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Ian Macaulay
thank you for the help
I can see its clearly marked in my database that he is in Ewing Church Cemetery, I have chastised myself using a mirror for my misguided ways,
Sorry for the bad info, I really should be more careful. And thank you for the correction.
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Roger - thanks for trying to find my Mathews and Titus - their obits stated burial in "Ewing Cemetery" so, unfortunately, I had them in the wrong location - they ARE in First Pres of Ewing - I have fixed them and sent a request to photogs there......Sorry to have sent you on a wild goose chase. If the obits had stated Ewing Church or Pres, I would have known better....thanks for being so kind and patient....Donna
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Great pictures! Thank you so much for fulfilling my photo requests!
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Lillian and Howard Keim
I appreciate your taking the time to look for and photograph there grave. Many thanks.
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Thanks so much for the photos! Appreciate you!
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Thanks Roger for the correction on Carl Snyder's birth year. It has been corrected on his memorial #55397091.
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Thanks Roger, that makes sense. I'm familiar with that Cemetery in Lambertville. Will remove the other memorial. Thanks for the heads up! John
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Hi Roger, I just wanted to verifiy before I removed this Memorial. I assume her Obituary is incorrect and that she was NOT buried in Riverview Cemetery?? Thanks, John
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Thanks so much for the photos! They are great.
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Thank you so very much for taking the photos at Ewing cemetery for me. It was a wonderful surprise in my very rushed day .
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I made a passing reference to "Lemonaid Loaders" (although I spelled it incorrectly), an old mail-order gadget meant to fit in-line from a data cassette tape deck, somehow cleaning up the signal, making failed loads (very common on the TRS-80) less likely. My grandfather Wayne Lemons built them in his converted garage workshop in his home on U.S. Route 65 in Buffalo, Missouri. I even helped him build a few when I was a toddler until it became clear that skill with a soldering iron wasn't part of his genetic legacy. Gary Moore stumbled on that post I made and recalled it when he found an old Lemonaid Loader among the detritus of his TRS-80 (Model 1) stash. Being a gentleman, he sent it to me. I'm so excited to have one, as after my grandfather died most of his workshop got parted out among the family (I have his TRS-80 4P luggable, while I'm told the Model 1 was donated to the Smithsonian, although now that I remember that it seems too odd to be true; I'm checking up on that). Nobody thought to save any of the Lemonaid Loaders at the time — there were just too many around to be thought of as valuable. My grandfather was a huge inspiration, a man who gave me a love of technology, music, and the joy of being a recalcitrant bastard from the moment I could first think. He built the town's first radio station by hand. He wrote the "Learn Electronics Through Troubleshooting" manual that was the Army's basic electronics manual for years (much to the embarrassment of my uncle when he went to West Point). He received a letter from the first television station to broadcast in Kansas City when their transmitter went online; he was the only person they knew of in Southern Missouri who had a television — because he'd built one by hand. He was a writer, a cartoonist, and a musician with his own home recording studio decades before that became commonplace. He was a Radio Shack franchisee. (Nobody's perfect.) Most of the artifacts I have of his life were destroyed over the years through neglect and an unfortunate double-whammy of fires, so all I have left of his technical achievements are the textbooks he wrote and this Lemonaid Loader. Which is plenty. So thank you, Gary.
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who gives a soldering iron to a toddler?! Well, in the US, that is. In other countries where they make our stuff, I suppose it's ok.
That's pretty neat. So the Loader itself, can it be used for other things?
I don't know if the Loader can be used for anything else. I never thought about that! I'll plug it into my phone. I hope it doesn't explode.
I hate to have to tell you this Joel, but "donated to the Smithsonian" is from the same code book as "We gave fluffy to a nice family in the country"…..
No! They wouldn't take old Trashy out behind the barn! Noooo! I hate you! I hate you!
…Holy FRACK! I remember the Lemonade Loaders! One of my friends who had a TRaSh-80 had one, and the damn things actually worked! Radio Shack's tape drives were crap in that their heads got gunked up even if you farted next to them. The loader significantly reduced load failures by several orders of magnitude. So low that when it happened, it was actually the tape itself that was at fault and not line noise!
I loved my old TRS-80 (I refuse to call them Trash-80s :P). My family was big into them, starting with a Model I, Level I, upgrading to the Level II, then a Model III, then, yes, one of the Model 4P luggables. I have lots of happy memories playing with that 4P in hotel rooms while my father would be out selling books. I would transcribe sheet music into it using the old Orchestra-90 program. And who could forget the joys of Big-5 Software and the ever popular Scott Adams adventures?
