Sep
14/
09

Ninja's in the Church (slides)

by Michael Buckingham
Ninja's in the Church (slides)

Many are asking about the slides…I think both for the content and to see the idea I introduced of the “140 character slide”…so, enjoy!

Ninjas in the Church
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If you have a group of pastors or creatives…or better…

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Sep
02/
09

Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 3

by Michael Buckingham
Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 3

[this is part 3 of a series following the logo refresh for Holy Cow Creative, here are part 1 and part 2 in case you missed them.]

Don’t cheat. Don’t scroll down to see the finished……you looked already didn’t you? Okay. Well, walk…

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Sep
01/
09

Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 2

by Michael Buckingham
Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 2

[this is part 2 a series following the logo refresh for Holy Cow Creative, part 1 can be found here.]

Type was important in the current logo and was what I spent the most time on, but most time in finding…

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Aug
31/
09

Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 1

by Michael Buckingham
Holy Cow! a logo. The refresh, Part 1

There it is, our logo for the last 5+ years. It’s taken really good care of us, has received lots of compliments and most importantly has made people smile…but it is time for a refresh and over the next few…

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Aug
25/
09

Lego of my business card!

by Michael Buckingham
Lego of my business card!

Sometimes people ask if you weren’t doing this what would you like to do. I normally would answer acting, I just think it would be a kick to play the part of different people, personalities and all that good stuff.…

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Aug
24/
09

I have an Idea.

by Michael Buckingham
I have an Idea.

Coming up right around the corner is Idea Camp and though I can’t be there, you should consider it. This is a big turning point in the InvisiblePeople roadtrip…no literally, Mark will be turning around and making his way back to…

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Aug
19/
09

The WHY of Holy Cow!

by Michael Buckingham
The WHY of Holy Cow!

Please go watch this post at Church Marketing Sucks. This is a big reason I know we need to do what we do. Yes, much of our work is seen on Sunday morning but the focus doesn’t stop on Sunday.

Take sermon…

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Aug
14/
09

Coca~Consistency

by Michael Buckingham
Coca~Consistency

Interesting look at the Coke brand through the years. As I’ve been looking at my logo and considering a refresh, this gives me some good food, or I guess drink, for thought.

UPDATE
Very interesting comments on Twitter (which I thought I…

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Aug
08/
09

Thinking outside the toilet

by Michael Buckingham
Thinking outside the toilet

This post in the Church Marketing Lab reminded me of some very creative advertising located where else…the bathroom. A great example of looking at things from a different perspective. Who ever thought that you could use a urinal to sell a…

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Aug
04/
09

Hey! I'm trying to work here.

by Michael Buckingham
Hey! I'm trying to work here.

So you’re working on a project for a client when someone from the staff, etc. brings in a design idea. My reaction: get defensive, protect my role. Here’s a different, and much better perspective.

Thanks @boagworld

Listen!

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