Archive for 'Observations'
A Visit to Wieden+Kennedy
Recently I had a unique opportunity to go to an event at the Portland, Oregon headquarters of Wieden+Kennedy. It was a whirlwind there-and-back type of trip, but was definitely worth it.
I’ve written more detail about the trip, some observations, and a few takeaway thoughts over on the Idaho Ad Agencies blog.
Posted: July 3rd, 2008 under Observations, Thoughts.
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Learning the Lesson
Here in Boise, Idaho, the news came out this week that Mortimer’s, a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Boise, will be closing on June 21st. That, in and of itself, is not really news - restaurants open and close all the time.
What sets this news apart is the reason that they’re closing.
The media has been quick [...]
Posted: June 5th, 2008 under Observations, Thoughts.
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Search and Blogs - a powerful combination
It’s no big secret that search engines have an affinity for blogs, websites that incorporate blogs, etc.
Case in point:
A Google search conducted for the name “John” yields some interesting results.
The first position belongs not to John McCain, John Lennon, or even the Gospel of John. No, the first position is currently held by John Battelle, [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2008 under Observations, Trends.
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