Monthly Archives: January 2011

Choose Your Own Adventure

For those of you that grew up in the 1980s, if you were like many children of that decade, you hold near and dear to your heart the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book series. The series brought mystery and adventure … Continue reading

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“I don’t think there’s much else to do here but … call it a day.”

Mad Men. If you’re in the advertising industry, you’ve probably heard about it or hopefully been watching it. It’s been nominated for 32 Emmys, winning nine and has won four of its eight Golden Globe nominations, including Best TV Drama … Continue reading

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Alpha Delta Pi

I believe in Alpha Delta Pi. I believe that my sorority is more than a ritual or a symbol; that it is a way of life. It’s been nearly 17 years since I first read those words aloud as a … Continue reading

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What’s Bugging You?

What’s bugging you? TV commercials that are twice as loud as the show you’re watching, drivers who don’t use a turn signal or maybe that one friend you have that constantly refers to themselves in the third person. All in … Continue reading

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The Most Expensive 30-Seconds

With 106.5 million viewers, the Super Bowl championship football game is the most-viewed event on U.S. television. Sports fan or not, many people will tune in just for the standard, over-the-top new commercials. After all, as the most expensive advertisement … Continue reading

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Are You Somewhere Warm?

WARNING: It’s freezing outside. If you’re in Iowa like us, you probably already knew that. It’s one of those days that make us daydream about laying out on the beach with a nice, cold beverage in hand. Unfortunately, we’re quickly … Continue reading

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Young Professionals Connection (YPC)

As a newbie to the Des Moines area and a young professional, there couldn’t be a more fitting organization for me to join than The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection (YPC). YPC’s mission is to promote an environment … Continue reading

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Once Upon a Time …

Defining media is becoming more difficult and varied with each passing day. Is it a magazine or newspaper? Is it Facebook or Twitter? Is it your teenaged neighbor armed with a camera sharing video on YouTube? The truth is, it’s … Continue reading

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You Tell Us!

Here at the office, we like to designate Tuesday as, “Show and Tell Tuesday” on the AKC blog. We’ve celebrated client successes the last couple of weeks and this week is no exception, as there is certainly reason to rejoice. … Continue reading

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The Social Network

If you watched the Golden Globe Awards last night, you may have noticed a reoccurring trend, one that was especially noticeable if you were one of the millions of Facebook users keeping your fingers crossed for one movie in particular. … Continue reading

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