I want to share this link with you (sent to my office by one of our clients who knows what's up) to give you a taste of what I get to deal with on a daily basis. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/design_hell While at times it can be very frustrating (and humorous) to provide client services to people who … Continue reading A Taste of the Good Life
Using Mailchimp for E-blasts
If you're a regular reader, you know that I am on the board for the Gateway Tennis Association. My grandfather founded Gateway as a way to create opportunities for recreational tennis to help grow the sport in St. Louis. After my grandfather passed away in April, I started working closely with a group of AMAZING … Continue reading Using Mailchimp for E-blasts
Viral Video Wednesday
In addition to my last post about the web cam music video, I just found another great example of viral video marketing. This time, it's Benson mattress company's attempt to set the world record for mattress dominos. Mattress dominos? Yeah. See it for yourself: How ridiculous and fun. I like when the people scream and … Continue reading Viral Video Wednesday
Out of Africa
I am most definitely not in Africa. But from the projects I've been working on, I might as well be. Nurses for Africa At work, we're helping out with a site for 16 nurses from St. Louis that are in Zambia, providing medical care and education and HIV/AIDS prevention. Zambia is in southern Africa. Each … Continue reading Out of Africa
Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
Of the 100 most mentioned brands on Twitter, the vast majority do not have corporate accounts. Imagine the influence that these brands could have if they were engaging in conversations with consumers via Twitter. They could answer questions, respond to reviews and, in general, gain insight into how their customers feel about their brands. So … Continue reading Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
Advertising and blogging – finally there are rules!
When I was in college I was offered a job blogging. Cool. Right? I thought so too until I found out that the company wanted me to blog about their clients products and how fabulous they are. And while I'm all for evangelizing the stuff I like, I think it's crooked when people get paid … Continue reading Advertising and blogging – finally there are rules!
Ode to Etsy
I've been meaning to put together a fabulous post about Etsy.com and why I love it so much. But then real life gets in the way of fun things like that. Etsy is a web site devoted to handmade and vintage items. Basically, it's an online craft fair and vintage shop rolled up into one … Continue reading Ode to Etsy
Island Reef Job – Vote for Nikki
Have you heard about the Best Job in the World yet? Queensland Australia is accepting applications for an Island Caretaker. The six-month contract is based on luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a live-in position and key responsibilities include exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area … Continue reading Island Reef Job – Vote for Nikki
Cookie Monster
C is for cookie... and Colleen! If you're like me and loooove cookies, then you'll be excited to see that the Girl Scout Council has set up a web site to make it easier to find the Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts slingin' yummies in your hood. Go to http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/ and type in your … Continue reading Cookie Monster
I don’t get it
Can someone please help me understand UNIQLOCK? I just don't get it. From the UNIQLO site: UNIQLO blog part UNIQLOCK first appeared on our home page in June 2007 as part of our polo shirt campaign. UNIQLOCK is a blog part with a built-in clock function. A group of girls wearing UNIQLO clothes introduce their … Continue reading I don’t get it
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