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		<title>Mountain Sports and Seth Godin&#8217;s Red Zone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who knows Seth Godin&#8217;s work, knows that the guy has a knack for pointing out the obvious. A couple weeks ago his blog featured a post called &#8220;How big is your red zone?&#8221; In it, Godin points out that every activity worth doing (like skiing or snowboarding or mountain biking for example) has a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone who knows Seth Godin&#8217;s work, knows that the guy has a knack for pointing out the obvious. A couple weeks ago his blog featured a post called <a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/08/how-big-is-your-red-zone.html"><em><strong>&#8220;How big is your red zone?&#8221;</strong></em></a> In it, Godin points out that every activity worth doing (like skiing or snowboarding or mountain biking for example) has a learning curve attached to it. He plots the &#8220;joy&#8221; associated with an activity over time against the &#8220;hassle&#8221; and comes up with what he calls the &#8220;red zone&#8221;. This is the place where people give up on an activity because the hassle is outweighing the joy. His contention is that the only reason people get through that gap is that someone on the other side is rooting them on, or telling them stories of how great it is on the other side (the green dot on Godin&#8217;s graphs below).<br />
<a href="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-81.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2688" title="Picture 8" src="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-81.png" alt="" width="273" height="224" /></a><a href="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-10.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2689" title="Picture 10" src="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-10.png" alt="" width="282" height="231" /></a><a href="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-11.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2690" title="Picture 11" src="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-11.png" alt="" width="288" height="230" /></a><br />
He notes that the bigger the red zone of the activity, the more convincing the advocate on the other side needs to be. Now all of this makes sense, and in the mountain sports business we understand the value of coaches, athletes, friends, brand advocates, etc in promoting and growing our sports. The hitch of course, and he saves this point until the last sentence, is how easy it is to overlook the need for these advocates on the other side of the red zone, when we as marketers who are engaged in these sports have already past through it (and have forgotten the red zone pain).</p>
<p>Personally, every time I&#8217;m on the mountain on my board or bike, I see people in the red zone. I worry about whether or not the ad or website or piece of marketing material that I&#8217;ve helped to create is enough to help them cross over. If Seth Godin is right in his contention, there is a personal connection requirement that as marketers in action sports, we haven&#8217;t traditionally been able to provide to our customers. What will be interesting to explore in the future is the possibilities for social media marketing to fill that personal void. Could it be that we finally have a channel that has what it takes to grow participation in our hassle sports and bridge the red zone gap to avoid the dreaded drop out? Time for us to get creative in this arena folks, it might just be our great white hope.</p>
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		<title>When It All Comes Together &#8211; Part Two / Quand tout tombe en place – 2ème partie</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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This is part two of a post that originates here. Check it out.
After five months of careful planning, creative plotting and kickass production, The Origin Montreal team has put the finishing touches on the Jay Peak Magazine. Published annually by the good people at Jay Peak Resort, the magazine is one-part vacation planner and one-part [...]]]></description>
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<p><em>This is part two of a post that originates <a href="http://origindesign.ca/blog/2594/marketing-advertising/when-it-all-comes-together-part-one/">here</a>. Check it out.</em></p>
