Elevation

Elevation is a Richmond, Virginia-based branding, advertising and design firm dedicated to elevating the brands of our clients through creative and strategic excellence. Founded in January 2001 by Aaron Dotson and Frank Gilliam, a creative team who have worked together for more than two decades, Elevation delivers a higher level of thinking and a higher level of service—helping our clients achieve a higher level of success.

Elevation provides all the attention to detail of a regional creative boutique—and delivers big ideas and big results without the big attitude that often comes with creative firms.

Co-Founder, Executive Creative Director

Virginia Commonwealth University

I teach and creative direct a senior-level portfolio class for copywriters and art directors in the advertising program at the School of Mass Communications.

Adjunct Professor, School of Mass Communications

I am a marketing and advertising professional that specializes in creative strategy and creative development, with extensive experience as a creative director and copywriter for national, regional and local brands. As co-owner of Elevation, I am also a seasoned business professional with a strong commitment to improving the Richmond region.

Specialties: Strategic marketing planning, brand development, creative development and implementation, creative direction and copywriting

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