From Arcas To Adeptus
When Adeptus owner Brita Lind was a junior copywriter, she was tasked with creating the name of an advertising and direct targeting marketing agency. She came up with Arcas, which comes from Greek mythology – Arcas was the son of Zeus and an excellent hunter and archer. Years later, in late 2019, the
No one does anything they don’t want to do: Adeptus Company Concept No. 1
We have a staple cultural concept at Adeptus: no one does anything they don’t want to do. Now, slowly remove your jaw from the floor (some of you perhaps) and hear me out. When a staff member at a company is doing something they don’t want to do, someone pays (in one or many ways). The
How to Set Up Google My Business Now to Avoid Pain Later
If I had a bitcoin for every minute I’ve spent chasing down passwords, two factor authentication codes, and former employees who set up accounts at one time I'd be
Of Sound Mind and Branding: Intro to Audio Logos
Imagine you’re sitting in your living room. You’re getting comfortable on the couch when you hear three familiar sounds: Dinggggg. Click-click-click-click-click WHOOSH. Ta-dummmm. No, it’s not the “Cellblock Tango” from Chicago. Let’s add some context: Dinggggg. (You receive a text). Click-click-click-click-click WHOOSH. (You type out a quick reply and hit send). Ta-dummmm. (Movie time). Chances are, you heard every sound in your
7 Simple Steps to Tackling That Physical or Digital Organizing Project
So, your New Year’s resolution was to “Get organized!” Woohoo! Way to go, you. But where do you begin? If there’s an area of your life that desperately needs organizing, it can be overwhelming. Facing a mountain of (physical or digital) stuff is a challenge. But you can relax. All you need to face
Actions For Earth Day
Things have changed over the past 70 years. Since around 1950, our collective activities as humans have had a major impact on our planet. Earth's climate and ecosystems have undergone significant shifts during this time as technological advances have changed the way we live. From global warming and habitat loss to changes in the
Billboards 101
For people in urban areas, billboards are as ubiquitous as traffic lights and parking meters. Despite the sharp decline of printed media, outdoor advertising remains an important part of many campaigns. This is because a properly designed billboard can leave a lasting impression on an incredible number of people. Billboards (also called outdoor or OOH
The Job Hunters’ Guide to Success
So, you’re applying for a job. Congratulations! Unfortunately, that means you’re about to be engaging in several layers of double-speak. You see, there is a secret language in job postings. When sifting through job postings, you’re suddenly drowning in “facilitating” and choking on “synergy.” But these words don’t mean what you think they mean. Not