Month: March 2015

The Facebook “Filter Bubble”

The Facebook “Filter Bubble” by: Sean Murphy Over the years, the way people consume information has evolved drastically. From word of mouth, to letters, to periodicals, to radio, to television, to the internet, we must constantly keep up with the progress of technology if we want to stay informed.It should follow, then, that those who […]

How Print Marketing Can Work for You (Part 3: Delivery)

How Print Marketing Can Work for You (Part 3: Delivery) by: Michelle Starnes In part one and two of this series, we talked about the initial steps in creating a printed marketing piece that can work for your small business, and the best practices for designing a piece for print. Now, let’s talk about getting […]

Action Hero: New Life K9s saves lives through human/canine relationships

Action Hero: New Life K9s saves lives through human/canine relationships by: Christiana Newcomb Did you know more than 22 Veterans commit suicide in the United States every day? Or that one third of combat veterans are diagnosed with PTSD? Having a strong support system can positively impact a Veteran’s return to daily life immensely. New […]

UPDATE: The LOVR Traffic Relief Project

UPDATE: The LOVR Traffic Relief Project by: Jamie Maraviglia Anyone who has traveled through San Luis Obispo in the past year has undoubtedly come across the major construction occurring on Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR). The $33 million project will widen LOVR to four lanes and provide improved pedestrian and bicycle access in both directions, […]

Verdin Sponsors YPNG Monte Carlo Night at The Cliffs Resort

Verdin Sponsors YPNG Monte Carlo Night at The Cliffs Resort As was once said in The Great Gatsby, “A little party never killed nobody!” The Young Professionals Networking Group’s (YPNG) Monte Carlo Night is quickly approaching and Verdin is excited to be sponsoring a table at this year’s 6th Annual Event.On April 3, 2015, The […]

Action Hero: Restorative Partners helps victims and offenders by reforming SLO’s Justice System

Action Hero: Restorative Partners helps victims and offenders by reforming SLO’s Justice System As an often overlooked demographic, recently released offenders frequently return to the public unprepared to be fully integrated back into their day to day lives. Restorative Partners works with individuals currently incarcerated to maintain academic and career skills through a variety of […]

How Print Marketing Can Work For You (Part 2: Design)

How Print Marketing Can Work For You (Part 2: Design) by: Michelle Starnes In part one of this series, we talked about the initial steps in creating a printed marketing piece that can work for your small business. Now, let’s talk about getting the most out of your design.DesignNo matter what you do, you must […]

How Print Marketing Can Work For You (Part 1: First Steps)

How Print Marketing Can Work For You (Part 1: First Steps) by: Michelle Starnes Here’s the scenario: You own or work for a small business and you want to create a compelling marketing piece to reach your customers. But where do you start? How do you make sure that the piece will be effective and […]