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There’s a saying about the carpenter’s house always having a leaky roof. For us, the branding agency equivalent was a website that no longer reflected...
I went to Expo West for the first time this year. I wasn’t there as a buyer or seller, I just wanted to see how...
While SEO can sometimes seem like technical wizardry that should only be navigated by experts, this is not what Google wants. Google wants anyone who...
“Marketing is about values. It’s a complicated and noisy world, and we’re not going to get a chance to get people to remember much about...
The Murmur team is comprised many unique talents. Our differences enrich our work and expand our creative capabilities. In celebration of this, we are delighted...
Like any creative studio worth its salt, the Murmur team is composed of a diverse spectrum of colorful individuals whose talents and perspectives enrich our...
Sound on! 🙂 How it Began A branding agency rebranding itself is not unlike a barber cutting their own hair or a director directing...
This year, Murmur had the pleasure of partnering with Emerging Leaders and hosting our first-ever Emerging Leaders Intern. Through the Emerging Leaders Internship program (ELI)...
As we wrap up 2021, I feel like it’s been a hard year in a series of hard years. But as difficult as things may...
AofC Shirt campaign One of our Agencies of Change design initiatives is a quarterly Shirt Campaign that is designed by a featured BIPoC artist and...
As a certified B Corporation and values-based organization that is beholden to our employees, community, and our environment, it is vital for us to do...
When discussing climate change, race needs to become a more regular part of that conversation. Black and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by climate change, compared with their white counterparts.
Our DWP Poster Show to benefit Raphael House is less than two weeks away. Join us on Monday, August 3rd for our second annual Agencies of...
We are committed to supporting Black Lives Matter beyond the movement. As we fight to dismantle white supremacy and systemic racism, we also reflect on our role...
As an agency, Murmur Creative mourns the loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Rayshard Brooks, and countless others. We stand in...
With COVID-19 affecting everyone’s lives – safety is the number one priority. We need to support communities offering safety to survivors and families. This year...
This year, Murmur achieved one of our long-term dreams, joining a stellar group of companies that are striving to make the future brighter through business. ...
What: Food Collection for Parkrose Provides Where: Murmur Office (1300 SE Stark St. Room 210) Why: To Help Families this Holiday Season When: December 9-17...
We are back in action after our much needed R&R time at Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview, Washington. It was the perfect weekend retreat to kick...
Introduction Since time immemorial (or around 2013) every year at the beginning of August, Portland, Oregon is blessed with the celebration of the culinary triumph...
Murmur’s annual camping trip landed in Lost Lake this year, a pristine camping spot with a breath-taking view of Mount Hood and absolutely no cell...
In April, we had our first Agencies of Change event and were blown away by all the support from our sponsors, participants, and community. Together...
Our Design Week Poster Show to benefit Trans Lifeline is next weekend! Remember to join us April 7 for our very first Agencies of Change...
Join us on April 7th for our first Agencies of Change event! As part of Design Week Portland, we’re hosting a poster show to support...
We’re so excited to announce that our rebrand for Central City Coffee won Portland’s AMA Max award for Branding! This was a true team effort...
What: Food Collection for Parkrose Provides Where: Murmur Office Why: To Help Families this Holiday Season When: December 6-19 What We’re Doing Parkrose Provides is...
The Cobbler’s Dilemma Here at Murmur we’ve got some dirty laundry to air. We’re embarrassed to admit we’ve been running with the same branding since...
We’re very excited to welcome our newest edition to the Murmur family, Tory Cunningham! Tory is a designer with a whimsical yet versatile aesthetic. Prior...
All you need for a good time is great company and cozy accommodations… a keg of Sasquatch beer helps too. The Murmur family spent a...
We’re pretty busy around here at Murmur Creative, so we don’t have a lot of time to submit our work for awards. The exception is...
At Murmur Creative, the user experience is paramount. For this reason, we always put extra care into every page of the sites we design—even pages that...
Miranda is the newest addition to the Murmur team (and boy are we lucky to have her!). She bowled us over in her interview and...
Every summer Murmur heads out into the domestic-wild with our tents and sleeping bags for a weekend of sun, BBQ, family, and no cell phone...
When the folks behind Westmount Wine came to us, they came prepared. Westmount presented us with a 20 page research report which outlined the brand’s target...
“Your internet provider has a view of your most intimate online activities. Although Google uses encryption to prevent prying eyes from seeing your online searches,...
