Archive for November, 2009

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Convergence is Everywhere

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 · Posted in Innovation, News & Buzz

Convergence is everywhere. It's easier than ever to reach a large audience, but harder than ever to REALLY CONNECT with it. Are you ready for the FUTURE?

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Daake Honored in Midlands Business Journal ‘40 Under 40’

Posted on November 18th, 2009 · Posted in Accolades

Greg Daake, principal and founder of DAAKE Design in Omaha, has been named one of the Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” young entrepreneurs for 2009. The annual award is given to individuals based on their “creative leadership and growth of their company or organization under their direction.” Recipients will..
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A Tribute to Old Logos

Posted on November 17th, 2009 · Posted in Our Thinking

Call ‘em vintage, retro or just plain old, I’m talking about logos that have worn out their welcome. Designs of the times, they’re no longer deemed hip or representative. A few get updated, like Apple computer’s current monochrome logo that took over for its original rainbow with a bite. But..
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DAAKE combines with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center for Healthcare awards

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 · Posted in Accolades

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center won two Best of Show awards at the 2009 Healthleaders Media Marketing Awards, as well as a platinum and a gold award at the 2009 MARCOM awards for pieces DAAKE designed. Among the winners were their new Corporate Branding, an Advertising Campaign, and two Community..
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Metaphorically Speaking

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 · Posted in Culture

Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.