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Wellness in the Workplace: Congratulations, You Have Email Apnea

If you are like most people working an office job, you may suffer from a condition called “email apnea.” The term was coined in 2008 by Linda Stone , a writer, researcher, and a former Microsoft and Apple executive. It has since been widely adopted to describe a new phenomenon:... Read more →

10 Ways to Make Your Social Media Shine: A Guide for Government Agencies

Social media has been around for more than 25 years. However, we’re still learning the best ways to use it to engage audiences—not only because the tools are constantly evolving, but also because social media strategies vary for every sector and industry. Here are 10 strategies tailored specifically for government... Read more →

How Comic Books Influenced My Graphic Design Career

As a young boy growing up in a small town in South Carolina, I wasn't aware the seemingly insignificant visual influences surrounding me, such as comic books and my brother's graphic novels, would ignite my passion for graphic design and my future career as a designer. I can still vividly... Read more →

Wellness in the Workplace: Creating a Mentally Healthy Remote Workplace

LMD has embraced a hybrid work environment, with most of our employees working remotely. While prioritizing mental health is essential to happiness and productivity, whether your workplace is remote, hybrid, or in person, it’s especially important in remote (or mostly remote) settings like LMD’s. Since May is Mental Health Awareness... Read more →

What Makes "Good Design" in 2024?

Seven years ago, I wrote an article about what I thought made “good design.” I wrote about how foundational design principles (as defined by famed industrial designer Dieter Rams in the 1970s), consistency, and experience are the benchmarks for determining whether or not our work is aesthetically successful. It’s the... Read more →

Small But Mighty: The Importance of National Small Business Week

Since 1976, LMD has operated as a woman-owned small business (WOSB). We’re proudly part of a vast network of U.S. companies that are small in size, but mighty in impact. That’s why we recognize National Small Business Week every year to celebrate the contributions of small businesses. Hosted annually by... Read more →

OPM, U.S. Coast Guard & U.S. Department of Energy Included Among 2024 Hermes Creative Award Winners

Laurel, MD — LMD is proud to join our U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) client teams, along with our strategic partners MarCom Group, PBG Consulting, Kean Smith, CineSalon, and LMO,... Read more →

Demystifying Change Management: A “Business Casual” Approach to Leading Transformation and Change

Do you remember business casual day at the office on Fridays? As unoffensive as it seems, some viewed business casual days as something that would tank in-office productivity. As it turned out, what one wore to the office didn’t really impact their ability to do their job. Using a more... Read more →

LMD Awarded Top Positions on FY2023 GL100 List of Federal Marketing Communications Leaders

Laurel, MD — LMD was recognized among the top marketing communications leaders in the federal space, according to the industry report released by GrowthLab . The GL100 list recognizes the top 100 marketing communications firms based on FY2023 data for prime, unclassified contracts awarded across all U.S. federal agencies. LMD... Read more →

Market Research: A Catalyst for AI Innovation

Stephen Hawking recognized AI’s potential benefits years ago when he stated, “I am an optimist and I believe that we can create AI for the good of the world. That it can work in harmony with us.” Artificial intelligence is a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries and... Read more →

A Woman Who Made History: Dr. Ida S. Owens

During Women’s History Month, when we reflect on women who made history and inspired others to walk in their footsteps, I can’t help but think of the most inspirational woman in my life—my mother, Dr. Ida S. Owens. My mom was born and raised in Whiteville, NC—the last exit before... Read more →

Team LMD Wins Five Awards at 2024 AAF Baltimore ADDY Awards

Laurel, MD - Team LMD–including LMD and strategic partners MarCom Group, Kean Smith, and LMO–is proud to join the United States Coast Guard (USGC) Recruiting Command in celebrating recognition at the 2024 American Advertising Federation Baltimore (AAFB) American Advertising Awards (ADDY) ceremony for USCG’s new recruiting brand and campaign. The... Read more →