Supposedly public relations as a career ranks up there with police officer, firefighter and emergency responder in regards to stress. Long hours, demanding clients, crisis management and constant surprises will do that to you. There is a reason people burn out so quickly in this field. It is hard and, frankly, the pay isn’t all that […]
We often are approached to provide our services pro bono, and more times than not we accommodate the request. This blog isn’t about an unwillingness to provide services for free, it is about the need for organizations to understand the value of paying for communication services. As a marketer, I understand the value of public […]
Believe it or not, the new website has been in the works for over a year…that isn’t to say we have been working on it for a year…cause we haven’t…just that it has been in process. Our tagline is “It’s All About You” – and that couldn’t be more true. We have been pretty busy […]
Baby Telly, If I told you five years ago that you would uproot your life and move to a “real city” on a whim, would you believe me? Meh, probably not. I’m living it right now and, most days, it’s still unbelievable. You have so much to be proud of, and I hope you remember […]
Hello all! Meet Stephanie! My name is Stephanie Dallman and I am the newest addition to 834 Design & Marketing. I recently graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Public Relations. I am a confident leader who radiates energy. During my college career, I dedicated much of my time to […]
Whether you are creating or maintaining your brand image there are certain “rules” to follow to ensure the success of your brand. Patience: Consumers do not recognize brands overnight. Unless your brand has been around for years, it will take time to develop. Focus: Focus your brand and know your limits. Do not try to […]
Cambridge-Based Entrepreneur Launches New Business in Grand Rapids Vinely: A Personality Test Disguised as a Wine Tasting Grand Rapids, Mich. – Cambridge, Massachusetts-based start-up Vinely, will launch first in Grand Rapids MI. Vinely is a brand new company focused on making it easy for consumers to identify their personal taste palate by simply sipping a […]
Local Company Semi-Finalist In National $1 Million Business Plan Competition ENRG Power Systems, a StartGarden recipient, is recognized as a semi-finalist in Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Grand Rapids, MI– Local entrepreneurial company and StartGarden investment, ENRG Power Systems LLC is announced as a semi-finalist in the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition – North America’s largest business […]
PR is so important to the success of any campaign, and should be weaved into all aspects of a company’s marketing. We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing media outlets, such as Rapid Growth Media in Grand Rapids. They cover innovation & job, development and non-profit news. Just today they covered the upcoming Dining […]
We love our clients. I feel we should start every post this way, and as a result of this we love getting them attention. JetCo Solutions is a phenomenal business that is growing in leaps and bounds and they need to hire people, so we took to the media. For the full article, click here.
