Advertising / Design


February 02 2012
The new 52: What did it do?

The new 52: What did it do?

Carson Mataxis
In: Education, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Social Media
Comments: 0

DC Comics reinvents the brand, but doesn't save the [comic] universe.

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December 13 2011
Undermining the credibility of women?

Undermining the credibility of women?

Melissa Brawley
In: Healthcare / Life Sciences, Professional / Financial Services, Energy / Infrastructure, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Public Affairs
Comments: 4

Marian Wright Edelman, the founder and president of Children’s Defense Fund and first African-American woman admitted to the Mississippi state bar, once said, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” Does this hold true for women seeking leadership positions? And what does that have to do with the PR and advertising industry? A lot, actually.

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November 18 2011
Confidence in institutions continues to plummet

Confidence in institutions continues to plummet

Shane Johnston
In: Healthcare / Life Sciences, Professional / Financial Services, Technology, Energy / Infrastructure, Education, Interactive, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media
Comments: 5

American confidence in government, media, banks, small businesses, public schools and churches plummeted over the past two years, according to a nationwide survey from Capstrat commissioned by Public Policy Polling. The survey looked at the level of confidence across several institutions across age groups and ethnicities.

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November 02 2011
Really Mikey Mouse?

Really Mikey Mouse?

Todd Coats
In: Healthcare / Life Sciences, Professional / Financial Services, Technology, Energy / Infrastructure, Education, Interactive, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media
Comments: 3

Don't judge me. I was skipping around TV and came across a Disney Channel show. Not one of the channel’s gems like Phineas and Ferb mind you. It was a throwaway live-action-canned-laughter-schlockfest called A.N.T. Farm. Something kept me intrigued.

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October 16 2011
4As Strategy Festival

4As Strategy Festival

Evan Carroll
In: Interactive, Advertising / Design, Social Media
Comments: 0

“If you’re not investing in social media, analytics and technology, you don’t exist.” That's what Miles Nadal, CEO of MDC Partners, had to say to 4As Strategy Festival attendees. His interview kicked off the festival, which was full of insightful commentary and examples for advertising strategists.

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August 26 2011
An Afro is Never Just a Hairstyle

An Afro is Never Just a Hairstyle

Kendall Jones
In: Advertising / Design, Public Relations
Comments: 5

Nivea's "Re-civilize Yourself" ad is getting some nasty reviews, but was it really just reflecting a national perception?

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July 19 2011
Raleigh a Target for Early Political Ad Spending

Raleigh a Target for Early Political Ad Spending

Melissa Ilardi
In: Advertising / Design
Comments: 0

Roughly seventeen months away from the 2012 Presidential election, and we are already seeing political ad spending heating up.

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July 18 2011
Back to Basics: Project Management 101

Back to Basics: Project Management 101

Liz Hamner
In: Professional / Financial Services, Interactive, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Public Affairs
Comments: 8

There are many factors that contribute to good project management, but here are two tips to that I consider the foundation of good project management.

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