http://mmg/blog/ This is a test of the MMG site blog http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/02/03/Taking-a-leap-for-others 29 Leaps is challenging all of us to help others in February. Great idea! Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:37:33 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/02/03/Remember-this-Its-called-handwriting We kick off a month of marketing tips, tricks and techniques with some smart advice from our grandmothers. Doug MacMillan Tips tricks and techniques Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:35 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/02/01/Keep-teaching-inspirational Do you teach, lead or supervise? Stay inspired. Lisa Simard Inspiration Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:56:17 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/02/01/Getting-out-of-the-office Getting creative means getting out of the office from time to time. Blake Stevenson Inspiration Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:16:10 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/31/What-inspires-me Here is the list I came up with on a snowy afternoon. Tova Davidson Inspiration Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:38:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/30/Mentors-as-a-means-to-inspire Never underestimate the power of conversation with a mentor. Jaime Bickerton Inspiration Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:54:41 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/27/Guilty-pleasure-143-Im-a-reality-TV-competition-junkie Canada’s Handyman Challenge contestant Steve Rane is from Guelph! Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:44 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/25/Inspired-customer-service Sometimes, the simplest approach is the best. Danny Williamson Client Services Inspiration Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:36:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/25/Two-simple-steps-to-inspiration Are you giving yourself the time and space to be inspired? Natasha Paterson Inspiration Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:54:30 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/23/Inspiration-starts-with-the-client Our best source of inspiration is frequently our clients. Stacey McCarthy Client Services Inspiration Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:53 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/20/Music-to-our-ears This week, we salute Community Music, a grassroots effort to bring people together for live music, lively discussion and a hearty bowl of soup. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:40:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/18/Incremental-inspiration What can you learn about inspiration from a maple syrup dispenser? John Rockefeller Inspiration Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:55:17 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/16/Finding-inspiration-in-the-little-things The small things can make a huge difference. Diane Cvetich Inspiration Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:41:07 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/13/A-Hero-for-the-Furry-Among-Us Celebrating the heroes who helped grow my family by one. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:17:59 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/11/Why-Im-still-here Our Senior Art Director reflects on why she's spent her career at MMG. Stenna Berry Design Services Inspiration Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:06:51 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/09/Gutting-it-out Inspiration is easy. Turning inspiration into something? That's the hard part. Danny Williamson Inspiration Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/06/An-institution Lena Sloopka is our hero this week. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:22:41 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/04/People-watching There are a lot of places to look for inspiration. Julie thinks people watching is a great source. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Inspiration Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:55:44 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2012/01/03/What-inspires-us This month, our bloggers explore what inspires us professionally. Doug MacMillan Inspiration Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:29:07 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/23/Not-giving-up In this season of giving, the most important gift is hope. Danny Williamson Giving and Receiving Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:23:45 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/21/Take-the-stress-out-of-gift-giving It's a feel good time of the year. We hope. Melissa Machmueller Giving and Receiving Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:31:10 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/19/The-Power-of-Thanks A 'thank you' goes a long way. Danny Williamson Building relationships Giving and Receiving Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:40:51 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/16/Why-We-Should-Give Why we should give - by Laurel Peleschak Guest Blogger Everyday heroes Giving and Receiving Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:54:03 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/14/Giving-Receiving Is giving and receiving the same thing? John Rockefeller Giving and Receiving Web Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:21:47 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/12/In-the-spirit-of-giving Here are some ideas of what can be done to give back to your customers and staff, while making a fresh start for your business in 2012. Tova Davidson Client Services Giving and Receiving Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:13:08 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/09/Parents-are-unsung-school-heroes Parents are unsung all the time, but especially in December. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:17:36 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/07/Gift-Cards-The-Perfect-Gift-Or-maybe-not Gift card or cash bonus? Lisa Simard Administration Corporate Culture Finances Giving and Receiving Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:46:35 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/05/Too-much-is-just-too-much Are you in "give me" mode? Stacey McCarthy Building relationships Client Services Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:06:25 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/02/Bringing-Q-to-Guelph Let's all support the effort to bring Jian Ghomeshi and Q to Guelph. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:44 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/12/01/Giving-and-Receiving Join us as we blog about giving and receiving all December long. Doug MacMillan Client Services Giving and Receiving Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:59:45 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/30/So-here-it-is Presenting the Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance Logo! Guest Blogger Branding Volunteer Centre Branding Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:58:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/29/Soon-it-will-be-out-on-its-own Logos. They grow up so fast. Doug MacMillan Branding Volunteer Centre Branding Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:36 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/25/Grassroots-in-the-digital-age-helping-Attawapiskat This Friday, we're using our blog to focus on the dire need in Attawapiskat. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:04:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/24/Evolution-of-a-logo-concept We get visual as we look at how design concepts come to life. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Volunteer Centre Branding Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:09:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/21/Choices-choices-choices The client saw the logo. They seem pretty happy. Guest Blogger Volunteer Centre Branding Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:46:23 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/18/An-Alliance-of-Heroes The members of the Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance are our heroes this week. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Volunteer Centre Branding Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:22:19 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/18/Production-and-your-brand Everything you ever wanted to know about how different production techniques. Natasha Paterson Production Volunteer Centre Branding Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:00:25 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/17/The-Big-Picture Starting out thinking big picture is a Diva Design Do. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:19:20 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/16/Changing-directions Well... we THOUGHT we had a name! Jaime Bickerton Branding Client Services Volunteer Centre Branding Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:04:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/14/Branding-on-a-Budget Branding budgets can grow in a hurry. Here are some tips to keep yours under control. Doug MacMillan Branding Client Services Volunteer Centre Branding Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:29:53 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/11/Creating-Concepts We're continuing our branding series by looking at the creative side of things. Julie Brown Hallman Branding Design Services Volunteer Centre Branding Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:41:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/11/Everyday-Heroes Today, we're reflecting on our fellow citizens who fought (and continue to fight) for our freedom. