Crackerjack Communications

06/25/2026

150,000 learners. 123 countries. One enduring mission. 💪📚

For more than a century, Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) has helped open doors to learning—serving everyone from ambitious high school students to working professionals to lifelong learners in their 90s (!).

When DCE set out to tell the story of its impact, they turned to Crackerjack to create their first-ever impact report.

Our team partnered on the writing, design, and production of this beautiful publication, bringing to life the students, faculty, programs, and innovations that continue to shape DCE—and the people it serves.

It's one of the many projects we're proud to support through our long-standing relationship with Harvard. ✨

06/24/2026

Crackerjack Communications is looking for a Junior Account Coordinator + Office Manager to join our team.

This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably with a degree in marketing, communications, advertising, PR, or a related field) or someone with up to two years of experience who wants to learn the ins and outs of agency life.

Please (oh, please) note: This is not a remote role. We're looking for someone who can be in our Boston office (across from South Station) Monday through Wednesday each week.

You'll gain hands-on experience across marketing, communications, creative projects, client service, events, and agency operations—while working alongside a team of writers, designers, strategists, and account managers.

A few details:
• Boston-based position
• Hybrid schedule: in-office Monday–Wednesday, remote Thursday–Friday
• Entry-level (0–2 years of experience)
• Ideal for someone who is organized, resourceful, curious, and eager to learn

Read the full job description and apply here:

Junior Account Coordinator + Office Manager Are you organized enough to color-code a spreadsheet, curious enough to ask great questions, and resourceful enough to figure out where to find gluten-free cookies for a client meeting on 24 hours’ notice? If so, keep reading. Crackerjack Communications ...

06/22/2026

Last week in Orlando, we LEGO-fied ourselves, “hung out with” James Marsden and Christina Aguilera, reunited with the Aflac Duck, ate at Top Chef-worthy restaurants, handed out approximately one zillion bouncy balls, walked at least another zillion steps, and spent time with thousands of HR professionals.

But mostly, we talked about one of the biggest challenges in retirement planning: turning savings into income.

It’s kind of wild when you think about it. We spend decades helping people save for retirement—with things like auto-enroll, auto-escalate, and auto-invest—and then retirement arrives and we say, “Good luck making it last.”

That’s what makes Income America so interesting. Their entire focus is helping people turn retirement savings into guaranteed income for life—so retirees can spend a little less time worrying about outliving their money and a little more time enjoying retirement.

Thank you, SHRM. And thank you, Income America, for having us along for the ride.

And on a personal note, the best part of the week was spending time with Income America President Matthew Wolniewicz. He’s a total warrior, a great friend, and it was fantastic to see him back in action!

06/16/2026

Here at Crackerjack, we're big fans of creativity, kindness, and people being unapologetically themselves. 🏳️‍🌈

This Pride Month—and year-round—we're celebrating, supporting, and standing with the LGBTQIA+ community.

06/05/2026

Last night, Ginny Caggiano and Kathryn Mariano attended The Women's Edge 10th Annual Town Hall.

The evening featured a thoughtful panel discussion moderated by Janet Wu, with leaders from tourism, software, higher education, media, and biotech sharing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping today's business landscape.

We enjoyed connecting with familiar faces, meeting some new ones, and hearing from people doing important work across Boston.

Thanks to The Women's Edge for bringing together such an engaging community. ✨

05/29/2026

Today's mission: Capture videos of smart people saying smart things about AI. 🎬
Bonus points for minimal blinking on camera.

We’re behind the scenes at an Infobase video shoot featuring Aleksandar Tomic, who’s sharing insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational experience for educators and students.

Special thanks to the crew making it happen: Kurt Gerdenich, Jordan Hass, Cynthia Deal, and Andy Deal

05/29/2026

From helping residents access essential resources to protecting local wildlife, we’ve been putting our creative to work across the Commonwealth.

Here’s a snapshot:

🚇 A retirement checklist postcard for MBTA employees, on behalf of Lincoln Financial

🐥 Multilingual signage for MassWildlife, educating beachgoers about shorebirds along the coast

🤱 An outreach pamphlet promoting WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), a free nutrition program for Massachusetts families—translated into nine languages

Different audiences. Different challenges. Same goal: making important information easier to understand, access, and act on.

You can see more of our work here: https://crackerjackcom.com/

05/15/2026

A beloved Boston event—but make it magical. ✨

This year, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy reimagined their annual fundraiser as Sparkle for the Park: An Enchanted Evening.

The challenge? Dream up a look and feel with some serious wow factor.

We did just that, creating whimsical branding complete with romantic greenery, flourishing script, and just the right amount of sparkle.

From the save the date and invitation to the event look book, web banners, and social graphics, we carried that magic across every touchpoint—all in support of Boston’s historic park system.

The event was definitely one for the storybooks—and we were proud to help bring it to life. 📚

05/13/2026

Last night, we had the privilege of joining more than 1,500 business, government, civic, and nonprofit leaders at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting—a powerful reminder of what makes this region so special. 👏

A highlight for us? Celebrating our longtime client and friend, Catherine D’Amato, who was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians.

During her remarkable tenure as President & CEO, Catherine helped transform The Greater Boston Food Bank into a $180 million organization serving communities across the region. And after more than 40 years of impact, advocacy, and leadership, she announced her retirement this winter.

We’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Catherine and her incredible team for 11 years and counting, and it’s hard to overstate how much admiration we have for what she’s built—and the way she’s built it.

An inspiring leader. A force for good. And a very well-deserved honor.

05/07/2026

A strategic marketing leader—and a multilingual salsa dancer? Yeah, we’re feeling pretty lucky right now. 💃

Please join us in welcoming Mekea Harvey, our new Strategic Account Director!

Mekea brings 20+ years of experience spanning educational publishing, nonprofit fundraising, branding, digital strategy, and everything in between. She’s a true marketing powerhouse—and a natural addition to the CJ team.

Here’s to more great work ahead, Mekea. ✨