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Fifth Influence Emotive & performance driven campaigns for progressive brands, organizations, & issue advocacy groups

We're not suggesting that our VP Content Production, John Craig, has been canonized. But we think the image makes a comp...
10/09/2026

We're not suggesting that our VP Content Production, John Craig, has been canonized. But we think the image makes a compelling case.

And we're reasonably certain John hasn't competed in the All Valley Karate Championship or started a band called Johnny & The Raviolis. Yet.

These are just a few of the images our team at Fifth Influence has been creating while having some fun experimenting with AI image generation. Our Design Director, Lenore M. Wetzel, is particularly prolific.

Every image has an origin in our office. John's relentlessly positive personality inspired St. John of Pittsburgh. Calling him "Johnny" inspired the Karate Kid scene. His announcement that he'd discovered Lululemon at age 57 prompted concerns about the brand's future credibility.

And a conversation about imaginary band names gave us Johnny & The Raviolis, featuring our VP Media, Tanya Posavatz, who actually performs in a Croatian Tamburitza orchestra.

We laugh a lot during these experiments. We're also learning a lot.

As a digital-first creative agency, we're constantly exploring new technologies, testing their capabilities and developing new ways to translate ideas into compelling visual content.

That exploration informs the creative work we develop for our clients, from digital advertising and social media to video and broader campaigns.

Our clients may never commission Johnny & The Raviolis.

But they benefit from working with a creative team that never stops experimenting.



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10/08/2026

How do you recruit young adults for a university research study when many of the people you need to reach aren't attending a four-year university?

That was the challenge Penn State's PRO Health Lab and the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center brought to Fifth Influence for Project TAC, a two-year research study examining alcohol use among young adults.

The research team needed to connect with prospective participants beyond the traditional college population.

Our approach combined targeted digital advertising, short-form video creative, clear messaging about participation and compensation, and a simple way for interested individuals to learn more.

The Instagram Stories ad shared here is one example of our work.

Fifth Influence developed the recruitment strategy and advertising creative, planned and managed paid social media, and provided guidance on improving the path from initial interest to participant inquiry.

We're pleased to collaborate with Michael A. Russell, Ph.D., and the Penn State team on a project that demonstrates how thoughtful digital advertising can help research organizations reach audiences that traditional recruitment methods may miss.

Tonight, the Pittsburgh A. Philip Randolph Institute brings together labor, workforce and community leaders for its 2026...
09/25/2026

Tonight, the Pittsburgh A. Philip Randolph Institute brings together labor, workforce and community leaders for its 2026 Power of Partnerships Gala.

The event recognizes leaders advancing opportunity and inclusion while supporting APRI programs such as Breaking the Chains of Poverty, its pre-apprenticeship program connecting people with training and family-sustaining careers.

Fifth Influence donated the creative and marketing support for this year’s gala, including the event creative, gala program, sponsor and donation signage, email outreach and organic social promotion. We are grateful to be recognized tonight as a Leadership Sponsor.

A special thank-you to Sierra Parm and DeWitt Walton. Their knowledge of APRI, its history and the communities it serves shaped the work from the first concept through final production.

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees and everyone at APRI Pittsburgh.

Learn more about their work: pittsburghapri.org



United Steelworkers

09/24/2026

“A true partner and not just a client.”

That is how Alana Wenk at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy describes working with Fifth Influence.

Over the past year, we’ve worked together on several video projects with different audiences, objectives and moments that required us to adjust or pivot. Alana says the work has exceeded expectations and is making a difference for the Conservancy.

If your nonprofit needs video built around a real fundraising, event or communications objective, send us a message.



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Meet our fall 2026 interns, Emily Roos and Noa Solomon.Emily, a Political Science student at Duquesne University, is foc...
09/17/2026

Meet our fall 2026 interns, Emily Roos and Noa Solomon.

Emily, a Political Science student at Duquesne University, is focused on our political work, including research, new-business initiatives and a major role helping us build Fifth Influence’s Campaign Re-Invention Lab.

Noa, a Media and Professional Communications student at the University of Pittsburgh, is working across digital advertising, content, branding, websites and landing pages, research and analytics.

They’ll spend the semester working directly with our team on active client and agency projects.

We’re glad to have Emily and Noa at Fifth Influence this fall.



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The latter part of August was full of activity and news here at Fifth Influence. Below is just a sample:- We said goodby...
09/03/2026

The latter part of August was full of activity and news here at Fifth Influence. Below is just a sample:

- We said goodbye to our summer intern, Sophie Meloy, who returned to Penn State for her senior year.
- We participated in the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Nonprofit Coalition Showcase.
- We had the honor of conducting a video shoot with Pittsburgh icons Art and Patricia Rooney for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and
- We jumped up seven places to 38th on the Pittsburgh Business Times list of the region's largest advertising, marketing and public relations firms. Nice!

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We're excited to share some wonderful news!Our Design Director, Lenore M. Wetzel, has been named to City&State Pennsylva...
07/27/2026

We're excited to share some wonderful news!

Our Design Director, Lenore M. Wetzel, has been named to City&State Pennsylvania's 2026 40 in Their Forties.

Lenore's creativity, strategic thinking, and dedication have helped shape countless brands, campaigns, and organizations over the years. She's an incredible designer, an even better teammate, and someone who makes everyone around her better.

Congratulations, Lenore! We couldn't be more proud of this well-deserved recognition.

Read more:
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2026/07/city-state-pa-2026-40-their-40s/414986/

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Fifth Influence mascot, Coconut George, and his buddy, Positive Pickle, know that PicklesBURGH is quite a big DILL!     ...
07/16/2026

Fifth Influence mascot, Coconut George, and his buddy, Positive Pickle, know that PicklesBURGH is quite a big DILL!



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The Fifth Influence office looks a little more like Fifth Influence today.Yesterday, several new branded wall graphics w...
07/15/2026

The Fifth Influence office looks a little more like Fifth Influence today.

Yesterday, several new branded wall graphics were installed throughout our space, introducing more of our new primary blue and bringing our positioning to life at a much larger scale.

Bold color. Strong movement. No beige agency walls.

We wanted the space to reflect the work that happens here: creative thinking, direct communication, progressive advocacy, and ideas designed to influence what happens next.

We think the walls understood the assignment.



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Congratulations to our friends and clients at QBurgh. 🏳️‍🌈QBurgh is taking a major step forward (https://qburgh.com/qbur...
07/07/2026

Congratulations to our friends and clients at QBurgh. 🏳️‍🌈

QBurgh is taking a major step forward (https://qburgh.com/qburgh-newspaper-coming/): moving from a twice-a-year magazine-style publication to a monthly newspaper, while continuing to publish its annual Pittsburgh Pride Guide each May.

In a media environment where local journalism is constantly being squeezed, Jeff Freedman and Jim Sheppard are doing something bold, tangible, and deeply rooted in community: putting Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ news, culture, events, politics, opinion, and stories into more hands, more often, all year long.

Fifth Influence is proud to support QBurgh’s growth through paid social media and search advertising that helps connect the publication with advertising partners.

Because when businesses advertise with QBurgh, they are not just buying media. They are helping sustain independent, LGBTQ-owned journalism in Western Pennsylvania.

Please join us in congratulating QBurgh, pick up the new monthly newspaper, and consider supporting them as a reader, subscriber, distribution location, or advertiser.

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