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Real time marketing makes for a pleasant surprise.

Patrick Bettenburg is currently working with d.trio as an Account Executive. A radio commercial I heard recently is a great example of how marketing in the moment, done well, can be very memorable. I had just read the ADWEEK article Real-Time Rules that highlights several national successes of this marketing [...]

By |October 28, 2013|Categories: General|Tags: , , , , , |

d.trio featured work: Japs-Olson Company

Tasked with creating new sales material for Japs Olson printing company, d.trio jumped at the opportunity. We wanted to create something that balanced the strength and history of the company that also showcased their leading edge technology. We started with a campaign theme, “Print. Mail. Innovate.” We added a rich [...]

By |August 26, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|Tags: , , , , |

Following the Crowd to Innovation?

“The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it.” — Elbert Hubbard Given the current pace of innovation, this statement certainly rings true. The amazing thing is that it’s from the late 18th century! Clearly [...]

By |August 26, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|Tags: , , , |

Humble Minnesota?

The great city of Minneapolis has received a great deal of kudos recently from various semi-useless, semi-pride-inducing rankings. Being a non-native Minnesotan, I’ve taken it upon myself to celebrate all the props my new home has received. Here are a few examples:   We’re in Shape For the third year [...]

By |July 24, 2013|Categories: General|Tags: , , , |

5 Trends in Financial Services Design

The economic recession that began in 2008 has changed the way that financial services companies represent their brand. In an effort to re-establish trust and confidence with their customers, providers have dramatically reduced the use of imagery and messaging depicting aspiration and conspicuous wealth.  Here are five of the main [...]

By |July 22, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|Tags: , , , |

Read, Reflect and Relax

Technology is amazing. It can help us make great presentations, keep us up-to-date on what is going on in the world and we can now be connected 24/7 and 365 days a year. Our phones are almost always within reach. This brings me to the question: when do we give [...]

By |July 22, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|Tags: , , , |
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