I never had a Lemonaid Loader, but I had heard about them! With that Model I, it was near impossible to get things loaded correctly, manually tweaking the volume between 6 and 7, just hoping to get the right level. My sister and would take a half hour to try and load "Haunted House", I remember, and the saved "Fire When Ready Gridley" BASIC program we took so long to enter in from the instruction manual. Good times! Thanks for the nostalgia trip
Wow… never thought I'd see one of these again. I personally knew the inventor/creator of these things! He made one just for me for my TRS-80 Color Computer.
I remember Wayne showing me on his oscilloscope exactly what the problem was and how this device addressed the problem.
I also remember him talking about how he would put in extra parts and seal it all in epoxy so that it couldn't be reversed engineered.
I remember Wayne showing me on his oscilloscope exactly what the problem was and how this device addressed the problem.
Can you recount this for us now?
I also remember him talking about how he would put in extra parts and seal it all in epoxy so that it couldn't be reversed engineered.
Wow, Grandpa Johnson was kind of a jerk. 😉
Thanks for sharing the awesome family history, Joel. One thing I regret is letting my grampa's work room get stripped out and sold off to family and strangers. I wish I had bought the house and kept that room as a personal museum. too bad I couldn't afford the house at the time. It sounds dirt cheap to me know when I think about it.
LarryD: That's crazy. How did you know my grandpa? (Is your last name "Davidson"?)
I think that you win the Cool Grandpa award.
Joel: No, my last name is Dorman… though I know Larry Davidson also.
I'm trying to recall the circumstances… I would have been a young teenager at the time; 13-15. I believe I was doing a school project where I had to interview someone in the community. Being a computer geek my dad put me in contact with your grandpa.
Your grandpa didn't have a TRS-80 Color Computer to test with so he made a lemonaid for me to try. It seemed to help in only about 10% of the cases so there really wasn't a market there.
I really don't recall the workings of the device anymore, but I would generalize it as basically reducing noise and normalizing the signal.
Interestingly, the most effective 'fix' on the coco was to simply turn the tape player upside down… worked about 90% of the time if there were problems loading a tape.
That's really cool, Larry. Most of the Lemons family has moved out of Buffalo now, but I'm still down there every couple of years to go to Lone Rock for Memorial Day and stuff. Nice to meet you!


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Impression or impersonation? I do not understand how "impression" has come to mean "imitation" as in "This is my impression of Marlon Brando." "Impersonation" seems to be the better choice in this situation, but it seems that these two words are used interchangeably. I understand how "impression" can refer to the process of duplication in situations like taking an impression of one's credit card, but I wonder if "impression" is misused as substitute for "impersonation" in other cases. Any thoughts?
Does anyone know who first used the expression "retail therapy". How would one go about finding the first time this expression was published?
The inventiveness of English-speakers can be wonderful. The other day I discovered "advismentor," a word that seems to me to be witty and useful. We know at once what it means, and it extends the words "advisor/adviser" and "mentor" a bit, in (what I consider) a charming way. Let us adopt it forthwith. But...the purists, pedants and fussy traditionalists have some valid points, IMHO. Inventions and changes can be stupid, unimaginative and ignorant. There are neologisms -- and new meanings and uses for old words -- that contribute nothing but lexical pollution. Take, for example, a pet peeve of mine: the use of "parameter" to mean limit or setting. "Parameter" does not mean that; look it up, and see whether you can understand its real meaning. I can't, so I don't use the word. Many academics love junk words like this -- they consider them shibboleths that proclaim erudition and intellect. Hmpf! Congress should outlaw the abuse of "parameter," even among computer enthusiasts. Others: first we had "contact," and then "to contact." Not good. Then we had monstrosities like "to channelize," "to compartmentalize," and other -izes, which are all obvious rubbish. "Enormity" lost its trenchant meaning and became a silly, needless synonym for "huge size." The hideous trend continued with "to critique," a stinker if ever there was one. The British, stupidly ignoring Fowler/Burchfield, decided to write "all right" as "alright," a zany error that seems somehow to go well with their penchant for those hilarious unattached participles. I don't know when people started using "if" to mean "whether," a nasty bit of illogic and confusion that seems to have escaped English instructors the world over. Now (gag!) we have "to text," another tellingly ignorant error. Like the intolerable verbal tics "you know," "like," and "I mean," these lexical monstrosities are expressions considerate people avoid. After all, one does not join friends for lunch, and then pick one's nose after finishing the soup, now does one? Change -- the new -- is not always bad. That does not mean the bad is ever anything but bad, period. Usage born of sheer ignorance does not have my respect, though I do not doubt that over generations, many egregious alterations of English managed to shed the stigma of illegitimacy. Heavy sigh.....
