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Read the fine print. Encounters with interesting people, moments of beauty, wonderings and art. Font talk! Paper crushes.


Creative Consultants: Collaborate on Fresh Ideas for Your Clients
Content creation. This element of marketing strategy is one that many people dread and dislike because it is hard to come up with ideas.
Jill Macdonald
Jan 163 min read


A Place to Begin: Acknowledging the Presence of First Nations on the Land
South of Revelstoke, the geography of the Columbia River Valley changes subtly, from steep, forested mountains to gentler forested mountains. The mixture of tree species shifts into larch, fir and spruce, with fewer cedar and hemlocks, creating a feeling of space and expanse. The climate is drier, generally hotter and more volatile. Frequent thunderstorms boom over the lake, erupting in dark, violent crescendos. It’s impressive. A ferry connects the highway south across Arr
catherinemcbride2
Jun 18, 20243 min read


About You: How A Copywriter Establishes a Distinct Brand Voice
The importance of an About You page
catherinemcbride2
Apr 9, 20242 min read


The Emperor's Clothes
Making a marketing plan is relatively simple. The reason it feels confusing is because it surrounds itself in jargon.
catherinemcbride2
Mar 7, 20243 min read


The Truth Packs a Punch
Three strings walk into an empty bar. The bartender shakes his head. “We don’t serve strings here.” The strings leave. Five minutes...
catherinemcbride2
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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