Top 5 marketing articles of 2009

December 6, 2009 | Posted by Carolyn Pikoulas
In the past year, we've written over 30 Procrastinator articles that we hope have helped, taught and inspired our readers. Here are 5 articles that were the most popular:

Graphic Design 101
January 2009
Since the dawn of civilization, people have communicated through visual imagery. In fact, the first languages were formed through the use of symbols and pictures. Did you know that the letter "A" can be traced back as far as the ancient Phoenicians? ...Read More>

Creativity: what it is and how to get it
February 2009
When I started writing this article, I wanted to use my creative skills and sketch a funny cartoon to accompany it. But, coming up with an idea was harder than I thought. I'm not a cartoonist, and I've always wondered how the folks who write cartoons, stand-up comedy, and sitcoms come up with something new and funny every week. Since I'm probably not the only one who's curious, I decided to write a little bit about channeling your inner creativity. ...Read More>

7 awesome marketing campaigns that make us jealous.
June 22, 2009
One of the biggest questions advertisers must ask themselves is how they can create an impact with an ad campaign. How do you get the average consumer to notice your product or service? For one thing, believing that your consumers are just average won't help to create something memorable. The following campaigns are some examples of advertisers who found a way to stand out from the crowd and generate buzz. (Although, it helps when you have a nice-sized budget). ...Read More>

5 surefire ways to improve design
September 21, 2009
If you've ever felt nervous to talk to a designer about your opinions, you're not alone. Although everyone in the world is surrounded by design (in art, advertisements, TV commercials, architecture, even nature), the truth of the matter is: not everyone has an eye for good design. That's why for centuries, the world has relied on designers to help communicate messages. Here are some tips on creating a better working relationship with your design team (which will inevitably lead to better design). ...Read More>

5 things a good web designer would never tell you
September 22, 2009
Sometimes it's hard to tell whether you're dealing with a good web person who designs for your company or a bad one who designs for your money. We've discovered a great little video lecture by Paul Boag, a well-known British web designer, that helps teach the average business person what to watch out for if they hear the following things from a web designer: ...Read More>