Year in Review: Gratitude in 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the journey cred has traveled along this year. We maintain our focus on helping companies build thought leadership through events, and this past year we made considerable progress in our efforts to do just that.
Our journey is filled with different milestones—from those about learning, losses, and growth, to perseverance, partnerships, and successes. 2019 has taught us so much and we are full of gratitude.
Hustle Con: It’s More Than Just "Fake It Until You Make It"
Whether you’re a techie, side hustler, marketer, or investor there is no greater event to mix and mingle with the brightest individuals across industries than Hustle Con. Speakers and attendees alike shared an overwhelming wave of hard-work, dedication, and belonging.
The Personality of a Company: Workplace Cultures We Admire
The average person spends about 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. With so much time spent at work, your workplace can have a huge impact on your quality of life and overall happiness. According to The Conference Board’s Job Satisfaction 2019 report, 46.3% of US workers are not satisfied with their work.
While several different components play into high job satisfaction, one of the main drivers is company culture.
A Helping Hand: Serving Our City Through credService
November is more than the second to last month of the year—it’s also National Gratitude month. At cred, we have a lot to be grateful for, especially as we reflect back on 2019. This year, we planned and attended lots of events, moved into our new office, and—for the first time—had multiple summer interns.
As a PR agency based in the heart of San Francisco, we’re grateful for the city we call home and enjoy partnering with local organizations through credService. credService is our community service initiative, where we participate in quarterly volunteer activities around San Francisco to contribute to our community.
Anatomy of an Industry Event
To date, cred has provided event management services for more than 100 industry events from coast to coast and around the world! From multi-day conferences to intimate executive team dinners, the cred team has seen it all, and we’ve developed a streamlined process to ensure your industry event is a success.
Innovations in E-Commerce and Digital Media @ Rakuten’s Optimism Conference
October is conference season here in San Francisco and one of our favorite can’t-miss events is Rakuten Optimism. Held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on October 23, Rakuten gathered 3,000 attendees to hear talks from the likes of Rent the Runway Co-Founder and Jetblack CEO Jennifer Fleiss, Google Chief Evangelist of Brand Marketing Gopi Kallayil, and many others to discuss the newest trends in digital innovation.
Silicon Valley Meets Hollywood at Confluence Summit 2019
Since the early days of Hollywood, technology has played a pivotal role in innovating the entertainment business. Today’s streaming wars and personalized viewing platforms only scratch the surface of the opportunities and challenges that entertainment pros face.
Last week, Winston Baker hosted its annual Confluence Summit—a conference drawing 200 tech founders, investors, and entertainment executives together to explore topics around the intersection of the entertainment business, creative content, and technology.