Doodle your way to a creative answer

Your problem solving toolkit is at the tip of your pencil

We’ve all had days, weeks (months even) where we’ve been working on a project or task and keep hitting the same mental block. Whether it’s forgetting key decisions from the last meeting, trying to pin down that brilliant topic for the seminar next week, or drafting copy for your next newsletter, it’s overwhelming when we can’t seem to get past the brick wall in front of us.

20 May, 2014

Is someone stealing your good ideas?

Laura writes: "I am wondering what your thoughts are when a friend/competitor starts to mimic the thinContact Digital Bard - While You Were Out messagegs you're doing? It's flattering yet frustrating. Do I let it roll off my shoulder or say something?" Yes, I've had that...

18 April, 2014

What to include in a Profile Video

Profile videos give viewers insight into what makes your company unique among its competitors, starting with the intellectual capital and personalities involved. We've found you can develop a really good profile video by answering just four basic questions....

13 February, 2014

Advertising during the Olympics – Boom or Bust?

Lindsey writes: "I was wondering if you knew anything about television sponsorships and if you thought they were worth the investment." I'm so glad you asked, Lindsey. Like so many advertising opportunities, ROI on television sponsorships depends on a lot of parameters, which are...

21 January, 2014

Registration is Now Open for New Media & Technology Conference

Digital Bard's Whitney Hahn teaches about the use of video in social media at the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce sixth annual New Media & Technology Conference (Fred NMT). Fred NMT brings expert local presenters together to discuss tools and strategies that help organizations create...

30 December, 2013

DB University: Adding Depth to 2D Images

How to make photos look more like video

Photography is a favorite hobby of a lot of people, and with Instagram and Pinterest growing in popularity, photos of everything from buildings to people, from food to décor are being posted online and updated in our feeds in real-time. We’re constantly being exposed to these eye-catching sights and snippets of insights from our friends and family. In the video realm, photos and still images are a great place to start, but we like to push the boundaries and add a little something extra to the visuals we’re provided.

10 November, 2013

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