West Michigan Design Week – The Power of Color
Here in West Michigan we are surrounded by a thriving art and design culture. The West Side is host to multiple art museums, art-focused organizations…
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Building Relationships in the Digital Age
It’s Thursday, so we are throwing it back a year and rebirthing one of our most famous blogs, Life on the Interwebs: Creating Digital Relationships.…
Getting Through a Work Week
At #Team834, we’re usually on our second pot of coffee by 9 a.m. Dark chocolate brownies take the edge off of the “didn’t have time…
Watch Shefit and R. Riveter on ABC's Shark Tank
Watch two of our amazing clients on ABC’s Shark Tank! Shefit, the ultimate sports bra, and R. Riveter, American made handbags, will pitch their products in…
Working With an Agency
Communications is an important part of any business, regardless of your goals – awareness, community engagement, recruitment, business development etc. When you are ready to…
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women Presentation
This afternoon, I will be presenting to the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women organization on Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. This is one of my…
Shut Up Whiner, No One Cares.
This phrase drew me back to the social media webinar I had, until that moment, drifted away from – repulsed by the presenter’s cutesy font…
Smith Haughey & 834 Receive 2012 Gold PRoof Award
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 26, 2012 — Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge’s marketing department and 834 Design & Marketing have been honored with the 2012…
Reflect, Resolve and Ramp it up!
I am not the type to continually wish people Happy New Year or make resolutions, however as a small business owner the new year is…
A Letter to Small Businesses
Dear Small Business Owner: There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses. In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a…