Morton Vardeman & Carlson

Morton Vardeman & Carlson Full-service agency specializing in strategic marketing, advertising, PR, web development, Internet The bottom line is we want you to succeed.

At Morton Vardeman & Carlson, we're passionate about guiding companies to success through vibrant, insightful communications and strategic branding. Taking a deeper, searching look into your company and its surrounding landscape is what separates us from agencies that simply build websites, brochures or ads. We do all of these, of course, but we view these marketing tools as vehicles that deliver

the passenger: a unified, results-oriented message. We never lose sight of that goal. “Whether the brand we’re building is corporate identity, products or services, we get inside a company and listen long and hard. Then we execute a results-driven strategy that reflects the company’s true heart and soul,” says Tina Carlson, executive vice president and creative director. Our work is based on a solid foundation of creative design and a depth of knowledge you won’t find anywhere else. Ad campaigns, public relations programs and collateral succeed because we wrap a business strategy around every concept to ensure we hit the mark with the message. Our many 10, 15 and 20-year-plus client relationships are proof positive that we know what works.

On Friday, the MVC team participated in the Syfan Transport and Syfan Logistics 5K to support Love Your Story, a local n...
07/21/2025

On Friday, the MVC team participated in the Syfan Transport and Syfan Logistics 5K to support Love Your Story, a local non-profit organization that makes life a little easier for families impacted by disabilities. Our team had a great time supporting our client, and it is always one of our favorite events of the year!

Meet the people behind the projects!Michael Richards Title: Production Manager What you most like to do for clients: De...
06/06/2025

Meet the people behind the projects!

Michael Richards

Title: Production Manager

What you most like to do for clients: Delivering great work on time and on budget.

Favorite quote: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate” Captain / Cool Hand Luke (1967) – Frank Pierson, Screenwriter

Thank you for all you do Michael! We appreciate how well organized and great you are at production management. We also love your witty jokes and storytelling.

Tomorrow's leadership starts today. Congrats to MVC’s Sidney Cochran for being selected as a member of the Leadership Ha...
05/19/2025

Tomorrow's leadership starts today. Congrats to MVC’s Sidney Cochran for being selected as a member of the Leadership Hall 2025-2026 for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Your exceptional leadership is appreciated at MVC every day!

Meet the people behind the projects!Cindy SmithTitle: Business & Financial OperationsWhat I most like to do for clients:...
05/01/2025

Meet the people behind the projects!

Cindy Smith

Title: Business & Financial Operations

What I most like to do for clients: Encourage & support a positive and productive work environment that will benefit our clients through improved staff morale & efficiency.

Favorite quote: From the Bible – Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.

Thank you, Cindy, for being an integral part of the MVC operations and for being a friendly face in our office for 24 years now (since May 2001!).

04/29/2025

Capture their attention and hold it! Video grabs 5x more watch time than static image posts. It's time to lean into video and connect with your audience at a whole new level.

Meet the people behind the projects!Jim BalkeTitle: Creative DirectorWhat I most like to do for clients: Every day I get...
04/16/2025

Meet the people behind the projects!

Jim Balke

Title: Creative Director

What I most like to do for clients: Every day I get to craft stories through design and messaging alongside incredibly talented folks. And, if that’s not enough, this is done for all kinds of industries for people who get the leveled-up branding experience. Successful results, that's the icing on the cake. Helping create an environment that brings out the best in everyone is the tide that brings me into the studio every day.

Favorite Quote: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." Willie Wonka

Jim, we are so thankful for your leadership! Thank you for always creatively inspiring each member of the MVC team.

Meet the people behind the projects!Clara HoltTitle: Digital Marketing Specialist What you most like to do for clients...
04/07/2025

Meet the people behind the projects!

Clara Holt

Title: Digital Marketing Specialist

What you most like to do for clients: I am most passionate about projects that allow me to be creative through graphic design. It’s incredibly rewarding to help clients develop their brand and advertise through various platforms. It’s even more rewarding when our team’s strategic and visually compelling marketing efforts contribute to a client’s success.

Favorite quote: “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good” (Wicked)

Thank you, Clara, for bringing your can-do attitude, know-how and bright optimism through our doors every day!

Morton Vardeman & Carlson had a very special time celebrating Tina Carlson's retirement from our company with clients, c...
03/28/2025

Morton Vardeman & Carlson had a very special time celebrating Tina Carlson's retirement from our company with clients, colleagues, family, and friends. Thank you, Tina, for 45 years of exceptional leadership, expertise, and creativity.

She has humbly served our company and community, always with a smile on her face, and with a hug. Our agency wouldn't be where it is today without you.

We are grateful for everything you have taught each of us along the way and excited for you to start this new chapter with travel and more family time. You are so loved and appreciated by all who know you! Thank you, Tina!

It’s a new day for this iconic local business. Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc.  reached out to us after they re...
02/07/2025

It’s a new day for this iconic local business. Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. reached out to us after they recognized a need to update their brand to reflect their strong presence and relevance throughout their service areas.

MVC understood the value of Lawson’s 75-year historic presence, and believed the current brand’s legacy should be built upon in this brand refresh.

We are excited to walk alongside Lawson as we roll out the next chapter of their brand.

View the entire case study here - https://vardeman.com/brand-case-study/

02/04/2025

An evolving brand. Understanding the future while honoring legacy.

What is your brand serving up?
01/24/2025

What is your brand serving up?

Merry Christmas from MVC!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from MVC!

Address

200 Broad Street SW Ste 203
Gainesville, GA
30501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17705368921

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