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5 Things I Would Change About Adobe Indesign

5 Things I Would Magically Change About Adobe Indesign

By Michael Streubert

I want to get this out of the way— Adobe Indesign is a great program which I depend on daily. It’s the industry standard for page design, and for good reason: it’s reliable, easy to use, and incredibly robust in the features department. But I’m a world class complainer who can find fault in anything, so I thought I’d make this my new blog series: Michael Complains about (Design Program). All of the following items are minor issues I would love to see “fixed.” 1. Controlling Columns
Business with Government Agencies

Doing Business with Government Agencies

By Texas Creative

There are great opportunities with local, state and federal government contracting. That’s why we made a strategic decision over 10 years ago to build a government public affairs and marketing area of our company’s service offerings. It wasn’t easy, it was a long process, but it worked. Here’s how we did it and what it has meant to the growth of Texas Creative. Get Your Certifications: Our first stop was the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA), where we received ou
Using Social Media to Establish Thought-Leadership

Using Social Media to Establish Thought-Leadership: The Costs and Benefits

By Texas Creative

Often times, social media is overlooked for B2B marketing. It is seen as a tool for businesses to reach consumers, not other businesses. However, the truth is when people are on social media, they are looking for content that provides value to their lives — at home and at work. When looking at B2B marketing, some of the most valuable content you can create is content that educates. Just think about it: How often are you looking for information regarding your industry? Whether reading about bes
Tips from a New Coordinator

5 Tips from a New Coordinator

By Texas Creative

I’ve been working as an Account Coordinator here at Texas Creative for about 3 months now, and boy, have I learned a lot. So whether you’ve been in the industry for years, are just starting out, or are considering a career in account management, I hope these tips and tricks help you on your way. 1. Write down everything No seriously, everything. Take a notebook with you to every meeting, because at some point, someone will say something you’ll need to remember. Taking notes at every meetin
Conducting a Photography RFP

Conducting a Photography RFP: Keep the competition fair and respectful.

By Texas Creative

I  appreciate the talent of a good photographer. It’s a profession that deserves a lot of respect because to make a livelihood out of it requires a lot of talent, business savvy, and hard work. Technology drives the industry and that particular field is constantly evolving. It’s an art form that I personally once toyed with making my career, but it was not in the master plan for me. Instead, I found myself working in the advertising industry where I regularly hire photographers to creat