Pen & Mug

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Pen & Mug is a small branding firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. They offer Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, and more and were launched in 2015.

Client Insights

Industry Expertise

Hospitality & leisure

45%

Arts, entertainment & music

30%

Medical

15%

Non-profit

10%

Client Size Distribution

Small Business (<$10M) 50%

Midmarket ($10M - $1B) 40%

Enterprise (>$1B) 10%

Common Project Size

<$10K 14 projects

$10K-$49K 13 projects

$50K-$199K 1 project

Clients

  • Music City Grand Prix
  • SESAC Music Group
  • Appalachian Voices
  • True South Puzzle Company

Highlights from Recent Projects

Overall Rating

5.0
40 Reviews

Pen & Mug was hired by the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix to rebrand their event and establish clear brand guidelines. They were selected for their great culture fit and the project was completed by a team of 2-5 employees. The scope of work included creating promotional content, social graphics, digital signage, and event signage. The company was pleased with the results and found Pen & Mug through a referral.

For the Big Machine Label Group, Pen & Mug was tasked with handling all signage needs for the company's events. This included stage scrims, sponsor signage, video boards, credential design, and site signage. The team also took care of any creative elements that occurred at the event. The project was completed by a team of four Pen & Mug employees from April to September 2025. The company found Pen & Mug through Austin and was satisfied with the results.

SESAC Music Group hired Pen & Mug to drive brand awareness and digital growth through creative campaigns. The team was also tasked with supporting the marketing team during busy event seasons and providing ongoing creative programs. The project was completed by a team of 6-10 employees. The scope of work was based on a specific number of deliverables per month and the team met weekly to stay aligned on ongoing priorities and upcoming projects. The company was pleased with the results and found Pen & Mug through a referral.

Timeliness

5.0

Service Excellence

5.0

Value

5.0

Would Recommend

5.0

Awards

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2023