As Jesse Nelson will tell you, a picture is worth a thousand words. He is the only photographer here at Evergreen Media and has to juggle lots of photoshoots. When he isn’t working his magic for the magazines, he is updating his Instagram with pictures from his latest adventures.
Being the production coordinator for several magazine titles is no easy feat! With deadlines to meet, advertising to oversee, and activities to schedule, Evergreen Media’s Meghan keeps every aspect of her work meticulously organized. Organization is key to being more productive. After all, how can you get things done when you can’t find that darn ad proof?!
The shipment of this season’s Black Hills Parent Magazine has arrived at the downtown Evergreen Media office glossy and fresh from the printer! From s’mores recipes to a nationally acclaimed child athlete to pregnant athletes, this year’s fitness-themed issue might just be the best one yet! Articles in this issue focus on a couple main topics such as fall, fitness, and back to school.
Anyone who’s ever been to an Evergreen Media party is wowed by the amazing chalk art that is drawn on the large chalkboard adjacent to the reception desk. For this year’s Summer KickOff Party, the beloved chalkboard had the party name and a realistic fork and hot dog.
This chalk art is the work of Evergreen’s resident Van Gogh, Chris Valencia. He is the Senior Designer, which he jokingly describes as “just doing what John (Evergreen’s Creative Director) tells me to do.” As the designer, he does ads, layout design, and everything in between.
The Evergreen Media team lives by the saying “work hard, play hard”, as was evident at Evergreen’s 2017 Summer Kick Off Barbecue on Tuesday, June 20.
After the day’s work winded down at 5 p.m., employees’ families, friends, and clients all descended upon our modern downtown offices for some grillin’ and chillin’. Attendees were treated to grilled cooking, cold brews from our “beer-barrow”, games, and great conversation. Lawn chairs were arranged on our building’s patio area as guests ate, drank, and laughed. Partygoers played frisbee on the side of 4th Street and corn hole was popular near the side offices. Evergreen’s designer, Chris, drew some of his infamous chalk art to welcome attendees.
The Evergreen Media team has had a beautiful relationship with Black Hills Bride magazine since the publication was launched in 2009. Like any meaningful relationship, Black Hills Bride has adapted and evolved since that time, and we are confident this year’s magazine is the best yet. Read on for a sneak peek of what you can expect in the pages of Black Hills Bride, and pick up your copy of the 2017 issue everywhere brides want to be across the Black Hills—on stands now.
A Renovation Timeline :: Part 6 :: November 2016
Months after the project began, we have uprooted from the Northern fringes of town and planted ourselves in Downtown Rapid City. We’re finally here! and pleased to be part of the thriving downtown scene, calling many old friends (and lots of new ones) “neighbor.”
A Renovation Timeline :: Part 5 :: October 2016
Our Downtown HQ is a marriage of old and new: Freshly painted walls meet scored concrete flooring; our open kitchen features pale blonde cabinetry just a few steps away from the reception area, backed by the age and character of a wall fashioned from reclaimed wood planks from the original building as it was years ago. The conference room is an eclectic combination of new and reclaimed wood, reinforced polycarbonate panels (say that five times fast!) and a vintage railroad shipping container – the perfect staging area for brainstorming sessions or the occasional karaoke performance, depending on the mood. Exposed brick reaches upward to a lofty open ceiling showcasing both original materials and shiny stainless pipes and joists, depending on where you look.
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A Renovation Timeline :: Part 4 :: September 2016
The Evergreen Media team really knows how to party! And by “party,” we mean crack open a can of paint and bring a little life to the walls of our new office space; there was pizza involved, so we’re pretty sure this event counts as a party. The whole team gathered at the end of the workday to brush and roll our way to a brighter, more colorful work space. From a classy gray-taupe in Rick’s office to autumnal shades of red, orange, green and gold marching down the hall, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Publishers are traditionally known for having ink under their fingernails; we upped the ante by mixing in a little paint!
During the month of August, a significant amount of work was done to frame out the interior of our new building. Individual offices began to take shape and we were able to visualize where we would sit to complete our work, gather as a team or welcome clients and visitors. What once lived only in our mind’s eye was vividly brought to life one 2 x 4 at a time through the combined efforts of many hands.