2022 is like tomorrow, and we’re not going to discuss it. Hell, we’re not even acknowledging it. Nope, just a regular day, nothing to see here folks. With the year that shall remain unnamed looming, the struggle is real. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, cranky, and just want to be left alone—you are not alone. […]
When did we start using the phrase Sunday Scaries? What it is referring to is the anxiety many of us have about the week ahead. It seems we’ve lost the joy for what we do, and it doesn’t matter how much you love your job, we’re all just a little bit sad. A recent Harvard […]
One of 8THIRTYFOUR’s core values is “we work harder than the rest.” While we may be a bit bias, we’re almost certain that it is true. We don’t shy away from a challenge and our team comes into work every day ready to crush it. While it would be more than ideal for all clients […]
So you’ve landed your dream internship, now what? Now is the time to crush it! It can feel intimidating to walk in on your first day and feel like you can get right after your work. When I first came to 8THIRTYFOUR, I didn’t know what to expect; this has been my first experience in […]
September 13 is National Positive Thinking Day (we know, we know, everything gets a day, but this is one we are excited to celebrate!). Science has shown that humans are wired to be negative thinkers. We naturally evaluate worst-case scenarios in order to survive, a product of intelligent human design. While it is important to […]
Today, we are talking about your damn language. Swearing at work is a hot topic: research shows that people who swear are happier and smarter, but that doesn’t guarantee your boss and coworkers agree, or like to hear swear words in the office. This is a nuanced topic; swearing about something versus swearing at someone […]
Finding the right candidates for a job opening is tricky, to say the least. Often, in working with companies on marketing strategies, we discover that talent recruitment is a major pain point for the organization due to a shortage of skilled labor coupled with competitive offerings at other businesses. Surprisingly to us, most of the […]
Sales and marketing are a classic play on siblings: they’ll always be there, together, as part of the same family, but here and there they get into quarrels, have different tastes, and don’t agree on things. It is key to keep this in mind to make the most of each effort. Some organizations even combine […]
One of our Core Values is “We Work Harder than the Rest.” We don’t miss deadlines. We leverage every opportunity. We crush it. The world of integrated communications never stops, so our team is adept at blending our time to always deliver for our clients while taking care of ourselves so that we are at […]
As an integrated communications agency, we put a ton of value on visual communication: this especially comes to life in our office. When we designed our space, we worked to bring our brand to life. Our office, located in Grand Rapids’ awesome northeast side, has been described as warm, fun, welcoming, beautiful, the perfect blend […]
