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Advertising ServicesConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
Peapod Design is an advertising services firm based in New Canaan, Connecticut, founded in 1997 by Jim and Karen Healey, who are graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design. It operates as a full-service agency serving colleges, universities, and independent schools, offering branding, design, storytelling, and strategic guidance to help institutions articulate distinct identities. The firm emphasizes combining big-picture strategy with specialized services tailored to school communications. Jim Healey serves as Director of Client Relations, often the first point of contact, leading focus groups and research to understand client needs, while Karen Healey is the Creative Director who guides projects from concept to implementation, supported by a local team of creative and technical specialists in New Canaan. Peapod Design created the Brand Together Conference, a three-day workshop-style event held each spring in Providence, Rhode Island, providing a forum for school communications, marketing, and admissions professionals to explore branding approaches. In September 2025, Stoneridgeschool partnered with Peapod Design, reflecting ongoing collaboration with independent schools.