Month: March 2018

Out With Annoying Ads

Out With Annoying Ads by: Lisa Campolmi, Media & Research Strategist Understanding Google’s New Online Advertising Standards Does the idea of an ad blocker appeal to you?Why?You’re annoyed by ads, you say?Google understands. So do we. Ads that are intrusive, irrelevant or just plain annoying defeat the purpose of advertising – which is to connect […]

From Beering to Cheering, Don’t Miss This Action-Packed Weekend in Atascadero

From Beering to Cheering, Don’t Miss This Action-Packed Weekend in Atascadero by: Amy Donald, Copywriter March 23-25 will be a big weekend for one of our favorite small towns. We’ve got the scoop on Atascadero’s lineup of events, starting with a glass of wine and concluding with a finish line.Friday, March 23Unwind from a busy […]

SLO County Recognizes Local Agricultural Workers

SLO County Recognizes Local Agricultural Workers We are lucky to live in a place as bountiful as California’s Central Coast. But of course, we know the fruits, vegetables and wine grapes that make up a staple of our region’s economy don’t grow themselves.Agriculture in San Luis Obispo County thrives through the hands-on care of thousands […]

Action Hero: Youth Focus Africa Foundation

Action Hero: Youth Focus Africa Foundation Youth Focus Africa Foundation (YOFAFO) is a Uganda-based non-profit organization that empowers women and children through education, health and microfinance programs. Founded in 2005, YOFAFO works in partnership with three communities in Uganda to build strong foundations of trust, community involvement and accountability. The Central Coast plays a part […]

Why Strategy and Design Are BFFs in the World of Marketing

Why Strategy and Design Are BFFs in the World of Marketing by: Ashlee Akers, VP/Client Services, and Megan Condict, Art Director Imagine a world… …in which an account manager sits down, holds a brilliantly inspired brainstorm, develops a plan that’s spot-on to achieve a client’s goals, writes an awesome headline… and then assigns the headline […]

Arroyo Grande—Where Craft Meets Class on the Central Coast

Arroyo Grande—Where Craft Meets Class on the Central Coast by: Kaitlyn Hoyer Arroyo Grande is a city in California located on California’s Central Coast. Just outside of major tourist attractions such as Pismo Beach and Oceano Dunes, Arroyo Grande’s slower pace has much to offer visitors who seek adventure and relaxation. However, due to its […]

It’s Tax Season, and Here’s a Financial Planner’s Advice

It’s Tax Season, and Here’s a Financial Planner’s Advice We reached out to Ryan Olson, certified financial planner and wealth manager, to learn what people should consider before this year’s tax filing deadline… and the rest of the year.What should business owners and individuals do before the tax filing deadline hits?Contribute to your IRA for […]