<p><strong>After five months of careful planning, creative plotting and kickass production,</strong> The Origin Montreal team has put the finishing touches on the Jay Peak Magazine. Published annually by the good people at Jay Peak Resort, the magazine is one-part vacation planner and one-part editorial inspiration piece for eastern skiers and snowboarders.</p>
<p>This season, Jay Peak Resort asked us, their agency of record, to lead the magazine’s production. Drawing from the experience of our copywriter (and longtime ski magazine editor) Mike Berard, Origin Design pulled together a project we are all very proud of. Featuring articles and photos by celebrated writers like Leslie Anthony and amazing photographers like Skye Chalmers, the magazine successfully shows off Jay Peak’s greatest assets while speaking directly to its legion of fans.</p>
<p>Perhaps the greatest challenge in a custom publishing job like this one, is mimicking an editorial publication while authentically showcasing the branding of the client. Whereas most magazines have singular focuses (to entertain, inform, provoke, etc), a custom title must integrate the attributes of the brand while still achieving one or all of the above. In this case, Origin was tasked with representing Jay Peak’s unique space in the mountain resort marketing and advertising sphere while still attracting and entertaining skiers and snowboarders who only want a good story. To achieve this balance, Origin relied on its experience in ski resort marketing and our staff’s innate knowledge of skiing and snowboarding, not to mention the robust and appealing Jay Peak brand. The result is a magazine both client and agency can be proud of. Pick up your copy this November, or hit us up and we’ll send you a copy.<br />
<a name="francais"></a><br />
<strong>Quand tout tombe en place – 2<sup>ème</sup> partie</strong></p>
<p><strong>Après cinq mois de planification méticuleuse, de foisonnement créatif et la mise en place d’une production à couper le souffle, </strong>l’équipe d’Origin Montréal a finalement réalisé le Jay Peak Magazine. Édité une fois par année par le monde de Jay Peak Resort, ce magazine est à la fois un outil pour planifier ses vacances et une source d’inspiration pour les skieurs et planchistes de la côte Est.</p>
<p>Pour cette saison, Jay Peak Resort a demandé à son agence en titre (en l’occurrence, nous) de prendre charge de la production. En se basant sur l’expérience du rédacteur (et rédacteur en chef pendant de nombreuses années d’une revue de ski) Mike Berard, Origin Design a réussi à mettre tous les morceaux ensemble pour créer un objet dont nous sommes très fiers. Avec des articles et des photos de rédacteurs aussi réputés que l’auteur Leslie Anthony ou l’incroyable photographe Skye Chalmers, ce magazine réussit à présenter les plus importants attributs de Jay Peak tout en communiquant directement et simplement avec ses nombreux fans.</p>
<p>La plus grande difficulté peut être dans la réalisation d’une publication sur mesure comme celle-ci est de parvenir à donner l’impression qu’on a affaire à une publication à contenu tout en mettant en valeur la marque avec authenticité. Alors que la plupart des magazines ont habituellement une tonalité propre, soit de divertir, d’informer, de provoquer ou autre, une édition sur mesure doit positionner les attributs de la marque, tout en intégrant un ou tous les éléments mentionnés précédemment. Dans ce cas précis, la mission d’Origin était de décrire la personnalité unique Jay Peak dans l’espace du marketing et de la publicité de la villégiature de montagne, tout en « parlant » aux skieurs et aux planchistes à la recherche d’une bonne histoire. Pour arriver à cet équilibre, Origin a puisé dans sa vaste expérience en marketing du ski et de la villégiature ainsi que dans la connaissance instinctive du ski et de la planche des membres de son équipe, sans oublier la solide et attrayante marque Jay Peak. Le résultat : un magazine qui fait la fierté du client et de son agence. Le numéro sera disponible à compter de novembre. Prenez-en une copie ou appelez-nous et nous vous la ferons parvenir avec plaisir.</p>
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		<title>How did you plan your last vacation? / De quelle façon avez-vous planifié vos dernières vacances ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rory</dc:creator>
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Where do TripAdvisor and YouTube factor into the decision-making process? Recently, we were questioned on how many people actually consult YouTube and TripAdvisor when making holiday decisions. This discussion was prompted by a post on the near death of the travel brochure by our Creative Director, Danielle Kristmanson.
