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We’re hiring! AJ is looking for a freelance design leader who lives at the intersection of story, space, and spectacle. If you’re someone who: ▪️ Builds immersive, cinematic visual worlds ▪️ Thinks in spatial and 3D storytelling ▪️ Speaks fluent VFX, motion, and multimedia ▪️ Collaborates with heart and crafts strategy into sensory experience Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNy5NwPm

Can’t believe we’re already in the home stretch of the year! As teams push to wrap things up, it’s also the best time to start preparing for Q1. The most strategic leaders aren’t waiting for January — they’re already defining the stories that will set the tone and vibe for 2026 from day one. That’s where AJ comes in. We help companies turn business strategy into stories & experiences that inspire people and move teams to action (ROI everyone can see and feel post-event!) If you’ve got a leadership summit or kickoff on the horizon, now’s the moment to start shaping it. What message do you want your team walking into 2026 with? #ExecutiveSummit #InternalComms #CorporateEvents #Storytelling #Q1Planning

A quiet fall morning view from our Chicago office 🍁 Planning season might look peaceful from up here, but things are moving fast! The AJ team (and many of our clients) are deep into 2026 planning, shaping in-person and hybrid experiences that reconnect employees, re-energize partners, and bring strategy to life. Whether you’re planning a leadership meeting, product launch, or partner summit, here are 3️⃣ questions worth asking your team: 1️⃣ How are we creating participation, not just presence? 2️⃣ Are creative and production partners part of the process early enough to turn story and strategy into seamless execution? 3️⃣ How are we keeping the energy alive before and after, so the experience drives real results? If you’re kicking off something big (or even something quietly strategic) and want to bounce ideas, I’d love to chat. #AJEvents #LifeatAJ #corporatecommunications #PruLife

Communication isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s your competitive edge. In my role as Communications Practice Lead, I get to work alongside an incredible August Jackson team who help clients connect with what matters most, their people! If you’re trying to lead change in culture, structure, and tech transformations, think about how you’re anchoring your teams through communication. At AJ, we are focused on how authentic, aligned communication can drive performance at every level: https://lnkd.in/gC6pgAt9

How do you get a six-foot trophy overseas for a global supplier conference in Portugal? Just ask the AJ team. It was one of many logistical puzzles solved this week as we brought corporate events to life around the globe. What do you do when a London venue throws you a staging surprise? You build a new one from scratch — 48 hours before doors open. No matter the ask, the timeline, or the curveball, our team rose to every challenge with calm and creativity. The payoff: smooth experiences and happy clients who know they’re in good hands when AJ’s in the room. 🏆 🌏 ✨ #AJEvents #LifeatAJ

As we head into the second half of the year, I've been reflecting on what an extraordinary ride 2025 has been so far--and just how much the AJ team has accomplished together. 🌍 We've produced unforgettable experiences across continents, from Fortune 500 summits to annual meetings and global executive forums. 🎯 We've helped commercial teams rally around new brand strategies and product launches. 🚀 We've designed communications that keep employees and stakeholders engaged in times of immense change and growth--acquisitions, new mandates, rapidly evolving markets. Across all of our work, one truth holds steady: when leadership and strategic communications are in sync, momentum follows. To our clients--thank you for your trust. To our partners--thank you for pushing boundaries with us. To our AJ team--thank you for your unmatched creativity, calm under pressure, and heart. We're heading into "busy season" with full momentum--and we can't for what's next. #lifeataj #winningtogether