As I scroll through my social media feed, I notice that 40-percent of posts are typical social media posts (Engagement announcements, baby milestones, dogs pictures, and food pics), and the other 60-percent of posts are product advertisements, but they’re not exactly ads. They’re influencer posts. These posts tend to come from social media users whose […]
No one likes missing deadlines, and your clients certainly don’t want to lose valuable time when you do miss one. Below are some insights into how to identify and use the strengths of your team to make sure everyone is on time, all the time. Evaluate Strengths Invest in learning about your team member’s best […]
We told you we had more surprises up our sleeve… Less than a week after hiring a Managing Director, we’ve also added a Content Associate to our wolfpack and we couldn’t be happier. Our team is rapidly growing and we are humbled by these internal successes. On that note, meet our latest edition, Allison Spooner. Allison’s writing experience […]
Project management is hard. It’s like having a relationship with each one of your clients (but not like that) and having to remember every minute detail about each of them… Maybe not the best analogy, but moral of the story is that project management can be confusing, especially if a roadmap isn’t put into place […]
It’s official! Our wolf pack has expanded! We’re excited to officially announce the hiring of Sarah Abel as Managing Director As managing director, Sarah will serve as the team senior-leader, tasked to drive the agency strategy, positioning, client retention, and employee support. Abel brings extensive experience in communications, marketing, public relations, programming, and community engagement to 834. […]
Optimizing your digital presence for search engines is no small feat. You need a completely responsive website that engages your audience, and you need a library unique and valuable content. Neither of these is something that happens overnight, or at little expense. That being said, here are 5 ‘quick wins’ to get a handle on […]
It’s officially summer, a.k.a. the best time of year! It doesn’t get much better than beaches, ice cream, drinks on the patio (beer for me, please). Summer is also the perfect time to get our design vibes flowing. Some of the summer design inspiration we are going to highlight is very reflective of 2017’s design […]
This spring our Digital Associate Mari Behovitz competed in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) alongside her fellow Laker classmates. Take a look at her experience… From the first moment I decided to be a part of the Advertising and Public Relations program at Grand Valley State University I had my mind set on being a […]
Public relations is much more than relating to the public. According to the Public Relations Society of America, “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” Entreprenuer.com defines PR as, “Using the news or business press to carry positive stories about your company or your products; cultivating […]
About the organization – Grand Rapids Pride Center: The 29th annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival hosted by the Grand Rapids Pride Center (GRPC) is taking place this week and #Team834 is ecstatic to assist in the execution of this year’s festivities! In case you live under a rock and don’t know about the Grand Rapids […]