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:13:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/10/The-chosen-one We've got a name. Jaime Bickerton Branding Volunteer Centre Branding Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:34:57 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/07/How-to-build-a-logo Hint: It's a process Jaime Bickerton Branding Client Services Volunteer Centre Branding Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:17:53 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/04/Our-Own-Master-Juggler-and-Super-Hero From time to time, it’s nice to look inward and celebrate a hero from our own ranks. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:01:59 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/03/Random-Acts-of-Pancakes Random Acts of Kindness Day is tomorrow. Come have breakfast. On us. Danny Williamson Corporate Culture Philanthropy Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:12:52 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/03/We-are-in-MacMillans-hands Should our group’s new brand look like a reflection of all our own brands, or something totally different? Guest Blogger Volunteer Centre Branding Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:17:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/11/01/Building-a-brand-a-blow-by-blow-blog This month’s blog posts will diarize an actual case as it unfolds: the development of a brand promoting the combined training programs of a regional network of Volunteer Centres. Doug MacMillan Branding Client Services Design Services Volunteer Centre Branding Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:56:07 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/31/Its-important-to-give-staff-the-stuff-thats-hard-to-hear Communicating with employees in good times is important. When the going gets tough, it’s essential. Cathy MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture Internal Communication Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:42:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/28/Heroes-building-diversity Our heroes this week: The Guelph Local Immigration Partnership. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:09:58 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/24/Put-em-in-a-room There's still a lot of value in face time. Danny Williamson Internal Communication Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:40:26 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/21/Writing-the-book-on-heroes For organizing a giant fundraising book sale, the Friends of the Guelph Public Library are our heroes. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:22:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/19/Employee-communication-at-its-best Internal communication, like any form of communication, should be regular and two-way. Caroline Rose Internal Communication Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:45:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/17/Internal-communications-on-the-cheap Think internal communication needs to be expensive? Think again. Doug MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture Internal Communication Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:30:47 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/14/Theres-nothing-random-about-this-hero For spearheading Random Acts of Kindness Day in Guelph, Pauline Curtis is our hero this week. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:57:07 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/12/Why-you-should-be-using-a-shared-calendar If you’re not already using a shared calendar – at work and at home – it’s time to make the jump! Natasha Paterson Internal Communication Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:10:41 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/11/The-How-To-of-Internal-Communications 10 ways to improve your internal communication. Tova Davidson Internal Communication Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:07:18 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/07/Getting-the-Grade-How-to-do-well-by-doing-good A guest blog on choosing the right corporate charity by Andrea Olson, Executive Director of the Guelph Community Foundation. Guest Blogger Corporate Culture Guest Post Triple Bottom Line Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:43:36 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/07/A-Pink-Hero Terry Rendle is our hero this week! Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:03:47 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/05/Internal-Branding The message you’re putting out internally is important – make it look that way. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Internal Communication Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:57:38 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/10/03/Are-you-talking-to-your-most-important-customer Hint: It's your employees. Doug MacMillan Internal Communication Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:49:54 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/30/Triple-Bottom-Line-and-Corporate-Values The values that guide your organization should shape your Triple Bottom Line decisions. Cathy MacMillan Triple Bottom Line Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:36:34 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/30/Lunchup-Guelph The Organizers of Lunchup Guelph are this week's Friday Heroes! Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:20:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/28/Show-me-your-yardstick What gets measured, gets done. Danny Williamson Triple Bottom Line Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:32:01 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/26/Three-focuses-One-bottom-line The three pillars of TBL work together, not separately. Tova Davidson Triple Bottom Line Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:35:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/23/The-Students-of-the-University-of-Guelph We think the U of G students are a really important part of Guelph. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:52:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/22/Garage-Sale-THIS-Saturday Check your work. Stenna Berry Other Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:55:27 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/21/Learning-more-about-Triple-Bottom-Line Here's a quick guide on how to get more information. John Rockefeller Triple Bottom Line Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:40:56 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/19/Triple-what-you-say-And-how Here are some ideas to get you started on Triple Bottom Line. Today. Stacey McCarthy Triple Bottom Line Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:18:37 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/16/For-blanketing-a-child-with-love Our Heroes this week are Tanya McCuen, Tanya Wigboldus and Tracy Reid. Stacey McCarthy Everyday heroes Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:59:08 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/14/Should-you-use-an-environmental-logo Does your company tout its green record? Do you walk the walk? Caroline Rose Triple Bottom Line Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:12:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/12/Sharing-Triple-Bottom-Line-Successes Don't be afraid to share your community successes. Jaime Bickerton Triple Bottom Line Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:44:20 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/09/The-Anti-Bully-Hero Thank you to Trellis for continuing to work to make bullying simply a memory for us, and not a reality for our children. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:23:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/08/Taste-of-Guelph Taste of Guelph is coming. We hope to see you there. Tova Davidson Philanthropy Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:58:13 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/07/Teaching-Kids-Triple-Bottom-Line It's one way to help them become responsible, well-rounded adults. Natasha Paterson Triple Bottom Line Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:13:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/06/Our-Intern-Rebecca Our intern Rebecca Biemen is our hero this week. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:47:07 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/09/01/Triple-Bottom-Line This month, we're discussing measuring your success by how well you consider People, Profits and Planet. Doug MacMillan Triple Bottom Line Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:47:11 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/31/Face-Time-has-Value Relationship building. It is not just important in your personal life but in your business life as well. Cathy MacMillan Building relationships Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:09:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/29/Building-relationships-with-volunteers-its-a-winwin Putting thought and care into building relationships with volunteers is critical. Jaime Bickerton Building relationships Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:47:29 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/26/Looking-to-be-productive Try being energetic. Tova Davidson Sharpening your creative edge Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:59:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/26/This-weekend-take-a-moment-to-fill-a-backpack-for-a-neighbour Pat Bilton is doing her part to help school children in Goderich get back to school. You can help too. