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The agency leaders are pleased that Cerberus Agency has been recognized by Clutch in its latest listing of the Top Louisiana Marketing & Advertising Agencies in Louisiana.

“There isn’t a more respected third-party ratings system for ad agencies than Clutch. The entire Cerberus team is thrilled to be counted among their leading agencies in Louisiana and across the nation.” – Justin Bonura, Partner/CD

“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our company’s success. We look forward to collecting more reviews and growing our platform on Clutch.” – Rocky Russo, Partner/CD

In 2020, Cerberus Agency has also been ranked by Clutch as one of the Top Branding Agencies and Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Louisiana and the Top Media Buying Agencies in New Orleans.

Although by almost every measure 2020 has sucked so hard it hurts, there is a bit of good news for Cerberus Agency. In addition to recently being recognized by DesignRush as a 2020 Top Digital Marketing Agency a Best Website Design Company, and a Top Digital Agency, (you can view the complete agency listings here, here, and here), we’ve also been named a Top Digital Agency three times by TopMarketingCompanies.com, an independent agency ranking platform that shares its rankings for the best digital marketing agencies from the U.S. and around the world.

The full-service branding, advertising, digital, and design firm based in New Orleans, recognized for its work and presence as a digital marketing agency, was ranked on three of the site’s digital agency rankings lists: Top Digital Marketing Agencies, Top Digital Advertising Companies, Top Digital Agencies and Top Social Media Branding Companies.

“We’re happy to make the list as one of New Orleans’ top digital marketing agencies for 2020—six times,” said Justin Bonura, Creative Director. “Our entire team is super talented and works hard at our craft. Cerberus’ commitment to building great brands in the digital space shows in every project we take on,” Bonura added.

Social Media Support and Account Support contributor Emily Bonura added, “We view social media as one of the most important channels for our excellent brand development work.”

In 2019, the agency received similar recognition by making the Best Digital Marketing Agency and Best Digital Agency lists.

In addition to being named one of the Best Logo Design Companies of 2020 according to BestDesigns, we’re proud to let everyone know that two of Cerberus’ brand marks (Hoop Dat Ball and Pop d’Art) were selected by LogoLounge and set to be published in the upcoming Book 12. That makes four marks selected by the publication. See Cerberus’ LogoLounge collection, visit the LogoLounge website.

Cerberus helped to launch the New Orleans based sports apparel brand, Hoop Dat Ball. Under strict budgetary and time constrains, our agency’s initial efforts for the fledgling company included the development of a completely original brand mark, four t-shirt designs, sales sheets, an e-commerce website, and print/digital advertising campaign.

Cerberus launched the Pop D’Art brand and its first product, New Orleans’ Original Shotgun Gingerbread House in Q4 of 2019. Our team designed brand marks for the two start-up entities, along with beautifully crafted packaging and digital properties that included the establishment of a social media presence, landing page, as well as an SEO-optimized, fully-dynamic website.

To view Cerberus’ complete collection of work, visit our online portfolio.

Cerberus has been recognized as one of the Top Digital Marketing Agencies In The US for its ability to create positive, results-oriented outcomes for its clients. This ability to practice these Top Strategies To Boost Digital Marketing Conversion Rates has distinguished the firm as one of the top US creative agencies known for its results.

In a recent article published by BestDesigns.co, Cerberus was named as one of the Top 30 creative agencies in the US (ranking 21 on the list) that translate design into business success for its clients. The following excerpt is from that article:

According to one study, businesses with a strong design identity outperform those without by 219% on a stock market index. Still, another research study revealed that consumers and B2B partners see companies’ website design as a primary indicator of their business credibility. Investing in design may be costly, but the benefits are worth it:

• > Good design increases the perceived value of products and services
• > It builds a strong brand identity 
• > Products with a good design need less time and money for marketing efforts as 72% people admit that design influences their purchase decision

Cerberus is an internationally recognized full-service advertising, digital, design, and media agency located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aside from earning astounding returns on its clients’ investments​ ​over the past 11 years, Cerberus is recognized by industry leading voices as a creative leader in the world of​ ​advertising, both offline and online.

