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Out and About

Shauna left gift cards around neighborhood trails.

Kimberly gifted goodie bags to her neighbors.

Jonesy donated sweet treats to the local food bank.

Southern California Sunsets ‑ Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes

Sweet Celebrations ‑ Mackenzie Mead

Cherry Blossom Trees in Full Bloom ‑ Monique dela Cruz

Board Game Sundays ‑ Rae Fosina

Days Spent in Nature ‑ Allyson Larson

Beautiful Fall Days ‑ Lindsay Davis

Cozy Outdoor Spaces ‑ Jennifer Jones

My NEW husband! ‑ Sara Carlson

An overabundance of cucumbers put Sara Baliti in a pickle.

Lindsay Davis spent her weekend loafing around in the kitchen.

Shauna Peters baked this peachy keen pie from scratch.

Holy cannoli, Ingrid, these look delicious!

Donut even get us started on how good these look, Sierra!

Anjia, our international marketing specialist, baked Khachapuri.

Chereen made her signature tea cake for visiting guests.

Megan celebrated Shark Week with ocean-themed cookies.

Renee shows off her plating skills with honey garlic pork chops.

Lara shows her culinary talents with this skillet dish.

Not all mdg’ers are baking geniuses… Kimberly swears her cake was delicious, though.

Peter O’Neil (ASIS International) enjoying the beach with his family.

Sam Lippman (Lippman Connects) is ignoring Kimberly’s teasing and rocking his white New Balance on daily power walks.

Liz Goad’s (AAPEX / AASA) kids loving the sun, sand and waves.

Liz Goad’s (AAPEX / AASA) kids loving the sun, sand and waves.

Jessi Finnerty’s (Auto Care Association) daughter has been honing her baking skills!

PIHRA got together for a casual lunch walk at the park (keeping 6 feet apart of course).

Stacy’s got legs. And she knows how to use them – to make this sassy side table.

Ashley’s kind of a big dill - growing cucumbers and other veggies in her garden.

You’re not seeing double: mdg twins Hillary and Katie gave these chairs a face-lift.

Cheers to Vanessa P. and her homemade cucumber vodka.

Shauna brought her Pinterest board to life with this fun (and yummy) cake.

Ashleigh lettuce know she started gardening this summer. (We can’t resist a good pun).

Sara and her coworker (aka husband) working together from their London flat.

Ashley has two frequent visitors in her office space.

All Nora needs to do great work is a comfy chair and her morning coffee.

All Alex needs is a comfy couch and a cute dog curled up by her side.

Hillary (and Bucket) are taking job-sharing to the next level!

Brian is doing the same. Looking good in that headset, Kaya!

jenn poolside

emily poolside

katie supervisor

kimberly supervisor

sarah side hustle

vanessa side hustle

According to Jacquelyn, "IPPE smelled like bacon, but I had zero complaints."

Students proved you're never too young to become a thought leader at LEAD DC.

mdg proved that what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas at IBS 2020, it lives on through social media.

At the wheel for HDAW 2020, celebrating an attendance increase during their first year in Dallas, TX.

It was all about Copy Director Renee Goldstein in the Reston office for her baby shower.

Bill (totally humbly) celebrated his big win in this year’s annual Oscar pool.

Katy gifted a coat to a child in need

Kimberly donated to the rescue organization that brought this little love muffin (Ike) into her family this year

Shauna’s daughter donated some of her favorite books

Vanessa donated costumes to Israeli children in need for Purim

Jacquelyn delivered dinner for a neighbor who recently had back surgery

Sierra donated blankets and towels to a nearby animal shelter to help keep animals warm during the cold Chicago winter

Lilia Dashevsky was “killing it” at MineEXPO according to Vinnie.

FABTECH was fabulous with record-breaking attendance and a small army of social media influencers sharing show highlights.

Ashleigh Kades and Katy Smith glimpsed the future at Healthcare of Tomorrow

Kate Holden from IBEX with Ashleigh Kades on the show floor.

The DC office carved a few pumpkins.

Our happy little copywriter in Reston wins the day.

