Listen up, Buttercup. We’ve got some inconceivable news for you. You’ve been saying that one phrase (or two) wrong your whole life, and, well, it’s a little embarrassing. We’re not here to judge—okay, yes, we are. Grammar is important, and we would hate for you to be counted out of an opportunity or good graces […]
If we read one more boring-ass bio, we are going to scream. Who made the rule that professional bios have to read like an engineering textbook? No offense to engineers, but yuck. If the point of a bio is to pique someone’s interest, why does it seem like a competition for the most boring? It’s […]
If you wanna make it in the communications industry, you’ve gotta know how to write. From social posts to blogs and press releases to website copy, you need to be ready to whip up that content immediately. It can be incredibly intimidating, especially when you’re stuck…so, so stuck. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or someone […]
“Good design is a matter of discipline. It starts by looking at the problem and collecting all the available information about it. If you understand the problem, you have the solution.” – Massimo Vignelli Wise words from one of the greats. Now, you don’t have to agree with Massimo’s opinion on expressive typography or even […]
Some words are just hard to pronounce, like sorbet. It’s not “sore-bet” like it’s spelled—’cuz the English language is stupid—and when you say it wrong, you most definitely appear uncultured. In an effort to help you look smarter at parties or professional functions, we present you with misused or just plain wrong phrases and what […]
Do you recall the last great story you read, watched or viewed? Don’t give us that crap about how you don’t read because you don’t have time. Every time you scroll Facebook or Instagram you’re reading, whether it’s a post, video or an article you click on. A story doesn’t have to be a 1,000 […]
When we published our last grammar blog, we didn’t realize everyone would be so excited about the titillating topic. Sure, we love grammar, but it’s not every day that people get stoked to see a blog on rules. So, for all of our fellow grammar-loving weirdos out there, we decided we’d pull together more thought-provoking […]
The key to making a brand stand out from the competition is engaging audiences with a captivating story. We’ll use the 8THIRTYFOUR story as an example. Our story has intrigue, drama, adversity, failure, humor – all of the key elements to pull the audience in and keep them on the edge of their seats. Making […]
Have you ever read a lengthy report, strategy, or article, and at its conclusion, thought, “What did I just read? What did that even say?!” Generally, when this happens, there is one simple cause: buzzwords. Somehow, as the rate of content that is being created each day in our society has skyrocketed, so has the […]
