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We are beyond proud to share some exciting news: Chris Thigpen, Co-Founder and COO of Ace Studios, has been recognized as the 2025 Agency Professional of the Year by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Western Region’s Best of the West Media Awards! Recognizing...

We’re honored to have been named a Finalist for Best Marketing/Advertising Agency in the 2025 Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards, hosted by the Reno Gazette-Journal. Each year, this community-driven program invites nominations from across the community. Being a...

We checked the calendar and yep—it’s official: Joanna is having a full-blown press tour this May. Two articles in one month? Honestly, she’s one well-placed sunglasses away from needing a publicist. 😎 But this one? This one’s for the birthday candles. May 16 marks the...

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine cheerleader energy, coffee-shop grit, and marketing intuition so sharp it could slice through a stale brand pitch—you get Joanna Newbold. Our new VP of Client Services brings a little sparkle, a lot of smarts, and...

We’re thrilled to announce that Sacramento-based Mercenary Creative Group (MCG) has officially joined Ace Studios, bringing with it not just an impressive client roster—but two powerhouse leaders: Joanna and Drew Newbold. With decades of combined experience in...

You might’ve heard by now—Mark Zuckerberg is shaking things up at Meta. Last week, he announced plans to replace professional fact-checkers with a "Community Notes" model, taking a page from Elon Musk’s playbook over at X (formerly Twitter). Meta says this will tackle...

SEO. The three letters that have kept marketers awake at night for years. Just when we thought we had the algorithm gods figured out, here comes a game-changer: artificial intelligence. AI is transforming the way people search for information, and as business owners,...

We are thrilled to announce that Ace Studios has been recognized as the 2024 Advertising Agency of the Year in the "Under $10 Million" category at the prestigious Best of the West Media Awards. This accolade celebrates our team's relentless pursuit of creativity,...

The American Advertising Federation announced that Kurt Thigpen, governor of AAF District 14, and CEO of Ace Studios was honored with the Lee-Douthit-Levine Perseverance Award during the Salute to Achievers Breakfast at the national ADMERICA conference on June 1 in...

As we welcome the New Year, I want to express my gratitude for your steadfast partnership with Ace Studios. The past year presented challenges for many businesses, but together, we emerged stronger and more resilient. In 2024, our commitment to excellence remains...

It's time to party! We're throwing ALL the parties this month. Join us as we celebrate our Project Manager, Catherine, and COO, Chris's birthday!   Written by Alexandria Thomson, FX Specialist RENO, NV, JANUARY 2024

Ace Studios, a leading force in the advertising industry, proudly announces that Kurt Thigpen, the Chief Executive Officer of the company and the esteemed Governor of District 14 of the American Advertising Federation, has been awarded the Certified Ethical...

Greetings, fellow changemakers! As a social impact marketing agency, we're constantly exploring avenues to help non-profit organizations reach their goals. Today, we wanted to shed light on a powerful tool that can make a substantial difference: the Google Ads Grant....

Happy Holidays, everyone! It's been a hot minute since we've done a hot take. As a small business owner, I know that one of the things that is on my mind during the holidays is the upcoming new year, and whether or not I'm doing everything I can to plan ahead to...

Giving up? That's the easy part. Real change takes work. We will not be silent on women's issues, LGBTQ+ issues, immigrant issues, POC issues, or any issues that go against human rights. As a social impact marketing agency, it is our duty to make change happen, in the...

By: Alexandria Thomson, FX Specialist/Internal Marketing Coordinator As a young woman growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s in a small town in America, skincare and beauty routines were nonexistent. I was always told to wash my face and put on some moisturizer,...

Models: Catherine Acedillo & Allana Borbon Make-up: Alexandria Thomson Check out the behind-the-scenes video of our photoshoot below. https://youtu.be/Tfuw4gY0DZs

Join us in wishing our Marketing Intern, Allana Borbon (they/them), a happy birthday! They have been kicking a** and taking names at Ace Studios, from their incredible admin skills to their newfound love for video editing and cinematography. They have been learning a...

By Robert Nunez, Content Coordinator The year is 2018. The University of Nevada, Reno basketball team, has put Northern Nevada on the map by earning a ticket to compete nationally in the March Madness tournament. Out of 16 teams in the South Regional Conference,...

By Catherine Acedillo, Marketing Coordinator  From the ones we love most to those who have inspired us throughout history, a month is not long enough to thank women for all their hard work and attributes they have made to our history, culture, and society. According...

In this era of Zoom meetings and other virtual, remote platforms that allow us to connect during the pandemic, one might reach the conclusion that it would be impossible to have communication problems in your business. But, when you factor in human nature; that's...

Ace Studios is proud to announce today it has expanded its social impact operations to Georgia, effective immediately. They are now even members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to show their commitment to the Peach State. “It has been a lifelong dream of mine to...

Did you know just by signing up for our workshop, Emotional Wellness During Adverse Times with Aidan Park, you can win a signed copy of his bestselling book, "The Art of Being Yay!"? THREE lucky winners will be picked this February 18. So, what are you waiting for?...

By Aidan Park, Comedian/Author/Guest Writer  If you are suffering from anxiety or fear because of COVID, this is for you. This February 19 at 11 AM, Ace Studios presents Emotional Wellness During Adverse Times virtual workshop with Aidan Park. Also, did we tell you…...

Starting in 2016, the idea of Ace Studios started between Chris and Kurt Thigpen in a tiny apartment in Reno, Nevada. They wanted to help businesses grow while giving back to their community. Building on a reputation of word-of-mouth and focusing on quality service...

By Chris Thigpen, COO Has the age of photos now become an antiquated relic of the past?  Instagram held its #1 spot as the social marketer’s paradise for businesses, advertisers, and influencers in the last few years with high growth and return on investment; however,...

And just like that it kind of feels like 2020 again. I'm grateful that we have an understanding and caring staff that doesn't mind working from home. They get it. Safety comes first. I hope everyone right now is taking the time to take care of themselves while...

There will be a party. With people. We promise. Maybe. Happy Birthday to our kicka*s team members!   Marketing Coordinator- Catherine Acedillo (January 3)   COO/Co-Founder - Chris Thigpen (January 24)   Pssst... We added an adorable photo of them so you...

By Catherine Acedillo, Marketing Coordinator A day of change. A day of hope. A day of realization that a world of equity and peace is not as far out of reach as we once thought. On the 20th of January, 1986, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was celebrated as a national...

By Bennett Queen, Digital Media Specialist If you’ve been looking for a way to promote your business, then look no further than Google Ads. Google, the largest search engine in the world, can be as targeted as you like but can also reach a wide audience. Traditional...