In a meeting, we began discussing ways in which our firm could improve the way we share information across multiple offices. We currently run a marketing database and all of our offices are networked, but information is still very isolated due to lack of exposure. The issue stems from the fact that there is no [...]
I was reading a post by Seth Godin today that discussed unethical dealings of companies online. According to Seth, “There’s something about the mechanics and arms-length nature of the web that just begs companies that know better to treat people in a way that they’d be humiliated to try face to face.” In much the [...]
Music represents a very small percentage of artistic expression yet holds a huge portion of the industry in terms of gross revenue. I have been in and out of the music industry most of my life and have always been uncomfortable with the model of music expression the industry has created. They have been creating, bottling and shipping art [...]
I heard a sermon yesterday that spoke about being called into ministry. During the sermon, the pastor used the example of women who choose to become stay-at-home moms. He said that many times, they feel frustrated by the “ordinary” role of parenting when they are pulled by the idea of doing other, more “extraordinary” things [...]
Our world moves at a blinding speed. Most people I know have the attention span of schizophrenic chipmunks. At work, we’re constantly moving to the next thing, putting out fires, solving problems. I work at an architecture firm where creativity is supposed to coarse through the very veins of the office. Sometimes I feel as [...]
So, I’ve been told by friends and family that I can sometimes be a little over passionate about things, especially politics, music and food. Maybe that’s the reason that this talk blew my mind. One, it opened my eyes to classical music in a way never described to me, and two, it pushed me to [...]
Mens Health published this article on the 20 worst drinks in America. What most people got out of it is that we drink WAY too many calories. What I got out of it is that there are quite a few despicable advertisers out there. Read your labels people…please. http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/20-worst-drinks-america-2010
Yesterday, I hosted a short seminar on how our office can become media efficient. After sending around a short survey, I discovered that many of my coworkers did not use RSS feeds, Google Alerts, or other technologies to organize their media intake. The survey also questioned smart phone usage and whether people were utilizing RSS [...]
Upon hearing that Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 4, I took to the internet to find out more. Half a dozen internet videos later, and I’m more focused on the amount of ads I had to sit through than the iPhone’s new sleak design. Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the internet supposed to [...]
TRO Jung|Brannen entered their regenerative community concept into the first annual Raise The Roof Design Competition. Every “Like” vote gets another score for the people’s choice award. See the video below and follow the link to more info on the competition! Jason Jackson from my office was part of the original concept team and put [...]
