http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:02:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all have those moments in life and business where we just feel so down and out, that we just feel like giving up. Lately, there have been a few obstacles in my life that have pushed me in this direction. However, I just happened to take a look at ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/EN6YlXp099U/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=104 I have always enjoyed Andy Warhol's artwork - I can't explain it other than the bold blocks of color, rich tapestries of American pop culture. I also love Keith Harring, who had a more political edge than Warhol. My generation now has it's own artist, a rarity in my opinion. ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/dc93VwvDA2M/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=99 Many in the identity and graphic design, branding and marketing community have “voted” on the new Pepsi logo. Voted with their critique, that is. Many hate it, some even say it looks like a plumber’s rear. Why did Pepsi do it? It is one of the most recognized symbols ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/dtASWixtD6Q/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=98 Some of us over at Biznik.com have been discussing the idea that print is dying. Jeff Fisher, a fellow designer, was among the respondents - and I noticed he posted the video below on Facebook.com It is a printing company's version of Steve Delahoyde's film "Regrets: Boxes" which can ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/eUNjlFskVZQ/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=95 The clock is ticking and time is running out. The polls will be closing at the end of October for StartupNation's Top 100 Home-Based Businesses! What is StartUp Nation? Well, in their own words: StartupNation is a free service founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We created this site to be your one-stop ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/y4ioLpRzBNY/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=93 Social networking web sites are popping up all over the net these days. We’re part of one of the successful sites here on Biznik. However, my e-mail box gets flooded with invitations to this site or the next “big” thing. There are so many, and more cropping up every day ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/v7Zwp_HRIl4/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=61 I’m writing an article that you’ll see here in the next few weeks about Stories and how they play a role in your branding. I recently had a great story created for me by Our House, an AIDS Hospice Non-profit I was doing some pro-bono work for. As with most non-profits, ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/iSO5sQ4Z40s/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=31 Last week, I moderated a panel discussion, "Harnessing the Power of Online Social Networks." The panel included Jeff Fisher, author of Identity Crisis!, Susan Rich of Rich Writing Creative Services, Elgé Premeau, an eMarketing Strategist, and Adrienne Fritze of Working Artists, LLC. The discussion was lively, and very informative, covering sites ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/1r7_LCttjGo/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=30 As I have said before - No it isn't dead, but the old rules certainly don't apply anymore. Marketing is a new beast, and it is migrating to the web in a massive wave. Part 3 of this 4 part series is about viral marketing. I found this particular subject ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/DuTienmTqqg/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=29 The Advertising and Marketing tactics of yesterday are definitely not working today. If they are working for you, you are lucky, but I can wager that it won’t be the same a year or two from now. I told you that I would be giving examples of how big-boy brands ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhiplashDesignsIdentityBrandingBlog/~3/E9uKxNwSgdM/ http://www.whiplashdesign.com/wordpress/?p=26