Matchstic Retreat

Posted by Craig Johnson on March 31, 2010 Share

Today marks the beginning of one of my favorite traditions at our company, the Matchstic Retreat. Twice a year we completely close down the office for a few days and head out of town as a team.

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"The greatest work happens when we take time to be quiet and reflect... when we're deliberate. It's a great tradition you have and hope very soon the FrontFin team..."

- Michael

Geniuses Like Gunpowder

Posted by Blake Howard on March 30, 2010 Share

One of my favorite analogies for "The creative process", and something I highlighted in my talk last week, is gunpowder. Huh? Did you say Gunpowder? Oh yes I did.

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"This is a perfect metaphor. I'm never disappointed with the Matchstic blog. Keep killing it, guys!"

- Todd Weber

Why Can’t NASA Be Cool?

Posted by John Bowles on March 29, 2010 Share

What in the world has happened to NASA? Space travel has seriously gone out of style and these posters are not helping.

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"What I wouldn't give to again see a kid with a fishbowl on their head and aluminum foil playing "spaceman". I guess these days the most we can hope for..."

- Kelly Carnes

Don’t Be Evil

Posted by Dustin Britt on March 26, 2010 Share

Google means business. In a war of ideals, they are taking a stand against the Chinese government's decision to limit free speech on the Internet - effectively shutting down google.cn. A bold move by Google, risking their potential market-share in the world's largest burgeoning economy.

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"You bring up a great point Mike. I agree that Google's timing does reveal their motives weren't a "pure" adherence to their ideals. But even so, they spoke out -..."

- Dustin Britt

Chop Shop

Posted by admin on March 25, 2010 Share

"An axe is indispensable and sublime, the epitome of fortitude and strength, a perfect design object, a timeless instrument."

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"Adam, you could have them paint the handle in your brand colors."

- Craig Johnson

The Creative Process

Posted by Blake Howard on March 24, 2010 Share

In Linchpin, Seth Godin talks about how artists don't exist outside of the box, because it's a vacuum out there. It's where nothing gets done. It's where, what he calls, "The Resistance" lives.

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"[...] The Creative Process [...]"

- Geniuses Like Gunpowder « Matchstic Blog

What I didn’t learn in school

Posted by Craig Johnson on March 23, 2010 Share

Tonight I'm speaking at the UGA Ad Club in Athens, Ga. As I've prepared for it, it's made me think a lot about my college experience and what would I say to myself as a college senior about how a career is different from school.

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"I had a blast."

- Craig Johnson

STOP

Posted by John Bowles on March 22, 2010 Share

If a company has a logo but nobody can remember it, does the company really have a logo?

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Microscope + Telescope

Posted by Craig Johnson on March 19, 2010 Share

Brand Strategy is the process of defining a brand on paper before designing the experience you will send your customers through. This process requires both a microscopic view as well as a telescopic view.

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"Craig,

This is one of the best descriptions defining brand strategy."

- Nicolette

Light Bright

Posted by admin on March 18, 2010 Share

During my recent trip to New York, I was reminded how much I love neon signs. There was a time when the dominant glow of these signs served as a friendly beacon welcoming passers-by to stop in for a bite, a drink, or a warm place to stay. Now they are mostly relegated to old dive bars, seedy motels, or vintage-revival restaurant concepts.

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"I love the Majestic!"

- Sara Cannon