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01. Glint Celebrates 20 Years
For our 20th Anniversary, we are making 2020 a year to pause and reflect. Glint wants to celebrate twenty years of business by having people share their stories and business journeys. Everyone has a story, and it has been quite the journey for us; let’s face it, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. If anything, it’s hard to run a business, but what makes it worthwhile is reflecting on how far you’ve come. We all started somewhere and were impacted by significant moments along the way. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your first year of business, your fiftieth, or you haven’t even started. It’s about understanding the meaning of hard work and remembering that no matter where you are in your journey to take a moment to pause and reflect on what it took to get you where you are now.
The people you work with, the work you do, and the things you have accomplished are all a part of your success development. So, we ask, what makes you proud? What drives you? Where do you want to be?
#pauseandreflect
02. Join The Movement
In celebration of achieving our twenty-year milestone, we want to encourage you to join our Pause and Reflect campaign. Together, we can spread words of encouragement, celebrations, and thanks by posting on social media and using the hashtag #pauseandreflect. Although the challenges we’ve faced in 2020 may have been overwhelming at times, taking a moment to pause and reflect over the last twenty years will likely give you hope, and confirm you’ve still made a lot of progress. So please, join the campaign and help us celebrate how great the last twenty years have been.
Look at her go. On a client call, introducing video shorts with passion #funatwork #tbys #thinkbeforeyousleep #ios #glintadvertising
REMINDER: Mental Health Matters 🧠❤️
It`s easy to feel overwhelmed or drained because of work. Burnout and mental health challenges can stem from several workplace factors, but there are ways to combat them and create a supportive environment that fosters well-being and productivity.
🔄 Common Workplace Factors Affecting Mental Health:
1. Lack of Clear Direction: Ambiguity in roles or goals can frustrate and stress employees. Consider establishing clear communication channels and regular check-ins to keep everyone aligned.
2. High Workload & Tight Deadlines: Balancing multiple projects can lead to burnout. Agencies like Glint can take some of that weight off your shoulders by streamlining project management and offering creative support.
3. Lack of Recognition: Feeling undervalued can impact morale. A simple solution? Celebrate wins, big or small. Recognition not only boosts confidence but also encourages a positive work culture.
Your mental health matters!
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceWellness #Burnout #EmployeeSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #AgencySupport #GlintAdvertising #YourBrandInspired
For a little over a decade of working alongside Prestige Credit Union, the work has stayed focused on one thing: making marketing decisions feel intentional instead of reactive.
One of the most important roles we play for long-term partners is helping separate signal from noise.
That means pausing when pressure says “move.”
Pressure-testing ideas before they become campaigns.
And making disciplined decisions that protect both the brand and the strategy behind it.
That kind of clarity doesn’t make marketing louder.
It makes it more confident. More consistent. More effective.
This is what partnership looks like when strategy leads.
#marketingstrategy #agencypartner #clarityoverchaos #brandleadership #strategicthinking #glintadvertising
We are thrilled to announce that Craig Lloyd, Glint CEO, has been honored with the Most Influential CEO Award by CEO Review! This recognition underscores Craig`s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation in the advertising industry.
We believe in pushing boundaries and setting new standards. This award is a testament to our team`s dedication and the trust our clients place in us.
Join us in celebrating this achievement and stay tuned for more exciting milestones ahead.
#LeadershipExcellence #AwardWinningAgency #GlintAdvertising #CEOReview #InnovationInAdvertising
So close, yet so far away. 👵🏼 👴🏻
#NewGoal #GenZ #Millennial #Demographic #Marketing #GlintAdvertising
There’s pressure to move fast.
To show momentum. To prove progress.
That’s often when teams jump into execution before alignment and end up creating more friction than focus.
Our latest blog explores why clarity isn’t a reset or a rebrand, but the work that makes everything else work.
Now live on the Glint site.
#marketingstrategy #brandstrategy #marketingleadership #clarityoverchaos #strategicmarketing #glintadvertising
🎯 Hitting your social media goals?
Let`s break it down:
Paid Social vs. Organic Social! 💥
📈 Paid Social:
Advanced tools and investments
Precision targeting
Quick, scalable visibility
🌱 Organic Social:
Natural skill and effort
Genuine interactions
Trust and relationship-building
Which approach fits your strategy? Comment below! 👇
#SocialMediaStrategy #PaidVsOrganic #DigitalMarketing #GlintAdvertising #YourBrandInspired
Getting a behind-the-scenes look at the @ymcafortworth big wins is the kind of lunchtime energy we love. Their first year hosting the Turkey Trot in downtown Fort Worth? A full-on success—and we got the inside scoop straight from the team driving the impact.
