Thriving In The Age of Creative CommoditizationDean Logan
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The document discusses the shift towards "creative commoditization" in the design industry and provides advice on how designers can thrive in this environment. It recommends that designers rethink their language, criteria, and marketing approach to specialize in specific areas and sell services holistically. Designers are also advised to create assets for today's landscape, see new directions, and manage their brand assets and storage in modular ways. The overarching message is that designers must adapt to survive the rise of commodity design work by differentiating themselves through strategy and specialized services.
The document provides a summary of key discussions from a meeting in 3 sentences:
The meeting focused on strategies to improve customer service and reduce wait times. Various initiatives were proposed such as increasing staffing, streamlining processes, and developing an online booking system. Overall the discussions centered around enhancing the customer experience through greater efficiency and technology.
This document analyzes the link networks of Iranian municipal websites. It finds that Tehran, Yazd, and Tabriz municipal websites have the most inbound links, making them the most visible. A formula is used to identify the core municipal websites, which are Tehran, Yazd, Tabriz, Mashad, Qom, and Isfahan. These core websites are ranked, with Tehran and Isfahan ranked highest based on their Google Page Rank and traffic. The conclusion recommends Iranian municipalities improve collaboration and link building between their websites to increase visibility and provide better services to citizens.
The Artist In The Cube - Hiring + Managing Creative ProfessionalsDean Logan
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This is a presentation I gave to the Triangle Marketing Club on October 20, 2015. In it I summarized my 15+ years of hiring and managing creative individuals with tips, anecdotes and advice from my experience.
School Safety Solutions is a private consulting firm that provides school safety and emergency preparedness services led by Paul Paglia, who has 25 years of experience in K-12 school security. The company aims to prevent and manage violence in schools by reducing safety risks, improving school-community relations, and preventing school violence. It plans to expand its services from Suffolk and Nassau Counties to the entire New York City area.
Embracing The Change: How Brands Must Evolve To Stay RelevantDean Logan
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This is a presentation I gave to the Triangle Marketing Club on September 27, 2016. In it I make the case for why brands must move past the expected marketing tactics and learn how to deliver memorable, sincere experiences to their customers or risk being forgotten.