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<p>Where do TripAdvisor and YouTube factor into the decision-making process? Recently, we were questioned on how many people actually consult YouTube and TripAdvisor when making holiday decisions. This discussion was prompted by a <a href="../2514/marketing-advertising/is-the-travel-brochure-dead-resort-marketing-and-online/">post</a> on the near death of the travel brochure by our Creative Director, Danielle Kristmanson.</p>
<p>Last year, Google shared study results on business and personal travel planning in a presentation called <em>The Traveler&#8217;s Road to Decision</em>. The video is posted below, and the study it references confirms the rise, and the importance, of online resources for travel planning.</p>
<p><strong>The key takeaways from the presentation are posted below (if you do not want to spend the next 45 minutes watching):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>79% use internet for travel planning vs.      32% use informational brochures</li>
<li>41% made travel plans based on reviews      and experiences of others</li>
<li>36% users watch travel videos on the      internet (up from 15% from 2008)</li>
<li>63% used video when thinking about a      trip</li>
<li>60% used video when choosing destination</li>
<li>64% used video when looking for activity      idea</li>
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<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wHLNtcxSa7s&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1?rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wHLNtcxSa7s&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1?rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p>
<p><strong>What about TripAdvisor? </strong>With 47+ million  visits a month, TripAdvisor undoubtedly owns a sizable share of the 41%  of travelers who make their decision based on online reviews and  experiences of others.</p>
<p>Why YouTube? Even with the plethora of online video options, 79% of online video watchers still use YouTube.</p>
<p>A  deadly duo when it comes to travel research? Those who rely on print,  or even just their own websites, to get the word out about their travel  and tourism product need to consider the stats. &#8211; <em>Rory Tucker</em></p>
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<p><a name="francais"></a><br />
<strong>De quelle façon avez-vous planifié vos dernières vacances ? </strong></p>
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<p><em>Jusqu’à quel point TripAdvisor et YouTube affectent le processus de décision ?</em> Tout récemment, on nous a demandé quel était le nombre véritable de gens qui consultaient YouTube et TripAdvisor avant de prendre une décision pour leurs vacances. Ce questionnement a été initié par la publication d’un <a href="../2514/marketing-advertising/is-the-travel-brochure-dead-resort-marketing-and-online/">post</a> de Danielle Kristmanson, notre directrice de création, sur la mort possible de la brochure de voyage.</p>
<p>L’année dernière, Google a fait paraître les résultats d’une étude sur la planification de voyage d’affaires et de voyage personnel au cours d’une présentation intitulée <em>The Traveler&#8217;s Road to Decision</em>. Cette vidéo est affichée un peu plus bas et cette étude confirme la progression et l’importance des ressources en ligne dans l’organisation de voyages.</p>
<p><strong>Pour ceux qui ne veulent pas regarder le document de 45 minutes, voici les chiffres clé de cette présentation : </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>79 %      des gens consultent Internet pour la planification de voyage contre 32 %      d’utilisateurs de brochures informatives</li>
<li>41 %      ont planifié en fonction des critiques et de l’expérience d’autres      voyageurs</li>
<li>36 %      des utilisateurs ont visionné des vidéos de voyage sur Internet (15 %      de plus qu’en 2008)</li>
<li>63 %      ont visionné des vidéos quand ils pensaient partir en vacances</li>
<li>60 %      ont visionné des vidéos quand ils choisissaient leur destination</li>
<li>64 %      ont visionné des vidéos quand ils regardaient pour des idées d’activités</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Au sujet de TripAdvisor. </strong>Avec plus de 47 millions de visites par mois, TripAdvisor contrôle assurément une bonne partie des 41 % de voyageurs qui prennent leur décision en se basant sur les critiques et les expériences des autres.</p>
<p>Et YouTube ? Même avec la myriade d’options vidéo en ligne, 79 % des gens qui regardent des vidéos en ligne le font encore par YouTube.</p>
<p>On voit bien qu’il s’agit d’un redoutable duo dans le domaine de la recherche du voyage. Ceux qui se fient à l’imprimé ou simplement à leur site web pour diffuser l’information concernant leurs produits touristiques doivent réfléchir à ce que les chiffres indiquent. <em>Rory Tucker</em></p>
