Jump inside the minds of our clients Jay Leitson and Izzy Schachner as we break down our latest branding project. With decades of restaurant experience under their belts we were super excited to bring their latest concept to life. 56 Kitchen is Solon’s American Eatery with responsibly sourced food. Featuring an open layout, visible kitchen […]

Hey Now! has worked with our fair share of start-ups over the last 3 years since we’ve launched. It’s an exciting time for start-ups in Cleveland and it’s been really incredible to see the huge impact our work can have on a new company. When you are a starting a business, there are so many things […]

When we were approached by Steve and Kathy Kaplan to rebrand their 80 year old family furniture store they wanted it to represent them- a hardworking family, who cares about their community, gives back, and lives side by side with the customers they see in the store. They didn’t view themselves as a luxury brand, […]

Last year, as you may or may not remember, we did a bit of a year in review. Well, this year again some pretty well known brands have re-branded and here is our unbridled opinion and strategic observations on the best, worst, and why bother’s! Enjoy!       Best St. Louis University We love […]

Ice cream exists mainly for two reasons: to reward children for doing something good and as breakfast for twentysomethings flaunting their independence (and with all the bacon added to today’s half pints, can you blame m—I mean, twentysomethings?) It’s no coincidence that as Cleveland undergoes its renaissance, ice cream parlors are popping up left and […]

  Choosing a creative agency can be a daunting and confusing task. This is a partner, not a one off product, so there’s a little more involved and a larger investment than choosing sandwiches or salads for that team meeting. Assuming you like their work and are ready to reach out, here are some helpful […]

By: Matthew DeFaveri Thousands of ravenous food fans flooded the I-X Center last weekend for the 10th Annual Fabulous Food Show, playing host to some of the world’s greatest culinary minds and some of Cleveland’s hottest culinary talent. The three-day affair kicked off early morning Nov. 13 with an uproarious cooking demo from Cleveland’s own […]

By: Matthew DeFaveri Rise and shine, Cleveland, and indulge in the ultimate caffeine fix. Much like the craft beer craze has permeated every nook and cranny of America, so too has craft coffee taken the U.S. by storm. Luckily, Cleveland’s home to one of the best roasters in the country: Rising Star Coffee. Rising Star’s […]