Review
Whether industry news, economic trends, or global stories, we like to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. Now, at the end of the month, we’re excited to share with you what we’re reading and why.
Why Brands are Diving into the Metaverse
Why are established brands expending precious time, effort, and money with something as novel and enigmatic as the metaverse? Martin Cordova dives into this question and more in this blog.
Spotlight: Our Information Management Team
Athena’s Chief Information Officer Rob Richard has been safeguarding the information superhighway for decades. Here, he talks about how Athena is on the cutting edge of technology and the one thing companies can do to improve data security.
10 Questions with Senior Director Lorraine Dziepak
Athena Senior Director Lorraine Dziepak shares how relocating from New York to Philadelphia set her on a new professional path.
Giving Back Alongside the NFL
Senior Director of Strategic Marketing & Creative Services Jessica Repici reflects on our expansive community engagement work with the National Football League (NFL).
What’s Happening at Athena in 2022
With an ever-growing project list, a new office opening in Denver, and a flurry of new hires to begin 2022, Athena Chief Executive Officer Maggy Wilkinson speaks to what’s ahead for Athena in 2022.