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12 August 2009 | Posted inBlog News & Updates

Scenes from the Marketing Rodeo

Jacqueline, Rob and Monte compare regional riding techniques.

Last week, 30 of the firm’s sharpest marketing minds hitched their wagons and journeyed into the Wild Wild West (OK, it was western Michigan, but let’s not get hung up on details). These brave pioneers ventured into the land of fine furniture to continue crafting the ideal HOK.

After wisely choosing to expand the definition of “branding” beyond its narrow Western origins, the group considered how to leverage HOK’s brand to unleash its true potential.

Our friends at Haworth deserve a Texas-sized thank you for hosting us at their gorgeous offices (and a collegial tip …

Images of a Garbage Strike

CANADA-TORONTO/STRIKE
It has been almost 36 days since the last time garbage has been picked up in the city of Toronto (Compare that to my hometown of Windsor, which has had a city strike going for over 15 weeks.). But nevertheless, it looks like the city and the union have stopped their bickering and are working toward amends.

For the people to the south, not only have we had to go through a city workers strike, but also a VIA (Amtrak equivalent) strike and a liquor strike (We only have Liquor Stores, and Beer Stores. Not gas stations, or drive through windows where you can get your beverage …