Monday, November 16, 2009

Marketing Minute: You can put a dash of brand just about anywhere

Marketing Minute: You can put a dash of brand just about anywhere

You can put a dash of brand just about anywhere

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 02:51 PM PST

There's nothing less interesting or more standard than a bar code, right?  Not according to the people at Design Barcode, where the status quo is anything but!

Check out these jazzed up bar codes. (click on the images to see a full-size image in a pop up window)

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Lest you think this is a new idea, apparently Rick Tharp was doing it (see his version) way back in 1986. 

(Hat tips to Beverly Koehn and Beth Wampler for sharing this Fast Company article on the bar code designs)

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Idol Stalker - Watching American Idol

Idol Stalker - Watching American Idol

Kellie Pickler’s Acoustic Country Music Hall of Fame Performance

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 12:36 AM PST

Self.com put up a video of American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler, performing at the Country Music Hall of Fame last week.  I loved that it was acoustic since it really did feel personal and intimate.  Kellie was dressed down and relaxed so I think any of her fans would love the video.  Plus, she talked a little bit about the experience and about life as a performer.  Definitely check out this quick, but cute, video!

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Sentinel School Zone

Sentinel School Zone

OCPS school board picks last rotating chairman tomorrow

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 03:00 AM PST

Orange, along with boards across the state, will choose a new chairman to lead the district. He or she will serve as the last chairman chosen from among the 7 members -- next November, voters countywide will elect an eighth...


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