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August 2008

Marketing

TV Ain’t Tubes and Attenaes Anymore

FASCINATING AND FAST MOVING VISUAL TECHNOLOGY We have been advocating the broad use of the many platforms that businesses can use to help increase their presence online, from employing video, social networking sites, and the continued use of mobile technology for people on the go. Here are some recent creative methods the entertainment industry has been using to promote and sell products in the television industry.  These platforms are not just for TV – they can be used in your…
August 29, 2008
Marketing

Office Funnies

Need some funny office stories to make the day go by faster?  Here are a few… 1.       Here is the story of Todd D., who thought the grass would be greener by changing jobs to a software developer and publisher. 2.       The Associated Press reports on the world’s fastest office chair. 3.       An office humor eCard straight from Rattlebox! 4.       Buy some Wacky Workplace gifts. 5.       Will it be Debra or Jack? more funnies (more…)
August 29, 2008
Design

A Nostalgic Adventure

Do you ever find your mind wandering back to a simpler time where the highlight of your day was getting a brand new toy, watching your favorite TV show or hearing the ice cream man coming by your house? Or maybe those things still are the highlight of your day... Either way, let's step into the time machine that is RetroJunk.com. Did you enjoy shows like The Electric Company, Mystery Science Theater 3000, or Salute Your Shorts growing up? Then…
August 28, 2008
Design

Puma & Bicycle Culture

In 1998 I took a road trip across the States. The trip was solely to ride BMX and seek out as much terrain and skateparks between LA and NY as possible in a month's time. I was fortunate enough to crash in Manhattan with a friend of a group that calls themselves Visual Mafia. 10 years later, Matt McGuinness along with a herd of inspired individuals are keeping things true to two wheels and spreading a lot of good at…
August 28, 2008
Marketing

Instant News, Instant Knowledge Is Changing Our World

We now live in a digital world where our culture is based on information that is available within seconds of its creation through media outlets, infotainment, and instantaneous access. It’s an exciting time to be here, without a doubt. The Past vs. the Present The way information is disseminated to the public 100-200 years ago is incredibly different and has a quicker effect on politics, culture, and business. When Teddy Roosevelt ran against President William Taft 100 years ago, he…
August 27, 2008