Drupal – No One-Size-Fits All Approach to Growing, Learning
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending MidCamp – a Drupal event that ran from Mar. 28-30th in Chicago. I've had the good fortune over the…
Coming Through in the “Clutch” -- Three Ways We Strive for Continuous Improvement
Part of knowing where you’re going is understanding where you’ve been. At Digital Echidna, we feel a project launch is just a milestone in a much…
The Perils of (Mis)Communication
Why do many customers have an inherent distrust of companies? Why do they look at public relations and marketing efforts through a jaundiced eye…
Guidelines on Guidelines - Official Does Not Have to Be Ostentatious
Does a document have to be weighty to carry weight? Does the more syllables used in a word add more gravitas to the statement? Or is an abundance of…
Politically De-Motivated - Messaging Lessons from the Campaign Trail
How much is too much? That's a tough question to answer. But we all know what too much is and the key to successfully communicating with your…
The Case for Treating Your Students Like Customers in Higher Education
One of the ideas that we face the greatest resistance to when working with higher education clients is understanding that students are customers. But…
How to Drive Engagement & Results with Performance Creative: 4 Pillars for a Winning Strategy
When it comes to vying for consumers’ attention, the competition has never been more fierce. According to Forbes, the average person sees between 6…
Make Sure Your Source is the Right One
Proxies, advocates, and representatives are all welcome to participate, but when you want the best quality of information upon which to build the…
Thriving or Merely Coping? When Good May Not Be Good
There can be a huge difference between a “Yes” and a “Yes.” Context is everything and when you’re reaching out to customers and users for feedback…
Captioning -- How Not to Get Lost in Translation
For many organizations, a video is a great way to introduce clients to your business. It provides a quick overview, helps people visualize the…