This is one that a good portion of the population is guilty of. I hear plenty of people use "amount" while referring to discrete objects, such as cars or people. (Yes, I just called people objects.) I don't remember actually learning this rule, but I have always used "amount" while referring to things that do not easily separate into countable parts, such as water, sand, courage, experience, etc. It seems to me that "number of people" (or some other phrase, depending on context) should be used instead. I understand that there are cases where this can get confusing ("amount of time" but "number of minutes"), but I think it's never okay to use "amount" with something that is thought of as a collection of separate objects. Am I crazy? Does this make anyone else cringe? I don't think I made this rule up, but I will concede that it's a possibility.
If the initial year an event is held it is called the inaugural, what is it called the next year? First annual or second annual? And why?
Several people I know felt that this use of "concern" was correct: "She felt concern, but not enough to sacrifice..." I felt that it should be "concerned". Two of them are professional writers, so I can't argue much, but if "concern" is also correct, what is its function? Noun or adjective? If it's a noun, shouldn't it be "a concern"? If it's an adjective, shouldn't it be "concerned"? In dictionaries, "concern" is either a noun or a verb, not an adjective. Oddly enough, the same people felt that "She felt scare" was clearly wrong. If "scare" is wrong and "scared" is correct, then shouldn't the same hold true for "concern" and "concerned"? On the web, I do see many people using "feel concern" although it is slightly less common than "feel concerned".
Why is the word "quarters", to mean a place of residence, plural? When we say, "I'll show you to your quarters," we mean a room. So, why don't we simply say, "I'll show you to your quarter," without the 's'? There are some nouns that take a plural form but they are not actually plural, like "means", when we say, "a means to an end". However, I do not think this is the case with "quarters". Otherwise, we would say, "a quarters". (I did find a few instances of this on the web.) How did the word, which means one fourth of something, come to be used as a place of residence in the first place? My wife suggested that it came perhaps from quarters (corner sections or rooms) of a castle, but if this were the case, each room would be a quarter, and there would be no need for the plural 's'.
I have found both terminations in verbs like optimiz(s)e, prioritiz(s)e, criticis(z)e. Which (or when, or where) is the academically correct form ?
1. The much talked about question; or The much-talked-about question. If hyphenation is not required, would hyphenation make it wrong, and vice-versa. Though I'd definitely hyphenate the following: "The much-talked-about-but-never-dealt-with question". No? 2. I like groceries shopping; or I like groceries-shopping. Same for things like coat(-)checking, floor(-)scrubbing, etc. How about: The groceries-shopping tedium; coat-checking etiquette; etc. Would it be okay if you don't hyphenate them? 3. Behaviour is context dependent; or Behaviour is context-dependent. The page is content heavy; or The page is content-heavy. Likewise, if hyphenation is required, would the lack of hyphenation make it wrong, and vice-versa. 4. The end of school vacation; or The end-of-school vacation. A not so surprising accident; or A not-so-surprising accident. Again, the same question applies. Especially for the first case, since not hyphenating it would possibly change its meaning: The end of *the* school vacation vs. The vacation that happens at the end of school. Thus, can anyone, without hyphenating it, argue that they mean the latter?
In linguistics, is there a term that refers to words (like "format") that can function as either verb or noun?
I'm curious about the correct way to punctuate something like the following: David found a note that only had a few words written on it. "I'm too tired to walk." Is there a correct way to do this without quotation marks. I've seen hyphens used in some instances but that seems incorrect.
In the sentence, "I met him drunk," couldn't the adjective apply to either party, the "he" or the "I"?
On the matter of "as best he can", hasn't that been misused consistently by newscasters who toss to a reporter to give us the story "as best he can", when they really mean "as well as he can". To me, "as best he can" implies that he can do it best, better than anyone else, in other words, "as he can, best of all". It seems to me that they really intend to suggest that the reorter will do the best they can (judging from the context of their introduction, which often implies that the story is still unfolding and not yet completely understood).
