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 […]
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 […]
Too often, a company’s story serves as a cautionary tale for other business owners. This is the case for the popular women’s brand Nasty Gal. This past November the company filed for bankruptcy after bursting onto the scene in 2006 as an eBay based business that used MySpace as their main marketing tool. The company […]
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard a thing or two regarding the Women’s March on Washington that is taking place on January 21. We think it is a great example of the power of social media. Whether you agree with the intent or not, it is pretty incredible to […]
There’s a show (on network television believe or not) that we just started watching a few months ago. You might have been put off by it, thinking it is a typical comedy full of stereotypes, but actually it’s the exact opposite. We love the show “Blackish” for how it poignantly discusses society in a meaningful […]
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 […]
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’s been a week since America elected Donald Trump as its next president, and what a week it’s been. Part of the country is celebrating, while another part is mourning. It’s an emotional time for the entire country and that’s understandable. Naturally, there have been a lot of feels at the 834 office. You put […]
We live and breathe branding at 834. In fact, we are in the midst of two very large projects which got us thinking about politics (because they’re hard to avoid) and the role branding plays. The 2016 election has been quite a doozy. It’s more like a reality TV show than a discussion on our […]
There are a number of things we have to keep up on as communication professionals. But, there’s a lot of information out there, so we have to funnel it somehow. Our team shares their favorite websites, influencers, apps and blogs they follow on a daily basis. In a fast-paced industry, these options make things a […]