Big thanks to @engeehill, Randy Campbell, and Edward Dobbins for sharing what’s ahead for this powerhouse in community wellness and philanthropy.
If their story inspires anything, it’s this: pass it on. Tell someone about the Y and the work they’re doing right here at home.
Help fuel the impact: https://ymcafw.org/support/donate/
#GlintAdvertising #FortWorthTX #FortWorthCommunity #DFWEvents #CommunityImpact #YMCAFW #TurkeyTrotFW #MarketingCommunity #AgencyLife #LocalNonprofit #SocialGood
Runway views. Small bites. Big community energy.
Taste on the Tarmac is one of those events that just feels different.
From the setting at Addison Airport to the chefs, students, and sponsors behind it, everything comes together in a way that actually means something.
3 years in and still gaining momentum.
#TasteOnTheTarmac #VisitAddison #AddisonTX #DFWEvents #GalaxyFBO #SackSummerHunger #FoodieDFW #CommunityFirst #EventVibes #GlintAdvertising #FortWorth
🤖✨ At Glint Advertising, we’ve got a secret weapon: AI!
But don`t worry, we`re not replacing our Glinsters anytime soon. Think of it as our friendly sidekick doing the heavy lifting, while we focus on what we do best – adding that human touch.
AI handles the grunt work, and we sprinkle the magic. After all, it takes a team (human or otherwise) to create something truly remarkable! 🧠💡
Curious about how AI is transforming marketing? Click the link in our bio to learn more.
#GlintAdvertising #AIMagic #HumanTouch #MarketingInnovation #GlintInsight
Ever wonder why your favorite brands create such great, unforgettable content? It`s in the storytelling!
Storytelling makes your brand relatable and memorable, connecting with your audience on an emotional level. It`s more than just selling; it`s inviting people to be part of something larger.
👉 Click the link in our bio to dive deeper into the art of storytelling and transform your brand`s narrative!
#MarketingMagic #Storytelling #BrandBuilding #GlintAdvertising
#GlintAdvertising #YourBrandInspired
Is your marketing strategy stuck in a rut? Think about adjusting your approach!
This National Start Over Day, we`re sharing tips to revamp your strategy:
💡 Reevaluate Goals
💡 Analyze Metrics
💡 Update Content
💡 Explore New Platforms
💡 Engage Your Audience
Let`s make it happen together! 🚀
#StartOver #MarketingTips #GlintInsights #DigitalMarketing #Agency #GlintAdvertising
A request arrives. Before you answer, notice what happens in the pause.
Do you know what you want to say, or are you reaching for the familiar response?
#AlchemyArchaeology #PauseAndReflect #IntentionalChoices
When someone is living with a chronic illness, they can experience stress, fear, pain, uncertainty, and the challenge of adjusting to a different way of living.
Let us allow them to feel heard. Don`t we all appreciate that?
Let us encourage them to get the right help.
What does the right support look like to you?
Let us unite to encourage what is good, better and best (in different circumstances). Unity is empowers and enriches!
Watch Part 3 of Godfred’s Journey on YouTube.
#debconversations #pauseandreflect #chronicillness #emotionalwellbeing #communitysupport
Not everything will go according to plan, and that`s part of life. 🌿
We all experience moments when things don`t work out as we`d hoped. Decisions we might make differently, opportunities that didn`t unfold and lessons we never expected to learn.
But a setback doesn`t have to become your story.
Take the lesson, give yourself grace and keep moving forward.
Your failures are experiences to learn from, not labels to live by.
There is still hope, still opportunity and still so much ahead of you. 🤍
🌿 Pause & Reflect
A moment to pause. A reason to reflect.
#PauseAndReflect #ThursdayReflection #HopeForTomorrow #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons GentleReminders
#LittleThingsMatter #PauseAndReflect #EverydayReflections #SelfAwareness #MindfulLiving
we get so used to moving, adapting, and reading every room we walk into.
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when you live between cultures, code-switching and hyper-vigilance become second nature. you learn to anticipate expectations, act quick, and keep moving so you never feel out of place.
movement becomes a defense mechanism. because as long as you’re adjusting, you’re safe.
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but what happens when you decide to stop shape-shifting and just stand still?
what does it look like to just BE. without having to justify your presence, explain where you’re from, or prepare your next answer?
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psychology shows that constant cultural frame switching drains our cognitive energy (ego-depletion) and dulls our interoceptive awareness; making us rely on external cues instead of trusting our own bodily signals. when we are always reacting to external environments, we override what our body actually needs.