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:14:16 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/24/Build-your-business-with-thoughtful-employees Empower your employees to go above and beyond because you never know who's watching. Stenna Berry Building relationships Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:31:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/22/Its-my-fault You can’t build a relationship if you won’t take responsibility in the bad times. Danny Williamson Building relationships Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:58:04 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/19/Online-heroics This week's hero is Karen McKay. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:28:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/17/How-to-be-a-better-listener By listening carefully, we can uncover what the other person really needs and how we can help them with a solution. Lisa Simard Building relationships Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:51:45 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/15/We-have-a-problem Sometimes addressing a problem directly is the best way to deal with it. Tova Davidson Building relationships Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:04:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/12/Heroes-gone-streaking Streaking for a great cause. Rebecca Bieman Everyday heroes Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:33:52 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/10/Explaining-the-rationale-behind-your-design-puts-everyone-on-the-same-page Communicating the "Why" is the key. Julie Brown Hallman Building relationships Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:56:38 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/08/When-building-relationships-its-nice-to-be-nice Make dealing with you the highlight of someone’s day. Stacey McCarthy Building relationships Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:30:34 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/05/People-for-Good-is-a-heroic-idea Mark Sherman and Zak Mroueh of People for Good are our weekly heroes. Diane Cvetich Everyday heroes Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:32:44 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/04/Go-the-extra-mile A little bit extra makes all the difference. Danny Williamson Building relationships Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:40:16 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/03/Relationship-building-tips Six tips to get more out of your relationships Caroline Rose Building relationships Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:49:25 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/02/How-common-is-courtesy-in-business This month is all about relationships. Doug MacMillan Building relationships Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:17:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/08/02/Ambassador-Marketing Your employees are part of your marketing. Cathy MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture HR Smart marketing Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:35:55 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/29/Our-hero-post-goes-to-the-dogs Does your office allow pets? We suggest you try it. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:16:46 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/27/Questions-to-ask-when-you-commission-a-website You'll get more from your website if you know what you want in advance. John Rockefeller Smart marketing Web Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:22:13 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/25/Social-media-takeout-and-why-engaging-your-audience-is-a-really-smart-idea A little bit of connection goes a long way. Danny Williamson Client Services Smart marketing Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:07:02 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/22/The-heroes-of-the-Guelph-Food-Bank This week our heroes are Marilyn Worobec and her team at the Guelph Food Bank. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Philanthropy Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:28:44 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/20/Is-your-design-a-mullet Knowing what you want and focusing on it leads to smart design. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Smart marketing Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:10:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/18/A-leap-of-faith Don't be afraid to take a risk once in awhile. Jaime Bickerton Smart marketing Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:12:18 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/15/An-Unsung-Canadian-Hero Dave Sopha is our hero this week. Caroline Rose Everyday heroes Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:42:37 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/13/How-would-you-like-your-graphic-design Great design doesn't have to be expensive design. Blake Stevenson Design Services Smart marketing Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:12:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/11/Copy-or-design-Where-should-you-spend-your-marketing-dollars The eternal marketing struggle. Stacey McCarthy Client Services Design Services Smart marketing Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:51:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/07/A-community-of-heroes Thank you for helping us help the Guelph Food Bank! Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:05:47 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/06/Your-choices-reveal-your-priorities Life is all about choices. Natasha Paterson Smart marketing Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:52:19 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/05/A-year-at-MacMillan It's hard to believe I've worked here a year. Danny Williamson Client Services Corporate Culture Lists Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:12:09 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/07/04/Making-smart-marketing-choices We're kicking off a month of tips on getting the most out of your marketing. Doug MacMillan Client Services Smart marketing Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:03:29 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/30/Being-a-Good-Boss-is-Good-for-Business Cathy wraps up our month of lists with five great tips on how to make your employees happy. Cathy MacMillan Corporate Culture Lists Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:35:54 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/28/Richard-Branson-gives-15-small-business-lessons Neat ideas from a business pro. Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Lists Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:53:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/27/Who-to-follow Twitter is only as useful as the people you follow. Here are some can't miss follows. Tova Davidson Lists Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:03:34 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/24/A-hero-in-our-office Today we didn’t need to look far to find our everyday hero. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:03:27 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/23/The-power-of-partnerships Working together works. Even for competitors. Jaime Bickerton Other Strategic thinking Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:26:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/22/Design-Dos-and-Donts Please keep these design tips in mind. We're begging you. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Lists Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:52:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/20/Its-not-a-question-of-whether-to-give-just-a-question-of-how Doing good is good for business, but you need to decide what and how you are going to do it. Doug MacMillan Corporate Culture Lists Philanthropy Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:45:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/17/Making-the-most-of-social-media-one-tweet-at-a-time Practice better tweeting. Tova Davidson Lists Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:53:49 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/17/Little-heroes-big-hearts This week, we're saluting Kids are Heroes. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:07:39 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/16/10-reasons-you-should-be-writing-a-corporate-blog Spoiler: it can help you build your business. Tova Davidson Client Services Corporate Culture Lists Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:20:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/15/Better-email-marketing A quick-how to guide on getting the most out of e-marketing. Caroline Rose Administration Client Services Lists Web Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:04:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/14/Email-smarter Are you a smart emailer? Are you sure? Jaime Bickerton Client Services Lists Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:43:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/13/How-to-write-a-better-subject-line When it comes to subject lines, you want to get it right the first time. Caroline Rose Client Services Lists Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:42:40 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/10/Its-your-turn-to-be-the-hero The Guelph Food Bank needs our help! Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:55:18 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/09/5-tips-to-create-a-better-worklife-balance Some simple tips to make the most of your time at work and home. Natasha Paterson Corporate Culture Lists Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:02:31 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/08/What-makes-your-business-go Sometimes it pays to stop and smell the...bigger picture. Danny Williamson Lists Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:11:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/07/Get-medieval-on-your- Work life balance shouldn't be window dressing. Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:39:43 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/06/10-ways-to-manage-your-marketing-moola Budgets don’t bite, but nor do they stretch into oblivion. Stacey McCarthy Administration Client Services Lists Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:22:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/03/An-educating-hero For teaching outside the box, Andrea Higgins is our hero this week. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:38:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/02/Check-it-twice Careful proofreading is a must. Seriously. Caroline Rose Lists Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:22:59 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/06/01/Want-them-to-love-it-List-it This month, we're talking lists! Doug MacMillan Lists Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:12:41 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/31/Change-is-Good You've got to look at the big picture. Cathy MacMillan Corporate Culture Finances Managing change Tue, 31 May 2011 10:40:43 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/30/One-little-thing We've been talking about change all month. Time to put your money where your mouth is. Tova Davidson Managing change Mon, 30 May 2011 15:29:31 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/27/A-hero-of-historic-proportions This week's hero is our own Caroline Rose. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 27 May 2011 07:14:04 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/25/The-more-things-change Some things change. Some don't. It's figuring out what's important that matters Danny Williamson Managing change Wed, 25 May 2011 09:33:10 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/24/Embracing-the-unexpected Some change you don't see coming. You still have to deal with it. Danny Williamson Corporate Culture Managing change Tue, 24 May 2011 08:52:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/20/Heroes-taking-a-walk-in-the-park For their truly inspiring work for Sick Kids, Rob and Wendy Durigon are our heroes. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 20 May 2011 11:57:57 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/18/Communicating-change Change can be scary - even when it will improve things. Communication can make the difference between people being receptive or resistant. Natasha Paterson Administration Managing change Wed, 18 May 2011 11:13:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/16/Keep-the-ball-rolling Planning a change? Make a plan to sustain it. Jaime Bickerton Administration Managing change Mon, 16 May 2011 10:07:10 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/13/An-IT-hero Brydon Gilliss is our hero this week. Jeremy Cook Everyday heroes Fri, 13 May 2011 08:02:36 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/12/Lets-get-uncomfortable Being uncomfortable is a good thing. Who's helping you get there? Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Other Thu, 12 May 2011 13:32:45 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/11/Resistance-is-futile It seems like things are changing at warp speed. Approach change with baby steps. Stenna Berry Managing change Wed, 11 May 2011 08:48:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/09/Change-Whats-in-it-for-me Making a change? Getting buy-in is all about communicating benefits. Tova Davidson Managing change Mon, 09 May 2011 11:23:32 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/06/Green-Heroes Our heroes this week are Ingrid von Cube and her team at Appetizingly Yours. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 06 May 2011 13:19:50 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/05/Personal-Resilience This week is Mental Health Week. Here are a couple of tips each of us can use to build resilience to deal with change. Diane Cvetich Managing change Thu, 05 May 2011 10:52:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/02/Its-Election-Day Go vote. And take your kids. Tova Davidson Other Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:40 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/05/02/Managing-change This month, the MMG blog focuses on managing change. Doug MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture Managing change Mon, 02 May 2011 14:55:06 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/29/It-Takes-Time-to-be-Strategic You can't be strategic if you don't have time to recharge your batteries. Cathy MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture HR Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:21:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/29/120-heroes-opening-doors Our heroes this week are the organizers and volunteers of Doors Open Guelph. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:36:05 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/27/The-strategy-behind-design-choices Smart design is smart not because it’s interesting, but because it’s strategic. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Strategic thinking Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:39:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/26/QR-codes-go-mainstream They are here, they are square and they will be everywhere! Tova Davidson Client Services Web Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:55:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/25/What-is-strategic-thinking It's simple. Tova Davidson Strategic thinking Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:53:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/22/Heroes-getting-out-the-vote Yvonne Su and Gracen Johnson are our heroes this week. Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:45:33 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/21/Earth-Day What are you doing for Earth Day? Tova Davidson Corporate Culture Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:05:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/20/Strategic-stumbling Be strategic out there. Always be looking for your next source of inspiration. Blake Stevenson Design Services Strategic thinking Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:08:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/18/If-you-value-your-organization-make-it-your-mission-to-define-your-vision Vision, mission, values. Three little words that mean a lot. Jaime Bickerton Corporate Culture Strategic thinking Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:51:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/15/Want-your-strategy-to-succeed-Share-it Sharing your strategy makes it real. Danny Williamson Strategic thinking Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:34:50 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/15/A-strategic-hero Deb McPhedran is our hero this week! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:37:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/13/A-good-strategic-move Need some fresh strategic thinking? Share your challenges with others. Caroline Rose Strategic thinking Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:29:05 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/11/Time-for-a-corporate-bucket-list What's on yours? Danny Williamson Strategic thinking Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:44:38 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/08/All-it-takes-is-a-spark Gayle Valeriote is this week's everyday hero. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:06:43 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/06/How-successful-people-think Good thinkers are always in demand. Natasha Paterson Strategic thinking Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:48:47 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/05/Processes-and-Productivity-finding-the-balance What is it about getting a job done that makes us want to develop processes and procedures? Tova Davidson Strategic thinking Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:02:41 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/01/A-hero-for-Africa Our hero this week is Alison Fraser for her commitment to education in Africa. Lisa Simard Everyday heroes Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:42:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/04/01/Fresh-Focused-Solutions April is all about thinking strategically. Doug MacMillan Strategic thinking Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:55:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/31/Keeping-your-skills-current-helps-you-stay-creative Technologies are moving and changing so that what is regarded as cutting edge today often becomes stale very quickly. In order to develop creative websites, developers must have up-to-date skills. Jeremy Cook Web Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:05:48 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/31/Fostering-creativity-through-teambuilding How creative are you when you are unhappy or in a bad mood? What happens if your whole team is feeling this way? Cathy MacMillan Corporate