// Lürzer’s Archive Issue 6/2018 and 2/2018 – 5 Published Works // Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Packaging Designers – 4 Published Works (2015/17) // Print Magazine’s Regional Design Annual (2012/2015) – 2 Published Works // Logo Lounge Book 7/8) – 2 Published Works // American Association of Advertising Agencies’ National Competition – Silver // American Association of Advertising Agencies District 7 Show – 3 Gold

Cerberus is pleased to help contribute to Clutch’s Business Tips for February, written by Kristen Herhold, Senior Content Developer & Marketer, Clutch. Link to the full article here.

…Tip 4. Conduct Market Research

You might love your company’s branding and product, but if consumers don’t, you risk losing business.

Cerberus Agency, a branding company in New Orleans, helped a local seasoning company with a major rebrand, including changing its name and recipe based on market research. It also updated the company’s advertising, marketing, and packaging designs to better fit consumer needs.

You need a product and company that appeals to consumers…

Selected for her demonstrated skills and marketing experience, as well as Cerberus’ position as an internationally recognized design and branding agency, graphic designer Anneliese Depano was recently invited to judge the 20th Annual Florida Tourism Awards competition. Florida is the number one travel destination in the world, and the Flagler Awards is the state’s premier tourism marketing competition. At the writing of this entry, Ms. Depano’s favorite goodies from her complementary gift-basket were the pepper jelly and the hibiscus tea, about which she exclaimed, “Yumm, fragrant and fruity!”

DesignRush, an independent agency ranking platform that shares its rankings for the best digital marketing agencies from the U.S. and around the world, has named Cerberus to its list of Top Branding Agencies of 2019.

Since taking control of Pearl’s social media channels in February of 2019, Cerberus has helped the Slidell startup increase all website traffic originating from social media by 45%, increasing menu page views by 63%. Cerberus helped grow Pearl’s Facebook audience by 71%, with 9,400 audience interactions over that time period. For a bit more perspective, the industry average reach is between 2% and 6.4%, but Pearl’s Facebook reach hit the 12% mark. For the past four months, Pearl’s Instagram page saw monthly increases well above the 6% mark, typically a measure of strong growth for the medium. The largest recorded monthly increase on our watch was 91%, and the Pearl’s Instagram page saw an increase in total audience of 256%.

High Caliber in Long Beach, MS is one of the region’s most knowledgeable firearms resellers. With plans to open a shooting range by 2020, the company turned to Cerberus to advise them on a complete, systemic rebranding effort. Rebranded as High Caliber Guns in Q1 of 2019, the pawn and gun store worked with Cerberus to introduce a new brand mark / collateral, inventory access website, print / billboard advertising campaign, and a complete line of High Caliber merchandise for sale on-premises.

Joining Cerberus in 2018 as assistant traffic coordinator, today Emily Bonura contributes as a member of the agency’s account support staff and social media team. Ms. Bonura works to support the seamless coordination of intellectual assets agency wide, assisting key account service personnel in the implementation of work plans that deliver marketing solutions in the most efficient manner possible for all Cerberus clients. Emily also contributes by supporting the agency’s Digital Media Specialist, providing social media ideation and implementation for Big Fat Belly Good Cajun Seasoning and Pearl’s Seafood Restaurant and Market.

Cerberus was pleased to launch its new advertising campaign for Big Fat Belly Good Cajun Seasoning with multiple billboards and bus shelter signage locations throughout the metro New Orleans area.

Big Easy Notary is currently working with Cerberus to conduct a complete company rebranding process. With the brand mark and store dressing projects now complete, our team will turn to helping the Northshore notary launch a new website and advertising campaign later in 2019. Stay tuned for more branding worth loving.

To help welcome maritime industry professionals to the 2018 International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, Karl Senner tasked Cerberus with the design of this email announcement and printed invitation to their customer appreciation party. Cerberus also created a full-page print ad for the December issue of WorkBoat Magazine that has been widely recognized by leading industry websites such as Ads Of The World, We Love Ad, and Best Ads On TV, among others.

