For many, the end of the year is marked with dates that bring together friends and family to celebrate religious observances and holidays. This special time of the year is a great opportunity to connect with your clients and customers in unique ways, but as you send cards, order gifts, plan parties, and more, it […]
As far as unofficial holidays go, we can’t think of a better excuse for celebrations than National Happy Hour Day on November 12. Because we love you, our dedicated blog readers, a few of our team members have rounded up our favorite cozy, local spots where you can belly up to the bar and enjoy […]
There are a few things you need to know about Veterans Day before acknowledging it publicly through your marketing channels. Anytime we can recognize the individuals who have served our country, we do it. Before you go public, you need to do your research and be sensitive in your wording and delivery. Follow our advice […]
Social media giants have had no lack of issues when it comes to political elections, but are they starting to figure it out? Are they using their powers for good? Social Media Motivating Voters If you’re still convinced that social media is not good for politics, hold that thought. Sure, fake news is still a […]
Mark your calendars – National Bosses Day is Tuesday, October 16! While there are the unlucky out there who don’t have the best relationship with their boss, our team at 8THIRTYFOUR is extremely lucky to have our fearless, badass, wine-loving, dog-rescuing, outgoing leader, Kim Bode. Whether you are already on your boss’s good side, or […]
October 10this World Mental Health Day, and one of the biggest triggers for poor mental health is the workplace. At 8THIRTYFOUR, we believe that you should feel rejuvenated by your work and that it shouldn’t negatively impact your mental health. Here are some of the ways our team combats the stresses of work at our […]
We love coffee at 8THIRTYFOUR, but if you’re like us, you might be using it more for fuel than for taste. However, because October 1st is International Coffee Day, it’s the perfect time to up our coffee game! This can be a little intimidating considering that, according to our in-house coffee expert, coffee has more […]
If you are a long-time resident of Grand Rapids, then you know all of the hustle and bustle that comes along with ArtPrize. The annual local art competition, which draws in more than 500,000 visitors, is truly a spectacle. After you take time to check out all of the amazing art and downtown activities at […]
Hold on to your ellipsis, because September 24 is <National> ; [Punctuation] : {Day}!!!!!!!!!! Around here, we are obsessed with proper punctuation; it is really awesome to be able to correctly use a semicolon, comma, and other key punctuation. More importantly, it is key that the work we create for our clients is correctly punctuated. […]
September 13 is National Positive Thinking Day (we know, we know, everything gets a day, but this is one we are excited to celebrate!). Science has shown that humans are wired to be negative thinkers. We naturally evaluate worst-case scenarios in order to survive, a product of intelligent human design. While it is important to […]
