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,…
Author: 8THIRTYFOUR
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…
What Else Ya Got, Google?
When we say, “Google,” what comes to mind? For most people, it’s the good ol’ search console, or maybe for you Android users, it’s your…
Our Month in Media
We really do get to pitch the coolest stuff. From Michigan’s most iconic caps, women blasting through glass ceilings, fighting family homelessness in our community…
Brand Fails
Welcome to our second edition of brand fails, it’s when we call out brands for some really weird, insulting, idiotic products or campaigns. Our 2016…
To Speak or Not to Speak
Why do brands these days always have to get political? Um…how can you not? Besides, it’s important, it drives business and create customer loyalty. If…
Creating a Brand Mood Board
Mood boards serve as a bridge between concepts and the creation of a brand. They are your design process roadmap, if you will. They identify…
Our Favorite Summer Drinks
Summers are made for happy hours on the patio with a cool drink in your hand. We’re kind of experts on drinking, so here are…
Setting Ambitious (But Realistic) PR Goals
If you’re just diving into the world of public relations and have made the decision to hire an agency to help with reputation management, brand…
Week in Media: The Human Rights Edition
What a week in media we’ve had. SCOTUS has single handedly (six hands) rolled back the Clean Air Act, Indigenous sovereignty, a woman’s right to…