Author Archives: Andrew Hoffman

Brand New Stuff

I went shopping for a new phone the other day. I gravitated immediately to the iPhones and Blackberries. Then I moved down the line to the other phones with names I hadn’t heard of, but I had heard of the … Continue reading

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Twitterpated

The rumors are true, the famous Disney star and teen idol, Miley Cyrus, has deleted her twitter account leaving thousands of followers/fans feeling “neglected” according to an MTV.com article. It seems they will have to go on with their lives … Continue reading

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Brand Iron Earns Highest Award from Art Directors Club of Denver

We wanted to quickly share some exciting news with everyone: Brand Iron has received the Art Directors Club of Denver Gold award for its advertising campaign developed for The Denver Athletic Club. The Gold award is for the best campaign … Continue reading

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“Standing out in a crowd” – Brand Champions at work

I’ve noticed even in my own every day purchases that my buying habits have changed. New price points or repeated advertising messages entice me to try a new brand. Before I knew it, my brand loyalty had changed. Strangely even … Continue reading

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BI Fun Day

Last week we skipped out on a day at our desks and spent the afternoon at Coors Field for a Rockies Game. We also enjoyed lunch at the local brewery next door. After filling up on good food and local … Continue reading

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The Power of SEO

If you’ve ever thought about whether or not SEO would be an effective tool for you or your business, take a look at how this powerful internet marketing strategy helped one of our clients boost sales and web presence. We … Continue reading

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Whose pronoun?

“Mike and Jim walked to the car, and he drove.” In this sentence, it is unclear who drove, Mike or Jim. The reader will be unable to determine it based on this sentence alone. It is clear that this sentence … Continue reading

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The Politics of Facebook at Work

A controversy ignited when a Swiss woman was recently fired for logging into her Facebook from home after she told her work she was too sick to look at a computer. This has reiterated the transparency of Facebook and other … Continue reading

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First Impressions

Similar to meeting someone new, a business has a short amount of time to make a good first impression. And once that perception is created, it is difficult to reverse. When a potential client sees your website, ad or collateral … Continue reading

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Season Ticket Surprise

Last week the Miami Herald reported that players from the University of Miami football team called to thank fans that had purchased season tickets for their support. They also called fans to invite them to the annual Canes Fest event … Continue reading

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