Tag Archives: San Francisco

May 3rd, 2011

A HOME WITHIN has a new home — online

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There are many causes that Mortar holds dear- Fair Trade USA, the ASPCA, Martini Awareness Month- however we are proud to announce one cause close to our heart has launched a brand spanking new website.

With Mortar’s help, A HOME WITHIN, a non-profit organization right here in San Francisco dedicated to the mental stability of foster children, has gone live with a beautiful new website to match the beautiful work they do for kiddies around the nation.

For foster kids tossed around until they are kicked out of the system at 18, A HOME WITHIN provides stability and mental support. They match at-risk foster children with therapists and allow them to maintain a relationship regardless of age, location or finances. A HOME WITHIN launched their new site in May to mark Foster Care Awareness Month. With programs like Fostering Art, A HOME WITHIN supports creativity and mental stability in an very overlooked—but needy–population.

Mortar is proud to have been apart of the branding, brochure production and website design for A HOME WITHIN. Hopefully this website will allow A Home Within to reach more kids, connect with more clinicians and grab more funding (hint, hint).

Posted by MortarMark in Advertising San Francisco, Branding, Mortar's Work
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April 8th, 2011

Senior Account Executive With Giant, Pulsating Brain (Union Square)

Did you ever see that old episode of Star Trek with the scary aliens in the blue sparkly muu-muus who could just kind of pulse their giant brains at you and get you to do stuff? They were all like, “Paint our spaceship, Captain Kirk,” and Kirk would be all “No way,” and then they’d pulse their giant brains at him and he’d suddenly say: “How about a nice robin’s-egg blue with white trim?” That’s basically what we’re looking for, except without the oversized, pulsating craniums and sparkly muu-muus.

We’re Mortar, and we have an opening for a Senior Account Executive.

As you’ve probably figured out by now, we’re a different kind of agency – one that prides itself on building brands people love, as opposed to kissing butt and doing timesheets. That being said, you’ll still have to do timesheets. And budgets. And presentations. (And clean the sink if you mess it up. We’re not your mother.) As for the butt-kissing, our clients won’t stand for it, which is fortunate, because we’re terrible liars.

Anyway, here’s the job:

  • Manage client relationships and projects from start to finish, maintain and manage clients’ expectations, budgets and timelines, while communicating clients’ needs and expectations to the creative and technical teams and keep manager involved and informed on all major aspects of each account. TRANSLATION: Work with clients. Lots of them. Find out what they think they want. Help us show them what they actually need. Help the creative team deliver same. Then defend the work with the passion and zeal usually reserved for Oprah and a spiral-sliced ham. Lather, rinse, repeat.
  • Maintain a commitment to customer service while following established company processes and methodologies for project workflow, communication and documentation. This includes: planning and execution of assignment activities; conducting client and internal team meetings; adherence to timelines and budgets as well as observation of legal and business constraints. TRANSLATION: While saying “We’d be happy to deliver that in half the time for a discounted rate” is a great way to get through a meeting, it’s a lousy way to do business. So, you’ll be keeping customers happy – even when the bill comes – but not selling us up the proverbial river. If you’ve done this before, you’ll be familiar with the dance steps.

    Non-Star Trek-related job requirements: 

  • Previous advertising agency experience: You’ve heard of “hitting the ground running?” This is more of a “hit the ground after being thrown from a fast-moving train” kind of thing. Which means we need to see actual ad agency experience on that resume of yours. It should also include interactive and social media experience. And a Bachelor’s degree if you have one.

    The big finish:
    You’ll buy drinks. Have them bought for you. You’ll schmooze. Cajole. Persuade. Threaten. Laugh. Cry. Work your ass off. And sometimes, fail abjectly. You’ll be proud of the work you do. And at the end of each day, if you need a shower, it’ll be because your deodorant let you down, not your co-workers. Sound good? Show us what you’ve got. Even if it’s a blue, sparkly muu-muu.

    • Respond here: iwanttowork@mortaragency.com

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    April 30th, 2010

    Friday Mental Health And Beauty Break.

    San Francisco in 4K from Patrick Lawler on Vimeo.

    Patrick Lawler shoots San Francisco using the RED ONE @ 4K 16:9. Which will mean very little to you until you view this video in HD at full-screen. His stunning videography makes us glad to live and work here. (And should give you food for thought if you're wondering whether or not to come visit the Mortar.)

    Happy Friday!

    Via the har har har. Yes, again.

    Posted by MortarMark in Advertising San Francisco, Deep Thoughts, Film, Web/Tech
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    March 2nd, 2009

    Hey smarty pants: we’re hiring. (Public Relations Sr. Account Executive)

    Not only is Mortar the proud editor of MortarBlog, we are also a fast-growing San Francisco shop specializing in integrated brand communications.

    Yes we are.

    We attract a great mix of clients who love our blend of integrated services.

    Now, we need a fiendishly clever Public Relations Pro.

    Most important is finding a self-starter with the right blend of media and client relations experience and superb organizational and writing skills.

    Our ideal candidate will think differently about PR and understand how it interacts with marketing, branding and all the rest of the communications goodness. They will have an acute sense of the big picture, get excited by the possibilities of a start-up and won’t break a sweat at the challenges of a small budget. They will also need 3-5 years experience pitching consumer goods and services, with at least 1-2 in an agency. (Oh, and sorry, but we don't want to hear those w/only deep-tech exp.).

    You’ll also need a killer book—heavy on media coverage that made a difference, great writing and creative, strategic programs.

    Sense of humor g-o-o-d. 

    In addition to the obligatory coffee, skittles and beer, we’re offering something a little different.

    The chance to help build a new kind of agency. 

    Send an email pitch to heythere@mortarpr.com, along with your resume.

    Due to time constraints, we can only respond to candidates we want to interview.

    Also, we can’t consider candidates who live outside the Bay Area. Sorry.

    And no calls, please. We’re on the phone enough already.

    heythere@mortarpr.com

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