Riester

10/10/2026

Riester produced 29 debates for the Citizens Clean Elections Commission during the 2026 election cycle!

Educating Arizona voters takes a team effort. We’re grateful to our partners at the Arizona Media Association and Sneaky Big Studios for helping bring these debates to life and share important election information with Arizonans.

Together, this effort reached nearly 400 TV, radio, digital and print news outlets, helping voters make informed decisions this election season.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to Holly Gagnon on her induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame this week in Las Vegas! 🎉

Riester has had the privilege of working with Holly across four properties—Chumash Casino Resort, Seneca Resorts & Casinos, Warhorse Casino, and Fairmount Park Casino & Racing—where she served as CEO or as a strategic leadership consultant. Her vision has left an incredible mark on each of these destinations.

We are honored to call Holly both a client and a friend. Congratulations from all of us at Riester on this well-deserved recognition!

🔗 https://riester.com/news/celebrating-holly-gagnons-induction-into-the-gaming-hall-of-fame

09/23/2026

When asked to identify their single most important issue, Arizonans most frequently selected inflation and rising prices.

The fifth installment of Inside the Issues tackled just that.

Thank you to Arizona Media Association + Arizona Local News Foundation and Clean Elections for the continued partnership to bring this important conversation on the economy to Arizona voters. Watch the full series here https://ow.ly/sRfg50ZPce7

09/10/2026

Arizona voter trust and participation is vital.

That’s why, in partnership with Clean Elections , we created a campaign reminding Arizonans to approach voting with the intention it deserves. Because we’ll research everything else...whether a restaurant has good fries, if our dog can have kiwi, or the best air fryer under $100. Why not our vote?

With humor, heart and a healthy dose of attitude, the campaign encourages voters to get informed and turn to Clean Elections for official, nonpartisan election information.

Read the full campaign case study at https://ow.ly/Bnvz50ZL4Q6

08/24/2026

News outlets are reporting the very promising and exciting creation of a new $200 million conservation initiative to help save 100 of our planet’s most threatened species.

Called the Phoenix Species Project, funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the effort will seek to protect endangered animals and plants across the world.

All of us, whether through organizations like the Riester Foundation or by acting on our own, can and should strive to make a difference in improving all life on Earth. Learn more about us at riesterfoundation.org

08/13/2026

07/21/2026

We read about climate disruptions in the media and experience their effects in our own lives, but rising global temperatures affect all living things on Earth, including the Olive Ridley sea turtles that nest on the sands of Corozalito Beach in Costa Rica.

The rising temperatures of the sand negatively affect hatching rates but also, remarkably, the gender of the sea turtle hatchlings. At 84°F, nests produce about 50% male and 50% female turtles. Just a few degrees warmer? The hatchlings become overwhelmingly female, threatening the species' future.

Marine biologists, through funding from the Riester Foundation, are monitoring sand temperatures and the impacts on the species, which will assist in conservation efforts for years to come, not only on Corozalito Beach but around the world. Learn more about the foundation at riesterfoundation.org

07/17/2026

means helping bring important conversations to the communities we serve.

We were excited to continue a partnership with the Arizona Media Association + Arizona Local News Foundation and Clean Elections on the fourth installment of Inside the Issues. With 72% of Arizona voters saying it's important to know where candidates stand on housing affordability, this conversation matters.

Watch Inside the Issues: Affordable Housing in Arizona to hear about the challenges driving the housing crisis, the policies shaping the market, and what voters should know before heading to the polls on the Clean Elections YouTube channel https://ow.ly/76PK50Zomiu

07/16/2026

Hey look at that! Our Executive Creative Director, Paul Svancara, earned an Honorable Mention in the Graphis Poster Annual 2027 for his AAF Phoenix poster design.

Recognized for its clear visual communication, thoughtful design approach, and role in increasing AAF Phoenix submissions by 12.5%, this work will be featured on the Graphis website and in the Graphis Poster Annual 2027.

Congratulations to Paul and the entire Riester team on this well-deserved recognition!

06/30/2026

Influencer marketing in 2026 is driven by authenticity, niche communities, and measurable results.

How do you reach the freelancer and side hustler community? Riester partnered with HUSTL Financial to launch an influencer campaign built around storytelling, giving creators the freedom to naturally integrate HUSTL into their everyday content. A diverse mix of lifestyle and financial voices brought relatable perspectives, while an Instagram and TikTok-first strategy drove stronger calls to action.

The result was a 3.8% average engagement rate and over 50% average watch time across all content. Authentic creator partnerships can deliver meaningful results.