Kristen Ferrer, making multigenerational marketing fun, at Sam Lippman’s Attendee Acquisition Roundtable.

Kate Ammerman’s Tibetan Terrier puppy is ready for his first Halloween!

Sara and her coworker (aka husband) working together from their London flat.

Amie and Jacquelyn got social at IBIE.

Kimberly moderated the popular media panel at CEIR Predict

Vinnie speaking at CEIR Predict

sam lippman and kristen ferrer

sosland group

penny insists nachos be served

Kimberly (center) visiting the American Marketing Association’s MadMen room.

What happens when Daniel McKinnon gets a hold of your phone…

Kate Blom-Lowery + Shawn Lowery = Trade show power couple!

Ben McRae led the DC and Reston teams in a rousing game of “Celebrities” at Third Thursday.

Senior Account Director Sara Baliti took the stage at SISO.

Sam Lippman captivating Marc Blumer and others with highlights from ECEF.

The mdg Team was onsite at BOMA in 2019 Salt Lake City.

The Good Humor man stopped by for a quick visit on a hot, muggy day.

Vinnie and Emily attended SEMICON West at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The DC office sang their hearts out at karaoke for Third Thursday.

We toasted Tom Kimmelman on his 15-year anniversary with mdg!

Feeling patriotic in Chicago!

Reston showed its pride by making a colorful “mdg Circle”.

San Diego used the Spanish Village Art Center as its backdrop.

Chicago posed in front of Cloud Gate (aka the Bean).

DC brings in rainbow décor and props for its festive photo.

mdg participated in Exhibitions Day 2019 in Washington, DC to advocate for exhibitions and events to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

mdg went “Casual for a Cause” from coast-to-coast to support the American Lung Association.

A puppy party provided some much needed canine therapy for the Reston office.

On National Bike to Work day mdg employees rode for the environment and for the SWAG!

Some moms of mdg showing off with their Mother’s Day gifts.

Jodi selfieing with the crowd at her session at The Car Wash Show.

Some members of the San Diego office enjoying a Padres game on a rare chilly and rainy night.

Marie Browne of Reed Exhibitions and Kimberly pose with some adoring and adorable fans after running the Brooklyn Half Marathon!

Vinnie Polito catching up with Vidar Jorgensen and Jason Chudnofsky, his bosses from "last century" as they might say.

Shawn Samson, Kimberly and Bob Maricich catching up at SISO.

Don Freeman and Vincent discussing the future of the exhibitions industry at SISO.

Clint, Ingrid and Jay enjoying a Nats game despite the rain.

Some members of the mdg team checked out the autonomous drive demo while attending World Congress Experience.

cherry blossoms san diego

Marc Blumer, Kimberly Hardcastle and Sam Lippman at the Audience Acquisition Roundtable in D.C.

Celebrating Vinnie’s bday with pizza, wine, friends and family!

Some of our DC team came out to support Caitlin Fox as she joined a discussion on using fear and challenges to succeed at AWE’s Elevate!

Mark Bogdansky with Auto Care Association texting his mdg account rep to share everything he’s learning at Sam Lippman’s AAR.

box of bread

Speaking of American Bakers Assn, here’s CEO Robb MacKie enjoying dinner in San Diego.

The DC office threw Heather a surprise baby shower!

Sarah and Dustin spent some time in Las Vegas during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Our Reston team sent cards and treats to DC, San Diego, Atlanta, Chicago, and London in the spirit of Valentine’s Day

A few of our bad-axe copywriters got a chance to practice their aim during a staff outing to AxeVentures in San Diego

Rachel clearly had a blast supporting our client at World of Concrete

Dustin and Mike completely intentionally dressed as twins in the Reston office last month

Hillary donated pet food to her local Humane Society

Rachel donated clothing to Thred Up, a company that donates clothing to a charity of your choice

Our Chicago team showed off their culinary skills at a cooking class making fresh ravioli.

Vincent and Kimberly raising a glass to the New Year and all that lies ahead.

Vincent struggles to keep a straight face during Clint’s impassioned toast.

David Saef talks strategy at the Expo! Expo! VIBE Lounge.

