Riester

05/27/2026

Tim Riester sat down with KJZZ this morning to discuss the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the massive marketing opportunity surrounding it. ⚽

This year’s tournament is projected to generate $10B in U.S. advertising revenue, with global brands like Adidas, who already understand the cultural power of soccer, choosing to blend international stars and American celebrities to connect with U.S. audiences.

Since the 1994 World Cup, soccer’s momentum in America has only continued to grow, and the brands that lean into that cultural movement will be the ones that truly score.

A special thanks to Mark Brodie and KJZZ Phoenix for the invitation and thoughtful discussion! Listen to the full segment here https://ow.ly/abHi50Z4Ye2

The FIFA World Cup kicks off in a couple of weeks, but TV viewers are already seeing ads that reference the global tournament. From footwear to potato chips, many companies are looking to use the World Cup in their marketing.

05/20/2026

We may binge-watch Love is Blind, but we’re not taking voting advice from it. 🫪

Our 2026 campaign for Clean Elections reminds voters to get informed and personalize their vote this election season.

Learn how to make your vote yours at azcleanelections.gov

Credits:
Riester Agency
Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Ric Cantor, Director
Golden LA, Production Company
Kevin Gallagher, Studio EP
Rick Brown, Line Producer
Sean Conaty, DP
Casting, Alyson Horn Casting
Casting Director, Maya Adrabi
David Hedge, Production Designer
Shadi Khasedai, Key Customer (Wardrobe)
Annie Mayo, HMU
Aeni Domme, HMU
And the rest of the amazing art and G&E crew!
Golden LA, Production Company
Paul Yacono, Color
Studio Awesome, Audio
Josh Reinhardt, Sound Design

05/13/2026

We started with a single thought: A hangover may suck, but at least it means you made it home safely.

California Highway Patrol's Designated Driver Program’s role is to make sure that the cost of a night out isn’t more than a little Advil can handle. So we started our campaign with the intention of affirming the choice to call a cab, designate a driver, and get home safely...no matter the headache in the morning.

Swipe through to view a few of our favorite digital ads from this campaign and head to their website for more.

05/07/2026

Behind the scenes of the third edition of 'Inside the Issues', this time focusing on water security in Arizona.

This Clean Elections project, filmed at ABC 15 Studios, brought together leading water experts from across the state for a collaborative, nonpartisan discussion designed to provide voters with a transparent understanding of Arizona’s water supply, why our state faces a unique challenge as a lower basin user, the role of groundwater, and how growing demand is changing the entire landscape.

There is no doubt that informed dialogue is the key to progress and we are proud to continue bringing these big ideas to life for our Clean Elections clients.
Watch on the CCEC YouTube at https://ow.ly/xqpF50YWkMA

Photos by: Alonso Parra

04/22/2026

Celebrate with us by learning about one of our most treasured missions, Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica. 🐢 🌊

For nineteen years, the Riester Foundation has proudly funded grants for the conservation and scientific research of Olive Ridley sea turtles (considered “threatened” by environmentalists) on Corozalito Beach, Costa Rica.

2025 was a record-breaking year for "arribadas", an exquisite, unforgettable, and fragile event in which thousands of sea turtles swarm the beach in a nesting ritual that lasts several days. From July through January, there were six arribadas on Corozalito Beach, the most since first recorded in 2011. Each year, the nests, eggs, and newly-hatched turtles are threatened by predators, human development, trash, light pollution, tourists on the public beach, and global warming – all disruptive to the reproductive dynamics of the species.

Learn more about our mission to help these animals and enviornment at riesterfoundation.org

04/17/2026

Prove it just proved it! We are excited to share that our campaign for the California Highway Patrol's Motorcyclist Safety Program is now a Nationals Finalist for the American Advertising Awards 🌟

The Prove It video campaign took home both Silver and Gold at the AAF District portion of the competition. Learn more about the full campaign and results at https://ow.ly/pBG450YLphc


Credits:
Paul Svancara, Art
Mike Rushing, CD & Copy
Samara Byrne, Sr. Content Producer
Bill Robbins, Print Production Manager & Art Buyer
Hayley Winter, Integration Director
Claire Sheriff, Sr. Integration Manager
Layer8, Production Company
James Dubec, Layer8 Executive Producer
Ali Bach, Layer8 Creative Lead
Sebastian Pille, Music Composer
AI or Die, Prompts & Editorial
AE Media, Audio Engineer & Sound Design

03/17/2026

Some awards look good on a shelf. These helped save lives. 🏍️

Our work with the California Highway Patrol was recognized at the American Advertising Federation Awards, earning gold, silver, and bronze ADDY Awards for campaigns built with one clear goal: help save lives by inspiring smarter decisions on the road. We’re proud to partner on work that turns important challenges into messages that motivate people to act.

See more of the work at https://ow.ly/PaEz50YvC9I

03/12/2026

Gross to look at? Yes. But it worked.

55% of youth credited the campaign with their decision to quit using to***co.
77.2% seriously thought about quitting.
73.6% cut down on their to***co use.
Though not intended, adult to***co prevalence dropped by 21% points during the same timeframe.

The campaign became the most successful in the nation, reducing to***co prevalence among youth by 38%, and was later licensed via the National Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to more than 38 states and Canada. Read more about the Smelly Puking Habit campaign at https://ow.ly/GhNi50YoSCf

03/11/2026

Hey it's our anniversary!

To our incredible clients, trusted vendors, media partners, production pros, and the talented team behind it all, thank you for 37 years of big ideas, bold work, and