The Element News and Events archive

For the Love of Hamsters

Some people really like their jobs. They get up each day looking forward to mingling with co-workers, tapping the free water from the kitchen cooler, and really making a difference. And then there are those who take their love for their work a little too far.

UPDATE: Small Business Award Nears Death

It was a good run, but after 23 days, Element’s business award is nearing the point of no return. After receiving numerous tips, suggestions, and instructional VHS tapes on how to garden, Account Executive Nikki Pribnow was still unable to handle the immense pressure of keeping the centerpiece alive.

UPDATE: Small Business Awards

It has been 11 days so far, and the centerpiece is still alive! Though it is not as perky as it once was, and a little less green, there is still hope that a plant can survive in Nikki Pribnow’s office. With fading vital signs, Pribnow thought it would be a good idea if the centerpiece enjoyed a little bit of the outdoors, but the direct sunlight and the sole of Jamie Schroeder’s shoe ultimately had the reverse effect.

Office goes to HuHot, Derek feeds birds

After a long week of servicing clients and accruing parking tickets, Interactive Account Executive Derek Blaszak decides to shun a trip to HuHot in favor of feeding the wild birds outside of the Element conference room.
When asked by Kiar Olson (not to be confused with Kiar Olsen found at chamber events) what prompted this sudden [...]

Ugly Stick’s 2009 Reunion

Ugly Stick will once again make its appearance at Green Bay’s Bayfest this Saturday! Kiar Olson, lead singer (and Element’s director of new media), has been with the classic rock band since its beginning in 1993.

Ugly Stick performs June 13th from 7:00-11:00 p.m. on the Smet WOZZ Stage.

2009 Bronze Anvil Award Winner

Integrys Energy Group recently won a 2009 Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for its employee newsletter, InterChange. Element designed the newsletter template that is now used for this award winning biweekly newsletter.

Centerpiece Won at Small Business Awards

It was a great day for many small businesses at Green Bay’s annual Business Recognition Luncheon, but today’s big winner is Element! Account Executive Nikki Pribnow was the lucky winner of table 44’s beautiful centerpiece.

Element Brings New Possibilities to Northeast Wisconsin

Two members of Element’s interactive team recently attended Flash in the Can, a four-day Adobe Flash seminar showcasing the coolest and newest technology in the industry. From motion graphics to more technical topics, the seminar brought over 500 people together to learn and to be inspired to improve their skills.

Three New Employees!

Element welcomes its three new employees.

Element Ends up on Santa’s Nice List

After a year of waiting, the 2008 Naughty & Nice list has been officially released by the CIA (Christmas Investigation Association).
It was a long wait, but we were pleased with the results.  Here at Element we do everything possible to show that big ‘ole jolly man that we’re always trying to be good.  Though we [...]