Category Archives: Cadet Chronicles

The high flying adventures of working at whizbang.

Interning: It’s Not All Fun And Games, All The Time.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Cheyenne Poitra, Cadet When I first interviewed at Whizbang four months ago to become an intern, I was intrigued by the foosball table, endless supplies of Coke and Reese’s Pieces, and their three furry companions. My real focus and … Continue reading →

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Passing the Baton… and Learning From It

Posted on March 24, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator I began my adventure at Whizbang as a meek cadet, lacking “real world” agency marketing experience. Now, over a year later I have grown up, received my stripes and acquired a few cadets of my … Continue reading →

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Facebook Official

Posted on February 24, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator From my experience, Facebook is typically used in three different ways: To stay connected with friends. As a form of procrastination. A tool for stalking people. As one of the early adopters having been active … Continue reading →

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Whizbang’s New Years Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator In a nutshell, 2010 was a year of changes for the Whizbang crew; on Christmas Day 2009 our rocket ship sign was stolen, causing 2010 to have a bumpy start. The installation of the new … Continue reading →

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Fool-Proof Ways to Obtain Your Co-Worker’s Approval

Posted on November 30, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator As everyone knows, your co-workers can either be your best friends or your worst nightmare. And many times they can make or break the job (as I learned with my pre-“real world” job at a … Continue reading →

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Whizbang Go Go Girls

Posted on September 21, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator It’s pink, bubbly and wrapped in more pink – Go Girl Sugar Free Energy Drinks have become an afternoon habit here at Whizbang. Although, it’s not surprising that the guys in the office are scared … Continue reading →

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Drinking on the Job is Allowed, Sometimes

Posted on August 24, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Caitlyn Arigo, Assistant Navigator and marketing newbie. Wednesday. Who really likes Wednesdays? It’s the middle of the workweek so we’re stuck in the thick of it all, but at the same time the weekend is waiting ahead, teasing us. … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Lost Credit Card.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by whizbangideas

Part 1 of an ongoing series called Cadet Chronicles. Follow the adventures of Caitlyn Arigo, Whizbang’s Assistant Navigator. Oh My Gosh !!! I am so embarrassed! I’m not sure how I can face my co-workers tomorrow after a day like … Continue reading →