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Does your logo have a nickname? Maybe it should. We’re all familiar with the Nike “swoosh”, but you might be surprised to learn the logo nicknaming practice started in 1932 by a Canadian jet maker. If you’re into history and design, you’ll dig this article.
Yes, you can build trust while using AI tools in your creative. This article from Getty has 1) some great tips for doing just that, and 2) some pretty rad images produced by their algorithm.
Today, nearly 80% of employees are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work. Why? Because companies see engagement as “an HR thing”, when it should be owned by leaders and managers. This article has some great insights on why companies should refresh their employee engagement efforts and how to do it.
We’re not sure which is more fascinating…the data this study reveals, or the fact that somebody spent a lot of time and resources on a comprehensive, worldwide study about mispronounced brand names.
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