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		<title>Carte Blanche – Freeski Marketing Summit cancelled</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re sad to report that this year&#8217;s Carte Blanche freeski industry summit slated for September 19 at IF3 has unfortunately been cancelled. Travel and restrictions limited the commitment from our list of speakers. Our focus for the event has always been to add value to the industry through great dialogue and idea sharing. Unfortunately, we&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re sad to report that this year&#8217;s Carte Blanche freeski industry summit slated for September 19 at IF3 has unfortunately been cancelled. Travel and restrictions limited the commitment from our list of speakers. Our focus for the event has always been to add value to the industry through great dialogue and idea sharing. Unfortunately, we&#8217;re finding that a the types of speakers we&#8217;re looking for, with really relevant industry knowledge, are still finding themselves with travel budget restrictions. We hope this won&#8217;t be the end of Carte Blanche, and that as the economy continues to improve we find a way to resurrect the event.</p>
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		<title>Can&#8217;t Create? Curate. &#8211; Part One / Vous ne pouvez pas créer ? Organisez – 1ère partie</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rory</dc:creator>
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I have a confession. I went to art school. Please don&#8217;t hold it against me. It was at art school that I learned a valuable lesson. I recall classes (or &#8220;studios&#8221; as the art snobs preferred to call them) where black-clad Bachelor of Arts-types with the manual dexterity of elephant seals would struggle to [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>I have a confession. I went to art school.</strong> Please don&#8217;t hold it against me. It was at art school that I learned a valuable lesson. I recall classes (or &#8220;studios&#8221; as the art snobs preferred to call them) where black-clad Bachelor of Arts-types with the manual dexterity of elephant seals would struggle to create anything more than blotchy messes. But as the old adage goes, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, and despite their inability to create art, a number of these turtlenecked hopefuls possessed a lot of heart and an otherwise thorough understanding of art. It&#8217;s likely some even became curators at galleries with impressive collections of artwork. Which brings me to that valuable lesson I mentioned earlier &#8211; while these people cannot necessarily create like the &#8216;artists,&#8217; they had the insight and understanding to collect and show work that people like you and I value. This is the work of a curator, and in many cases it&#8217;s a position as valuable as the art it represents.</p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s not just lack of talent that keeps people from creating</strong>, more than likely it is the age-old problem of lack of time or resources. The good news is, if you do not have the resources to create but have insight and content to share, then you can curate. Some will inevitably argue with this but, done well, curation is not below creation. After all, without the work of a talented curator, artists would not get a chance to show their work, and we the public would be deprived of seeing it.</p>
<p>The value in curation, especially in the internet age, is sifting through an overload of information from an infinite number of channels, and finding the truly insightful, interesting and relevant content.</p>
<p>Being able to filter and find the most prized content for a particular audience will allow you to become a valued voice. If you can do this consistently, you become a trusted source of content. People will subscribe and follow your curation. You will become an authority and a tastemaker. Imagine what the marketing wizards would do with that kind of power. &#8211; <em>Rory Tucker</em></p>
<p><a name="francais"></a><br />
<strong>Vous ne pouvez pas créer ? Organisez – 1<sup>ère</sup> partie</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Je dois vous faire une confession : j’ai fréquenté l’école des beaux-arts.</strong> S’il-vous plaît, ne m’en voulez pas, car c’est aux beaux-arts que j’ai retenu une des meilleures leçons de ma vie.</p>
<p>Je me rappelle de cours (ou « ateliers » comme les snobinards les appelaient) où des étudiants en arts tout de noir vêtus, avec la dextérité d’une otarie, façonnaient des « œuvres » qui ressemblaient généralement à un gros dégât. Mais, après tout, la beauté est dans l’œil du spectateur, et au-delà de leur incapacité à créer des œuvres d’art, plusieurs de ces « grands artistes » étaient habités par la passion et la compréhension de la forme artistique. Il y a de bonnes chance que plusieurs d’entre eux soient même devenus des conservateurs d’art dans des galeries avec d’impressionnantes collections. Ce qui m’amène à la leçon retenue : ces gens n’avaient peut-être pas le talent créatif, mais ils possédaient la vision et la compréhension pour collectionner et présenter le travail que des gens comme vous et moi apprécions. C’est ça le job d’un conservateur et dans bien des cas, c’est un travail aussi important que la création elle-même.</p>
<p><strong>Ce n’est pas juste l’absence de talent qui empêche les gens de créer</strong>. Souvent, c’est le sempiternel manque de temps ou de ressources. La bonne nouvelle, c’est que si vous n’avez pas les ressources pour créer mais que vous avez des compétences ou des contenus dont les autres pourraient profiter, vous pouvez toujours organiser. Il y aura toujours des gens pour dire que la commission d’œuvres est inférieure à la création, mais sans le travail visionnaire d’un commissaire, les artistes n’auraient jamais la chance de présenter leur travail, et nous, le public, serions privés de cette opportunité.</p>
