Topic: Culture


  • Today isn’t just any day — it’s a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. To honor these amazing individuals, we asked our team a powerful question: “Who is your biggest female role model, and how do they inspire you?” From the unwavering strength of moms to the groundbreaking legacy…

  • When hundreds of medical appointments led Marissa Hughes to the painful conclusion that she couldn’t give birth, she and her husband decided to adopt. Months later, they got the call that would change their lives. Their new baby was born prematurely and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a hospital nine hours from…

  • This time of year is often called the Season of Hope. And no matter the challenges we face each year, there is always reason for optimism as we head into a new year. But for many children and families in Greater Boston, their hopes this year are the same as they were last year, and…

  • As Summer inches to a close and students return to their dorms and classrooms, it’s also time for us to bid adieu to our four wonderful 2023 summer interns.

  • On June 13, four members of the CTP team joined emcee Bethany Van Delft for the evening at the WBUR CitySpace to act as judges for The Moth’s StorySLAM event. 10 storytellers took the stage to share a five-minute story on the theme of the night: Pride. As an event devoted to the art and…

  • At CTP, we’ve called 77 North Washington in Boston home for 15 years, so it’s safe to say we all missed our space when COVID forced us to suddenly adjust to a work-from-home environment. Now that we’re fully living the hybrid model, where we’re all in the office together on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we, like…

  • CTP’s uber-talented associate creative director Kevin MacKenzie was an aspiring musician and songwriter before he jumped into the ad business. We’re lucky he made the move. But music, TV anthems and ad copy quench only part of his writing bug. He recently published a children’s book, inspired by a painful encounter with an insect and…

  • The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with an unending string of tragedy reported every day. Gas prices are super high. Heated battles continue over issues like women’s reproductive rights. And don’t look now but there’s a new combo Delta-Omicron strain. With distressing news events all around us, we’ve gathered up some good news to spark…

  • It’s been two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and our world was turned upside down. On top of the nearly 80 million cases and nearly one million deaths in the US alone, this time has been marked by enormous challenges –  from loneliness and social distancing to mourning and fundamental…

  • Imagine a world free of bias, stereotype and discrimination? This year’s International Women’s Day is shining light on these issues. Knowing there is still much work to be done, The Week is taking a look at the importance of this day for women and digging into this year’s theme. On Tuesday, March 8, the World…