If you work with bar or restaurant clients like we do, you may know this already: capitalization of wines is super confusing, especially if you’re trying to...
Collaborate with a super-fun group of designers, developers, and marketing folks to work on local and national brands. We’re looking to develop a relationship with...
Love Bomb 2017 was one for the books! On Thursday, Febuarary 16–just two days after the official day of love, Feb. 14–we hosted our annual...
Did Murmur Creative reach its 2016 goal of a million dollars? What trials and tribulations did the agency face during the year? What did they...
We’re very excited to welcome Developer Tim Lundy to the Murmur Creative team! Tim is an inventive soul with keen programming skills and a well-developed...
Right now brands are being told that when it comes to marketing and advertising, sex is out and activism is in. According to an opinion...
Murmur Creative was introduced to Eleanor Wilkinson, Zupan’s Markets Director of Marketing, in the Spring of 2016. She was looking for an agency that could capture...
We’re very excited to welcome Jr. Designer Erin Shorthill to Murmur Creative! Erin is a fantastic talent straight out of Portland State University (she graduated...
This is “Part 2” of the story behind our creative agency, Murmur Creative. You can find Part 1 here. In this episode of the Creative Agency...
You’re on it. Your kids are on it. We’re all on Instagram. But does your business or brand need to be on it too? That’s...
As a bright, beluga of a moon rose over the south end of Lost Lake, setting the north end skyline ablaze with evening light, members...
On Saturday night, we had the time of our lives. We’d never felt that way before. And we swear, it’s the truth. And we owe...
1982 was a great year in American history. Gato Del Sol Cougar II won the Kentucky Derby (Laser Light Majestic Light came in second), the...
Here at Murmur Creative we’re big fans of the podcast Agencies Drinking Beer. After all, it features two of our favorite things in the whole wide...
In early 2016 Murmur Creative launched The Creative Agency Podcast, hosted by Murmur’s executive Strategy Director and SEO expert, Chris Bolton, this podcast conceived to...
No more excuses. Your website impacts how people perceive your business. Most importantly, it affects your bottom line. Investing in your website in 2016 can-and-will...
We’re very excited to announce a brand new project by Portland’s own Murmur Creative: The Creative Agency Podcast. The Creative Agency Podcast is a business...
We’re very excited to welcome Renee Dimalla to the Murmur team! She’s a fantastic designer, her logo skills are top-notch, and her illustrations are gorgeous....
Murmur Creative is growing and we’re excited to welcome Ben Bateman to the team. Ben is a WordPress wiz with an analytical brain and a...
One of the best things about working at Murmur Creative is getting to know so many interesting businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them. Each new...
What a par-tay! As you can see in the pictures below, this year’s Love Bomb event was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who attended...
You probably know Murmur’s account director, the unflappable Mary Nichols. If you don’t, you probably will soon. That’s how Mary works. She’s a marketing and...
As of today, recreational marijuana will officially be legal in Oregon. And while Oregonians have been in heated debate over the consequences of ending the prohibition...
We’re proud to announce that Murmur Creative has won the 2015 prize for Best Rebrand by the American Marketing Association’s MAX Awards. We won for...
Is your website mobile friendly? If not, your website could quickly become invisible in mobile search results. Google just launched a major algorithm update. This...
SEO is constantly changing. For this reason it’s easy for clients and marketers to get confused about what techniques, strategies, and practices are helpful and...
We love infographics. They’re an excellent format for digital storytelling; they’re great for social media sharing; and they will delight and inform your customers. Our...
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from the crew at Murmur Creative.
Our client, Laughing Planet Cafe is a highly successful healthy burrito shop in Portland, OR. We love their food and quirky humor (especially the brand...
While SEO is a vast and technical subject, SEO copywriting for the web is not. Once you have the basics you can easily start implementing...
Murmur Creative was thrilled for the opportunity to present this marketing and branding presentation to a Brazilian delegation of business owners that visited Portland recently....
Exciting News! Murmur Creative is participating in Design Week Portland this year! We are having an open house at our studio in Olympic Mills, so...
Murmur Supports Marriage Equality in Ripcity At Murmur we believe in equal rights for everyone. We’d like to support our gay friends and relatives with...
There’s a new designer directory in town, and you can get listed for free (we did). It’s the Portland Design Directory. It’s nice to see another...