Slightly Mad Thoughts

Pros And Cons Of A Marketing Agency VS. Freelancer

Many people often assume that freelancers are a better choice for their design work due to low costs. Freelancers might be the right option for you if you have a simple project, but it’s important to keep in mind that most freelancers only have expertise in one or two specific areas. 

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Happy World Emoji Day!

You see them everywhere, silly little faces on all forms of social media that add some character to a post. I’m talking about Emojis!  Faces crying with laughter to heart eyes; aliens and yes, even a smiling poop (okay, it can, and has been, argued that it’s actually chocolate ice cream and not poop!) And today we celebrate these cute little guys on World Emoji Day!

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Dove’s New Bottle Campaign

What comes to mind when you hear “body confidence”? The answer is obviously “soap”, right? Not exactly? You probably think I’m slightly mad (pun intended) for even suggesting it. 

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Social Media Day

It’s Social Media Day, in fact, you’re probably reading this on Social media!!!  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat are the most popular and it has changed the way we communicate profoundly.

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#DYK Sea Monkeys ORIGINATED as a marketing stunt?!

As we celebrate SEA MONKEY DAY (May 16th, 2017), we will delve into the brilliant marketing ploy that was originally named ‘INSTANT LIFE’. Fun Fact: Sea Monkeys, as they were sold in stores in the mid to late 60’s, did not actually exist in nature. They were actually Brine Shrimp.

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Using Imagery to Create Unity

The hearts of the whole team here at Slightly Mad go out to the victims of the senseless acts of violence in Paris and Beirut this past week. Even during this horrific time, we’re reminded of how the power of imagery can help unite us all.

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