As we all come out of hibernation a few pounds heavier and with questionable social skills, it seems like a great time to outline a few dos and don’ts of networking. We’ve slowly been easing into in-person events, and boy, are those awkward. It’s like we’ve all forgotten how to hold conversations face-to-face. Do you […]
Life is kicking up several paces again, which means our stress is also increasing. We are big on mental health at 8THIRTYFOUR, and that means taking care of YOU. It’s hard to escape the pull of technology and responsibilities, but it’s also non-negotiable. So if you need someone to tell you to put the phone […]
Your employees are burned out. They are tired, distracted, short-tempered and just over it. First, the pandemic, then work-from-home and now they are expected to return to work as if nothing happened in the last 15 months (feels like five years). Honestly, it’s a recipe for disaster. Work as we know it has changed, and […]
Since ya’ll were digging the shows we’re obsessed with, we figured it only made sense to share our favorite podcasts. No surprise here, there are some seriously creepy choices (it’s Jen), but you’re bound to learn something or at least pick up some ideas for the next big crime you plan to commit. Lore You […]
If you come at us with pink power tools or some antiquated housewife advertising, you are practically guaranteeing we won’t buy your product. Assuming women will go wild for anything wrapped in pink, or will only use power tools if they are a feminine color, is beyond insulting. Repeat after me; Gendered Marketing is stupid […]
In case you needed a few shows to add to your queue, we present you with these very diverse, quirky, and downright weird shows we are currently obsessing over. By the way, Schitt’s Creek isn’t on this list because you should’ve already watched it and rewatched it. If you didn’t, you can’t sit with us. […]
Sometimes we feel like a broken record, but this point deserves to be made again and again and again. We set out to be a different type of agency; an agency focused on the client, not ourselves. You may think to yourself, well duh – that only makes sense. 99% of agencies run off of […]
We like to eat, and we like to couple everything we inhale with a refreshing beverage of the alcohol variety. Since most of us are on our way to being fully vaccinated, we fully intend to take advantage of the amazing brunch spots in Grand Rapids. We last wrote this blog in 2019, so it […]
Karen[ CARE-un ] noun Often defined by their signature asymmetrical, blonde “May I speak to the manager?” bob, tendency to make entitled requests the world over and penchant for sticking their nose in other people’s business. Karen’s manifest in many forms, but regardless of outward appearance they will make themselves known without fail. What are […]
As communicators, we read A LOT. Like a lot, a lot. Itâs what keeps us sharp and up-to-date on trends in our industry. We read so much itâs often hard to make time to read for âfun.â Since March is National Reading Month and this is literally the last day in March, we wanted to […]
