creative process Archive
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Fare thee well, TBar. I’ll miss you.
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsIf you read our blog (or ever see me out at a meeting) you know how obsessed I am with iced tea. That’s why I’m so sad to report on... -
Self-promotions, video, and ERP from Alstin are winners!
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsThis year’s Creative Excellence Awards show that Alstin Communications is continuing its winning creative ways. Congratulations to our graphic designers, copywriters, account executives, administration — and of course, the clients — who... -
Focus on: mouth-watering knowledge. The value of focus groups in employer marketing.
Posted on June 17, 2011 | No CommentsDid you ever hear about the studies involving witnesses? Despite a group of people seeing a staged crime take place at the same time, there are rarely two people who... -
BMP in the Road – Spoiled Chops
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsWe’ve already talked about how good design takes time-that it’s an evolutionary process and unless you’re willing to settle on a piece pulled from your designer’s bag of tricks, you... -
Curriculum Vitae Interactive Video (or CVIV for short)
Posted on April 13, 2011 | No CommentsThis past week, Alstin had some college students stop by our offices for a tour and a Q&A session. They were a great group of hopeful advertising professionals from Rowan University’s Ad... -
Photo Tip: Shooting from the Hip. Literally.
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 1 CommentUntil Spring arrives for real, I thought I’d brighten your day with a hot pink photo of flowers. I also wanted to share the unconventional method that I used to... -
Top Five Tips on Getting More Comments and Engagement on your Blog
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 1 CommentIt seems like today, everyone has a blog. A blog by definition (in one person’s humble opinion) is: an interactive site with regular entries by a particular person, or team,... -
Get in on the Video Game (it’s easier than you think)
Posted on October 5, 2010 | No CommentsIsn’t it always the way? When you get yourself up to speed with the latest trend, something new comes onto the scene. In this case, just as you’re putting the... -
When Resumes Get Creative
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsThere are good and bad ways to stand out from the crowd. Really bad. Really, really bad. When it comes to your resume, make it good. Sometimes standing out... -
CAUTION: Hostile Takeover of the Alstin Blog (cue evil music)
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsDo not adjust your monitor! We are now in control. Resistance is futile! Just kidding. Here’s the deal: The person behind the blog curtain, the one who edits, publishes and... -
Music and Creativity: Let the Music Play. Or Not.
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 14 CommentsAs a Creative Director by day and an artist by night, I’m especially interested in tips and tricks to stimulate creativity. As I’m writing this, there is a base line...
