Buoy is integrated communications agency based in Denver, Colorado

Client examples

 
 
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CityTutor DC

CityTutor DC logo
 

brand assets

Circle chart of CityTutor DC's High-Impact Tutoring Standards

Designed all brand assets, including icon styles

 
 

website & social media

Designed, created content for, and launched CityTutor DC website; click to view relaunched website

Screenshot of tweet from CityTutor DC Twitter feed

Created strategy, designed, and wrote content for social media posts

 
 

print & editorial

Screenshot of CityTutor DC Editorial in The Washington Post

Drafted op-ed that appeared in Washington Post in September 2021; click to read the article

Photo of a CityTutor DC ad on a DC bus

Created bus ads for DC lines

Photo of a CityTutor DC ad on a DC bus
 

community outreach

Group photo of CityTutor DC team at the Nationals stadium

Created key messaging used for outreach efforts to partners throughout DC

CityTutor DC group photo at volunteer event

Developed website sign-up form and email communication series to recruit volunteer tutors

Results for America’s 10-Year Impact Report & Event

microsite

 

Designed, wrote content for, and launched interactive website; click to view website

 

event materials

Produced print version of microsite report for event attendees

Designed window cling installation highlighting 10 years of successes

Developed overarching presentation used throughout daylong event

IEC’s National Roadmap for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare

 
 

website

Designed, drafted content for, and launched National Roadmap microsite; click to view website

 

promotional video

Developed launch video to describe Roadmap; click above to view

 

public relations

Pitched media for successful placements in Axios and Disability Scoop; click to read article.

 

social media toolkit

Created a social media toolkit with sample posts, graphics, and links used by partner organizations

Pitched media for successful placements in Axios and Disability Scoop; click to read article.

 

Two Rivers Public Charter School

 
 

websites — main & learning institute

Redesigned, drafted content for, and launched new main Two Rivers PCS website; click to view website

 

Designed, drafted content for, and launched companion Two Rivers Learning Institute site for resources and courses; click to view website

 

brand assets

Designed new image and icon styles used throughout brand

 

out-of-home marketing

Created playground banners with school’s core values

Ready for Pre-K!

brand assets

Ready for Pre-K! logo

Designed logo as part of new brand identity

Image of Ready for Pre-K!'s brand colors and hex codes

Created branding with guide for logos, colors, fonts, and assets; click to download a short brand guide

 
 

marketing swag

Ready for Pre-K! team wearing shirts at information table

Created swag with new brand, including shirts, banners, backpacks, and more

Two Ready for Pre-K! stickers

Designed marketing stickers for families

 

website & presentation slides

Screenshot of the Ready for Pre-K! website homepage

Designed, created content for, launched, and translated website in two weeks; click to view website

Cover slide for a Ready for Pre-K! presentation deck

Created PowerPoint and Word templates

 

print

Photo of Ready for Pre-K! ad on back of DC Metro bus

Designed bus ads that ran throughout DC

Postcard in Spanish for Ready for Pre-K!

Designed and printed 20,000+ postcards in three languages

Ready for Pre-K! postcard in Amharic

Designed and printed 3,000+ posters in three languages

 

commercials

45-commercial with DC Public Schools Chancellor. Click above to view.

15-second promotional videos to encourage families to enroll. Click above to view one.

 

branded videos

RiseUp Red Wing/RiseUp Partnership

 

brand assets

Created new name and digital identity for brand

 

Designed new color palette

 

Created color accessibility guides to ensure all online materials adhere to WCAG 2.1 standards

 
 

Designed new, custom icons

 

digital marketing

Designed, created content for, and launched new website; click to view website

Wrote and produced relaunch video; click above to view

 

swag & marketing materials

Created swag with new brand, including shirts, drinkware, stickers, lanyards, and external signage

Designed new newsletter and email templates, organizational brochure, and pitch deck

 

messaging

New elevator pitch

RiseUp Red Wing creates opportunities so that every young person in Red Wing can thrive. We connect youth and families to critical services and programs, and we spur shared action among committed partners to support all youth in unleashing their potential. 

Previous mission statement

Red Wing Youth Outreach's mission is to provide intervention, life skills education, and mentoring for adolescents at risk of dropping out of high school and facing serious challenges in their transition to a healthy adulthood.

New mission statement

We are on a mission to ensure Red Wing offers abundant opportunities for all young people to unleash their potential. We serve youth and families through caring, responsive programming, and we foster shared action among partners committed to supporting youth.

Previous vision statement

Red Wing Youth Outreach will be recognized by social service providers, educators, funders, community partners and youth and families as the leader in serving adolescents at risk. 

New vision statement

Our vision is a safe, vibrant Red Wing for all: Every young person has access to opportunities that help them reach their goals, youth and families are recognized as collaborators and leaders, and all Red Wing youth and community members feel valued, included, and empowered.