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Overview

$5,000+

Min Project Size

$100 - $149/hr

Avg Hourly Rate

2 - 9

Employees

2014

Year Founded

ABOUT A WILLING PARTICIPANT, INC.

Everything you’d expect from a full-service agency

...without the hefty agency fees. A Willing Participant is a versatile and dynamic creative agency located in Chicago. We excel at communicating the right message at the perfect moment using the appropriate tools. We're adept at transforming limited resources into impressive results and are exceptionally effective at increasing responses. What exactly do we offer? - Design for online and offline platforms - Copywriting for any occasion - Website creation and user experience optimization - Direct response television/video production - Development and management of email campaigns - Mini-documentaries - Content creation - Newsletter editorial and management - SEO assessments and implementation - Planning and development of presentations - New business consulting and strategy. Give us a chance, and you'll be impressed by our quick turnaround and competitive pricing. We look forward to collaborating on something amazing.

Languages Spoken

English

HIGHLIGHTS

$5,000+

Min Project Size

$100 - $149/hr

Avg Hourly Rate

2 - 9

Employees

2014

Year Founded

Services

Focus

Industries

Clients

Services Provided+1 Services

14% Brand Identity Design

10% Marketing Collateral Design

3% Environmental & Signage Design

7% Graphic Design

12% Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

13% Email Marketing & Automation

5% Social Media Marketing

3% Other Digital Marketing

About the Team

OUR STORY

A Willing Participant is a Chicago-based agency that stands out as a collaborative "virtual workshop," uniting skilled experts precisely when needed to deliver exceptional marketing and creative solutions. Unlike typical agencies, its team members are seasoned professionals with strong work ethics who genuinely enjoy working together. Whether crafting direct mail acquisition packages, developing comprehensive websites, revamping customer retention campaigns, or producing DRTV spots, the agency consistently delivers high-performing results. Led by founder Mark Bloom, a veteran creative with nearly 25 years of experience, the team also includes digital strategist Tom Butala, coordinator and design specialist Beatrice Hayward, and social media expert Simone Townsend. Their collective expertise has earned numerous prestigious awards, reflecting their commitment to effective, innovative work.

Portfolio

Annual Report

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This award-winning design was inspired by the excellent photography available—featuring authentic candid shots that capture a "day in the life" at the school connected with Accelerate Institute.

Informational/pre-meeting Brochure

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Capturing the attention of meeting planners can be challenging amid the noise, so the AWP team chose to maintain a clear and ambitious message—suggesting that with BCD, the possibilities are limitless. By minimizing background details, they demonstrated to meeting planners that BCD values their time and is focused on delivering a direct and efficient approach, which is essential in the fast-paced world of meetings and events.

Consumer Acquisition Campaign

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Credit cards have become so embedded in daily life that they are often overlooked. AWP was tasked with creating a card campaign that aligned seamlessly with the Nissan brand and highlighted the benefits of the Nissan Visa Card. The campaign was designed to extend beyond the dealership, leading AWP to create online promotions, retail signage, and direct mail to raise awareness about the Citi Nissan Card.

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