CODE OF ETHICS

“Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt

We hope that the work we do at SM& breaks rules and breaks ground as we strive to achieve results for clients. But our principles will not be broken.

Being realistic about our promises so that we unwaveringly deliver on them
Conducting ourselves with honesty and sensitivity

We respect clients by

Holding ourselves to exacting work standards
Consistently providing excellent client service
Being accountable
Working to achieve the client's bottom line, not accolades for ourselves
Honesty in billing
Faithfully measuring results

We respect the media by

Acknowledging their deadlines
Providing information rather than pushing a "product"
Demonstrating awareness of world events and sensitivity to breaking news

We respect ourselves by

Working for clients we believe in
Crediting ideas appropriately
Sharing in one another's success
Treating every individual with respect