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19 Jul 2019

Core Value #2: We Know Our Shit

Yeah, we know. It’s one hell of a blog title. But that’s fine, because we’re one hell of an agency. If you aren’t familiar with how we do things around here, you might not know that we religiously follow our five core values. We broke down our first value for you, and we’re excited to loop you in on the …

17 Jul 2019

Brunch So Hard: Grand Rapids Hidden Gems

We LOVE brunch, that bears repeating, we LOVE brunch. What’s not to like about waffles, mimosas, and eggs benedict? Brunch is essentially a synonym for “heaven.” Since we brunch so hard, we put together a guide of some of the best hidden brunch nooks in Grand Rapids. That way you can share our love for great food and Bloody Marys. …

12 Jul 2019

Please Stop Making These Common Grammar Mistakes

Words are hard. For some reason, our brains don’t always love translating thoughts into written language, and that can get pretty frustrating. Good storytelling is hard enough, but when you add grammar into the mix, the whole thing can get a bit confusing. How are you supposed to know if you need a comma? Semicolon? Single quote vs double quote …

10 Jul 2019

The Five Types of People You Meet on Social

We spend a lot of time on social media, and we get really acquainted with several stereotypes that we run into on, like, every post. It seems like they never change, no matter what platform you’re on. There’re always the same people posting the same types of info, whether it’s relevant or not. As an ode to social media, we’re …

05 Jul 2019

Our Favorite Michigan Summer Beers

Although some of us obviously stick to our (iced) red wine and White Claws (have we mentioned we’re throwing a Basic Party next month?), there are a select few on the 8THIRTYFOUR team who prefer to relax with a beer. This is especially true during the summer months. The summer heat calls for a special lineup of hoppy, juicy bevies …

03 Jul 2019

A Party Fit for America

Would you really be making the most of your holiday if you didn’t throw a kickass party, full of boozie treats and fire hazards? Before we get into how to throw a phenomenal 4th of July party (since you have a day to plan), we want to remind you that our furry friends are not fans of exploding things and …

28 Jun 2019

Kim is Not an Influencer (Influencer Marketing 101)

In our latest Happy Hour Hustle, Kim and Emily discuss all the things you didn’t know you needed to know about influencers. The term “influencer” is pretty self-explanatory; this is someone who “influences” other people to do something, like get out their credit card and make a purchase. Influencers have found their way into the lucrative business of advertising …

26 Jun 2019

Core Value #1: We Fix It

You probably know by now that 8THIRTYFOUR isn’t your typical agency. No, we have a million crazy dogs, we like to jam out to some awesome music, and we win awards like it’s no one’s business (It’s someone’s business. It’s literally Kim’s). Obviously, we like to have fun. But we can only do that because we work incredibly hard behind …

19 Jun 2019

The Ultimate 8THIRTYFOUR Summer Playlist

Grab your sunglasses, slop on some sunscreen, and blend yourself a piña colada or a margarita or iced red wine…just get a drink, will ya? Let’s celebrate the beginning (hopefully) of summer. We sort of love all things summer themed, from frosé and margaritas to beach parties and driving with the windows down. 8THIRTYFOUR works hard so that we can …

14 Jun 2019

Get to Know #Team834: Jen Van Ee

“We fix it.” Of all of our core values, that’s the one that comes to Jen’s mind when she’s crushing it for our clients. As far as she’s concerned, there’s no marketing, PR, or digital problem our team can’t solve. 8THIRTYFOUR loves finding comfort in the uncomfortable (Kim even has that phrase tattooed on her arm), which is why your …

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