All throughout March, we have heard about National Women’s History Month. A fairly young organization, NWHM was started in 1980 in an attempt to bring attention to the rich history of woman for the gleaning and empowerment of future generations. This excerpt from their website offers an...

Mixing brands and political commentary can be risky, but that’s not stopping a number of brands from using their social media accounts to support LGBT rights this week. While the Supreme Court hears both sides of California’s Proposition 8 Case regarding same-sex marriage, several brands have...

Do you believe dreams can come true? Television shows such as Fox’s American Idol and NBC’s The Voice have made it possible for these two Chicagoans to live their dreams while reconnecting with their roots. Today, we bring you two voices that spice up television with Latin flavor. Since...

Humor is a funny thing. See what I did there? But seriously, what makes one person laugh can leave another person stone faced. I can’t tell you how many times I have watched a movie or a show with someone and I was just busting up only to look at them and find nary a grin on their faces. It...

It is that glorious time of the year again. The time of the year where a single basket is the difference between a full on temper tantrum and the gleeful prance of victory, where friends come together to watch games all day long and alma mater chants can be heard from street to street. March...

Last week, the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) held its annual Transformation Conference in New Orleans. CEOs from some of the largest media agencies gathered to discuss technology, media channels and platforms that are existing, emerging and constantly redefining the...

“Here’s to you and yours and to mine and ours. And if mine and ours ever come across to you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours have done for you and yours!” –Irish toast Well you just might have to be Irish to follow that toast, but you don’t...

As white smoke released into the open air above the Vatican, the world set its eyes on St. Peter’s Square wondering who the new leader of the Catholic Church would be. The public speculated several papal candidates from Canada’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet, to Italy’s Cardinal Angelo Scola to the...

It is possible, (but not recommended to admit publicly), that you are unfamiliar with SXSW. In their words:  “The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films and emerging technologies. Fostering...

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we recognize 10 women who have brought us to tears, smiles and joy through laughter.   1. A comedian, actress, presenter and the woman with dance moves that has her audience standing on their feet dancing along with her is known as none other than...

I don’t have to be in advertising to realize and value that producing a thirty-second spot is no easy feat, no matter the project. Perhaps being in the industry has given me a greater appreciation for homemade fan videos and trailer remakes. While I have seen my fair share of fan films...

Extra, extra read all about it right now, because these days, almost all the information we get has an expiration date or at least a short shelf life. But lucky for you, we’ve compiled two trending news stories to keep you abreast of the day’s topics. Jeb Bush Negates Jeb Bush While he...

From the Mario Brothers to Christian sisters, (almost) everyone’s getting down to the Harlem Shake. By now, you’re probably familiar with Baauer’s viral song, “Harlem Shake.” Its intoxicating—yet repetitive—beat has people all around the world including the United Kingdom, Australia and...