Fierce. Brave. Iconic: Women Who Changed the World
We are well aware that we stand on the shoulders of the incredible women who came before us. Those who fought when they had no voice, fought against...
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Welcome to another enlightening and entertaining edition of 8THIRTYFOUR musings or ravings, take your pick. We love marketing, but we have some serious pet peeves. This serves as...
Read NowDisney + Taylor = Masterminds
Taylor has done it again, but this time with help from Disney. For all those who are not totally obsessed with Taylor Swift (It’s me, hi. I’m a...
Read NowLet’s Talk About Badass Women
March is a time to take a breather, reflect, and shout out the incredible women who’ve rocked history and today’s world. It’s all about fierce stories of grit,...
Read NowThe Art of Engagement: Design in Traditional Marketing vs. Social Media
In marketing, design serves as both a strategic Swiss army knife and an artistic playground—and when you put it that way, it’s an unlikely pairing. We’ve worked incredibly...
Read NowCase Study: LeanSteel
Believe it or not, we do a lot more than social media, PR, and websites. We excel at crafting kickass videos, too. We recently collaborated with Ruby+Associates to...
Read NowWhy We Love WordPress
There are a lot of ways to build websites, and everyone you ask will have their favorite. If there’s one thing we digital nerds are good at, it’s...
Read NowActions Speak Louder Than Words
Instead of some sappy blog about love and hearts, we’re gonna share our love for the organizations and the people making a BIG difference in our community and...
Read NowPR Topics We’re Obsessed With
In our opinion, PR is sort of like God. Intangible, yet omniscient. Everything boils down to public relations. You could call it magic and your favorite PR pros...
Read NowResearch Tools We Love
Media has a habit of making the marketing industry seem like there’s always something wild happening. Starlettes fly across the country on private jets, bosses kick down doors...
Read NowGovCon Marketing: Capability Statements
Here at 8THIRTYFOUR, we have several clients in the defense industry, where the opportunities are massive but the competition is fierce. Fortunately, we’ve picked up a few things...
Read NowLess is More in GovCon Messaging
GovCon marketing is a game of skill, strategy, and precision. Every message you send out to a government agency has to hit its mark with laser-like accuracy, addressing...
Read NowA Man is Allowed to React. A Woman can only Overreact.
It feels like we just talked about this. So let’s make one thing clear. We don’t bring it up over and over again because we enjoy talking about...
Read NowThe Anti-Resolution Blog
As we approach the New Year, it can be tempting to make resolutions for your business – like increasing sales, updating your digital presence, or trying something new....
Read NowInside Influencer Marketing
In our recent Happy Hour Hustle podcast, we invited influencers Aly Zuidervenn and Chelsea Sinke (@helloalymay and @mygrandrapidslife) to chat about the ever-changing world of influencer marketing. Influencer...
Read NowThe T Swift Edition
First off, congrats to Taylor Swift on being named Time’s Person of the Year. Very well-deserved. She’s a Fearless Leader Not only is she one of the most...
Read NowDid You License That?
Navigating the legalities of fonts can be a perplexing endeavor, particularly for busy entrepreneurs and marketers striving to make their content shine in the crowded online realm. How...
Read NowOur Favorite Holiday Marketing Campaigns
As the holiday season is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to market your business this holiday season. Whether you are...
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