August 2011
8 posts
Aug 24th
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Aug 23rd
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Aug 22nd
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What is a Fundable Startup?
Anatomy of a (un)fundable startup   I enjoy this take on new companies from Naval.  As a Startup, you’re either hot, or you’re not.  You’re either fundable or not fundable.  As Dan and I build our business, here are main takeaways: Most important is TRACTION.  As a start-up/concept/big idea, showing some proof is above all. A talented TEAM can overcome most any issue and...
Aug 22nd
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Aug 22nd
Aug 22nd
Aug 17th
July 2011
1 post
Jul 5th
June 2011
6 posts
Jun 30th
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to...
Jun 30th
Jun 30th
Jun 22nd
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Moving by Degrees a Success in AZ
Last week I was when Phoenix, Arizona on the ASU campus where we produced “Moving by Degrees,” a sustainability conference with John Hoffmeister and David Bronchachio.  The event was amazing and I was loving the 100-degree heat.
Jun 22nd
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January 2011
1 post
Jan 26th
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December 2010
18 posts
1 tag
Dec 21st
9 tags
Build Your Brand with a Personal Landing Page
Just stumbledupon a great new site for your personal branding: About.me. The site allows you to create a quick and easy personal about me landing page.  A great way to build Brand You. Here is the page that I created: about.me/justinbarrett The interface and user experience of this site is beautiful. 
Dec 17th
5 tags
How Creative Agencies Should Blog
The worst-part is that some idea-driven creative companies do not blog.  Tom Peters, leadership and brand guru reveals that 80% of his business comes from traffic to his blog.  Because he has made himself an expert in the field and provided useful free information through his blog, he is seeing a measurable return.  The crayolas above show a recommendation for how creative agencies should blog....
Dec 16th
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Cool Product Catalog + Brand Magazine
Just walked out of the Bang & Olufsen store and took this catalog on the way out.  After flipping through the catalog I found the reverse side to be a branded B&O magazine.  Cool move for a luxury lifestyle brand. I think BMW has done something similar. 
Dec 15th
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Comedy Central Rebranded
In January, Comedy Central will introduce a new logo, rebranded website and integrated campaign.  A few thoughts on the new logo: the play on the copyright symbol is clever, but the idea of turning the logo in to more of an iconic image for mobile is more interesting.   Making the logo a simple and recognizable symbol for comedy on a mobile device is something that the new icon can do, and...
Dec 14th