PRESS KIT
OVERVIEW
Launched in 2015, Helm Creative Studio is a woman-owned, award-winning, impact-driven, and story-focused marketing and creative agency with a production house in Philadelphia that is centered around elevating human storytelling and connections to create maximum impact. With a culture of excellence and the ability to work through tight timelines and turnarounds, our commitment will always be to value people over production.
In 2022, we launched and now lead The Story Factory, a corner-block building in Philadelphia, wrapped in mural art and fueled by positive social impact. It serves our clients and those visiting Philadelphia through filming spaces, event storage, meeting rooms, and more. We’re a team of creative strategists built on a culture of health and connection as we capture stories both in Philadelphia and around the world.
PRESS RELEASES
MEDIA COVERAGE
MUSE.WORLD
Ashlee Hollis leads Helm Creative Studio, a woman-owned, award-winning marketing agency in Philadelphia, dedicated to investing in the next generation of creatives and championing people, creativity, […]
BEHIND THE PHILADELPHIA BALLET SHOE CAMPAIGN: A CONVERSATION WITH ASHLEE HOLLIS
AUTHORITY MAGAZINE
Connected team - Helm Travels extensively, both locally and internationally, and we build memories as we travel, intentionally finding and being known for appreciating new restaurants and coffee shops in each city. […]
AUDACIOUS IMPACT: ASHLEE HOLLIS OF HELM CREATIVE STUDIO ON LEADING AN AUDACIOUS…
PHILLY CURRENT MAGAZINE: PC PICKS
Launched by Helm Creative Studio in 2022, the Story Factory is a space for creatives to find a haven and creativity to find a home. You’re immediately welcomed by the mural of their building exterior […]
PHILLY CURRENT PC PICKS ‘24, “CREATION STATION,” THE STORY FACTORY
WOMEN ON TOPP
In the heart of Philadelphia, where grit meets innovation and stories are born on every street corner, Ashlee Hollis is redefining what it means to lead with both heart and strategy. As the Co-founder and CEO of Helm Creative Studio, Ashlee has built […]
HOW THIS PHILLY CEO TURNED A CAMERA AND A DREAM INTO A MILLION-DOLLAR FORCE FOR GOOD
MULTIMEDIA ASSETS
BOILERPLATE
About Helm Creative Studio
Helm Creative Studio is a woman-owned, award-winning, impact-driven, and story-focused marketing and creative agency with a production house in Philadelphia. Founded in 2015, Helm brings creative strategy to life through storytelling, videography, photography, campaign development, graphic design, print and merchandising, online store management, social media, venue installations, event support, and secure storage at The Story Factory.
Renowned for its people-first approach, Helm has earned international accolades including a Telly Award, MUSE Creative Award, and VEGA Digital Award, among others, and has produced work for clients across diverse sectors—from military bases and stadiums to convention centers and remote locales. In addition to creative excellence, Helm is committed to giving back. Since its inception, Helm has contributed nearly $1 million in donations and in-kind services to youth, local communities, and emerging creatives in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Helm operates with a global reach from its Philadelphia base and continues to champion storytelling across industries that drives social impact.
For more information, visit: www.helmcreativestudio.com
CREATIVE ASSETS
BTS with Ashton Roxander, The Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger Principal Dancer, Philadelphia Ballet
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
While we care more about our clients than our accolades, we do appreciate the recognition we receive from respected organizations, as it builds trust with those we serve.
We’ve had the honor of receiving several awards for our work, both national and international, including for our leadership, which is a testament to the quality of our work and the character of our creative crew.
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Women in Business Award
SILVER WINNER, 2020Helm x Katalyst
“Helm x Katalyst: Two Women Coming Together to Change the Events Industry”
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Women-run Workplace of the Year - More than 10 EmployeesIndustry:
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PLATINUM WINNER, 2021
“The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center Grand Opening Celebration Recap Video”
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Electronic Media/Social Media/Interactive Media I Video 160Event:
The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast CenterClient Featured:
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GOLD WINNER, 2021
“Fashion Touchdown 2020: Making a Virtual Impact”
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Video/Audio I Video/Film I 301. NonprofitClient Featured:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Independence -
Women in Business Award
BRONZE WINNER, 2022Ashlee Hollis
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Woman of the Year - Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
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Creativity & Social Impact: The New Industry Standard
Excellence in Community Service: Leadership in Organization
Elijah & Ashlee Hollis
Shaping the Future for Youth & Creatives
Excellence in Community Service: Making a Difference
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Elijah & Ashlee Hollis
Our Founders, the President and Chief Storyteller of Helm, received a citation from the City of Philadelphia for their commitment towards positive social impact within the city. Through their outreach initiatives with The Story Factory, their connections with the 26th Police Precinct and KCAPA, and events which benefit the city as a whole, they are uplifting the lives of the families who make up our community, from a Thanksgiving food drive to a toy giveaway and holiday celebration, and other people-driven events throughout the year. -
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“Reuniting the Brave, San Diego - Robert Irvine Foundation”
Gold, Documentary
Captured in April 2023, it was one of their first Reuniting the Brave events at Camp Pendleton, where veterans reconnected after years apart. Helm captured video footage, photos, and audio clips of those who served, and their families, firsthand as they bonded over memories shared together.
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“Where Creativity is the Curriculum - St. Laurentius Elementary School”
Bronze, Pro Bono
Helm received an award for content captured through our impact initiative to support local schools and creativity for students, including the school in which we’ve started our pro bono photography classes. In partnership with St. Laurentius, we captured footage for them to use as marketing collateral and wrote the script for supporting their initiatives to keep creativity at the forefront of a young person’s education and development.
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Spots : “Creative Station”
The Story Factory
Our home in The Story Factory was chosen as one of the “Spots” for Philly Current Magazine’s annual PC Picks, highlighting people and places within Philadelphia. We were anonymously nominated and are honored to have been recognized for a space which we’ve cultivated and created with creativity and impact in mind. Our mission to build stories out to build people up is recognized in this distinction and we will continue to value people over production from Philadelphia, to the rest of the world.
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“Maverick of the Year”
Ashlee Hollis
Silver, Business Service Industries
Our President and Founder, Ashlee Hollis, received a silver Stevie Award, as a part of the American Business awards, in recognition of an individual executive or manager who’s affected the most positive change on his or her company and/or industry since 2022. As the premier business program awards in the U.S.A., the American Business Awards are open to all organizations, public and private, for-profit or non-profit, large or small. Ashlee shares the national silver distinction with only two other business leaders, and only six other business leaders in the category, as a whole.
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Gold Winner, 2024
“Why Human Storytelling Means More Than AI Storytelling”
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Corporate Image, Electronic Media/Social Media/Interactive Media, Video
Helm Creative Studio
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Creating With a Cause for Local Organizations Within Philadelphia
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Excellence in Community Service, Skills Based Community Service
Pro Bono: March of Dimes
Transforming a Rectory into a Creative Center
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Excellence in Community Service, Company Community Service
Community Partnership: St. Laurentius School of the Arts & Sciences
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Philadelphia Ballet
Philadelphia Ballet Shoe Campaign
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Pilgrimage of Motherhood with Jess Buchanan
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Video/Online Video (Campaign) - Inspirational
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Robert Irvine Foundation Scotland
YOMP 2024
Helm Creative Studio
General- Film & Shorts
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Bronze Winner, 2025
Helm Creative Studio
Company of the Year - Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relation
SOCIAL MEDIA
SPEAKER REQUEST FORM
MEDIA CONTACT
Garden Logan
Phone
(267) 307-0922
Email
gardenlogan@gmail.com