September 2026
Happy 8th! Here are our fresh tracks for September:
New Website for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Store
Podcast: The Mistake Is the Lesson
The Liftie List: Favorite Summer Moments
Snow Report: Why Dr. Squatch is investing in experiences, NC makes five best state fairs, hook up a hamster wheel to Strava, & more
Featured Video: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
WEB
Boys & Girls Club of America Store
We teamed up with our friends at Brand Fuel to build a fresh Shopify 2.0 experience for the official Boys & Girls Clubs of America store—where every purchase helps support Clubs across the country.
PODCAST
The Mistake Is the Lesson: How Failure Built a Marketing Agency
Hart recently joined Indie Consulting founder Molly Baker on the Name Drop Podcast for a candid conversation about building Chair 8 from the ground up. He shares how early career setbacks helped shape the agency, what he’s learned about finding the right clients, and the importance of building a strong team along the way.
THE LIFTIE LIST
Favorite Summer Moments
POV: you ask the C8 Lifties for their favorite summer moments.
Cam: Spent some time in Boone, NC canoeing with the fam
Andrea: saw 2 Friends perform on a sunset boat set in Boston Harbor
Hart: In May, we welcomed our newest Liftie, Nora “Lane” Roberts
LK: Said YES to the dress!!
Josie: Paddleboarding around Mason Inlet with husband & Frenchie
TRENDS & NEWS
Here's your snow report to stay up-to-speed on trends & news in the rapidly changing digital world:
Why Dr. Squatch is investing in experiences — not ads — with IShowSpeed
NC makes the five best state fairs in the US, per Travel + Leisure
Chipotle deploys 100 creators for latest ads spotlighting fresh food
What happens when you hook up a hamster wheel to Strava
Read David Bowie’s favorite books
FEATURED VIDEO
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
We recently shot and produced a new video for Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, capturing what makes this Durham landmark so special—from its peaceful setting among 300 acres of Duke Forest to the hospitality, dining, and experience that keep guests coming back.