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Creative Communication Associates (CCA), powered by Noodle

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Why Choose CCA?

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All ATeam. All the time.

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Award-Winning Creative

Branding
Institutional & Athletic Identity
Strategic Positioning/Messaging
Ad Creative - Digital, OOH, Print, etc.
Photography
Video
Illustration
Print Design

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Marketing Communications

Paid / Owned / Earned
Writing / Editing / Packaging
Research / Social Listening
Testing / Segmentation
Experiential 
Journey Mapping
SEO
Promotion / Distribution

BC’s Carroll School of Management sought CCA’s help to revitalize its MBA program amid declining demand in Boston’s competitive higher education market.

 
We positioned the BC MBA as a "timeless yet relevant MBA" and developed a messaging platform with the tagline “Become Iconic.” This approach highlighted the classic elements of the MBA and the strength of the BC brand. We then produced various content, including print materials, photography, a blog, digital ebooks, landing pages, and videos featuring students and faculty, showcasing the program's unique strengths and curriculum.

 

"CCA is the only branding firm I would step out and wholeheartedly, loudly recommend. CCA's ability to learn about our unique institution on a deep level under an extraordinarily tight deadline and then articulate our brand both visually and verbally was uncanny." Joe Moore, Director of Marketing Communications at Wheaton College
A collage of images and text panels. Top left panel shows a person in nature with the text "Brand Narrative." Other panels feature diverse activities including theatre, kayaking, classroom learning, and a graduation ceremony, each accompanied by descriptive text.
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Advancement Campaigns 

Campaign Strategy + Messaging
Creative Concepts
Visual Identity/Logos
Videos
Campaign + Event Communications
Case Statements

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Amplified Engagement Tools

Slate portals
Slate nurture streams
Alumni Success Package
Student Videos

United States Naval Academy Advancement Campaign

 
We collaborated with the US Naval Academy to create the name, strategic messaging, and creative foundation for its largest campaign, Called to Serve. Daring to Lead., aimed at supporting vital programs with a goal of $400 million. The campaign emphasized that while core operations are government-funded, the Academy's greatness is fueled by those inspired by its mission. Our efforts included a comprehensive discovery process and the design of key campaign elements, which have successfully raised over $420 million to date.

 

Samples of print collateral pages for the Naval Academy advancement campaign

The Jefferson HOPE 25th Anniversary video

 
This video was made to honor the 25th anniversary of JeffHOPE, a student-run organization within the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (within the Thomas Jefferson University system) that aims to improve access to healthcare for the homeless and underserved population of Philadelphia. 

 

Ursinus College Advancement Campaign

 
Ursinus College, a leader in purposeful education, partnered with our team to develop a messaging strategy for its $100 million sesquicentennial campaign. We created dynamic communications that reflected Ursinus' vision for enhancing its programs for future learners, including new photography, a campaign microsite, print materials, and a brand spirit video that quickly gained widespread attention. The Keep the Promise campaign ultimately exceeded its $100 million goal.

 

 

Proud to Be Part of the Family

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Noodle’s vision as a strategy, service, and technology partner is to empower universities to transform the world. CCA fuels this vision by providing visionary branding, marketing, and advertising solutions to its college and university partners, helping them connect future students to their best lives. Together, we’re a powerful force for delivering life-changing opportunity through higher education.

 

 

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