Having joined the creative team at Cerberus in 2018 as a graphic designer, Anneliese DePano has proven to be a key contributor on advertising and design projects for a diverse list of agency clients including Big Easy Notary, Big Fat Belly Good Cajun Seasoning, First National Bankers Bank, and Pearl’s Seafood Market and Restaurant. Anneliese is an accomplished illustrator with a demonstrated proficiency in both computer and traditional forms. A graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, Ms. DePano earned her B.A. in Graphic Design in 2015.

Just in time for the 2018 NBA Playoffs, Cerberus helped to launch New Orleans’ own sports apparel brand, Hoop Dat Ball. Under strict budgetary and time constrains, the agency’s initial efforts for the fledgling company included the development of a completely original brand mark and four t-shirt designs with accompanying merchandise hang tags. Cerberus also conceived and designed company sales sheets and built and launched a SEO-optimized e-commerce website. Unfortunately, the Pelicans got ousted in the second round of the playoffs by the eventual NBA champs, the Golden State Warriors.

In the agency’s 10 years in business, there’s never been a time that we’ve added so many new clients to the Cerberus family. In the 6 months leading up to September 2018, we have been pleased to welcome a legend among New Orleans glass companies, a global leader in the commercial marine propulsion industry, one of the most innovative local startups, a financial institution with multi-state reach headquartered in Baton Rouge, and three emerging companies that we can’t wait to help grow. Suffice it to say, Cerberus has been extremely busy.

Prior to the start of 2019, the Cerberus team is looking forward to launching a completely rebranded website for Standard Glass. We’ve just started the planning process for the worldwide marine propulsion specialist, Karl Senner. And next time you drive through Lakeview, be on the lookout for our branding work on behalf of Rebirth Cryotherapy. Cerberus’ designs for First National Bankers Bank have recently appeared in print and as direct mail pieces distributed in markets across the Southeastern U.S. We also just launched new relationships with Duct Saddle (web development), Value Storage (branding) in Hammond, and a (yet to be rebranded) wedding and events planner in New Orleans. Phew!

Cerberus is pleased to announce our latest brand development project on behalf of the emerging New Orleans Cajun spice brand, Big Fat Belly Good. Our team’s vehicle design features both the ‘Original’ and ‘Hot’ renditions of Mr. Gene Lupo’s famous Louisiana spice recipes. So if you see the Big Fat Belly Good truck out on the road, go ahead and tell Mr. Gene what you think of his truck. And don’t forget to ask him for a few sample packs so you can try Big Fat Belly Good yourself.

Working with Lupo’s Spice Company, Cerberus helped to create the Big Fat Belly Good Cajun Seasoning brand from scratch. Formerly Gene’s Special Blend, the new brand was built as a fun, flavorful alternative to the big, boring brands and small, cheap (loaded with salt) Cajun seasonings on the market today.

Cerberus began early in 2018 by conducting market research that included a competitive set analysis of more than 20 on-shelf grocery brands in order to help name the new brand. Next, our team recommended the inclusion of a ‘Hot’ variation to accompany Big Fat Belly Good ‘Original’ and worked to help perfect the mix.

In addition to creating a completely original brand mark and packaging designs, Cerberus also launched a new branded e-commerce website: www.bigfatbellygood.com. In the fall of 2018, Cerberus will help the brand launch a new vehicle dressing design and advertising campaign to drive grocery purchases.

Cerberus recently launched a completely new brand for Pearl’s Seafood Market and Restaurant in Slidell, LA. Working with artist Tim DiVincenti, our team helped to refine the brand mark and finalize brand standards. The branding effort also included the design of interior and exterior environmental graphics and signage, a line of men’s and women’s t-shirts, as well as a dynamic SEO-optimized website and online citation management program.

As the agency’s ranking Digital Media Specialist, Ray Thibodaux works with agency leaders to help establish web development, digital advertising, and SEO efforts on behalf of a varied list of Cerberus clients that include Palazzo Law Firm, Big Easy Notary, Diversified Energy, Energetic Armaments, and Hoop Dat Ball, among others. Ray also brings his expertise and more than eight years’ experience in design and photography to Cerberus. Prior to joining the firm in August of 2017, he was responsible for a host of similar duties at Hoffman Miller Advertising of New Orleans.

