Leading with Calmness and Strength

Summertime events are in full swing in Philadelphia and we are loving it! 2026 has brought endless opportunities and experiences for our team and through it all, our creative crew is steadfast in their strength and calmness. 

While our world is relying more and more on bots to do their bidding, we’re relying on human connection to keep our hearts soft, our minds sharp, and our creativity humming. We’re not hiding from what’s before us - we recognize the power of efficiency, ease, and economy. But we also know the power of original thought - of creating from a place of empathy, compassion, and care. Because you and your brand deserve creativity that costs something more than money. 

There are so many reasons to work with Helm, and this year we are highlighting 26 of our favorites!

Here are two that we’d like to highlight this month!

11. Audio visual expertise 

If you’re going to host an event in Philly, it better sound good. Our AV team has livestreamed for companies with a global reach and understands transitions, how to best reach your audience, and how to work with what we’ve been given. With distractions on the rise, don’t leave engagement to chance with anything less than the best audio options possible for your environment. 

26. Calmness and strength 

Helm doesn’t run on empty. We create from a place of strategic strength and, while we’re passionate about our work and respect deadlines, we intentionally create from a place of calm. This not only ensures that we create our best work, it also ensures that working with us can be a peaceful experience, adding value and clarity to your own team and to your audience. It’s genuine, it’s evident, and it’s one of the things that is just so very Helm.

We’ve been working with University Place Associates for a few years now and always treasure the opportunity to work in a space created with such intention and purpose with a team that is passionate about making a positive impact. As we continue to celebrate 10 years of Helm, here’s a greater glimpse into one of our beloved clients.

University Place Associates: Sustainable Stories

“This place is incredible,” the words seem to echo throughout the space as we take a tour of a version of the building that would become University Place Associates [UPA]. As one of the most sustainable and mixed-use urban centers in the country, the technology built into this place was like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Smart windows line the building. A state-of-the-art rainwater management system supports indoor climate control and saves over 300,000 gallons of drinking water each month. A Green Roof. All of it coming together through the large and small details which have made this place a force within Philadelphia. And we’ve been with them from the ground floor. 

This 550,000 sq. ft. facility is a life sciences epicenter and from lab spades to retail and office spaces, it’s becoming a four-building plan with LEED® and WELL® Platinum distinctions that set it apart both from developmental projects and from any other initiative within the city. Being within University Place is an experience. It’s an interactive reminder of leaving a better footprint than the one that we’re existing in. Of building a future where a concrete block doesn’t mean there’s not a pursuit of life. 

In filming, capturing video and photo with original campaigns and scripts, or in being a support system for events which include city officials and politicians and world-class developers, we’ve seen the effects of what having a mission and taking action with a clear sense of who a company is can transform what’s possible for a city and for generations to come. Add to that their sense of community and being outward-focused and we’ve witnessed the way that they invest in students and bring possibilities to places that didn’t know what was possible before. It’s a revolution of sustainable enthusiasm - and we can’t wait to keep seeing how it grows. 

Helm is full of creative services. Your whole story. All in-house.

Event Support

As a creative agency who is passionate about storytelling in a digital age, we lead the way in ensuring that events don't just happen - they resonate. With your event vision in mind, we offer a variety of live event support services to help you chart the path towards amazing content... on your event day such as pre-event branding and content for promotion, pre-event and/or onsite front of house coordination, pre and during event branding/printing, and more!

To make 2026 your creative best, or, to hire our team of creative strategists to support your impact and goals, reach out to us. We’ll answer with a real human response.