Straub Collaborative, Inc

Employee Spotlight Paul Prezzemolo, Production Assistant, NYC Paul Joined Straub in 2023 and has quickly made an impact with his knowledge, experience, and the positive energy he brings to every project and the person he supports. His role involves more than cleaning and equipment handling; Paul contributes to department coordination, important safety protocols, and facilities maintenance. Read the full Employee Spotlight interview using the following link. https://conta.cc/4bnwuMb

“Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song…” These are middle lines from the song “America” (My Country ‘Tis of Thee), written in 1831. "America" was first sung in public on July 4, 1831, at a children's concert at Park Street Church, Boston. The tune itself is much older. According to the Library of Congress, by the 1790s the melody had become that of the Danish national anthem, and eventually the national anthem of at least six other places, including Prussia, Britain, and Liechtenstein. On this federal holiday commemorating independence, let’s celebrate the vast and variegated chorus we’re each a part of in letting freedom ring.

Studio Cleaning Twice a year, the Portland Team commits two full days to clean our 40,000 sqft studio and office spaces meticulously. While it might appear like an immense task with minimal immediate returns (ROI), 34 years of experience affirm our team's health, decreased post-production retouching, and enhanced studio safety are well worth the investment. A big shout-out to the Portland team for their contribution to this initiative! 👏 https://lnkd.in/gqtPzPqz

Everyone who’s been with Straub Collaborative awhile understands why tomorrow is a U.S. holiday. But the reality is, some in our industry still don’t. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived with federal troops in Galveston, Texas to enforce freedom by executive decree for the 250,000 individuals still being enslaved there. This was 2.5 years following President Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, and two months after the Civil War had ended. In 2021, Juneteenth was made a Federal Holiday. Bills were signed in New York in 2020 and Oregon in 2022 making it a State Holiday. Last year, 28 states and the District of Columbia legally recognized Juneteenth as a public holiday, according to the Pew Research Center. Straub added Juneteenth to our benefits package as a paid holiday in 2021, along with just 9% of other private companies in the U.S. That number expanded to 39% in 2023, according to a study by Mercer Consulting. Let’s pause in respect of those ancestors who were finally liberated in 1865, and perhaps, take stock of our flawed, hard-won democracy today.

Our talented Portland team created an exceptional new proof of concept video. Thank you to everyone involved for putting their time and effort towards this test. A special shout-out to Photographer, Scott Mittmann, who celebrates his 19th anniversary with Straub Collaborative– your dedication is truly commendable! Photographer: Scott Mittmann Post Production: Lee Ordonez Art Direction: Zac Uselton