MAY 31, 2012

THE CONSUMER IN 2020: PART 2

To read Part 1… click here.

With the maturing of Social Media, the stakes are getting higher: The average Facebook user has 140-150 friends, but he only likes 10 brands. How do you become one of these brands?
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MAY 29, 2012

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

In this digital world of ours the ability to tell a story with out using words is a very powerful skill. As the Internet allows us to communicate with people across the globe often times language muddies communication.

May’s “Video of the Week” theme centers around compelling stories told without using words.

I think this piece is pretty to watch with a really solid emotional arch.

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MAY 24, 2012

THE CONSUMER IN 2020: PART 1

How will the consumer be different in 2020? What will they want? How will they relate to brands? And how can marketers best prepare for the changes ahead?

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MAY 22, 2012

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

In this digital world of ours the ability to tell a story with out using words is a very powerful skill. As the Internet allows us to communicate with people across the globe often times language muddies communication.

May’s “Video of the Week” theme centers around compelling stories told without using words.

While the song has words I don’t believe they influence the story. The emotion is really created through the images and the melody. It could ultimately be sung in any language.

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MAY 17, 2012

2012 LOGO TRENDS

Trends are constantly evolving at a rapid rate in our modern world– from color to fashion, vehicles, music, and television, it can be difficult to keep up!  Design trends are no different—but the goal is to fit in with the trends, while maintaining originality.

 

Below are some great examples of the 2012 logo trends that I found on logolounge.com.  I hope you’ll find them as inspiring as I do!

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MAY 15, 2012

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

In this digital world of ours the ability to tell a story with out using words is a very powerful skill. As the Internet allows us to communicate with people across the globe often times language muddies communication.

May’s “Video of the Week” theme centers around compelling stories told without using words.

As funny as this situation is, I think it would quickly turn into a nightmare. Could you imagine what it would be like if this was actually your reality.

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MAY 10, 2012

TREND ALERT: NAIL ART

I’ve noticed it in my personal habits recently, and observed it all around me—nail polish is everything right now! I see women of all stripes going all out, using nail art as a method of self-expression and personal style.

But upon further reading and research, I’ve learned that it’s quite possibly a little deeper than just a fashionable outlet.

Nail polish has been an actual growing trend in the past 2 years.  In fact, polish sales went up 54% globally in 2011!  It has been theorized that in a strained economy, nail polish has come to represent “affordable luxury”.  When we have to give up other more costly indulgences we can rely on this budget friendly extravagance to make us feel better about our current circumstances.   MORE

MAY 8, 2012

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

In this digital world of ours the ability to tell a story with out using words is a very powerful skill. As the Internet allows us to communicate with people across the globe often times language muddies communication.

May’s “Video of the Week” theme centers around compelling stories told without using words.

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MAY 3, 2012

BAD PROFILE PIC…LET’S FIX THAT

This is #2 in my series of basic retouching skills.  Today, I will show you how to perform minor cosmetic enhancements like “liposuction” to your waistline or fixing the bump on your nose and under your jawline – without the cost of surgery!

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