From Jim Van: "If the Recovery (read it Money) is in the millions [of dollars], even 4 decimal places would make a SIGNIFICANT figures." Question: What difference in use between parenthesis and square brackets?
I work in the legal field and it is necessary to write out percentages. I need help. Is this the correct way? For 4.975% - would it be written "Four and Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Thousands percent".
For some unknown reason, I've always aspired to coining a word to be used by millions. That dream came true when the term "muffin-top" was picked up by Daily News, and consequently by William Safire in New York Times where he even mentioned my name. Since then, several people came out and claimed that they invented that term, but none of them have the proof that I have, which is my entry to pseudodictionary.com dated May 2003. The Internet has changed the way language spreads and evolves. It also changed the way we keep track of that evolution. A new book by Grant Barret entitled, "The Official Dictionary of Unofficial English" is a great example of that. By using the technologies available on the Internet, he devised a way to record new words and word usages. It is a printed version of his site doubletongued.org. By reading the chronological citations for each word, you get a sense of how it spread and evolved. As amusing as some of these words are, studying of this process of evolution goes far beyond mere entertainment. I think it's a great contribution to the modern lexicology.
Nouns describing activities don't normally take an article in English e.g. I go running, I play cards, I hate tennis, etc. Why then do many domestic activities take the definite article? e.g. I do the dishes, I do the hoovering, I hate doing the housework, etc. Can somebody explain to me the rules that govern this type of construction? Are there any other examples of this kind of usage outside of the domestic sphere?
Why is "behead" the term for removing a person's head rather than "dehead" or "unhead"? Other words that begin with the "be-" prefix seem to be opposite in meaning to the idea of something being removed or coming off (e.g., become, begin, besmirch, befuddle, bestow, belittle).
This question came up a couple days ago at work, and spurred a lively, if puzzled, debate: In the following sentence, what is the function of the word "black"? The barista served the coffee black. "Black" doesn't seem to be adjectival, modifying "coffee", because of the position: there's a semantic difference between "served the coffee black" and "served the black coffee." But it hardly seems adverbial, describing the manner in which the serving was done. The same question applies to "painting the wall blue" and other similar constructions. It seems to me that the adjectives here act like a kind of double accusative, but I thought double accusatives were typically used with verbs like "make." So I really don't know what kind of construction it is; I just know that I use it a lot.
I'm accustomed to hearing people make grammatical mistakes, but occassionally I'll start hearing new and painful trends that are so pervasive that I wonder if someone changed the rules while I was asleep. Case in point: how to negate constructions containing the words "all" or "some". A few months ago, I was looking at some magazines at the grocery store and saw an ad asserting that "all insurance policies are not the same". I've been hearing that kind of construction from high school kids for some time, but always attributed it to poor language skills. A few minutes later, I went to use the store's bathroom and saw the following sign on the door: "All unpaid merchandise not allowed in restrooms". Now those of you who grew up in the America that I grew up in know that prior to the George H.W. Bush administration, such locutions would have read "Not all insurance policies are the same" and "No unpaid merchandise allowed in restrooms". What has happened here? I now hear this "all...not" construction constantly and I'm not sure what to make of it. When I hear a teacher lament, "All of my 8th-graders didn't finish their chapter test on time.", what does she mean to communicate by that? Does she mean to say that NOT ONE of them finished (supported by literal deconstruction)...or that some did and some didn't (supported by a higher likelihood of being the case)?
Resume, resumé, or résumé? —June 30, 2015, 11:11am
"nervous to perform" or "nervous of performing"? —June 30, 2015, 10:21am
Opposition to "pretty" —June 29, 2015, 10:45am
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"In the long term" —June 25, 2015, 9:24am
What is the word for intentionally incorrect spelling? —June 24, 2015, 6:15pm
"Rack" or "Wrack"? —June 23, 2015, 8:45pm
First Generation vs. Second Generation —June 23, 2015, 7:36pm
As wet as ? —June 21, 2015, 8:12pm
Charade you are!! —June 16, 2015, 12:34pm


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As of June 15, 2015, Office 365 is now available at no cost to every enrolled, full- or part-time student at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division!
Office 365 provides you with a more robust and easily accessible suite of productivity offerings, ensuring that—as long as you're a student—you'll have online and offline access to the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook online and more.
With Office 365, you will be able to:
Get Office 365 today by clicking on the link on the right hand side of the student portal to access the download.
