The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was so much sensory overload that it took me a few days to process what I had seen (and to soak my achin’ feet!)  That “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” cliché has been hauled out plenty in regards to this show, but I have to say [...]

The Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is no place for high heels.  Just walking the halls would take a full day, and that would be without stopping to take in any of the eye-popping displays of dazzling technological advances. Thank goodness I wore my walking shoes because being surrounded by all the latest electronics [...]

Did you know that the tradition of making resolutions for major life changes at the New Year goes back to Roman times? Yep, Julius Caesar may have resolved to lose weight, spend more time with the family, and make more money just like so many of us do. This is the way we start fresh, [...]

My team and I attended BlogWorld in Los Angeles last weekend to learn about the latest strategies in social media & the new online world. BlogWorld is the first and only industry-wide conference, tradeshow and media event dedicated to blogging, podcasting, social media, social networking, online video, music, Internet TV and radio. Whether you are [...]

Toy Trends and Social Networking How to sell toys in a tough economy and reach new markets through social media. Designers, marketers and executives from Los Angeles based toy manufacturers including Jakks Pacific, Educational Insights, Counterpoint Systems, The Express Line, Buymeatoy.com, Kid Toyology, McHale Design, Playmates Toys, Santaw Design, DDW, and many other toy companies [...]

The Dallas Toy Preview has always been a great trade show for small and large toy brands to come together and preview their upcoming products to buyers from Target, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, and many other retailers. This year, the show was very busy and every booth I visited was filled with numerous buyers during [...]

I have been training for the Long Beach Half Marathon, so I decided to enter an obstacle race on the beach. It sounded fun to run on the beach, it was only a 5K race so I thought no problem. I regularly go 4 to 5 miles on hills and this was flat, and a [...]

As a business owner, I have learned the importance of constant communication with all of my customers. My company works from a business to business standpoint, therefore we at Dynamic Designworks Inc. act as a design and marketing agency offering innovative designs and social media strategy for our clients. What we have found in dealing [...]

At the September Linked OC event, “How to Build a Large, Loyal + Profitable Network using the Social Web,” Social Media Marketing expert Mari Smith introduced us to her new book “The New Relationship Marketing” coming out on October 25, 2011.  In her presentation, Mari outlined a proven nine-step program for building a sizable, loyal network comprised of quality [...]