News & Media

This year marks 40 years of partnership with Sacramento State. From our first project in 1986, developing the branding and marketing for the 40th anniversary, to our current website development and support work, the university is one of our agency's longest-standing client partnerships.

Clint Briske, longtime friend of PDDG and husband to Mel Briske, PDDG's Vice President of Marketing and Media Services, has been named a 2026 Leader of the Year as part of the latest Utah Business cohort. Clint is the Site Director for the Nature's Bakery manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. This new $240M facility opened in July 2025 and is expected to produce more than 1 billion granola bars in its first year. Congratulations, Clint, on this well-deserved recognition!

On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its national currency, marking a significant milestone for the country, for the evolution of the euro, and for the European Union as a whole. The European Commission has fully supported Bulgaria throughout the process of joining the euro area. With Bulgaria’s accession, 21 EU Member States and more than 357 million EU citizens will share the EU’s common currency.

Joby Aviation, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Cruz, California, is in the process of developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and has recently announced their plans to double their manufacturing capacity to reach the production goal of four aircraft per month by 2027. Via our ongoing marketing communications work for both Workforce Santa Cruz County and Monterey County Works, we have supported Joby's recruiting efforts as they build their local workforce.

Based on the latest estimates from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Apache Junction ranked #1 fastest growing city in Arizona. When looking at percentage population growth from 2024-2025, Apache Junction ranks #1 in the state at 7.9%. Some of the other top performers in Arizona included Queen Creek (7.7%), Maricopa (6.7%), Marana (6.3%), Coolidge (5.7%), Buckeye (5.3%), Casa Grande (5.3%), San Luis (5.1%), Colorado City (5.0%), Goodyear (5.0%), Surprise (4.2%), and Avondale (4.0%).

Nashville Design Week is seeking a Brand Partner to create a bold, easily identifiable, and memorable visual identity to represent the mission and unique concept for 2026. The new identity must translate seamlessly from print to digital to environmental. It is expected that the chosen partner will provide some level of in-kind or pro bono services. The total budget for this project is $12,000. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025.

We are thrilled to welcome the City of Mesa, Arizona to the PDDG Family! Our first assignment will be supporting the marketing communications needs of the city’s Economic Development Department.

Arts for LA invites Los Angeles County-based artists and graphic designers to submit proposals to create two special versions of the Arts for LA logo - one commemorating its 20th anniversary and another celebrating its 25th anniversary. This project offers a unique opportunity to shape a visual identity that honors Arts for LA’s legacy while inspiring the next chapter of its work. The total budget for this project is $2,500. Submission Deadline: January 9, 2026.

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) is the largest and most comprehensive engineering school in the United States. In developing the facilities and necessary innovative research, ASU has been instrumental in helping Arizona attract some of the world's top high-tech companies. Known as the "Silicon Desert," the Phoenix Metro Area is home to more than 1,100 high-tech manufacturers and developers, with more 100 enterprises specifically from the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

According to the 2025 Global Citizens Report prepared by Henley & Partners, by attracting more than 1,200 high-net-worth individuals per year, Greece has been ranked #8 worldwide as one of the top destinations for millionaires. The study found more than €7.7 billion in liquid assets entered the country as millionaires moved to Greece and invested in startups, tourism, and real estate. Between 2014 and 2024, the number of millionaires moving to Greece increased by 24%.

Pinal County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a land-use amendment that clears the way for a new data center just south of Maricopa. Tempe-based W Holdings intends to develop a 500-acre Energy Generation and Technology Campus northeast of White-and-Parker and Teel roads, bordering the southern edge of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. PDDG has partnered with the City of Maricopa for more than two decades on a diverse range of projects including the city's branding, which is widely recognized nearly 20 years later.

In a November 2025 interview with AZ Big Media, three Arizona-based economic development professionals shared how their career pathway and life experiences led them to their current roles. One of the interviewees, Jennifer Lindley, is the current President of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, Downtown Development Manager for the Town of Queen Creek, and longtime friend of PDDG.