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Friday, July 23, 2010 at 8:51AM Being a creative isn't an 8-5 job. It's a state of mind that follows you where ever you go. That means it's in your daily life, and sometimes life is angry. So when your bike gets stolen, not just any ol bike I might add, Craigslist isn't ready for what is unleashed.
The rusty Bologna
Creative, Missing Stuff Monday, July 12, 2010 at 4:36PM There are a lot of extreme things in society today. From jumping off mountains to eating bizarre things, society always seems to be looking for the next big thrill. I’d like to introduce you to a guy who has taken extreme to an awesome level – and helped the earth in doing so. Not only did his home, made from a Boeing 747, save a landfill from getting a pretty hefty deposit, it looks amazing. Cheers to you Mr. 747-house-guy, you’ve shown us just how extreme recycling can be.
sustainable Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 10:38AM 2010 has been a blur, the Fourth of July has come and gone and frankly, we have yet to put our sombreros away from Cinco de Mayo.
That being said – we have plenty to show for the time that’s flown by. Somehow over the past six months amongst all the agency hustle and bustle, we’ve done some pretty cool work for some pretty awesome clients. Take a glimpse at all the merry, creative madness below:
So here’s to the next six months. To infinity, and beyond.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 1:09PM Don't Be Afraid of It, but Make Sure It's for the Right Reasons by Meredith Vaughan
The only constant is change, continuing change, inevitable change that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. -- Isaac Asimov
Agencies are like fish -- if we're not constantly in motion, we die. Often, this "motion" is not necessarily the productive forward momentum that small agencies need to survive, but rather, it's motion that is based on the fear that we are missing some essential strategy, positioning or concept. So the logical answer always seems to be that we must institute change so that we don't get left behind in the competitive agency world.
And while small agencies are well-suited to make changes (often more so than the larger agencies) because we can be nimble, it's not always in our best interest to change just for change's sake. Change for change's sake is dangerous to any organization -- but especially in agencies like ours, where constant change can trigger confusion, resistance and unnecessary learning curves -- all of which can lead to poor results for our clients. The fear that causes this "forced" change is counterproductive -- and, ultimately, can lead to a small agency landscape littered with a bunch of dead fish.
Ad Age, Meredith Vaughan, change, small agency diary in Newsroom Monday, June 28, 2010 at 8:57AM 
Pet rocks may have been optional but being groovy was not. The Vladimir Jones crew disco rocked the house Thursday night during their 40th Anniversary Party at the Fine Arts Center. Nothing says 70s like a Tequila Sunrise in one hand and a martini in the other! There was big hair, feathered hair, gold chains, roller skates, hula-hoops and big sunglasses galore. There was peace, not war… and man did we burn baby burn in our disco inferno.
Stay tuned for more pictures from our fab photo booth. Peace out!
- C. Coe