Releasing your inner Rocker
I play a little music, and have since I was seven. Through the years, I’ve put in quite a few hours in practice, group rehearsals, performances, choir practices, and church worship. Why spend all that time? What is it about making music that grabs hold and keeps us coming back?
If you enjoy music, you may have felt it. You’ve practiced well and the piece is under your fingers. . . you take a deep breath, let loose and give it all you’ve got. The process moves from being an analytical production to a creative expression. You just play and it feels good, sounds good, is good. You release your inner Rocker.
Cashing In on the Social Media Phenomenon, or Not
“Social Media Playtime Is Over,” at BL Ochman’s What’sNextBlog.com, got me thinking about the current rush by marketers not only to understand the Social Media Phenomenon and its profound effects on people’s perceptions, but also to transform online communities like Facebook, Twitter, and others, into remarkably intuitive marketing tools capable of reaching a never-before available global audience.
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Cool Cuisine
Everywhere I turn, people are anxious to share their favorite recipes. I think this is a wonderful, even admirable thing. I’m so glad someone loves to cook.
Do you remember the Enjoli perfume TV commercial from the 70s? “You bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never-ever-let-him-for-get-he’s-a-man. . . .”?
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Twenty-five years and counting
Hillhouse Graphic Design Celebrates 25. Sweet!
Digital technology has taken over our studio during the past 25 years—the waxer and markers we used to depend on have been mostly shelved. The last time we dusted off a T-square was for our recent Rolling Stone photo op.
Although the technology we use has changed, our strategy and philosophy remain the same. We still listen carefully. We continue to search to find the solution that is unique and fitting for each problem-solving opportunity. We still treat our client’s budgets with as much respect as we do our own.
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Hello world!
Bristol Public Library Campaign
We’re happy to welcome you to Words from the Hill. Here, we’ll talk about things that are going on in our studio, point out interesting programs and events our clients are offering, and perhaps share some personal miscellany, as well. Enjoy!