In his new role as Account Executive, Jonathan brings years of brand development and marketing experience to Cerberus. Mr. Maki provides counsel and strategic guidance for a list of agency clients that includes AutomotiveTouchup, Diversified Energy, Big Fat Belly Good Cajun Seasoning, Meplat Group, and Pearl’s Seafood Market & Restaurant.

Before joining Cerberus in March of 2018, Jonathan held the position of Director of Marketing and Brand Development for SWEGS Healthy Kitchen. Prior to joining SWEGS, he worked with a broad cross-section of clients ranging from funded entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. He completed his MBA with a focus in digital media management in 2009, and holds a BBA in Marketing from The University of Mississippi.

What’s that smell? It’s Cerberus’ first outdoor board in our long-running campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp. Also dropping this February and March in industry, general business, and consumer publications across the state are the equally skunky LCI print ads. Special thanks to Red Barn Farm Tour and to the always-fresh-as-a-daisy Michael Terranova for helping us capture some truly killer pics. For those wondering if the skunk is still with us, we’re happy to report that he simply got distracted and wandered off.

Working with Southern Medical Association (SMA), Cerberus designed this gloss black foil stamped box with a black Neenah folding board insert to be shared with more than 250 key prospects across the Southeastern U.S. The multi-piece box provides information regarding the company’s HR services, wealth management, risk management, patient care, and retirement solutions.

View more images of the multi-piece box here.

Just in time for Fat Tuesday, Cerberus’ Mardi Gras mailer was featured in an article titled Cerberus Nails the Mardi Gras Scene with Delicious Creativity on the global marketing and creative industry network site, Adforum.com.

See more photos of the mailer here.

The latest ad in New Orleans marketing firm Cerberus’ Heroes campaign uses the space hero genre to help LCI Workers’ Comp announce new lower rates across many of the class codes they write. Debuting in Q1 of 2018 in business-to-business publications across Louisiana, the colorful illustration offers a respite from some relatively dull insurance industry content. Special thanks to Marvel and DC Comics artist Derec Donovan for introducing the villain Phobos, whose plan to shrink business owners is foiled thanks to some quick thinking by LCI.

Keep an eye out in the tall grass for our latest full- and half-page ads in LCI’s longstanding Put Us To Work For You campaign. This particularly toothy flavor of Branding Worth Loving debuts in industry, general business, and consumer publications – in print and online – across the state this November. As always, we’d like to extend a special thank you to Michael Terranova Photography, our great client LCI, and all of the photo shoot participants who made the sunny day at Insta-gator Ranch and Hatchery such a swampy good time.

Just in time for Halloween, Cerberus created its Horror Comics ad for LCI Workers’ Comp. Part of LCI’s Heroes campaign, this full-page print ad casts the LCI agent as a vampire killer armed with a wooden stake. The business-to-business ad co-stars the Mummy, Werewolf, and an unearthed zombie corpse, Dead Fred. Special thanks to Marvel and DC Comics artist Derec Donovan for helping Cerberus bringing the ghoulish crew to life in this ad now appearing in agent pubs all across Louisiana.

The latest full- and half-page ads in Cerberus’ Put Us To Work For You branding campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp. The two ads, Fireball and Hibachi Pancake Breakfast, debuted in industry and general business publications across the state of Louisiana this July. Special thanks to our great client Mark Tullis and the entire LCI team, Michael Terranova Photography, Ikura Hibachi and Sushi, and all of the talented participants who helped make this another Branding Worth Loving success story.

The latest ad in LCI’s Heroes campaign launched this July in B2B publications across Louisiana. The campaign casts LCI agents as the heroes in a series of illustrated comic book storylines. The Cerberus team worked with Derec Donovan, of Marvel and DC Comics acclaim, to create the on-going series of ads for the New Orleans-based workers’ comp insurer. This latest Western-themed ad rounds out a trio that to date has included the genres of Martial Arts and Space-Age comics.

