As a new project manager at 834 Design, it’s been a wild ride learning the ins and outs of agency life with this stone-cold group of ladies. One thing I figured out quickly is that every day is what I call “organized chaos.” The calendar is full and the to-do list is bursting, but there’s […]
Phew…we had a packed house for our February edition of Your Biz Your Town with the effervescent, Shelley Irwin. We laughed, we ate ice cream, we learned about Grand Rapids history and how much wine to drink at a wine tasting. Below is a brief recap of the amazing things happening coming up in Grand […]
Apps…they are either lifesavers or time sucks. WordBrain anyone? If used for the greater good, an app can help keep your life organized, informed and sane. If you are looking to add some order to your life, might we suggest the following apps to help you organize your tasks and mind. Kim – Google Calendar […]
Personal brand and relationship building have been hot topics around the 834 office recently. A core part of personal branding is relationships, connections and being visible. That being said, don’t be an asshole because it will come back to haunt you. On the other hand, keep in mind that you can’t be nice all the time. […]
Recently, our Boss Lady had a family emergency. That same week two other employees had similar situations. For a smaller agency, having three employees away from the office could lead to disaster (For you math wiz’s that is a fourth of our employees). Did our clients feel neglected? Nope. In fact, #Team834 rallied and made it a priority to […]
Social media is an important tool in your marketing toolbox and we often discuss how to make use of it on our blog. What we don’t often cover is the not so sexy stuff like demographics, user base, and other platform data. Understanding the audience within each platform is essential if you actually want to […]
Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year: Greenery There has been a lot of talk about Pantone’s choice for the 2017 Color of The Year. We get so many questions as it relates to Pantone’s color direction, but the most frequently asked question is “should we use this color within our marketing, advertising or branding materials?” […]
Oh, the ever changing Facebook algorithm… If you struggle to stay up to date on the Facebook news feed changes, you’re not alone. One of the latest updates Facebook has made is prioritizing live video content that captivates users attention for longer periods of time. It’s no surprise that Facebook really cares for their Live feature, as they’ve […]
We are addicted to networking and our community holds some pretty kickass events. We want to invite YOU, to come out with us and make some new acquaintances. Networking is so important, don’t believe us? Read our blog on the importance of networking. Here are some great events that we are attending and we are […]
