Archive for August, 2009
Online resources courtesy of Tre LLC
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, August 31st, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
I recently received this blog post via email from a local company whose goal is “to assist innovators with every aspect of their vision.” This comes from Tre LLC, which is owned by Bruce & Mindy Duncan. I hope you enjoy it and find it as useful as I did!
McCaskill forum stirs health care passions
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
The fight over altering the nation’s health care system made a stop yesterday in Jefferson City.
Federal legislators have been wrestling with legislation that would make big changes to the way health care works in this country. The most talk about plan includes setting up a government-run program that would provide health insurance to potentially millions [Click Here]
Shockvertising at its Finest
Posted by Brent Beshore on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Great Work
Sometimes great work is tough to spot. Other times work is so profound that it makes you sit up and take notice. The following work falls into the later category for me.
The work is shockvertising (advertising that intends to shock the target audience into paying attention to the message) at its best. It’s simple [Click Here]
Back with a Few Thoughts…
Posted by Brent Beshore on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Apology
I’ve been busy, but that’s no excuse for not posting in the last month. I preach consistency with our clients, yet it’s sometimes tough to walk the walk. But, I’m back and hopefully will be posting (much) more frequently.
Crispin’s King: Creepy Dude or Genius Ad?
Crispin + Porter is one of those red-hot agencies that [Click Here]
Oh to get a #FollowFriday
Posted by Scott Wendling on Friday, August 21st, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
If you are already deep into the world of Twitter you know what I’m talking about. If not then you are most likely saying “huh?”. Follow Friday is a Twitter twend (sorry can’t help myself) where every Friday people post a few of their favorite people they follow. If you’ve never been [Click Here]
Does Your Print Vendor Care About Your Success?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
The recent popularity of digital media advertising sources has been partially driven by the availability of easily collectable and highly relevant data. While this is essential information to obtain, the print industry has its own tools for providing advertisers with vital intelligence to help them maximize their return on investment.
Anytime you consider advertising in print, you must be certain [Click Here]
Finding Help on Twitter
Posted by Scott Wendling on Monday, August 17th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Most people understand social networking, but just don’t get Twitter. In a previous blog I mentioned that Twitter is a place where you become a resource and find other resources. I would like to provide an example of just how this works.
On Friday morning the 14th of August I made this [Click Here]
An Unexpected Surprise
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, August 17th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
The evening of Thursday, August 6th I spent the evening away from home. I had the pleasure of attending the CBT 20 Under Forty and 1st Annual Titan Awards sponsored by UMB Bank. (Yes, they are my client, and I am very appreciative of their business and the CBT is proud to be partnered with [Click Here]
Zweifel sets up shop at State Fair
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Most people typically pick up a corn dog or a funnel cake when tranversing around the Missouri State Fair. But state Treasurer Clint Zweifel is offering up something completely different – unclaimed assets.
Zweifel announced yesterday that his Unclaimed Property Division will set up shop at the Sedalia extravaganza. It will be open from 10 a.m. [Click Here]
Class IV Customer Service
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Whitewater rafting is big business in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. When we arrived in Gatlinburg, a Tennessee version of Branson only with beautiful scenery, whitewater rafting was the first thing on our list to schedule.
We realized quickly how big of a competitive industry this is for an area that depends heavily on tourism. [Click Here]
Action vs. Results
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
“People don’t rally around actions…they rally around results.” This profound comment was recently posted by Jason Griffin, Associate Partner at Word Marketing via Facebook. Jason and I are friendly acquaintances, and I was a regular listener to his former radio program. I have great respect for his opinions and talents.
In a follow up conversation with [Click Here]
Social Network Trifecta
Posted by Scott Wendling on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
How social networking relates to real life networking and using the "social network trifecta".
Nixon to Missouri: Fair!
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
It’s August. It’s hot. That means only one thing – it’s time for the Missouri State Fair.
The annual Sedalia shindig kicks off on Thursday and runs through August 23. Gov. Jay Nixon extolled Missourians to go out to the event today at a press conference in Jefferson City.
Beyond the fun attractions, Nixon said the fair [Click Here]
Nixon taps Kansas City attorney for Highway Commission
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Gov. Jay Nixon appointed a Kansas City attorney to replace car deal Mike Kehoe on the state Highways and Transportation Commission.
Nixon appointed Stephen Miller to the board that oversees transportation issues percolating around the state. He replaces Kehoe, who resigned earlier this summer to pursue a state Senate bid.
According to a press release from Nixon’s [Click Here]
Is That WD-40 in the Cooler?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
If you haven’t done so, I would encourage you to visit www.shakespeares.com and sign up to receive their “Pizza E-mail letter of news and coupon receiving.”
Kurt and the crew have cooked up another stellar idea known as “The Ultimate Shakespearience.” In short, you and 5 friends get to have a pizza party in their kitchen and [Click Here]
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