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Greater Finger Lakes Creative Agency Fuels Winning Pitches Again at the Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Competition Rochester, New York (November 19, 2021) –  29 Design Studio continues its winning streak helping clients win big prizes in the prestigious international Grow-NY Food and Agriculture competition with its third consecutive winner in the last three years. The competition […]

Rochester, New York (May 19, 2021) — 29 Design Studio, a creative agency founded in 2007, has added Franca Mantisi to its team, as the company continues to expand its regional and national reputation in food and ag tech. The new addition follows three recent first-place awards in regional competitions sponsored by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA).   Some recent […]

Alice Hallahan joins branding and marketing agency as art director Rochester, New York (April 5, 2021) – 29 Design Studio, a creative agency founded in 2007, has added Alice Hallahan to its team, as the company continues to expand its regional and national reputation in food and agtech. The agency has increased employees by 250% […]

29 Design Studio, a local agency specializing in branding and marketing for food, beverage and agriculture, has won three first-place awards and a merit award in regional competitions sponsored by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA).

Creative Firm Collaborates with Leep Foods and RealEats Meals Rochester, New York (December 11, 2020) – For the second year in a row, 29 Design Studio, a creative agency specializing in food and agriculture brands, has helped clients find success in the international Grow-NY Food and Agriculture competition.  In 2020, Leep Foods, a grower of […]

Rochester, New York (October 21, 2020) –  29 Design Studio, a marketing and branding company founded in 2007, is experiencing an upsurge in clients since pivoting to a food and ag-tech focus in early 2020. The boutique agency has also added to its staff. “Our team has a deep connection to farming, food and hospitality […]

Geneva NY – Virtual event technology platforms have never been more in demand. Leading global event platform, GTR, knows this well. The company has selected the Greater Finger Lakes-based agency 29 Design Studio to handle its branding, strategy, digital marketing and consumer messaging. “GTR focuses on the event management solutions that make work and life […]

New Industry Emphasis Kicks Off with Farmer’s Market Federation of NY Partnership GENEVA, NY – 29 Design Studio, a branding and marketing agency founded in the Finger Lakes 13 years ago, is launching a new agency-wide focus on food and agriculture. With a nod to the company’s deep roots in the industry, the new focus […]

GENEVA, NY – 29 Design Studio is pleased to welcome Pilar McKay as the firm’s Senior Marketing Strategist. She will be responsible for building digital strategies, developing communication campaigns, and managing marketing research and analytics.  McKay started her career in advertising working on research and account planning departments. She developed strategies for behavior change campaigns […]

ROCHESTER, NY – Metro Cowork founder Craig Webster has welcomed 29 Design Studio owner Maureen Ballatori as a partner in the popular Greater Rochester coworking venture.  In light of current events related to COVID-19, Metro is focusing on building a strong sense of community for its members rather than just facilitating a shared workspace. Webster […]

Geneva, NY | January 1, 2020 – The beloved downtown Geneva coworking space and business incubator, Port 100 will remain open thanks to support from Ontario County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the perseverance of 29 Design Studio Founder and Port 100 member Maureen Ballatori. After the Geneva City Council decided not to continue financial […]

GENEVA, NY – Geneva-based meal delivery startup, RealEats, took home the $1 million Grow-NY grand prize for innovation in food and agriculture. The annual global competition is open to businesses that plan to execute bold plans to grow jobs, connect with local industry partners, and contribute to a thriving Upstate economy in the Finger Lakes, […]