We copywrite, produce and promote
creative businesses and projects.


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Miko’s Flipside Cafe

Miko’s Flipside Cafe

Laid-off IT guy, Will von Hartz, has a serious baking habit. When he asked us to help get the word out about his seasonal pop-up café, Miko’s Flipside, we were thrilled to assist.
Smart Car A Big Idea

Smart Car A Big Idea

Smart Car’s A Big Idea campaign focuses on the new smart “fortwo” vehicle. The Betterment Society was asked to copywrite and edit the director's treatment for the pitch. BBDO awarded the director/production company the job and the campaign is now on the air.
Green Bean Day School & Nursery Website

Green Bean Day School & Nursery Website

It's surprisingly rare to find a sharp-looking website for children's day care. Seems odd to us. We recently redesigned a site for Chicago's Green Bean which is simple to navigate, informative and easy on the eyes.
LaPorte, Indiana Film

LaPorte, Indiana Film

Tucked away in the back room of a B&J’s American Cafe lies a secret history waiting to be discovered. In LaPorte, Indiana, the subjects of these portraits share their own life stories: deeply personal tales of love and family, divorce and loss.
Sub City New York

Sub City New York

After a quick media consultation, we went to work planting some seeds around the web to get the buzz going for Sub City New York. Within a few hours, the video was picked up by Gothamist and New York Magazine, which led to Gawker, The Huffington Post and The...
Guinness Journey

Guinness Journey

This concept presents a powerfully narrated first-person story of one man's journey to greatness. Ainsley Burrows, a brilliant spoken word performer, maks the film a visual and emotional journey come to life.
Under Armour ColdGear

Under Armour ColdGear

This film for Under Armour's Cold Gear line puts the company's claims to the test. Featuring Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, she battles the elements in the Cold Abuse Simulator to show that even in extreme cold, Cold Gear keeps you warm.
Under Armour Protect This House

Under Armour Protect This House

Charged with reinvigorating the Protect This House rally cry; a new chapter in the Under Armour legacy was born.
Fela!

Fela!

The hit Broadway musical “FELA!” tells the story of Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician whose Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Shilo's film distills raw energy to the small screen for this Tony-nominated show.
Cassette From My Ex

Cassette From My Ex

After the enthusiastic response from the Cassette From My Ex website, we decided to make a book featuring sixty heartfelt stories of young love gone wrong and the mixtapes which inspired these relationships.
One Ring Zero: Planets

One Ring Zero: Planets

For the release of ORZ’s “Planets” album, The Betterment Society coordinated a campaign targeting nearly 1000 planetariums for an upcoming tour of alternative event spaces.  We also researched and approached “space-relevant” media outlets (Cosmos Magazine, NASA blogs, etc) for promotion of album beyond the traditional music pr universe.
Recent Work
thx thx thx

thx thx thx

How does a book comprised entirely of thank you notes get the proper thanks it deserves?
Miko’s Flipside Cafe

Miko’s Flipside Cafe

Laid-off IT guy, Will von Hartz, has a serious baking habit. When he asked us to help get the word out about his seasonal pop-up café, Miko’s Flipside, we were thrilled to assist.
Smart Car A Big Idea

Smart Car A Big Idea

Smart Car’s A Big Idea campaign focuses on the new smart “fortwo” vehicle. The Betterment Society was asked to copywrite and edit the director's treatment for the pitch. BBDO awarded the director/production company the job and the campaign is now on the air.
Green Bean Day School & Nursery Website

Green Bean Day School & Nursery Website

It's surprisingly rare to find a sharp-looking website for children's day care. Seems odd to us. We recently redesigned a site for Chicago's Green Bean which is simple to navigate, informative and easy on the eyes.
O2 Runner

O2 Runner

A runner made of lights sparks a chain reaction for O2, The Czech Republic's digital provider. The Betterment Society was asked to copywrite and edit this director's treatment. VCCP Prague awarded the director and production company the job and it aired May 2011.
LaPorte, Indiana Film

LaPorte, Indiana Film

Tucked away in the back room of a B&J’s American Cafe lies a secret history waiting to be discovered. In LaPorte, Indiana, the subjects of these portraits share their own life stories: deeply personal tales of love and family, divorce and loss.
Sub City New York

Sub City New York

After a quick media consultation, we went to work planting some seeds around the web to get the buzz going for Sub City New York. Within a few hours, the video was picked up by Gothamist and New York Magazine, which led to Gawker, The Huffington Post and The Daily Beast.
Guinness Journey

Guinness Journey

This concept presents a powerfully narrated first-person story of one man's journey to greatness. Ainsley Burrows, a brilliant spoken word performer, maks the film a visual and emotional journey come to life.
Under Armour ColdGear

Under Armour ColdGear

This film for Under Armour's Cold Gear line puts the company's claims to the test. Featuring Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, she battles the elements in the Cold Abuse Simulator to show that even in extreme cold, Cold Gear keeps you warm.