Shift Collaborative

10/19/2026

Happy National Women's Small Business Month!

Shift Collaborative is a women-owned small business, and we are proud of what that means. It means we show up every day for our clients, our team, and our community. And it means we know firsthand how much it takes to grow and sustain a business while doing work you actually believe in.

This month we are celebrating every woman who had an idea, took a risk, and kept going. Pittsburgh is full of them, and we are grateful to be among them.

10/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kori Oyler, our new Senior Designer. Kori comes to Shift with years of experience across both agency and in-house environments. Kori loves humanistic design solutions and thrives in environments that value brainstorming as much as the final product, which feels like a pretty good fit around here.

Welcome to the team, Kori!

10/14/2026

We’re one day away from Shift On: AI and Your Brand.

Join us Thursday, October 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for a virtual education session about thoughtful use of AI in marketing. It will be an open and practical look at how to use these tools without losing the brand voice you have worked hard to build.

Register now! https://shiftcollaborative.com/shift-on-registration/

09/21/2026

Happy Shift-a-versary, Ali.

Our clients know they can count on you to listen, follow through, and keep your cool. You bring that same care and approach to every project, keeping the team on track and making sure the details don’t get lost along the way. We're lucky to have you leading client services!

For a glimpse into how Ali approaches client relationships, read her post on client communication: https://shiftcollaborative.com/how-we-communicate-with-clients

09/14/2026

The 10th Annual Garbage Olympics are coming up this weekend (SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2026 | 9 AM - 11 AM).

Backstory: The Garbage Olympics were created in 2017 by Renee Robinson, Alicia Carberry, and Lena Andrews as a fun way to build community in Pittsburgh neighborhoods while using competition as a motivation to clean up the city. 50 Neighborhoods competed in the 2025 event.

You can learn more and sign up for a team here:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2026 | 9 AM - 11 AM CLOSING CEREMONY HELD AT SPIRIT 242 51ST STREET | 12 PM - 2 PM

09/10/2026

We welcomed a new team member in July (time flies, doesn't it?). Meet Ashar Wasim, Shift's paid media specialist.

Ashar assists clients with all things digital marketing. From developing strategy to building and optimizing paid ad campaigns across a myriad of platforms, he keeps client goals at the forefront. When he's not delivering results for our clients, Ashar is playing guitar, keeping up with the latest in consumer tech, or driving a truck in American Truck Simulator.



https://shiftcollaborative.com/about-brand-agency/ashar-wasim

09/03/2026

International Day of Charity 2026 is coming up soon (Saturday, September 5, 2026).

Did you know this day was originally designated to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work overcoming poverty?

The goal of the observance is to mobilize individuals, charitable organizations, and stakeholders worldwide to help others through volunteering and philanthropy.

As we head into the last quarter of the year, it's a great time to look into organizations you can support with the gift of time or financially.

P.S. According to Gudsy, Allegheny County has 9,950 nonprofit organizations.

Check out Gudsy here:

Allegheny County is shaped by 9,950 nonprofits — most working in Housing & Social Services, Advocacy, Rights & International, and Education & Research. Follow along to see who is doing the work, what they need, and how can you help?

09/01/2026

Annual reports serve many purposes. They need to tell the story of the last 12 months clearly and concisely. They need to transparently showcase financials. And they must highlight and thank donors, funders, and volunteers. Compiling all of this data, developing compelling narratives, and presenting it in a clear, pleasing, and brand-aligned way takes a lot of work from our clients and our team. We love seeing them when they are published, and being a small part of showcasing our clients' amazing impact in our community.

08/27/2026

A creative agency runs on a lot of digital tools. But we also love some office and school supplies. Here are a few of our team's favorite during this season:

Nothing beats coming up with great ideas using a favorite pen or notebook. Check out Shift's list of favorite office supplies.

08/25/2026

Reimagining your brand doesn't always need a rebrand. Jif's new campaign relies on its established color palette and font, leaning heavily on just one vowel to expand customers' imaginations beyond school lunches. We love the vibe of this rollout and love to imagine the brainstorming flow that came up with so many fun 3-letter verbs. How can you make things fresh and new, without a complete overhaul?

Jif knows peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. It’s the MVP of ...