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a5 Inc. a5 is a brand and digital agency that tells stories in clear, concise, consistent and compelling ways. We create and nurture brands.

As a strategic communications firm, we are media agnostic. We believe strongly in preserving the world we live in, and we strive to produce highly creative work; beyond that our work extends to all aspects of marketing and communications. We develop strong and enduring graphic identities. We offer advertising, web development, PR, video and event management services. All of which are coordinated through strategy and design, through visuals and voice..

Join us at the ILCMA Summer Conference in Peoria, June 3-5!a5 Branding & Digital are sponsors of this year’s event focus...
05/29/2026

Join us at the ILCMA Summer Conference in Peoria, June 3-5!

a5 Branding & Digital are sponsors of this year’s event focused on innovative local government leadership, placemaking, and building stronger communities across Illinois.

Connect, learn, and get inspired alongside fellow city and county managers from across the state.

See more details here: https://www.ilcma.org/

a5 Branding & Digital participated in and sponsored the Florida City County Management Association (FCCMA) Annual Confer...
05/29/2026

a5 Branding & Digital participated in and sponsored the Florida City County Management Association (FCCMA) Annual Conference in Orlando, diving into key sessions on branding communities, economic development (from planning to ex*****on), data centers and communication in the age of AI.

It is an especially compelling time in Florida, as today the legislature is debating the governor's plan to eliminate property taxes. Passage would have a significant impact on local government: nearly half of all Florida cities would lose 20 percent of taxable revenue. A vote is expected next week.

The Village of Northbrook, Illinois is turning 125. A milestone like that deserves more than a moment: it deserves a mar...
05/20/2026

The Village of Northbrook, Illinois is turning 125. A milestone like that deserves more than a moment: it deserves a mark.

a5 Branding & Digital is a long-time partner to the Village, and we’re proud to support its 125th anniversary with a distinct logo that honors Northbrook’s history while looking ahead to what’s next.

The logo will live across communications, events and experiences throughout the year, bringing consistency and energy to a community-wide celebration.

From parades to programming, this anniversary is about more than looking back. It’s about showing up as a connected community. We’re proud to play a small part in a big milestone.

a5 Branding & Digital’s very own Fletcher Martin was selected to be honored by the Chicago Design Museum’s exhibit, “Gre...
05/12/2026

a5 Branding & Digital’s very own Fletcher Martin was selected to be honored by the Chicago Design Museum’s exhibit, “Great Ideas of Humanity” for his poster designed to represent a poem by Young Chicago Authors Finalist, Nicholas Cummings.

Inspired by lines such as “A machine built to end war is a machine built to continue war,” Martin incorporated red and blue fi****ms aimed both toward and away from a central white star in his piece to illustrate the paradox in America’s pursuit of peace through war—an approach that often perpetuates the very conflicts it seeks to resolve.

At a5 Branding & Digital, our team members not only design for change for our clients, but for the greater good of the world. To learn more about how design can change perceptions, visit a5inc.com.

Trinitas Ventures builds communities​. From mixed-use to student housing to multifamily developments, the Lafayette, Ind...
05/07/2026

Trinitas Ventures builds communities​. From mixed-use to student housing to multifamily developments, the Lafayette, Indiana-based real estate firm has developed nearly $3 billion in residential projects nationwide, and every one of them is built around a simple idea: that where you live shapes how you live.

This week, Trinitas broke ground on Laster Farms at Turkey Creek, a multifamily development in Knoxville, Tennessee. The $80 million project will deliver 240 apartments and 80 townhomes featuring a modern farmhouse aesthetic, with high-end finishes and a cohesive design that blends interior and exterior living.

We’re proud to support Trinitas as their strategic communications partner as they expand into the fast-growing Knoxville market. Great client. Great project. Great place.

Congratulations to the full Trinitas and Millstone Ventures teams. Learn more about the project here: https://www.trinitas.ventures

Proud to represent the City of Crystal Lake, IL at Bisnow’s Chicago Sports, Entertainment, and Retail Summit today at An...
05/06/2026

Proud to represent the City of Crystal Lake, IL at Bisnow’s Chicago Sports, Entertainment, and Retail Summit today at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg.

Heather Maieritsch, Economic Development Manager for the City of Crystal Lake, along with John Harris and Juliane Allen of a5 Branding & Digital, showcased Crystal Lake’s momentum and highlighted the community’s economic opportunities including the new Water's Edge mixed use real estate development.

Visit https://www.clearlycrystallake.com to learn more.

The Big Event lived up to its name again. John Harris and Ben Schulman attended the annual Lake County Partners breakfas...
04/27/2026

The Big Event lived up to its name again. John Harris and Ben Schulman attended the annual Lake County Partners breakfast on behalf of a5 Branding & Digital. We have worked with LCP for 15-plus years now on branding and marketing initiatives, and each year The Big Event is an inspiring morning of connecting and learning. Lake County board president Sandy Hart always sets the table, Kevin Considine highlights the growth Lake County is experiencing and Jon Roberts of TIP Strategies delivered a keynote that provided context for Lake County’s winning streak.

Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago? What if one of the most powerful tools to build a more vibrant cit...
04/24/2026

Can untaxing buildings breathe new life into Chicago? What if one of the most powerful tools to build a more vibrant city has been hiding in plain sight?

On Thursday, April 30th, a5 Director of Civic Strategies, Ben Schulman, will emcee “Tax & the City,” a Progress & Poverty Institute event. The evening will feature a keynote from former Milwaukee mayor, John Norquist, and a panel of top economic and tax policy minds, featuring Daryl Fairweather (Chief Economist, Redfin), Drake Warren (Cook County District 10 Commissioner-Elect), Dr. Josie Faass (Executive Director, PPI), Greg Miller (Executive Director, Center for Land Economics), and more.

Join us for an evening of comedy, conversation & connection as we explore how shifting taxes off homes and onto land can blast blight, ignite investment and fortify Chicago’s fiscal future.

As we celebrate Earth Day, we think about people, the planet, and what it takes to build healthy, sustainable communitie...
04/22/2026

As we celebrate Earth Day, we think about people, the planet, and what it takes to build healthy, sustainable communities. As we work to strengthen our communities, let's take this opportunity to come together and focus on people, planet and what it means to be a community.

What a wonderful day of learning and connecting at the 29th Annual IAMMA - Illinois Association of Municipal Management ...
04/20/2026

What a wonderful day of learning and connecting at the 29th Annual IAMMA - Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants Conference in Naperville!

Juliane Allen and Bailey Maguire from the a5 team attended. A huge thank you to the IAMMA Events & Education Committee, speakers, attendees, and fellow sponsors who made it such a success.

At a5 Branding & Digital, we are honored to support organizations such as IAMMA that invest in professional development and the bright future of our communities.

Fox Lake is making things happen. New to kick off the summer will be the first-ever Rum Fest in Chicago Suburbs Saturday...
04/15/2026

Fox Lake is making things happen. New to kick off the summer will be the first-ever Rum Fest in Chicago Suburbs Saturday, June 13th from 12–5PM in downtown Fox Lake at the new waterfront park (Nippersink & Grand).

Caribbean and pirate theme, rum samplers, live music, food trucks, local bars, and vendors — all on the Chain O' Lakes.

We at a5 Branding & Digital are pleased to help the Village of Fox Lake brand this new addition to the community as part of our This is the Life, Fox Lake IL Campaign.

Buy your tickets here: https://promotefoxlake.org/event/rum-fest-2026

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