SxSW: Amateur Hour Is Over
Our favorite time of the year, SxSW Interactive, is steadily approaching. Obviously, we know how to play things extra cool, but honestly, after last year, just thinking about those insane Austin days back in 2011 gives us heart palpitations (note to selves: limit caffeine consumption). It’s probably because we hosted one of... read on >
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Facebook: Marketing Love Songs
It’s fair to say that Valentine’s Day, no matter your romantic situation, is generally a letdown. At best, you’re all dressed up with a bunch of other dressed-up couples in a crowded restaurant eating an over-priced prix fixe dinner. At worst, you’re at home alone eating ice cream straight out of the container and watching... read on >
We’ve ‘Zine It All: 7 Must-Read Magazines
As anyone who knows us will tell you, we’re a bunch of content-hungry, information elitists. We’re not afraid to admit it! There’s way too much stuff out there that we want to know and absorb for us to waste our time wading through the muck. And, as backward as it may sound, sometimes that means (GASP) reading print. We... read on >
Jenni’s Noodle House exhibit “Hou Hearts IG”
Jenni’s Noodle House (Heights) is curating a one-night, dedicated art exhibit, honoring Houston's premier photographers who share their creative view of our city through Instagram.
Ignite Houston
Ignite is a geek event in over 100 cities worldwide. At the events Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes.
So You Wanna Be a Black Sheep?
So you wanna be a Black Sheep?
Then it’s time to ask yourself the following questions:
Do you think there’s more to life than traditional PR?
Have you ever been told you’re “different?”
Do you have trouble sleeping because you’re excited about the next day?
Do you want to help build an agency that fully intends to... read on >
Copywriting: Not Just for Prose
No, we’ve never written a whole press release in rhyme
But that doesn’t mean that we don’t look to poetry from time
To time for some inspiration and a creative point of view
There’s lots to learn from Keats to Poe, and now we’re telling you.
e.e. cummings
defying conventional orthography (a style
we might not adopt... read on >
You’ve Got (Annoying) Mail
In light of recent email travesties goldmines we are taking the opportunity to enlighten our readers on proper email etiquette. Think you have email mastered? Maybe you do, but are your texts driving people crazy? Here’s our advice for how to keep your digital communications – and you – on the up and up (and out of the hands... read on >
Oh, Snap! Why You Need More Photos In Your Life
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a thousand words is like, what? A couple of blog posts? A “what I did over the summer” essay? We think a picture can say more than that. Pictures – photography – can be precise, yet open to interpretation. Honest, yet carefully framed. Timeless, yet of the moment. But besides... read on >
50 Awesome Alternatives
We’ve mentioned this recently, but it bears repeating. The word “awesome,” awesome as it may be for describing all that is good in the world, is surprisingly lackluster. It’s not that it is terrible or offensive – it’s just that it isn’t precise, and after years and years of overuse, it’s lost its impact significantly. So,... read on >
STUNT Club
The Society of Troublemakers Uniting in the Name of Theatrics. Flash mobs? Check. Protests? Check. Demonstrations involving livestock, costumes and kazoos? You bet! Are you ready to join the club? Read on >
Events & Appearances
Jenni’s Noodle House exhibit “Hou Hearts IG”
Thursday, Feb 9th at Jenni's Noodle House (Heights)
Jenni’s Noodle House... Read on >
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