we’re working on new tv ads for bassett furniture

Like the one shown here. We’re happy to be back in the furniture biz, and especially thrilled to be working with the fine folks at Bassett. After all, you can’t beat fine American craftsmanship.

cato increases march 2010 same store sales by 24%

According to figures pulled by the fine folks at About.com, Cato Fashions enjoyed a 24% increase in same store sales for March 2010–the highest number recorded for the month, and beating out retail giants like Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Old Navy, and Aeropostale. Could we attribute this growth to some smart creative messaging, combined with bloody efficient [...]

we hired someone new!

This is Brittney Lunsford. Say “hello.” Kindly, softly, so we don’t scare her away.
Brittney’s originally from Louisville, Kentucky–making her spiritually related to Muhammad Ali, Thomas Edison, Tom Cruise, and Dian Fossey. Speaking of! We’re not entirely convinced yet that’s she’s just not here to quietly observe the rare homo vendus adverticus in its natural habitat. [...]

we won some awards at the 2009 richmond show!

We won one bronze for Bubba’s Barber Shop:

and another for Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation “Syke Video Game” :30 TV:

You can see our balls after the jump.

whew! it sure is dusty in here

There have been many, many things happening ’round the farm these days. We have so much to tell you! We’re sorry we’ve been gone for so long. There’s new work, and a new hire, and a puppy or two, and even a few stories! To apologize for our long absence, please accept this video of [...]

hurrah! our server issues are fixed!

A post announcing that our server issues are officially fixed, along with a picture of a very cute cat. Hurray!

doesn’t this fellow look strangely familiar?

A post announcing one of our new hires. Hurray for Austin and cheap post-grad labor!