Professional development is an important aspect of becoming a well-rounded professional whether you’re a seasoned PR practitioner or a student pursuing a communication major. Because of this, Kidd not only encourages its employees to seek out professional development, but also supports local student organizations such as the Tallahassee Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations …
Month: August 2009
Ecofont – a green type choice
Ecofont is a new typeface with 20% less mass than its model, Bitstream Vera. Riddled with small holes, the font can save on printing costs whilst remaining legible in small sizes. Aimed at the home inkjet market, it has been criticised by typographic experts. Still, it is free to download and the designers contend that …
Blogger Abduction!
Allison Fogt was last seen tied up (see photo exhibit A) which has led to several missing blog posts. Authorities reported the missing Kidd Group employee could be a case of a “blogger abduction,” which has been a wide spread epidemic throughout the blogosphere. “A blogger abduction occurs when their writing becomes mind-blowing and insightful,” …
What Do Graphic Designers Do?
The process of graphic design remains of mystery for most people outside of the profession. My mom thinks I draw pictures all day. Design can be described as a verb, not a noun. While most of us designers are artistic people, the process of design is meant to promote a product or service. The goal …
The Art of Communications
In the field of advertising, we define “communications” as “the discipline that studies the principles of transmitting information and the methods by which it is delivered (such as print, radio, television, etc).” I would also venture to guess that most people also apply this definition when it’s used to describe someone’s career choice or advanced …
Professional Development Starts with “PR”
Whether you are still pursuing a public relations degree or are a veteran communicator looking to update your toolbox, it is important to continue education to remain valuable. Tap into professional development organizations in you area, and you’ll find a wealth of information, networks of talented individuals with whom to collaborate and probably a good …
Welcome Home Miles
I wanted to write my weekly blog about my son, Miles David Vorass who was born at 3:17am on Wednesday August 12, 2009. He was 8 pounds 15 ounces and 20.5 inches long (big like his dad!). The delivery was a long one! We had anticipated him coming two weeks later so when my wife …
How to Have a Birthday for Free
My spending has finally paid off! Last week I received several gift cards and coupons for everything from Harry’s Bar & Grill to Banana Republic and Ann Taylor, which made for a wonderful pre birthday celebration starting with shopping and ending with dinner. What more could a girl want?! Retailers and restaurants are beginning to …
Six Awards? You’re Kidding!
Kidd Public Relations took home a grand total of six awards during Tuesday’s Golden Image ceremony at the Florida Public Relations Association’s 71st Annual Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Known as the standard for public relations excellence in the sunshine state, this awards program acknowledges quality in PR research, strategic planning, implementation and budget management. …
Twitter 1 – Sports 0
Twitter with care. You knew that, but some people are still learning. High-profile mis-tweets are showing up in the sporting world. Premier League soccer clubs are investigating players who rant. Australian cricketers are leaking team selection news. And now the Green Bay Packers are fining anyone found to have tweeted during an official team event …