Category: Culture
Andy Warhol says “Media is art.” I’m positive he means media as in the media planning and buying we do here at Explore Communications. I believe media buying and planning is an art and the work we do is…
2020 has been a challenging year for literally everyone. The things to celebrate have often been overshadowed by things we’d like to punch in the face. Sometimes small distractions feel large because they take your mind away, even if…
When I write, my hand smudges the words and leaves leftover residue on my palm. My paper is always turned at a 45-degree angle, and because classroom desks are bias, I spent the majority of my school years working…
2020 has been a whirlwind to say the very least. Racial injustice, a pandemic that swept the globe, climate change, detrimental natural disasters, and economic uncertainty are fueling voters and their decision-making processes for the upcoming election. In general,…
Just about two years ago I wrote a post called the “Parenting Plan”. It described parenting in “media terms” – what are our goals, strategies, and tactics for raising two small children. Since then, our world, not to mention the…
It’s weird what earliest childhood experiences stick as memories versus the ones that disappear forever, going uncredited over time like a tree falling in an empty forest. For some reason, I can remember being in the car with my…
Working from home has become a common benefit offered by employers to employees in companies of all sizes and most industries. One Gallup survey found that 43% of Americans work from home occasionally. We have a small office here…
While the Fall colors are changing and we are officially saying good-bye to summer, Explore has been changing too! Last week we welcomed our newest staff member, Emily Blomquist! Emily is our new Media Coordinator and will be helping…
Seth Godin is a brilliant author, entrepreneur, marketer and public speaker who has written 17 bestselling novels. He also writes a daily blog that is very interesting and entertaining. You may want to check it out here. Last Friday,…
How have I not known about Brené Brown until now? She’s only a best-selling author, top TEDx presenter and uh, has a Netflix show amongst many other accolades and wonderful accomplishments, professional and personal. Better late than never and…