As of 6/15, student email service has also changed from Google to Microsoft. Most student email addresses have not changed, nor has the way you access your email. When you click on the email link on the portal, you will now see a screen allowing you to choose either Google or Microsoft. Select Microsoft if you want to send or receive e-mail. Select Google if you want to access your old Google data.
Google data is only available for a short time. Access to your Google emails and documents will no longer be available after July 10, 2015. For information on how to save emails and documents from your Google account, see this "How To Export Data From Gmail" guide.
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Summer is almost here, and it's time to enjoy sunshine, warm weather and of course summer vacations! Whether you're planning a road trip across the country, a tour of state parks, an exotic beach escape or an exciting urban getaway, your travel plans are photography gold.
Don't forget to take your camera and use this opportunity to get some amazing shots of an entirely new terrain. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and expand your portfolio.
Worried that taking summer classes will stop you from taking a trip? Remember, you're taking classes online, so as long as your destination has an Internet connection, you're set! So, go ahead; pack your bags and use these 12 tips to get incredible photos on your trip.
Not only can you capture incredible sunrise views when you get out of bed early, you can also photograph spots that will be buzzing with people later in the day while they're still empty.
Make it easy to get outstanding shots by choosing a hotel offering picturesque views from your window.
Unfortunately, some baggage handlers have sticky fingers, so it's not wise to let anything valuable out of your sight.
A tripod can make the difference between good pictures and great ones, so find one that you can easily fold into your bag.
You probably have a lot of great camera equipment, but you can do without most of it on your trip, so pack only essentials.
Urban areas are always beautiful, but especially alluring at night when construction and other distractions slip away into a twinkling skyline.
Find out what the area has to offer before you get there, so you can create a comprehensive photography plan that includes all the best sites.
Serious photography requires a certain time dedication, so block off a portion of your vacation schedule to focus on your craft.
If you're traveling with friends and family, you'll certainly want to take pictures of them, but be sure to line the frame up so that some of the local scenery is in the background. Otherwise, the image could have been taken anywhere.
Popular tourist destinations are great, but if you really want to capture the culture, head to places that the locals go.
Never take a close-up photo of a stranger without asking for permission, as this may feel like a personal violation to them.
After putting in so much time and effort to ensure you get a great shot, you definitely need to show them off! Put some in your portfolio, enter your favorite in a travel photography competition, or have a few framed for your walls.
To learn more about photography, explore our online degree programs or request information to see what you could be learning in our photography classes!
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Preparing to start your very first online creative arts class? Or maybe you're a seasoned online learner looking for ways to enhance your experience? Either way, it's important to make sure you understand how to best approach online learning and the ways it may differ from a traditional classroom setting. Use the five tips below to achieve success.
Opting to take classes online doesn't mean you shouldn't receive the same benefits as students taking the traditional route. Enhance your educational experience by using all resources available to you. For example, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh — Online Division offers a number of benefits to students, such as career resources, technical support, a counseling center, and more to help support your educational journey.
Online learning is much more independent than a traditional classroom format, so staying organized is key. Carefully review your syllabus at the beginning of each course and mark all important dates on your calendar, so you don't forget important deadlines. Designate an area of your home as a place for studying and keep all your course material there, so you don't lose track of books, papers, and any supplies you need. Our mobile app can be a helpful tool for staying organized!
It's always nice to have a study buddy or someone to chat with about the class or your assignments. You don't have to lose this social element just because you've opted for online learning. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh — Online Division has an exclusive social network called Connections, allowing you to interact with your classmates and teachers, participate in student groups, and become part of this creative community outside the classroom. Take advantage of this opportunity to really get to know your fellow student-artists and make new friends.
Taking the online learning route isn't an excuse to be invisible in class. Sure, this option allows for increased flexibility, but you won't get the most from your experience if you don't engage with your classmates and instructor. A certain level of engagement is required in your classes, so make sure you post questions and comments about your readings, your artwork, and the artwork of your classmates in online discussion boards. Of course, you'll also want to respond any inquires from your peers about your comments or your work. Furthermore, if you need clarification on an assignment, have a question about a grade you received, or just want to talk about the course material, feel free to contact your instructor. In fact, they expect you to do so!
Many people mistakenly believe online classes are easier than their traditional counterparts, but this certainly isn't the case. It's important to take your coursework seriously or you won't succeed. Adjust your schedule to balance your school obligations with your work and family responsibilities. Set aside designated times throughout the week to work on assignments, so you don't fall behind.
