What makes us tick

I knew how we approach the work was imperative to its success. Quite literally, this campaign could be the catalyst that saves a life.

Having recently taken on the full ownership of our company, I’ve been taking stock of our assets. When I assess the agency’s strengths, I’m proud to say that our company culture is near the top of the list.  This isn’t just window dressing in this business where original ideas and real, deep-level listening win the…

One year ago, I shared my thoughts regarding International Women’s Day and the strides I believe women have made. Here we are a year later, and now I’m not so sure.

With this blog post we are announcing and publishing our fourth Certified B-Corp and Oregon Benefit Company Annual Report. As a proud B Crop, Coates Kokes is proud to share our goings on from the past year. Check it out here. 

Across this work, we’ve noticed a recurring theme, stigma. Stigma is a scourge that further oppresses and strains people’s lives. It makes people feel isolated and disconnected. It compromises access to the support and systems we all need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

For years, we felt our work could be improved by custom photography. Having our audience see that other people, real people just like them, are taking charge of their HIV status is important.