Cerberus was featured in Leslie’s List, a mainstay of Biz New Orleans’ digital issue by local journalist Leslie Snadowsky. Here are a just a few of the article’s highlights:

Mark Tullis said after the “cutting edge, crafty and intelligent” campaign launch, LCI saw consecutive monthly premium increases, received more submissions in a single month than ever before and received submissions from a record number of separate Louisiana insurance agencies. “They have a real talent for capturing attention in a crowded field,” Tullis said of Cerberus. “When people find out I work for LCI they say ‘I love your ads.’ We don’t hear that a lot in our industry.”

With New Orleans’ original craft soda Fest, Cerberus exercised its expertise in brand leverage making the small soda brand pop and compete against bigger brands that have been around for years. “We worked together on building the whole brand from the ground up,” said Fest Cola founder Roy Nelson. “Cerberus is good at working outside the box, finding creative solutions with a tight budget,” said Nelson.

Read the entire Biz New Orleans article, ‘The Three Heads of Cerberus’ by Leslie Snadowsky, here.

Archive’s Top 200 Packaging Designs 17/18 is set to be published later this summer, and Cerberus just received notice that its packaging designs for the Orleans Coffee line and its 4-Pak carrier designs for Fest Cola will appear in the issue.

For each Top 200 publication, Archive enlists the help of experts in the field. Jury members included Bruce Duckworth of well-known CI company Turner Duckworth, who design iconic visual identities and packaging for consumer brands and have studios in San Francisco and London. Another juror of note is Christoph Häberle, Professor at the Hochschule der Medien (Media Academy) in Stuttgart, who teaches design and communication with a special focus on packaging design and marketing.

This marks the second issue in a row that Cerberus’ work has been recognized by the prestigious publication. Archive’s 2015/16 Top 200 Packaging Designs issue featured Cerberus’ Fest Cola bottle designs and Super Bowl XLVII bid box.

Our latest full- and half-page advertisements in the highly successful Put Us To Work For You campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp just debuted statewide. Special thanks to Michael Terranova Photography, Allison’s Innovative Dance Academy, and all of the photo shoot participants who made the three-hour session a success.

Introducing the first ad in a new campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp, titled Attack Of The Space Sucker! The series of colorfully illustrated stories are built around the theme of LCI’s heroic exploits as Louisiana’s leading Self Insurers Fund. The campaign is set to run against the business-to-business market in industry pubs across the state throughout 2017.

‘Mike’s Tattoos’ by Cerberus Agency for LCI Workers’ Comp was just ranked as one of the Top Print Ads Of The Week by Best Ads on TV. Special thanks to Justine Armour, group creative director at 72andSunny in New York for the selection. View the entire campaign here.

Check out our latest full- and half-page ads in Cerberus’ longstanding and highly successful Put Us To Work For You campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp. To read the whole LCI story, please view our case study. What’s better than a roasted wiener for lunch? Our guess would be a blowtorched wiener.

Cerberus was pleased to work with the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Choice Aire, a public charter company headquartered in Miami. The agency was tasked with the creation of this multimedia advertising campaign to introduce the airline’s direct flights from New Orleans to San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Working closely with the airport’s Kristina Bennett-Holmes and Keely Herrington, the Cerberus team coordinated the campaign’s media planning, placement, and reporting, and produced all creative materials, including TV and radio spots, a print and poster campaign, and a bilingual Google AdWords effort. According to Choice Aire, the campaign has been regarded a success by every measure. Quarterly Agency Review

As the agency of record for Event Producers, Cerberus worked to completely rebrand the New Orleans based production company. Agency efforts have included a new brand mark and identity set, comprehensive sales kit, and optimized website released February of 2017.

Introducing Fest Cola’s new Southern Peach Ginger Ale, a.k.a. “Blaze.” Nicknamed for the scandalous ginger-haired Bourbon St. burlesque artist Blaze Starr, this is one racy southern peach no one can resist—especially governor Earl Long. Cerberus worked with Fest Cola owner Roy Nelson to refine the beverage’s color, packaging design, and name. Blaze is one of our most delicious projects to date.

