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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.

Coding, Marketing, and Why You Should Blur the Line Between the Two
Marketing now isn't what marketing was in 2005. It probably won't be what it is in 2025, either. Marketing is constantly changing. Where it was once a career based on creative skills, now it is one that requires a delicate balance of creativity, analytics, and the application of real solutions. It's a dynamic field, with lots of opportunity for growth and success. There is always something new to learn and master if you have the desire, time, and energy!
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Journal
Great TED Talks to Inspire Company Culture
TED Talks gather some of the greatest thinkers from around the world and explore complex issues and ideas. They distribute these actionable talks around the world for free, in hopes of inspiring its listeners. Under the slogan "ideas worth spreading," they bring us insights from business leaders and important innovators at the top of their fields.
By Stan Kubler8 years ago in Journal
Dealing with Your Part-time Job until Fame Kicks In
I like this world where everybody wants to be a somebody, as most people say. What they don't realize is how everybody is already a somebody no matter what you do; other than the bad things like cheat, lie, steal, and everything that goes with those nasty things. But the real stars in this world are people who work in or around the retail industry like the custodians, delivery truck drivers, security, and, of course, the actual retail workers. Everyone is connected in some small way, but a mall is like another world; it either sucks or it's great. They're usually overpopulated, and there's a vast diversity of human species that wander the mall. They're actually there to shop or because of boredom, it depends on who you ask. But the main focus of today's documentary are the retail workers that want more out of life.
By Bobby M.8 years ago in Journal
Why Do They Call It a Blog?
There have been some weird words that have become popular as our century has worn on—I'm looking at you, twerk—but one of those that has always confounded me is blog. Who on Earth came up with that? In another life, a "blog" is probably a life form on an alien world that they encounter in Star Trek (Probably blobs of things, or perhaps an aquatic species that is ok with being named after something people do on the Internet.) But here, in this dimension, a blog is a website containing written entries about things. Here's the technical definition:
By Skylar Banach8 years ago in Journal
Risking It All to Thrive as a Financially Successful Creative Artist
The subtitle above is deliberately phrased: “Risking It All To Thrive As A Financially Successful Creative Artist.” Am I implying that sacrifice is necessary to earn a greater than full-time income through your art?
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Journal
Millennials—Lazy, Unfocused, Undriven Geniuses
The millennial generation has earned itself a pretty bad rap, if you ask corporate America. Actually, if you ask just about anyone in business, many have very few good things to say about us. We’re lazy, no work ethic, constantly calling off, taking vacation, no drive, can’t stay off our phones, always on Facebook, and constantly leaving "normal jobs" after a few months because we feel "a lack of accomplishment." We are the "right now" generation; the snowflakes. Whenever I hear a business owner talking about Millennials in this way, I always have one thought—wow, here’s a business that won’t be around in ten years.
By Ben Moody8 years ago in Journal
Theatre: What Took Me So Long?
Imagine a world where you don't feel pressured to be anyone else. A world where you are accepted and loved. Sounds like an oasis, heaven itself, or a paradise, right? Well for me, theatre, music, and acting helped me make it there. I love theatre and acting because it motivates me, helps me be a better person, and pushed me to an absolute breaking point.
By Kevin Rothlisberger8 years ago in Journal
Chronicles of a Call Center Agent
If you’re a call center employee, you can understand the agony of being in the customer service field. We are the imaginary punching bags that customers take out their anger and frustrations on. So what do I do? I survey people for a telecommunications company based in the middle of nowhere, Canada. Is it my dream job? A far cry from it but it pays the bills and keeps food on the table.
By SoSo Yusofi8 years ago in Journal
Marketing Psychology; Get Your Head in the Game
As a prerequisite to my upcoming articles about specific advertising platforms and techniques, first we must cover a main component of what goes into marketing. Psychology. For as long as history has had entertainment, there has always been a strong relationship between commerce and art. People are always willing to pay some sort of price or barter to acquire what they need for the stimulation and emotions art can empower.
By Christine Collins8 years ago in Journal
25 Things I've Learned as a Background Extra
I work as an extra (or some like to say, "background actress") in Los Angeles. Today marks the 25th production I've done since moving here at the beginning of the year. (I got some experience in this field when I lived in the Bay Area!)
By Allie Stone8 years ago in Journal
Harnessing the Fierce Urgency of Now
Deep customer profiles are great, but for brands trying to reach customers who are ready to buy, the big question is, "What have you done lately?"
By Rob Salkowitz8 years ago in Journal
What Being a Professional Cook Is Really Like
Growing up I have always found an interest in cooking. I grew up watching my grandparents cooking or baking various things for the family which led my interest to pursue a career in culinary arts at first.
By Myles Bowman8 years ago in Journal