Want to know more about online learning at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division? See a full list of online programs, request information here, and be sure to check out the online classroom demo on our homepage!
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If you're looking for a way to be your own boss and spend your days doing work you're passionate about, freelancing might be the answer. If you're working to get ahead in the freelance market, use the 10 ideas below to make a great impression on your clients.
When a potential client contacts you for more information, there's a very good chance you're not the only freelancer they reached out to. Respond to the inquiry as quickly as possible to show that you're excited about the possibility of taking on their project. Not only does waiting too long make it seem like you don't want the job, it also means the work is likely go to someone else in the interim.
As a freelancer, you always want to make the client happy so they don't take their business elsewhere, but don't make promises you can't deliver. It's much better to be upfront with the person if their expectations aren't realistic or you simply don't have the time to completing a project. Overpromise too many times and you can find yourself in danger of burning bridges.
Trends change at the speed of light. Whether you're a freelance photographer, web designer, fashion stylist, or holding down any other type of creative job, it's imperative that you stay on top of the industry's latest big thing or you'll risk becoming obsolete.
Why should a client trust you with their project if you're not even sure you can handle it? It's only natural to be a bit intimidated by big projects or new opportunities at first, but this is how you learn and grow your skills! Learn to emanate confidence, even when you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. Impress your clients with your level of assurance to make them feel comfortable trusting you with this job and ones that come up in the future.
Don't agree to a project deadline unless you're sure you can meet it. When you fail to submit work by its due date, you brand yourself as unreliable. This is not a way to retain clients. Earn bonus points by making a habit of submitting your work early.
There are lots of talented freelancers in your field, so stand out from the crowd by presenting yourself as an industry leader. Write regular blog posts about the latest happenings in your industry, frequently update your online portfolio with your latest work, and use your social media profiles to promote yourself and share updates relative to your field.
Sometimes it's the little things that mean the most. Impress your clients and earn word-of-mouth referrals by making a point to go above and beyond what's expected of you. You'll outshine your competition and create loyal clients.
Take the initiative to learn a little bit about prospective clients before meeting with them. This is a great way to show your enthusiasm for the project. It also allows you to be prepared with relevant ideas to present.
The client has the final say. You may not agree with their ideas or love everything about the finished product, but, even after you've shared your recommendations, you may still need to compromise. While you may be the expert in your field, your client is the expert on their individual or business needs and goals.
No one likes to receive sloppy work. Make a point to review your finished product a few times to make sure there aren't any errors. Remember, a project filled with mistakes can make you look like an amateur and distracts from your hard work and talent.
For more information on freelancing in the creative arts, check out our past blogs on the topic: 4 Keys to Starting a Freelance Business and How to Grow Your Freelance Business.
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Ready to grow your audience? Creating an advertising campaign is a great way to get your brand name out there and generate a buzz. Of course, consumers are already inundated with advertisements for just about everything, so you'll need to work extra hard to ensure yours makes an impact. Follow the five tips below to create an effective advertising campaign that really works for your company.
Even if your product or service is amazing, it's not for everyone. Determine exactly who you're marketing to, so you can focus on meeting their needs and reaching them with your message. When you know precisely who your target audience is, you can concentrate your efforts on forming a connection with them, so they feel drawn to your brand.
Before starting your campaign, it's important to know exactly what you hope to achieve with the finished product. Creating clear goals for the campaign helps you stay on track with your efforts and allows you to clearly determine whether or not the campaign was a success. When the marketing period ends, you don't want to be unsure if your hard work paid off or not.
These days, there are countless marketing mediums to distribute your message, so you'll need to decide which ones you're using from the beginning. After making this decision, tailor the content that will be shared on each channel to meet the unique needs of the platform. For example, if you've opted to advertise on television, online, and on social media channels, you'll need to approach each one differently or it won't work.
While you definitely do need to approach each marketing platform differently, it's still imperative to keep your brand messaging consistent. You don't want people to see your advertisement on multiple mediums and not realize it's promoting the same product or service.
Creating a campaign is only half the battle, as you also need to make sure it's working. Closely monitoring your campaign analytics and performance metrics allows you to identify usage trends, consumer behaviors, the most effective medium, and more. This information can help you learn more about your target audience, what they want, and how to reach them.
Want to learn more about Advertising? Considering a career in the field? Explore our programs related to the field at http://www.aionline.edu/degrees-in-advertising/!
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