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On Being Where the Puck is Going

Posted on February 9, 2011 by whizbangideas

By Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer Now that football is over, I can pay a little more attention to hockey.  Wayne Gretzky once said, “Skate where the puck is going, not where it has been.” I’ve been reading the book … Continue reading →

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Being Frank on Advertising Gone Bad.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer My drive to San Luis Obispo from Templeton is usually relaxing and enjoyable. I shoot up the 101 north, passing cattle grazing on the open ranches to the west. I visually check in with … Continue reading →

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Cal Poly Graphic Designers Pay Whizbang A Visit

Posted on November 20, 2010 by whizbangideas

By: Jose Molina, Creative Technician Whizbang had the pleasure of giving AIGA a tour of our facilities last week and give the graphic design club on campus a taste of the “real world” of design. The tour was conducted by … Continue reading →

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Being Frank On Listening

Posted on November 4, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer I have learned a lot about the importance of listening lately. For example, I’m always so eager to tell my kids what to do every day after school (force of habit) that I never … 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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On Being an Expert

Posted on September 1, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer It’s pathetic that people with little or no actual helpful knowledge or beneficial experience in their field will label themselves an “expert,” with the sole intention of personal and financial gain, and at the … 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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Spicing Up Your Marketing The Old Spice Way.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Ellen Curtis, Creative Commander If you are in marketing and or breathing, there’s no way you haven’t heard about the massively pervasive and successful Old Spice advertising campaign. I’m sure there are millions of marketers doing as I am … Continue reading →

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Local Businesses Embrace Social Media in Tough Economy

Posted on July 26, 2010 by whizbangideas

by Christine Gorney Local businesses have started embracing social media to boost sales, increase traffic to their websites, and gain local and national recognition. According to Erik Qualman, author of the blog and book, Socialnomics, engaging in social media is … 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 →

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