Media Agnostic. Idea Zealous.
At elevator, we take a simple approach: What's the problem and how can we fix it? That's our proprietary secret sauce, 'cause let's be honest--in 2011 you can pretty much do anything, anywhere, any time. We help brands find their way, do awesome, and make culture. We work in advertising, digital, branding, design, apps, games, direct mail--everything & anything that will make it better for your brand or organization.
We also partner with forward thinking agencies to help execute and engage in meaningful culture creation. Get in touch, let's do this.
Capabilities
Planning & Strategy
- Ideation
- Exploration
- Brand & Campaign Strategy
- Research & Planning
- Market Analysis
Creative
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Copywriting
- Interactive Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Illustration
- Motion Graphics
- Broadcast Design
- 3D Design & Development
- Game Design
Branding
- Brand Development
- Brand Identity
- Brand Manuals
- Interactive System Manuals
- Language Development
Technology
- Information Architecture
- Front-end Development
- Client-side Scripting
- Server-side Scripting
- CMS Development
- E-commerce Systems
- Quality Assurance
- Maintenance
Leadership
Frank Cowell
President, Founder
Frank is Elevator’s president and founder. His rare passion for both technology and strategy makes Elevator what it is: A creative agency that drives for measurable results. Prior to starting Elevator, Frank spent over 10 years in sales and marketing for the mobile, web and technology industries. Frank’s approach is lead by his straight-forward candor and thoughts on what strategies will get the best response for his clients. As a veteran United States Marine and martial artist, Frank says these things are a "walk in the park" compared to raising teenagers.
Sarah Szilagyi
VP, Client Services Director
Finding the right voice for a struggling or evolving brand is Sarah’s passion. Prior to indulging her independent spirit with Elevator, Sarah honed her marketing chops as a marketing director at a financial services firm, a licensing manager for Harcourt Trade Publishers, and associate editor for Scholastic and Time Warner/Book of the Month Club. Highly educated, over-educated, call it what you will: Sarah says her MBA and Rutgers degree make nice wall hangings at home.
Joseph Freeman
Technology Director
Joe first realized his love for web technology while working as a front-end coder for Dare to Dream Records in 2002. Adding a handbag of other programming languages to his digital carry-on he successfully ran Caban Media Group for several years prior to joining the brainiacs at Elevator in 2007. He is constantly keeping up with the hottest trends in web technology - and usability & web standards make him dance like a joyous cherub on a pink cloud! You can catch Joe moonlighting as a piano man in the evenings at many of the seedier San Diego bars.
