Chicago-based web design, development & digital marketing firm.
We build marketing-driven websites & create digital marketing material that convert visitors to customers.
02/04/2026
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Email from iris b. branding & communication Hello Everyone! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026. In this issue, we’re talking about website crashes, security, AI deepfakes and a super fun Chicago
01/08/2026
In a messy (we're being politically correct) world, it's more important than ever to look for the positive things we can do to help one another and build community. Supporting this amazing organization for people dealing with cancer is right up there on the top of our list. Check out Twist Out Cancer's upcoming events and please share them with anyone looking to do some good.
Mark your calendars! đź“…
Brushes with Cancer Winter Celebration Saturday, March 14, 2026 Chicago, IL
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil artwork created through our Winter Brushes with Cancer program and celebrate the Inspirations and Artists who spent months building meaningful connections.
Each piece of art tells a story. Each story represents a journey with cancer. And each journey reminds us of the healing that happens when we share, connect, and create together.
Stay tuned for venue details, ticket information, and more.
Our latest What A Great Website newsletter. Fast, fun read. Happy Thanksgiving!
Email from iris b. branding & communication   Know what an A-Corp is? If you’re a creator or freelancer…artist, musician, photographer, actor, writer, etc…..an A-Corp, or Artist Corporation, could be
10/01/2025
The latest scams and how to avoid them. A new free video conferencing tool. Yep, free. And a super fun "can you find the AI image" game. All in our latest What A Great Website newsletter. https://conta.cc/48cb1rY
Email from iris b. branding & communication   Seems it’s not just little old gray haired grandmothers who are falling for phone scams. Even a crime reporter for the New York Times nearly got duped by
08/16/2025
Like wordplay? What about alliteration? You'll love the latest post from our client Two Fi**ed Bird Watcher.
A beautiful but bittersweet day. Celebrating Ira Tangy's heavenly birthday with his wife, my partner and friend iris b. branding & communications. At Caffè Oliva on the beach in .
08/06/2025
Our colleague Joanna Broussard is putting on a one-day accelerator to jumpstart your business. Check it out here.
Checkout page for 7-Figure Stack Attack.
07/15/2025
Visiting the Bridgeport Art Center this weekend%@? Be sure to check out our friend Dorothy Mason Art To see her latest work.
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
4th Floor gallery
JULY 18TH – SEPTEMBER 5TH
Reception - Friday July 18, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
03/16/2025
Another outstanding Twist Out Cancer event last night at Writers Theatre celebrating , warriors and the artists who paint, sculpt or weave their stories. Kudos to founder Jenna Benn Shersher for creating this amazing organization.
Email from iris b. branding & communication Are you doing elevator pitches all wrong? I was in a networking meeting the other day and we were discussing elevator pitches/personal pitches. A few member
01/03/2025
We were so busy celebrating, we forgot to share this new year's wish.
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We build custom, marketing-driven websites that convert visitors to customers.
Our team approaches web development as marketers -– something most web firms can’t say. We don’t just build pretty websites. We give you a robust, engaging, brand-forward, user-friendly, digital marketing tool designed to build your business.
Our team members have solid marketing backgrounds. It’s what sets us apart from other web design and development firms. It also enables us to focus on and interpret your vision.
Our websites are designed and written to be quickly found by Google, Bing and other search engines.
We’re easy to work with but we won’t give you something that won’t work….even if that’s what you asked for. You’re hiring us for our expertise, so we won’t agree with anything we think will impede your site’s success.
We work as a team….with you. When we work together, you’re in the loop from beginning to end. No surprises. You see the site develop as we build it.
We don’t disappear once your site is completed. We’re around to answer questions. Since we’ve gotten more than a few “help” calls from people whose web people are unreachable after launch, we know how important this is.