Culture Sharpening your creative edge Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:13:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/30/Stuck-in-a-Rut-Time-for-a-Road-Trip We all must nurture creative thought processes even when it’s difficult. Diane Cvetich Sharpening your creative edge Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:41:02 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/29/More-creative-or-more-of-the-same Do exactly what you did last time and tweak it, ever so slightly. Danny Williamson Sharpening your creative edge Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:39:09 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/28/To-sketch-or-not-to-sketch In today's electronic world, there's much to be said for the act of putting pen to paper. Stacey McCarthy Sharpening your creative edge Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:09:50 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/25/Hero-for-Haiti Our hero this week is Phil McCulloch. Natasha Paterson Everyday heroes Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:24:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/21/What-does-it-mean-to-be-creative How would you describe a creative individual? If you’ve ever said, “I’m not creative” you may be short-changing yourself. Jaime Bickerton Sharpening your creative edge Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:00:40 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/18/Making-giving-back-a-goal Tyler Carroll of the Guelph Storm is this week’s MacMillan everyday hero. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:36:06 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/16/Look-listen-and-go-bananas Trying to conjure up the next BIG IDEA? It can be daunting, but ultimately rewarding. Stenna Berry Design Services Sharpening your creative edge Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:43:19 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/14/Is-expectation-hampering-creativity Today, we live in a world of the immediate. Is this making us less creative or has modern technology freed us to be more creative? Tova Davidson Sharpening your creative edge Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:15:53 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/11/Heroes-going-the-distance-to-help This week, we salute Donna Mair and Cathy Miller for their commitment to helping those in need far from home. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:04:46 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/09/Express-yourself We all have a creative side. The challenge is finding a way to express it. Caroline Rose Sharpening your creative edge Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:21:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/08/Get-it-right-would-ya Pay attention to the details. Oh, and get them right too. Please. Jaime Bickerton Client Services Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:09:34 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/07/Breaking-a-creative-block Here are five tricks that might help you break your creative gridlock. Danny Williamson Client Services Sharpening your creative edge Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:23:03 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/04/Heroes-who-fill-hungry-bellies This week we salute the organizers of Live Free Day! Danny Williamson Everyday heroes Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:59:11 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/03/In-designers-we-trust Sometimes, you just need to trust the designer. Blake Stevenson Design Services Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:06:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/03/02/Sharpening-your-creative-edge Bold creativity gets awards. Strategic creativity gets results. Doug MacMillan Sharpening your creative edge Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:12:09 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/28/Thanks A simple thanks. It’s amazing what it can do. Cathy MacMillan Administration Corporate Culture Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:21:49 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/28/Giving-our-staff-due-props Soliciting feedback from our colleagues is as important as input from our customers. Jaime Bickerton Corporate Culture Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:24:41 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/25/Heroics-that-challenge-our-expectations Our hero this week is Rebecca Morrison for terrific writing that challenges our expectations. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:53:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/24/Being-a-good-boss-is-good-for-business Doug and Cathy share tips on why being a good boss also makes good business sense. Danny Williamson Administration HR Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:02:48 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/23/Growing-conversations-with-blog-posts It's all about adding value. Lisa Simard Client Services Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:08:43 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/22/Are-you-doing-anything-with-your-feedback You asked for feedback and you got it. Now what do you do with it? Danny Williamson Client Services Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:34:37 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/22/Lets-hear-it-for-being-uncomfortable Push yourself. Re-wire your brain. Grow. Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:38:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/18/Dedication-at-its-best This week's hero is Steve Friesen for all the work he's done with Raise the Bar. Caroline Rose Everyday heroes Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:30:38 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/17/How-much-customer-engagement-do-you-need Can too much customer feedback handcuff innovation and stifle creativity? Doug MacMillan Client Services Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:28:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/17/Keeping-it-real In marketing, as in life, an honest expression of fact or opinion can be like a breath of fresh air. Tova Davidson Client Services Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:19:34 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/16/Looking-for-feedback-Make-it-easy-for-your-customers If you really want feedback, make giving it user-friendly. Seriously, make it user-friendly. Jeremy Cook Client Services Web Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:30:30 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/15/Wide-World-of-Colour Colours: they matter. Have you carefully considered yours? Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:30:30 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/14/When-hunting-for-feedback-forget-the-big-guns-and-pull-out-the-sniper-rifles Aiming for feedback? Better understand your gatekeepers. Stacey McCarthy Client Services Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:06:05 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/11/Healthy-heroics Today's hero is Morgan Craig-Broadwith for making us want to get up and do something. Diane Cvetich Everyday heroes Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:24:35 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/10/I-couldnt-care-less Do or do not. There is no try. Danny Williamson Client Services Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:43:20 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/09/Ask-and-you-shall-receive How feedback is changing the way we do business. Natasha Paterson Administration Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:19:47 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/07/Feedback-Why-negative-is-positive Sometimes feedback comes when we want it least, most times in the form of a complaint. This type of response is hard to hear and even harder to act upon, but a complaint is actually a golden opportunity. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:03:12 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/04/Fundraising-Heroes-are-a-Historic-Success The members of the Guelph Civic Museum’s Capital Campaign Team are our heroes! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:55:22 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/02/Design-by-Committee It doesn't need to be a feedback free-for-all. Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:04:22 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/02/01/Do-you-use-feedback-to-polish-the-jewel-or-to-sand-down-the-rough-edges Soliciting customer feedback is a funny thing. All too often, we focus on what we’re doing well and forget what we need to improve. Doug MacMillan Client Services Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:24:57 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/31/The-Social-Media-Audience Do you separate yourself into a "work" self and a "personal" self? Should you? Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:58:15 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/28/The-Hero-of-Hockeyville Mike Nelson is helping to turn Guelph in Hockeyville in 2011. He's also our Everyday Hero! Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:43:13 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/26/A-short-post-on-being-concise This post is short, sweet and to the point. Is your marketing? Danny Williamson Client Services Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:33:25 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/21/Like-a-sore-thumb-at-a-rock-concert Knowing who your customers aren't can be as important as knowing who they are. Danny Williamson Client Services Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:46:10 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/21/High-tech-heroes Our heroes this week are the team at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the organizing committee of the 2nd Annual Guelph Technology Economy Conference. Blake Stevenson Everyday heroes Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:25:47 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/19/Same-order-as-last-time Creating a client preference system is not a bad thing. In fact, it may save time and solve problems before they happen. Caroline Rose Administration Client Services Production Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:09:25 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/17/Dont-make-authenticity-a-footnote In marketing, the preferred choice for interacting with customers is authenticity. Danny Williamson Branding Client Services Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:06:22 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/14/A-hero-to-help-the-Supers We're excited about adding a brand new Super! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:49:21 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/13/Harry-Potter-and-knowing-your-audience Harry Potter is, without a doubt, a cultural phenomenon and it’s a fairly big blind spot in my pop culture knowledge. My lack of HPIQ is also a great analogy for knowing (or not knowing) your audience. Danny Williamson Client Services Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:26:36 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/12/Shiny-happy-people Look around – chances are pretty good that if you pick up any nearby printed piece, you’ll find the omnipresent ‘Shiny, Happy People’ smiling back at you. Stenna Berry Design Services Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:46:49 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/10/Dont-you-know-me-at-all Make assumptions about your customers at your own risk. Jaime Bickerton Client Services Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:25:28 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/07/Heroes-helping-us-help-others Volunteering is such an integral part of who we are at MacMillan that we often take it for granted. But this week, the beauty of volunteerism shone into my life here at MMG. For that I salute this week’s everyday hero, Hayley Sheppard of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:38:09 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/05/KISS Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to notice. Lisa Simard Administration Client Services Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:54:25 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/04/The-customer-is-always-right-but-which-one In a world where the pressures to complete are constantly getting stronger, it is important to know exactly to whom you are marketing yourself. Sometimes this means reaching beyond your client to their audience. Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:49:31 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2011/01/03/Who-do-you-think-youre-talking-to If asking your customers what they want is the key to good marketing, then why is it done so infrequently? Doug MacMillan Client Services Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:08:13 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/31/A-little-everyday-heroism-means-a-lot Sometimes heroes go above and beyond in little ways that really make a difference. Colleen Lipp of the Guelph Public Library is an everyday hero this week. Julie Brown Hallman Everyday heroes Other Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:17:57 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/29/Is-everything-marketing So I had a discussion recently where it was said, “everything that touches your customer is marketing”. Is that true? Tova Davidson Client Services Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:59:43 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/27/Everybody-hates-marketing Don't give your customers the "Go Away" feeling. In marketing, listen first then talk. Danny Williamson Client Services Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:29:12 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/24/Have-a-heroic-holiday Season's greetings from the supers at MMG. Danny Williamson Other Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:57:40 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/22/Tis-the-season-to-overbrand How do you tell how much is too much? If you have to ask, you're probably there. Danny Williamson Branding Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:52:10 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/21/What-the-font We see millions of examples of fonts on a day-to-day basis. Look around, find some for yourself and don't let your brand fall into the evil clutches of misinterpreted typography. Blake Stevenson Branding Design Services Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:16:37 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/20/Say-what Ads, emails, memos, brochures, newsletters, websites, e-blasts, tweets, instant messages and (gasp!) the phone... there are so many different communication mediums out there. It’s easy to see how a carefully crafted key message platform can start to crumble when it comes time to actually talk to your audience. Jaime Bickerton Client Services Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:09:51 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/17/Heroes-who-support-our-community-365-days-a-year It's easy to recognize the work of the Children's Foundation of Guelph/Wellington during the holidays, but we think their incredible efforts are worthy of year-round attention. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Philanthropy Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:48:06 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/15/Communicate-your-message-even-internally When we say, "Communicate your message." - We mean it. And we do it. Natasha Paterson Administration Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:45:48 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/14/Missed-opportunities Today’s blog post by Mitch Joel at TwistImage.com talks about some of the missed opportunities that could provide companies with ways to engage their customers. Then he asks, what else is being missed? My thoughts .... Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:44:55 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/13/Should-you-be-a-lone-marketing-ranger Marketing your company is simple, right? You develop products or services to meet your customers’ needs, package them, develop sales materials, send them to the right target markets, and customers respond by buying? Well, yes. And no. Stacey McCarthy Branding Client Services Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:23:05 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/10/Heroes-with-a-community-goal There is nothing more inspiring than witnessing a group of people mobilizing to work towards a common goal - throw in that it’s a group of youth coming together to support our community and you’ve got this week’s everyday hero – the Guelph Minor Hockey Association. Jaime Bickerton Everyday heroes Philanthropy Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:00:26 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/08/Consistent-design-builds-your-brand Consistent design is a Diva Design Do. Surprised? Don’t be. It’s a not-so-secret weapon this MMG Superhero is happy to recommend and even happier to use. Julie Brown Hallman Branding Design Services Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:33:47 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/07/Plan-the-work-then-work-the-plan All month we will be blogging about the importance of integrating your message … but what if you don’t know what your message is in the first place? Tova Davidson Branding Corporate Culture Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:09:32 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/03/Heroes-close-to-home The staff at MMG are breaking the rules and making Doug and Cathy MacMillan this week's heroes. Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Other Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:18:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/01/What-does-paper-have-to-do-with-my-message In some cases, paper may be the last thing on the list. The message, the design and the plan to roll it out are top-of-mind, but the paper may be an afterthought. A fantastic design will fall flat if it’s not printed on a complementary paper. Caroline Rose Production Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:01:56 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/12/01/Is-your-marketing-a-series-of-snowflakes-or-an-entire-storm As we shift into December and launch the season Canadians love to hate, it seems a fitting analogy to compare marketing to a snowstorm. Up close, each individual tactic should seem as unique to our customers as a snowflake. But, when the flurry is finished and you take a step back, we should blanket our market with one seamless, simple picture. Doug MacMillan Client Services Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:06:46 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/30/Eating-our-own-dog-food We want to know how we're doing on this whole blogging thing... Danny Williamson Client Services Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:21:26 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/29/How-do-you-know-what-your-clients-want-Ask-them It seems like a no-brainer. You’re the professional, you’ve got the experience and you know what the situation calls for. But how many times have you assumed you knew exactly what a client needed only to find out you were totally and spectacularly wrong? Danny Williamson Client Services Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:42:10 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/26/Heroics-worthy-of-the-silver-screen This week’s everyday hero is Thomas Gofton, a principal of Synn Studios, a Guelph based film and production centre. Doug MacMillan Everyday heroes Other Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:36:51 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/24/Designer-vs-Client-vs-Target-Market No matter what side of the mat you’re on, you know that working together to come up with a knock-out concept, suitable for your target market, can seem like an endless battle. Stenna Berry Production Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:02:12 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/23/Possessive-and-plural-pet-peeves Grammar matters. Trust us. Jaime Bickerton Other Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:35:45 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/22/Blogging-is-not-about-what-I-think Creating a blog doesn’t mean that the author controls the conversation; it means they are part of it. But, as with any conversation, it is a two way street, sometimes three or four or even more. Tova Davidson Client Services Web Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:16:18 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/19/Everyday-heroes We all have people that are pivotal in our lives, who make a difference, show us possibilities and set the bar high for personal achievement. I expected that ... but I didn’t expect that person to be my sons’ kindergarten teacher! Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Other Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:23:55 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/18/The-business-of-ideasand-execution Have you ever heard someone say they’re in the idea business? When it comes down to it, an idea is only as good as its execution. Danny Williamson Other Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:26:51 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/17/Client-focused-invoicing You’ve spent the time to brand your company and its services or products. You’ve done the marketing and made the sale. Now what about your invoices? Lisa Simard Administration Client Services Finances Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:14:12 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/16/Yes-advertising-still-matters So here it is... the answer to all prayers at MMG ... a “why to advertise” list ... but is it right? Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:57:39 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/15/Regaining-focus Sometimes doing the job right means stepping back and refocusing on the client's needs. Jaime Bickerton Client Services Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:12:05 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/12/What-a-morning It’s Random Acts of Kindness day here in Guelph and the MacMillan heroes are just back from serving free pancakes. Jaime Bickerton Philanthropy Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:20:46 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/12/The-little-things-are-what-makes-a-hero This has been the week of heroes for us here at MMG..... Tova Davidson Everyday heroes Philanthropy Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:15:40 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/11/Random-acts-of-kindness MacMillan is prepping to show how kind we can be. And let me say... the office is all a twitter! Tova Davidson Philanthropy Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:11:45 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/11/Building-client-focused-websites The basis of any good web project is balancing client needs and end user needs. Jeremy Cook Client Services Web Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:30:19 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/11/Today-we-remember Today we remember extraordinary heroes who fought and continue to fight for what we Canadians hold dear. Tova Davidson Other Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:28:54 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/09/What-Ive-learned-by-participating-in-Movember It's Movember and that has inspired a lot of thought on the value of conversations. Danny Williamson Client Services Philanthropy Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:33:16 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/08/Be-client-focusedbecause-you-never-know We've all been there. A major, unforeseen issue crops up and your client is upset. Being client focused from the beginning can help turn those major issues into minor ones. Stacey McCarthy Client Services Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:04:03 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/05/Celebrating-our-heroes We work hard to be your marketing superheroes, but we’re not the only heroes making life better. From time to time, we’ll salute our heroes - our peers, colleagues and community leaders who are making life a little more ‘super’ for everyone. Doug MacMillan Client Services Corporate Culture Everyday heroes Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:55:24 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/04/Customer-Service-In-or-Out Are we so used to bad customer service that any service better than bad is great? Diane Cvetich Client Services Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:04:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/02/May-the-best-candidate-company-win In elections the best candidates don't always win. In business, the same is true. Being able to identify a need and then fill it can mean the difference between winning and losing in both. Danny Williamson Branding Client Services Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:04:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/01/Starting-out-on-the-right-foot The RFP is the first step in a relationship with a new client... so this is the perfect place to start the journey together with a client focus. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:19:11 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/11/01/Hows-the-View-from-Over-There What would my customer want me to do? It's a question we don't ask nearly as much as we should. Join us throughout November as we explore what it takes to be truly client-focused. Doug MacMillan Branding Client Services Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:37:37 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/27/Its-a-question-of-definition-really Success as a company has a lot to do with a clear understanding of who you are, what you do and the value you provide. Danny Williamson Branding Client Services Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:08:09 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/25/Cooking-up-Some-Great-Marketing What do baking and great marketing have in common? Some times you have to go against the recipe and test your assumptions to create something truly great. Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:54:31 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/12/What-I-did-with-my-summer-holidays You could say they were “designed”... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:50:46 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/10/06/Are-your-employees-good-ambassadors-of-your-company While driving back to work at lunch today a white VW Golf pulled out in front of me. He was spewing that smelly black diesel exhaust... Stenna Berry Branding Corporate Culture Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:18:14 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/09/20/Allow-me-to-introduce-myself My name is Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Well, it’s not really but my super hero alter ego name of WebSpinner makes me feel like I should be a Bond villain, or perhaps a bad guy in a super hero movie! The reality of course is somewhat more mundane. My name is Jeremy Cook and I’m the Manager of Web Marketing and Development here at MMG... Jeremy Cook Web Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:52:49 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/09/08/How-long-can-you-go-without-water Recently – and without any warning – the water was shut off at my work place. It’s amazing how fast everyone realizes how important water is, especially in an office full of people! What will they drink? How will they flush the toilet? Natasha Paterson Administration HR Other Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:42:19 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/08/30/Its-invoicing-week-at-MMG At MMG, we always use our creativity to find ways to create better results for our clients. This goes for the accounting department as well... Lisa Simard Finances Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:52:24 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/08/16/Got-a-Minute Chances are, if someone has asked you this recently, you’ve paused, considered your options and hesitantly answered...“maybe.” Everyone is strapped for time, running from task to task, checking off items from that never-ending to-do list as you go. Life is busy and prioritizing can be hard, especially when those “extra” requests come your way... Jaime Bickerton Philanthropy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:45:23 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/08/09/A-Diva-Design-Dont If you made it over to our website’s “About Us” section, you’ll know I’m a fan of movies. My husband and I saw the documentary movie, “Oceans” the other night. It’s really good and beautifully filmed. My only critique – as with all movies – is how the title typography and the poster typography aren’t consistent. A cinematic pet peeve and a Diva Design Don’t... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:26:55 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/26/Plan-Your-Heart-Out For those who know me well, I am a planner. Doesn’t matter what it is. From deciding what to wear in the morning to planning a promotion for one of our clients, I like to plan... Caroline Rose Client Services Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:44:52 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/19/If-not-now-when I read a quote a while back, one I took to heart, one that helped guide one of the biggest decisions of my life - “If not now, when?”. We’ve all heard the whole “tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, live for the moment” song and dance but most of the time the inspiration passes as the stoplight turns green and we’re thrown out of our day dream, back to reality. I wanted to keep my inspiration top-of-mind, so I tattooed “one life” on my wrist. That seal Julie Stevenson Branding Client Services Corporate Culture Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:55:55 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/13/Building-customer-loyalty July 1 marked the 10th anniversary of Doug and Cathy MacMillan owning what is now known as MacMillan Marketing Group. The past 10 years has seen steady company growth and it was definitely a milestone very worth celebrating. But this blog post is not about the anniversary. It is about one of our suppliers helping supporting this project... Tova Davidson Client Services Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:37:12 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/07/06/The-World-Cup Have you been watching the World Cup? I generally don’t watch sports and don’t play soccer. But I wanted to see what all the fuss was about so I tuned in... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:36:52 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/06/28/Print-Production-and-Me So, here it is my first Blog ever! This is a new venture for me; sharing my thoughts in unfamiliar territory– the social networking world. This process has been one leap forward in embracing the digital world (I have never tweeted, I am not on Facebook, I do not own a Hi-def T.V. – yet)... Melissa Machmueller Production Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:23:28 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/06/24/Top-40-Under-40 Today’s Guelph Mercury celebrates our city’s Top 40 under 40, shining a deserving spotlight on the inspiring younger leaders of tomorrow... Doug MacMillan Corporate Culture Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:58:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/06/14/Welcome-to-my-blog When we were told we had to write a blog for the new MacMillan Marketing Group website my first thought was, what am I going to write? And how can I possibly think of something to say that other people might be interested in... Caroline Rose Client Services Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:07:35 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/31/It-is-an-Emotional-Day Yesterday I completed my first half marathon ... it was challenging, rewarding, fun and grueling. But today, I am finding myself feeling emotional... Tova Davidson Other Mon, 31 May 2010 10:54:42 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/25/How-Inspiring One of the best things about my job is the variety. One moment I’ll be writing a brochure for a business accelerator in the agri-tech sector and the next I’m working with a designer to come up with a cool concept for a not-for-profit’s annual report. Getting excited about projects is easy – I feel like I’m always doing something new... Jaime Bickerton Client Services Philanthropy Tue, 25 May 2010 13:34:33 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/19/We-Were-Told We Were Told We Couldn’t… When my husband and I first took over our company, we were given a lot of advice by other business owners. Here is what we were told: Cathy MacMillan Corporate Culture Wed, 19 May 2010 09:51:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/07/Tweet-Tweet I finally did, took the plunge and joined Twitter. So now everyone can know what is on my mind.... but why would they want to? Tova Davidson Client Services Fri, 07 May 2010 12:29:36 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/05/04/Diva-of-Design My MMG superhero name is Diva of Design, not because I like to throw fits (unless it’s absolutely warranted!) but because I love the very latest of all things design, be it fashion, art, interior and more... Julie Brown Hallman Design Services Tue, 04 May 2010 11:38:17 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/22/This-Is-National-Volunteer-Week Today, a mass of “M” folks celebrated with our Volunteer Centre at the “Time to Give Community Breakfast”... Doug MacMillan Philanthropy Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:02:22 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/22/We-Are-All-So-Scared-To-Speak-Out It seems like this new blog thing is scaring the crap out of many of my co-workers. Why is that? Tova Davidson Branding Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:05:15 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/19/What-I-like-best-in-my-job Hello. My name is Diane Cvetich and I am the Operations Coordinator here at MMG. Blogging is a new thing for me so please, bear with me. In an attempt to come up with something to write, I got to thinking about what I like best in my job... Diane Cvetich Administration Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:45:03 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/12/I-Have-to-Admit-This-is-a-Little-Weird Writing makes up a huge part of what I do every day. But for the most part, I write on behalf of my clients, infusing their brands and personalities into whatever project we might have on the go. This blog gives me a chance to find my own voice – and I look forward to sharing it with you... Jaime Bickerton Client Services Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:05:45 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/09/So-some-blogger-just-said-corporate-blogs-suck I just read a blog titled “your corporate blog sucks! “. After I took a deep breath, and calmed the panic rising in my chest ... I read on... Tova Davidson Branding Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:24:33 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/04/05/Hello-From-the-Finance-Department Hello from the finance department. I have worked at MMG for eight years and try to bring a calm zen to the numbers side of the company... Lisa Simard Finances Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:59:28 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/31/Tangible-versus-Intangible This morning at 12:37 a.m. (thereabouts), the phone dragged Cathy and I out of sleep. It was the security company for our office building. Apparently, the alarm was blaring and there had been ‘activity’ at one of the sensors... Doug MacMillan Client Services Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:48:00 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/30/Childhood-Dreams Apparently, with the launch of our new website, blogging is now a part of my job description. So to introduce myself, and write something you didn’t already read in my bio, here's a little bit more... Natasha Paterson Administration Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:13 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/24/This-terrifies-me I won't lie, this terrifies me. I used to write letters all the time. As a grade nine student, okay, a grade nine female student, it was pretty much mandatory that you wrote and passed off intricately folded notes to your girlfriends. I love so-and-so, you should go out with so-and-so. Later in high school these notes became actual letters addressed to so-and-so now away at University. I would spend hours designing and decorating the stationery... Stenna Berry Design Services Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:58:32 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/17/The-CMX-show-is-coming The CMX show is coming! Run!... Tova Davidson Client Services Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:51:29 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/15/Hello-from-our-Client-Services-Team Creative, yet efficient. Practical, but fun. A request from a client? Not this time (although we are used to getting these sorts of conflicting requests when working on client projects)... Tova Davidson Client Services Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:28:21 -0400 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/12/Kudos-to-our-very-talented-Illustrator Thanks to Blake Stevenson - aka Tighty Whitey Wonder Boy! Cathy MacMillan Other Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:12:52 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/06/Get-to-know-our-Superheroes Here at MacMillan Marketing Group (or MMG as we all like to call it), our people come first. Doug and I call them our superheroes... Cathy MacMillan HR Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:33:35 -0500 http://www.macmillanmarketing.com/blog/2010/03/02/Welcome Doug MacMillan welcomes everyone to our new website and blog. Read on to see what he has to say. Doug MacMillan Other Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:08:14 -0500