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standing in the stillness isn’t passive. it’s an active act of internal stewardship.
it’s deciding that you don’t need to explain yourself or rush to react. it’s allowing the world around you to spin while you stay grounded in the conviction of who you are.
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the next time you feel the urge to explain yourself or smooth things over:
1️⃣ pause for 3 seconds and feel your feet on the floor
2️⃣ drop the justification ~ you don’t owe anyone a performance
3️⃣ let the world spin while you stay rooted in your center
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you don’t need to shape-shift to belong. you are allowed to just exist.
how do you practice standing still when life demands you to keep moving?
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wellness for cross-cultural minds
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#CrossCultural #CodeSwitching #SomaticGrounding #PauseAndReflect #ThirdCultureKid
October air, falling leaves, and blooming flowers🍂 nature always knows how to heal a busy mind. Paused the daily rush to wander through Jilani Park (Race course) and soak in the changing season. Grateful for simple days that bring us back to what truly matters
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#jilanipark #racecourse #naturetherapy🌿 #octobervibes #pauseandreflect
Today is a day to pause and reflect. 🙏
Take a moment to think about what matters most to you — your family, your home, your legacy. Then ask yourself: is it protected?
An estate plan gives you the confidence that it is.
📞 Visit aubreylegal.com to learn more.
#PauseAndReflect #EstatePlanning #AubreyLaw #Legacy #MassachusettsLaw #NeedhamMA #WhatMatters #Gratitude
Some weeks feel loud, don’t they? I pause and ask: what steady, small thing held me up today? A cup of tea, a steady breath, a kind text - those anchors matter. Gratitude isn’t grand gestures; it’s a quiet reset that clears the noise and shows what’s worth keeping. What gentle thing kept you steady today? Tell me below - I’d love to hear. 🌿✨🫶 Link in bio #mindfulmoment #gratitudepractice #selflove #innerwork #choosecalm #dailyreset #mentalclarity #pauseandreflect
You do not have to be anywhere right now.
#GrowthScrolling #MindfulScrolling #CalmScrolling #PauseAndReflect #DigitalWellbeing
🌱 Growth Scrolling. Turning screen time into something that grows you.
Almost at the finish line for the week, but don`t rush through the moment you`re in right now. Sometimes getting through Thursday isn`t about pushing harder—it`s about taking a step back, finding your grounding, and letting long shadows remind you how far you’ve come. Every goal worth chasing takes patience and daily intention. Take a deep breath, recalibrate, and finish the week strong. What’s one small win or intention you’re focusing on to carry you into the weekend? Let me know below! 👇
#ThursdayMotivation #MindsetMatters #DailyInspiration #FinishStrong #PauseAndReflect #IntentionalLiving #PerspectiveIsEverything #LifeInspiration #GrowthMindset #DailyMotivation #PresentMoment #MotivationDaily
Sometimes “I’m fine” doesn’t mean everything is fine.
Sometimes it means:
I can still work.
I can still talk.
I can still smile.
So it’s easier to say:
**“Yeah, I’m fine.”**
And move on.
But functioning and feeling okay are not always the same thing.
Pause. Notice what’s actually there.
Control · Let Go
https://controlletgo.ai/
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#ControlLetGo #ImFine #EmotionalClarity #SelfReflection #MentalLoad #SelfAwareness #Overthinking #PauseAndReflect
Did You Know...?
Curiosity is about more than discovering new information.
Research suggests that people who are more curious tend to demonstrate greater cognitive flexibility and report higher levels of psychological wellbeing.
Curiosity has also been associated with seeing situations from new perspectives, continued learning and deeper understanding of others.
Our Did You Know...? series shares short, evidence-informed insights designed to spark curiosity and encourage reflection.
Shared for general educational and informational purposes only.
#GinkgoHealthcare #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalWellbeing #CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #PsychologicalWellbeing #EmotionalWellbeing #PositivePsychology #Wellness #Mindfulness #Resilience #Connection #Belonging #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #SelfReflection #Reflection #PauseAndReflect #HealthyMind #HealthyHabits #EmotionalHealth #MentalFitness #AnxietyAwareness #knox #wantirna #rowville #boronia #scoresby #ferntreeGully
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To our spouses, kids, and family, we appreciate your tolerance of our late nights, grumpy moods, and crazy requests. To our clients, we couldn’t have asked for better allies throughout the years, enduring our requests for help, pushiness for approvals, and tolerance when challenges arose. Our partners have been exceptional, thank you for aligning with our crazy expectations and always being there when needed.