Our latest brand development work for Diversified Energy includes a new outdoor advertisement, sales kit, brochure, and vehicle designs. Check out the full portfolio of work here. Quarterly Agency Review

After sharing our new Kastrack sales kit with people, the first thing we typically hear is, What the hell is Kastrack? Quickly followed by something like, Wow, this is really nice. Quarterly Agency Review

Excited to hear that America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling, was finally coming to New Orleans, we created this fictitious (spec) campaign to help share the news via social media. As a result, Cerberus’ LinkedIn and Facebook pages got plenty of likes and new followers. The spec ads were also featured content on industry websites and blogs, including AdStasher.com and Adland.tv. Quarterly Agency Review

Creative director and agency partner Justin Bonura was recently invited to judge the 2016 Florida Tourism Awards. Florida is the number one travel destination in the world, and the Flagler Awards is the state’s premier tourism marketing competition first established in 1999. The presentation ceremony will take place on the opening night of the annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism to be held September 7-9 at the Hilton Orlando.

Selected for his extensive hospitality marketing experience, as well as Cerberus’ work on behalf of the New Orleans CVB, Convention Center, and the city’s winning bid to host Super Bowl XLVII, Mr. Bonura said, “The entries were a combination of national marketing campaigns from powerhouse agencies and public relations firms, as well as smaller, local tourism efforts from across Florida.” He added, “The best work was comprised of great design projects, multi-tiered public relations and advertising programs, and simple executions driven by brilliant ideas. At the writing of this entry, Mr. Bonura’s favorite goodies from his free gift-basket were the jalapeño popcorn and chocolate fudge sauce. Quarterly Agency Review

The dog days of summer left everyone overheated as we sweated it out in Rivertown in late July. Ever the consummate pro, Mike Terranova seemed to be in his element as he shot Cerberus’ latest LCI Workers’ Comp ads in the Put Us To Work For You campaign. Special thanks goes to our great cast members, and the humans who held their leashes. Everyone played nicely together and no one got overly familiar. Even when forced to wear a pink tutu, Mack the pit bull was a very good boy. Quarterly Agency Review

Diversified Energy is the Gulf South’s leading provider of integrated energy solutions, from spray foam insulation and HVAC services to advanced residential and commercial diagnostics. And now, thanks to Cerberus, they look the part. In the midst of a major brand overhaul, the newly rebranded DE website was recently launched in June, with plans to unveil new vehicle designs, collateral material, and a multi-execution online and print campaign during Q4 of 2016. Quarterly Agency Review

New branding elements designed by Cerberus for Diversified Energy were recently unveiled at the 2016 New Orleans Home & Garden Show 2016. The new booth and associated branding materials were a crowd favorite and drew heavy interest throughout the event. The insulated bag that Cerberus designed also enjoyed widespread appeal and drew critical acclaim, being named Best Bag of the expo. Yes, there really is such a thing. Quarterly Agency Review

For thirty years, Orleans Coffee has consistently delivered exceptional coffees every bit as interesting as the city that inspired their name. Working closely with a small, proficient team of importers and producers to responsibly source their coffees, the local roastery takes the time to understand the unique nature of each bean. And now they have new packaging and vehicle designs on par with their excellent coffees. Quarterly Agency Review

A special thank you to everyone at Pontchartrain Vineyards in Bush, LA for helping to provide the perfect setting for our latest ad in the Put Us To Work For You Campaign for LCI Workers’ Comp. Having first appeared this April, the vineyard ad kicks off the third year of the campaign, which recently earned a gold award in the 2016 American Advertising Awards ceremony held in New Orleans. Quarterly Agency Review

As of 01/01/16, the agency formerly known as CPR and Partners has officially changed its name to Cerberus. View and share the new company website here. Key agency leadership remains intact, with the addition of James Vavak who will be handling duties as account executive. Sarah Munson-Levy has also joined the Cerberus media team along with recent Tulane University graduate Madeline Gosz who will be assisting with agency account service and media functions. Please send all agency inquiries or comments to info@cerberus.agency. Quarterly Agency Review