<p>Particulièrement à l’ère d’Internet, il y a une grande valeur à ce processus, car il faut être capable de filtrer une quantité incroyable d’information venue d’un nombre incalculable de canaux pour trouver le contenu pertinent, utile et intéressant.</p>
<p>Cette capacité de filtrer l’information et de découvrir le contenu qui saura intéresser un auditoire précis permet de devenir un interlocuteur apprécié. Et si par exemple, vous parvenez à le faire régulièrement, alors vous devenez une source fiable de contenus. Des gens seront prêts à vous suivre et à vous soutenir. Vous pourriez devenir une personne référence et même définir les goûts et les tendances.  Pouvez-vous imaginer le genre de choses que les as du marketing sont capables de réaliser avec ce genre de talent ?</p>
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		<title>When It All Comes Together &#8211; Part One</title>
		<link>http://origindesign.ca/blog/2594/marketing-advertising/when-it-all-comes-together-part-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts + Culture]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.&#8221; &#8211; Douglas Adams
In the world of advertising, deadlines are a constant reality. In this fast-paced existence, it often feels like that moment of appreciation for work doesn&#8217;t come until weeks later when you see your handywork on a billboard or in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>&#8220;<em><em>I love deadline</em>s</em>. I love the <em>whooshing</em> noise they make as they go by</em>.&#8221; &#8211; Douglas Adams</p>
<p><strong>In the world of advertising, deadlines are a constant reality.</strong> In this fast-paced existence, it often feels like that moment of appreciation for work doesn&#8217;t come until weeks later when you see your handywork on a billboard or in a magazine. As such, it&#8217;s good to try and stop and reflect on the work once in a while. At the moment, Origin&#8217;s Montreal office and Whistler editor <a href="http://mikeberard.com/blog/">Mike Berard</a> are in the final stages of a project they&#8217;ve been working on for four months &#8211; the <a href="http://jaypeakresort.com/">Jay Peak Resort</a> magazine is literally days away from going to the printer. The crew is in that moment of trying to appreciate all the work they&#8217;ve put into this custom magazine publishing job, while waiting for final approval from the client. It&#8217;s a thrilling time, and we&#8217;re excited for the final product to be placed in our eager little hands. Stay tuned for more&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_2596" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 563px"><a href="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ORIGIN_BLOG_JAY_MAG.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-2596  " title="ORIGIN_BLOG_JAY_MAG" src="http://origindesign.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ORIGIN_BLOG_JAY_MAG-1024x764.jpg" alt="" width="553" height="412" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Origin designer Simon Roy overseeing the final stages of the custom magazine design.</p></div>
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		<title>From Whistler, With Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This great short film by Whistlerite Matt Walker is an awesome look into the faces of Whistler, and the uneasiness that happens when put in front of the camera. The ethereal music and well-chosen backgrounds do an incredible job of highlighting the intimate moments between camera and subject. Great work Matt! &#8211; MB  

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This great short film by Whistlerite Matt Walker is an awesome look into the faces of Whistler, and the uneasiness that happens when put in front of the camera. The ethereal music and well-chosen backgrounds do an incredible job of highlighting the intimate moments between camera and subject. Great work Matt! &#8211; <em>MB</em>  </p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/13727006">From Whistler, With Love</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/aspect">Matt Walker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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		<title>K2 Skis Directs All Web Traffic to Facebook</title>
