It’s the start of another year, which means you’re probably back in the office after vacation, hard at work on your New Year’s resolutions. And if you’re a marketer, you may also be fine-tuning your strategic plan for success in 2018. But before you finalize your social media strategy forContinue Reading
In the classic tale, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick, a group of sailors were “zagging” off the coast of South America in 1821 when they came across something ghastly. They were in a whaling ship named the Dauphin, under theContinue Reading
We demand a lot from logos. They have to be simple, yet still convey the ethos of the brand in a way that resonates with consumers. They have to be timeless and distinct, but still modern and consistent with contemporary graphic design trends. It’s a lot to ask of aContinue Reading
There’s a popular phrase that I’ve heard quite a bit throughout life: “Don’t get mad. Get even.” Sure, that makes sense — if you’re a character on a major soap opera or teen drama. But at the workplace, this kind of sentiment can be harmful. Anger, however — now that,Continue Reading
Modern day marketing is a realm overflowing with data and tests aimed at shedding light on your customers’ true desires. Yet marketing teams still tend to prioritize gut instincts over insights. When faced with a big challenge or new initiative, we often rely on past experiences and existing knowledge toContinue Reading
Shutterstock — a familiar name to many creative professionals — released its 2018 Creative Trends Report today, shedding light on the design trends marketers need to know about this year. The report is the result of synthesizing and analyzing the billions of searches for visual content on Shutterstock’s collection —Continue Reading
YouTube announced yesterday that it has modified the eligibility requirements for its Partner Program (YPP), which will change the ways and ability Creators can monetize their content on the platform. Here’s what we know so far — and how marketers can prepare. What YouTube’s New Partner Program Requirements Mean for MarketersContinue Reading
If there’s one thing we know about inspiration, it’s that it’s not very good at giving advance notice of anything. It crops up at the most inopportune time — like when you’re without a pen or a device to otherwise record a brilliant idea. And other times, when you needContinue Reading
The phone rang a couple times before he picked up. “Hello?” “Hi,” I said. “Is this Pat Corpora?” “Yes, it is.” “It’s Eddie Shleyner,” I said. Silence. “I sent you a message on LinkedIn … about the Sampler. You replied with your number … told me to call.” In 1995,Continue Reading
What Are Current Website Trends? Bold Typography Cinemagraphs Brutalism Saturated Gradients Vivid Layers of Color Text-Only Illustration Ultra-Minimalism Duotone Mixing Horizontal and Vertical Text Geometric Shapes and Patterns Serif Fonts Overlapping Text and Images Organic Shapes Hand-Drawn Fonts The landscape of web design is constantly evolving. Something that looked modernContinue Reading
[affilinet_performance_ad size=468×60] Facebook announced yesterday that it will be overhauling its News Feed that will once again shift the type of content users see first, and most often.According to the official statement, Facebook will “be making updates to [its News Feed] ranking so people have more opportunities to interact withContinue Reading
Exchanges are regarded by many in the cryptocurrency world as a necessary evil. They provide liquidity and an on-ramp from fiat currency, but many other aspects of their service leaves a lot to desired. From onerous KYC requests to sudden withdrawal of service, nary a week goes by without majorContinue Reading
The bitcoin mining industry in China appears to be expanding to favorable locations around the world right now. Quebec is one such location where the Chinese have taken refuge, and many more might be on the way. Also Read: Chinese Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Establishes Branch in Zug, Switzerland ColdContinue Reading
The Central Bank of Bahrain has awarded bitcoin technology provider, Belfrics Global, a sandbox license to open and operate a cryptocurrency exchange in the Arabian Gulf nation. As such, Belfrics is reported to have become the first company to receive an official mandate to open a cryptocurrency exchange inContinue Reading