Productivity.
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The agency game: Five reasons to consider an agency
Working with a creative agency is like being in a romantic relationship. At its best it is fulfilling, fun and leads to growth, both for your business and the agency. But all relationships need work and sometimes a little guidance, so we’re here to help. Our four-part series of agency…
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Five essential post-production tools for filmmakers
The world of video production has changed dramatically over the past decade. Gone are the days of prohibitively expensive cameras, while changes in post-production technology means you can do everything with a laptop and the right software. But with so many tools out there, it can be difficult to know…
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Advice from 10 video production professionals
Are you interested in making your next video project more effective? We asked 10 producers, directors and more for their advice on making it in the world of video production. From focusing on the story to being cost conscious, these 10 tips will be useful for anyone involved in making a…
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Six tips for dealing with feedback
Collecting feedback on your ideas, creations and iterations is a hugely important part of the creative process. But not all feedback is created equal. For every insightful observation and useful suggestion, some comments can miss the point, lack context or just be plain wrong. Dealing with the latter can be…
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Six essential digital tools for publishers
The publishing world is run by specialists: from editors and layout designers to booksellers and royalties accountants. With such specific roles come dedicated digital tools for publishers. But the market for these tools is increasingly crowded and difficult to navigate, which is why we’ve selected six of the best ways to solve…
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Eight tips for better teamwork
Talented people working together effectively is the key to a successful project. But just because you’ve assembled the A-team doesn’t mean things are going to run smoothly. The best teamwork demands regular communication and a clear process, which doesn’t always happen naturally. These eight tips are a great way to put effective…
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Five alternatives to meetings
When I co-founded my startup PunchTab, one of the first things I did was institute a meetings rule. If you added an internal meeting to anyone’s calendar, it cost $1 per minute scheduled. That’s right – at PunchTab you had to pay to hold a meeting, with the fees going…
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Seven steps to happiness: how ad agencies are more productive with file sharing
“Advertising is based on one thing: happiness” Don Draper, Mad Men Every day, ad agencies across the world attempt to deliver happiness to their clients. But the modern world is much more complicated than in the days of Sterling Cooper and 21st century clients have ever-changing and multi-faceted needs. Coming…
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Five reasons why projects fail
An amended version of this article was originally published in Entrepreneur. As a founder of multiple startups and current COO of Hightail, I’ve led many projects, from launching new websites to rebranding a multi-billion dollar global company. While I’ve had some great wins, I don’t mind admitting that there have…
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Five ways to embrace your inner perfectionist
The world of tech has a popular maxim: f*ck it, ship it. It means that a new app, website or software update should be released once it’s good enough, even if it has a few bugs. This attitude powered Facebook’s “move fast, break things” ascent to becoming the world’s biggest…
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Three Post-it productivity tricks
New products or services that fail to find an audience are often described as “a solution without a problem”. But this is exactly how one of the most successful inventions of all time started out. In 1968, Dr. Silver Spencer, a chemist at multinational conglomerate 3M, was attempting to create…
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Nine tips for organizing your desk
We all strive to be more effective at work and one sure-fire way to boost your productivity is to simply keep your desk tidy. Whether you work from home, in a small studio or a large office, the place where you sit or stand every day is very important. If your desk…
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