116 & West | Spokane Helps Ukraine
We’ve been working with Sergey Stefoglo on rebranding his company, Elite Construction & Remodeling. Sergey immigrated to Spokane from Ukraine 25 years ago. In a recent meeting with Sergey, he received a phone call from a pastor friend in Kharkiv, Ukraine, updating him on what is going on in the war there. Sergey put the […]
First Post Grad Job: Expectations vs. Reality
When I was a student, my feelings about life after college were bittersweet. I was really excited about starting a job and actually getting to work in the field I had been studying for the past four years. Not having to spend my days writing discussion boards or studying for tests seemed super exciting. At […]
Recapping the Media World’s 2021 Fourth Quarter
“You spin me right ’round, baby, right ’round / Like a record, baby, right ’round, ’round, ’round.” -Us to the media world in the fourth quarter of 2021 (and also Dead or Alive to the whole world in 1985) Unsurprisingly, the media world kept us on our toes yet again in 2021’s Q4. We saw […]
Q3 Media Recap: Nielsen, Instagram, & Podcasts
The media landscape is ever-changing, and 2021’s third quarter was no exception. In comparison with some other aspects of life, COVID-19 minimally affected media tactics. The virus impacted health numbers across the globe, as well as various economic particulars such as the workforce. Other areas of the market remained largely unaffected, and some even grew. […]
Kelly is back! (And weirder than ever.)
We are Christmas-eve excited to announce the return of Kelly Knopp. After a stint as a free-lance artist, Kelly has come back to us to fill the position of Creative Director. And, honestly, most of us had a hard time sleeping the night before his first day. Kelly returns to us with a heap of […]
Welcome to the team, Ashlin!
At 116 & West, we pride ourselves on hiring incredible people. We’re happy to report we’ve done it again with our newest team member, Ashlin Wigington. Ashlin is another Boise native who comes to us with a degree in marketing and a minor in economics. In her role as an account coordinator, Ashlin has brought […]
Welcome to the team, Sara Timberlake!
The newest member of our Westie team is Sara Timberlake. Sara will be joining the media team as a Junior Media Buyer. As a long-time Boise resident and University of Idaho almost-alum, Sara brings with her a great knowledge of our state and our business. Sara was educated in the world of helping businesses prosper […]
Our 2020 Westie Awards Results are In!
Our first ever Westie Awards went down Zoom-style. Although it had to take place in the digital world, it still left us feeling proud of our teammates who stood out this year. While we couldn’t have chosen a more difficult first year for our 116 & West brand, we still crushed it. But in 2020, […]
Meet the Leaders of 116 & West
We’re certain that one of the reasons we do such great work (and get along so well) around here is because of our fantastic leadership. We’re led by two passionate partners, of course, but our agency wouldn’t be what it is without our department leaders. Not only are our department heads people you’d love to […]
Go West Internship Summer 2020
Due to the public health crisis of COVID-19, we will be suspending our Go West Internship for 2020. The Go West Internship: Take risks and make mistakes during the summer, but do it with your eyes forward. This 6-week, paid internship program is for college juniors and seniors interested in advertising, creative marketing, and brand-building. […]