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Three Fun and Effective Summertime Marketing Ideas
Summertime is the perfect season to get creative with your marketing. With customers out and about and in brighter moods, these three fun and effective strategies—contests, outdoor engagement, and themed giveaways—can help boost visibility, inspire user‑generated content, and strengthen your brand’s community.
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Making Time For Marketing
Small business marketing often gets pushed aside, but focusing on high‑impact strategies can make all the difference. These three modern marketing trends—short‑form video, AI‑powered personalization, and authentic community engagement—help you work smarter, build trust, and strengthen customer loyalty.
Building an Event Through Storytelling and Community Experience
A look at how intentional storytelling, cultural details, and community-focused design helped create a meaningful first-time fundraiser for Thrive’s Immigration Law Clinic.
What I Would Tell My 1985 Self
A reflection on the unexpected paths, imperfect decisions, and quiet lessons that shaped a meaningful life — far beyond anything 1985 could imagine.
Surviving the Summer
Summer can be a tough season for small businesses, but with the right mix of seasonal experiences, community partnerships, and smart incentives, you can keep customers engaged and revenue flowing even when foot traffic slows.
Designing the Journey:
Spring travel brought an unexpected dose of design inspiration. Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal blends nature, light, and intentional architecture — all rooted in a simple sketch on a receipt. This reflection explores how meaningful design begins with clarity, purpose, and the human experience.
When the Power Went Out… Everything Turned On
When the office lost power, something unexpected happened — the work got better. No notifications, no noise, no constant switching. Just space to think. This reflection explores how quiet environments and intentional focus can transform the way we work.
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