		<link>http://origindesign.ca/blog/2578/marketing-advertising/k2-skis-directs-all-web-traffic-to-facebook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mountain Sports]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an interesting move, Seattle ski (and snowboard, and inline skate, and ski boot) manufacturer K2 has directed all their web traffic away from K2Skis.com to their Facebook page. Offering a sneak preview of their 2010-2011 lineup of equipment, the iconic Pacific Northwest company seems to be making moves to bolster their Facebook numbers and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>In an interesting move, Seattle ski (and snowboard, and inline skate, and ski boot) manufacturer K2 has directed all their web traffic away from K2Skis.com to their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/K2Skis">Facebook page</a>. </strong>Offering a sneak preview of their 2010-2011 lineup of equipment, the iconic Pacific Northwest company seems to be making moves to bolster their Facebook numbers and beef up their social media presence. If this is the case, it&#8217;s not a bad move&#8230;as long as they revive their traditional site, or an evolution of it. While Facebook and other social media channels are great for sharing, I can&#8217;t see any other reason for ditching a traditional website now and alienating that big part of the ski market that still views Facebook as &#8220;something for the kids&#8221; i.e &#8220;your dad.&#8221; Because, let&#8217;s be honest, &#8220;your dad&#8221; still buys a large chunk of the ski industry&#8217;s product, and he wants to see a good ol&#8217; &#8220;traditional&#8221; website. Oh, how the times have changed&#8230; &#8211; <em>Mike Berard</em></p>
<p><em>Added 4:35 Thursday, July 29th &#8211; K2 Skis has gone live with their new site, after only a day or two of the FB rerouting. Apparently, it wasn&#8217;t a big social media move at all. Check the new site <a href="http://k2skis.com/">here</a>.<br />
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		<title>What the F**K is Social Media Now?</title>
		<link>http://origindesign.ca/blog/2567/marketing-advertising/what-the-fk-is-social-media-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What the F**k is Social Media NOW?
I have to admit I am rapidly tiring of slideshows, infographics and other presentations that spout stats and &#8220;facts&#8221; about social media like it is the savior of all mankind. However, despite the dubious &#8220;stats&#8221; (which I&#8217;ve seen quoted a million times without documentation or attribution) this slick presentation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="__ss_4747637" style="width: 425px;"><strong style="display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px;"><a title="What the F**k is Social Media NOW?" href="http://www.slideshare.net/mzkagan/what-the-fk-is-social-media-now-4747637">What the F**k is Social Media NOW?</a></strong><object id="__sse4747637" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="355" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=wtfissocialmediayr3-100713150130-phpapp01&amp;stripped_title=what-the-fk-is-social-media-now-4747637" /><param name="name" value="__sse4747637" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed id="__sse4747637" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" src="http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=wtfissocialmediayr3-100713150130-phpapp01&amp;stripped_title=what-the-fk-is-social-media-now-4747637" name="__sse4747637" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>
<p><strong>I have to admit I am rapidly tiring of slideshows, infographics and other presentations that spout stats and &#8220;facts&#8221; about social media</strong> like it is the savior of all mankind. However, despite the dubious &#8220;stats&#8221; (which I&#8217;ve seen quoted a million times without documentation or attribution) this slick presentation is worth a watch, if only for its summary of what social media is capable of and where it&#8217;s going. Let&#8217;s be honest, the power of social media is inarguable and has been for a couple years now. Like the slideshow says, if your brand is not on board, it will be soon&#8230;because it&#8217;ll have to be. Enjoy the slideshow and feel free to comment here. &#8211; <em>Mike Berard</em></p>
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		<title>Hierarchy in Design and Why You Need it</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a designer working in a marketing and advertising agency, I am often asked by clients to add or modify elements of a design based on their ideas of good design. Sometimes this works. And sometimes it doesn&#8217;t.
Design on its own can be pure aesthetic, but design for business requires a ground-up approach that respects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>As a designer working in a marketing and advertising agency,</strong> I am often asked by clients to add or modify elements of a design based on their ideas of good design. Sometimes this works. And sometimes it doesn&#8217;t.</p>
<p>Design on its own can be pure aesthetic, but design for business requires a ground-up approach that respects heirarchy in content. Design should guide users in the proper direction, &#8220;proper&#8221; meaning towards the content you want them to see. This heirarchy is very specific, therefore, it is critical for the time and effort to be put into creating a solid order of priority of information <em>before</em> design. This ensures the flow is worked out prior to the designer jumping into the design process. This saves time, money and frustration for everyone.</p>
<p>Smashing Magazine did a good job of summing up this process in an entertaining and informative <a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/04/23/educating-your-client-on-web-development-successfully/">blog post about heirarchy in design</a>. Check it out and chime in with your thoughts. &#8211; <em>Janalee Budge </em></p>
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