As many turned to social media to celebrate International Women’s Day last week, we are continuing to highlight women’s accomplishments and historical achievements this March as we honor Women’s History Month. …
Category: Pop Culture
How can we be more active participants in Black History Month? It may seem daunting at first, but every little contribution counts towards a more informed and inclusive society.
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American media has seen a steady influx of socially conscious, or ‘woke’, marketing in recent years. But when does it become socially beneficial and when does it become exploitative? …
The holidays are now full swing ahead -- and many of us will be tasked to reconcile our usual enthusiasm and cheer with our new reality. …
Written & Illustrated By: Gabriela Della Corna “Wait, hasn’t that been done already?” (A.K.A. the kiss of death in the creative field.) Maybe I’m being dramatic, but it sure can feel that way. As a graphic designer I am constantly pulling inspiration while desperately trying to avoid producing anything that could be a straight up imitation. It’s scary how fine that line is. But as creatives, we all walk down that path whether we’d like to admit it or not. …
Have you ever said, “I’m done with the news,” and found yourself glued to a morning segment only moments later? Do you actually get excited when Kellyanne Conway appears on live television? Is Anderson Cooper’s voice your only source of comfort in today’s news frenzy? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, watching the news has you riding an emotional roller coaster. Maybe you are sick and tired of the banter and petty on-air arguments, but it …
David Bowie was a fearless, rock-n-roll revolutionary who was always pushing the boundaries. He passed away in 2016 due to liver cancer, but his legacy and career will no doubt live on and continue to inspire those who reject conformity. If you love David Bowie and haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, Spotify has taken over the Broadway-Lafayette subway station in New York City with a large tribute to the icon. An exhibit that is worth seeing …
Ghetto Film School is an award-winning nonprofit that was founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers. Their mission is to identify young talent from local communities and provide them with the access, opportunity and resources to pursue creative careers, always free of charge. In 2015, they launched the Ghetto Film School Roster as a way to help young professionals in the film industry network. On April 17th, I had the opportunity to …
Here are some facts about me: I’m 27 – so that makes me a millennial, those who are supposed to devour social content. I’m a digital producer at Kworq. And I had a toxic relationship with the digital world I navigate – so I detoxed. For two weeks I stayed off Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even Snapchat. I logged out of all my accounts and deleted the apps from my phone. For the most part I didn’t read any digital news …
In the ad world, we find ourselves asking versions of the same question: What is it that millennials truly want? Millennials yearn for authenticity, but what’s so authentic about wanting to be authentic? Tactics used to capture the millennial esprit, but failed us endlessly: Replace salutations in our email with captivating emoji sequences (the more avocado emojis, the better. Are we ever gonna get an #avotoast email or what? ha. ha. ha.) Sprinkle the word ‘millennial’ throughout our feeds to rev …
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