Sheree looks on as Tom slays at Jenga.

Vincent catches up with his dear friend Wayne Chappell at Expo! Expo!

Sharon Enright and Britton Jones

Nancy Drapeau, Kimbely, and Dana Freker Doody became booth judging besties at AAPEX Roundtable

Getting a little silly at Sam Lippman’s Attendee Acquisition

Kristen Ferrer reviews best practices

Kimberly picking out a company car at SEMA.

… or this one?

Chicago team at Cubs game

casual for a cause

Tucker missed black t-shirt memo

Abbi Boose at IALD

DC office murder mystery

Liz Miller at IACP

David Audrain, Executive Director of SISO

CEIR Predict

CEIR Predict panel

Aloha Acai Bowls

bike to work

marie browne and vinnie

DC team happy hour

margaret core of FMI

john barrett of ISSA at ECEF

kristen ferrer twinning with heidi voorhees of AVIXA

mdg ca team hiking torrey pines

ingrid thorson at sweets & snacks expo

hot wheels

firehouse world 2018

va roygbiv

Alex at SNAXPO

International Women's Day

Cecilia Lopez, Kimberly Hardcastle, and Heather Ireland

Vinnie's Birthday

Caitlin and Sam Lippman

Allison and Kerry

RAoK 2018

WOC 2018

mdg Chicago

casual for a cause

Go Red!

free lunch

clothing swap

alex in chicago

artexpo

19th aar

asis

fc real miata

Kasey Connors at ASAE 2017

mdg’s Kasey Connors celebrating passing her CAE at ASAE 2017!

APA 2017

Alex, Cecilia and Shauna attend the American Psychological Association’s Annual Meeting.

Hiding from the torrential downpour at CitiOpen in Rock Creek Park.

Getting a good, safe look at the Solar Eclipse!

Celebrating soon-to-be dad Ben McRae with a Game of Thrones themed baby shower!

Israel

Ashleigh, Jonesy and Caitlin taking a break from the wedding festivities in Tel-Aviv. Mazel Tov, Sara!

Showering Andrew and his soon-to-be husband Jon before their big day!

marie browne and vinnie

DC team happy hour

Shawn Samson, Kimberly and Bob Maricich catching up at SISO.

Don Freeman and Vincent discussing the future of the exhibitions industry at SISO.

Clint, Ingrid and Jay enjoying a Nats game despite the rain.

Some members of the mdg team checked out the autonomous drive demo while attending World Congress Experience.

cherry blossoms san diego

Students proved you're never too young to become a thought leader at LEAD DC.

mdg proved that what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas at IBS 2020, it lives on through social media.

At the wheel for HDAW 2020, celebrating an attendance increase during their first year in Dallas, TX.

It was all about Copy Director Renee Goldstein in the Reston office for her baby shower.

Bill (totally humbly) celebrated his big win in this year’s annual Oscar pool.

sarah side hustle

kimberly supervisor

katie supervisor

emily poolside

jenn poolside

Ashley has two frequent visitors in her office space.

All Nora needs to do great work is a comfy chair and her morning coffee.

All Alex needs is a comfy couch and a cute dog curled up by her side.

Hillary (and Bucket) are taking job-sharing to the next level!

Liz Goad’s (AAPEX / AASA) kids loving the sun, sand and waves.

Liz Goad’s (AAPEX / AASA) kids loving the sun, sand and waves.

Peter O’Neil (ASIS International) enjoying the beach with his family.

PIHRA got together for a casual lunch walk at the park (keeping 6 feet apart of course).

Sam Lippman (Lippman Connects) is ignoring Kimberly’s teasing and rocking his white New Balance on daily power walks.

Sweet Celebrations ‑ Mackenzie Mead

Cherry Blossom Trees in Full Bloom ‑ Monique dela Cruz

Board Game Sundays ‑ Rae Fosina

Days Spent in Nature ‑ Allyson Larson

Beautiful Fall Days ‑ Lindsay Davis

Cozy Outdoor Spaces ‑ Jennifer Jones

My NEW husband! ‑ Sara Carlson

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