Top 8 Creative Places in Pittsburgh When you think of places to get the creative juices flowing in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh might not be the first place to come to mind. But Pittsburgh has much more to offer than yinzers and bridges. It’s filled with rich culture and history that has impacted and inspired its creatives. Here are the Top 8 most creative places in Pittsburgh to make sure you visit! Carnegie Museum of Art We’ll start off with the obvious [...]
Strategies for Success When Developing a Remote Team Working remotely is no longer unusual. In fact, many people prefer to work from home because it gives them some degree of flexibility over when and where they work and how they choose to get things done. There are also some benefits for employers, including fewer overhead costs. Employing remote workers comes with some unique challenges, though. It can be tough to keep your staff accountable, and it can be hard to build [...]
EMAIL ETIQUETTE FOR CREATIVES Texting, Snapchatting, and Facetiming – these all make emails seem like a blast from the past. However, in the professional realm, emails are still one of the top forms of communication. Because we’ve generally become more casual with our methods of communication, it’s important to take a step back and make sure our messages stay professional in a professional setting. It is definitely challenging to switch gears from texting friends and family, to writing out [...]
THE 411 ON INSTAGRAM STORIES & HIGHLIGHTS New to the Instagram world and need to catch up? We’ve got you covered. New features like Instagram stories and highlights may seem daunting, but can actually be a lot of fun, and ultimately attract more followers. So, what are Instagram Stories? Instagram stories are a relatively new feature for Instagram users, and have come a long way since their entry to the platform in 2016. Stories are a great way [...]
Marketing Ideas for the Holidays 'Tis the season to do some holiday marketing for your company! Here are some seasonal marketing ideas show that your brand is happy to be a part of the holiday cheer: Advent Calendar An advent calendar is a great starting point for marketing ideas. For example, a cosmetics company could mail out a scratch-off advent calendar. Each day, customers could scratch off to reveal beauty tips, hacks, etc. On the last day, there would [...]
DO’S AND DON’TS OF YOUR FIRST TRADE SHOW First time running your own trade show booth, and don’t know where to begin? Here are the do’s and don’ts to follow – paralleled with some recent ocreations examples. ocreations recently developed trade show items for a new client, Brainy Ball, who premiered their game at the Chicago Toy and Game Week. ocreations even attended the show as part of the client’s team. Let’s get your (trade) show on the road! [...]
