If you’re anything like our ringleader, Kim Bode, then you’ve probably ditched the pumpkin spice for peppermint, put up Christmas decorations and are jamming to Christmas music, as we speak. You may even have a countdown until Christmas engrained in your memory (T minus 41 days), but hey, we don’t judge. Whether you’re encapsulated […]
Remember when you were just starting off in your career, sitting at a small desk with bad lighting, and an old office chair that was on its (literal) last leg? Did you ever find yourself glancing over to the large corner office, envious of the bright windows, beautiful furniture, and competent assistant sitting outside, ready […]
You know the adage “cobbler’s children never have shoes”? It’s a phrase that resonates around here. We LOVE our clients, and we LOVE what our clients do. Bringing a new client into the family means that whatever their world is, we are going to embrace it, learn it, and stay on the cutting edge of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Strategy Strategy is a flexible document, create it, but don’t let it sit on a shelf somewhere. Review this weekly if you can, it helps keep the train on the tracks and allows for alignment of social to business value, not just social for social sake. This document doesn’t have to be complicated either. Usually […]
The grind can be tough when the sun is shining and you can’t shut down for an afternoon extravaganza. We’ve come up with a few ways to enjoy the summer, and still stay motivated at work. Here’s how we recommend getting shit done: Just do it. Entrepreneur Magazine asked several experts including sports athletes […]
