August 31, 2022
August 26, 2022
Top 10 Grand Rapids Fall Activities
We dig fall, some might say it’s our favorite season, or at least the person writing this blog will (it’s Kim). It’s the season of wet leaves, fall-scented candles, crisp autumn air, Halloween costumes, cozy sweaters, boots, and colorful mums on neighbors’ doorsteps. We think fall in Michigan is something to be celebrated and enjoyed, […]
August 24, 2022
We Dig Detroit – Part II
First thing’s first. If you haven’t read part one of our RBV case study, head there so you’re all caught up. When we last left RBV Contracting, they had a messaging strategy and brand new website. Now that we got them looking all pretty, we jumped into public relations. We happen to be pretty darn […]
August 19, 2022
3 Writing Exercises Everyone Should Do
If you wanna make it in the communications industry, you’ve gotta know how to write. From social posts to blogs and press releases to website copy, you need to be ready to whip up that content immediately. It can be incredibly intimidating, especially when you’re stuck…so, so stuck. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or someone […]
August 17, 2022
Why Writing is Important for Design
“Good design is a matter of discipline. It starts by looking at the problem and collecting all the available information about it. If you understand the problem, you have the solution.” – Massimo Vignelli Wise words from one of the greats. Now, you don’t have to agree with Massimo’s opinion on expressive typography or even […]
August 12, 2022
Case Study: We Dig Detroit
Here at 8THIRTYFOUR, we work with all kinds of clients. From projects and events to long-term relationships, we’ve got it handled. And that’s what makes today’s case study so special—they’ve seen it all. RBV Contracting (who we’re gonna call RBV for the rest of this blog because that’s how we always talk about them), is […]
August 10, 2022
Summer in Michigan
Summer in Michigan is what songs are written about—just ask Kid Rock. We spend our time outside by fires, inhaling ice cream, boating, and heading to all the local fairs to check out the races, rides, and elephant ears. We’re holding on to summer as tightly as we can to remember all the sights, smells […]
August 5, 2022
Inconceivable: Misused Phrases and What You Really Meant to Say
Some words are just hard to pronounce, like sorbet. It’s not “sore-bet” like it’s spelled—’cuz the English language is stupid—and when you say it wrong, you most definitely appear uncultured. In an effort to help you look smarter at parties or professional functions, we present you with misused or just plain wrong phrases and what […]
August 3, 2022
This Week in Media
Every once in a while, we like to take a look at the events shaping our state and nation—mostly so we can be depressed and validate our fourth glass of wine in the evening. This week, we have another attack on women’s rights, expanded rights for LGBTQIA+ people, the drone strike on al-Zawahiri, and Pelosi’s […]