Resolutions are so, so dumb. Did you know that only eight percent of people achieve their resolutions? The whole concept just sets everyone up for failure. Instead of doing ridiculous, over-the-top resolutions, we decided to pick one thing to be better at. It’s easy to focus on small self improvements and watch them add up […]
Well, Michigan. It’s been a great 32 years, but it’s time to say goodbye. I’ve found someone else and am leaving you. In case you didn’t hear the news, I am stepping away from my content director position at 834 and making a big move to Philadelphia, where I will be vice president, customer engagement […]
We’re closing up shop on 2016 and looking ahead to what 2017 has in store. Between special happenings for our clients and events we support in our non-work lives, the year’s first few months are looking busy. Take a peek at the things Team 834 is looking forward to in the new year. City Built […]
We create a ton of content for our clients on a daily basis. This could be anything from social media posts, blogs, email marketing or simple copywriting. As brands grow and develop their voices, having solid content can help push a business ahead of the competition. A well-written, informative blog positions the brand as an […]
Every day at 834 is different because our social media clients are so diverse. Some accounts need extra attention one day, while others are cruising along. Unless I’m writing up a full social media strategy (which is approximately six hours of researching, auditing and typing), I’m spending my day like this: 7:30 a.m. I’m usually […]
There are many reasons why giving rocks. People give because they care, because it makes them feel better and like they’re making a difference in the world. No matter how big or small you give, it makes an impact. Giving isn’t just good for people or organizations on the receiving end, though. Studies have found […]
With growth comes hiring, with new hires comes lots and lots of interviews. How do you stand out from the crowd? How do you leave a good impression from just one interview? As a small business, what impresses us when we interview an individual for an open position are the characteristics and tactics below. If […]
Just this weekend, the United States Army announced that it will find an alternate route for the Dakota Access Pipeline (#NODAPL on social media), which had plans to run through the Dakotas, Iowa and Illinois. This news is huge, not just for environmental reasons, but for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and its land. The […]
It is the Christmas season and we could not be more excited. Team 834 lives for parties, treats and networking – we also LOVE supporting and buying local. In fact, last week we had the chance to sit down with Shelley Irwin for the WGVU Morning Show and chat with local businesses. Listen to the […]
Can we all take a moment and reflect on how happy we are to see 2016 coming to an end? I mean, we need to just scrap that one from the books. As we close out the year, we are now getting to what we like to call the “Holiday Party Marathon.” In fact, for […]
