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Vice surrenders

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Vice died the way it lived: being suckered in by smarter predators, even as it trained its own predatory instincts on those more credulous than its own supremely gullible leadership. RIP, we hardly knew ye.

For those of you who don't know, Vice was a Canadian media success story. It was founded by a motley clique of hipsters, one of whom – founder of the Proud Boys – has since grown to be one of the world's great fascism influencers. Another perfected the art of getting young people to work "for exposure" even as he built a massive, highly lucrative media empire on their free labor:

https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/vice-oral-history/

Eventually, Vice transitioned to a string of progressively worsening corporate owners, each more dishonest, predatory – and gullible – than the last. The company was one of the most enthusiastic marks for Facebook's infamous "pivot to video" – in which Mark Zuckerberg destroyed half the media industry by tricking them into thinking that the public was clamoring for video content, based on fraudulent viewing numbers:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pivot_to_video

Vice went all-in on video, spending hundreds of millions to finance Zuckerberg's doomed attempt to conquer Youtube. But unlike other the rubes who got zucked, Vice found greater fools to scam, convincing giant, slow-moving meidia companies that the best way to get in on the Next Big Thing was to shower them with vast sums of string-free money:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viceland_(Canadian_TV_channel)

And yet, at every turn, through a succession of increasingly incompetent owners who bought the stumbling, declining Vice at fire-sale prices and then proceeded to hack away at the wages and tools its journalists depended on while paying executives salaries so high that they beggared the imagination, Vice's reporters continued to turn out stellar material.

This went on literally until the last moment. The memorial posted by 404 Media rounds up a selection of major stories Vice's beleaguered, precarious writers produced even as Vice's vulture capitalist leadership were pulling the rug out from under them:

https://www.404media.co/behind-the-blog-vices-legacy-and-the-idea-that-the-internet-is-forever/

True to form, those private equity scumbags locked all those workers out of the company's CMS without notice – and then forgot to lock down the podcasting back-end. That allowed a group of Vice veterans – Matthew Gault, Emily Lipstein, Anna Merlan, Tim Marchman and Mack Lamoureux – to gather for a totally unauthorized, tell-all session that they pushed out on an official Vice channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKT4OtDEJRA

It's a hell of a listen. Not only do these Vice veterans have lots of fascinating history to recount, but they also describe the conditions under which those blockbuster stories of Vice's final days were produced. As the "visionary leaders" of the company paid themselves millions, they halted payments to key suppliers, from Lexisnexis to the interview transcription service the writers depended on. Writers paid out of pocket to search PACER court records.

Not only did Vice's reporters do incredible work under terrible and worsening circumstances, but the Vice writers who got out ahead of the total collapse are also doing incredible work. 404 Media is a writer-owned investigative news publisher founded by four Vice escapees – Samantha Cole, Jason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg and Joseph Cox, which is both producing incredible work and sustaining the writers who founded it:

https://www.404media.co/

All of which leads to an inescapable conclusion: whatever problems Vice had, they didn't include "writers don't do productive work" and also didn't include "that work isn't economically viable*. Whatever problems Vice had, they weren't problems with Vice's workers – it was a problem with Vice's bosses.

Which makes Vice's final, ignominious punishment at the hands of those bosses even more brutal, stupid and inexcusable. According to the leaked memos emanating from the company's investors and their millionaire C-suite toadies, the business's new strategy is abandoning their website in order to publish on social media.

This is…I mean, this,..

This is…

Wow.

I mean, wow.

The thing is, the social media business model is a giant rug-pull. They're not even bothering to hide their playbook anymore. For social media, the game is to encourage media companies to become reliant on third parties to reach their audiences. Once that reliance is established, the companies turn down – or even halt – the ability of those media companies to reach their audience altogether. Then, they charge the media companies to reach their audiences:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/06/save-news-we-need-end-end-web

Now, this wasn't always quite so obvious. Back when Vice was falling for Facebook's "pivot to video," it wasn't completely obvious that the long con was to take your audience hostage and ransom them back to you. But deliberately organizing your business to be reliant on social media barons today? It's like trusting your money to Sam Bankman-Fried…in 2024.

If there was ever a moment when the obvious, catastrophic, imminent risk of trusting Big Tech intermediaries to sit between you and your customers or audience, it was now. This is not the moment to be "social first." This is the moment for POSSE (Post Own Site, Share Everywhere), a strategy that sees social media as a strategy for bringing readers to channels that you control:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/02/19/now-we-are-two/#two-much-posse

Predicting that a social media platform will rug the media companies that depend on it today doesn't take a Sun Tzu – as cunning strategies go, the hamfisted tactics of FB, Twitter and Tiktok make gambits like "Lucy and the football" look like von Clausewitz.

The most bonkers part of this strategy is that it's coming from private equity bosses, who laud themselves as the great strategists of the 21st century, whose claim on so much of our global capital and resources is derived from their brilliant insight, which allows them to buy "distressed assets" like Vice, "restructure" them to find "efficiencies" and sell them on.

The reality is that PE goons – like other financiers – are basically herding animals. Everyone's hit on the tactic of buying up beloved media companies – from the 150-year-old Popular Science to modern publications like CNet – and then filling them with spammy garbage in the hopes that Google will fail to notice and continue to award them pride-of-place on search results pages:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/21/im-feeling-unlucky/#not-up-to-the-task

The fact that these billionaire brain-geniuses can't figure out how to "turn around" a site whose workers a) produce brilliant, popular, successful work; and b) depart to found successful firms that commercialize that work tells you everything about their ability to spot "a good business opportunity."

PE – like other mafiosi – only have one business-plan, the "bust out," where you invade a business that produces useful things, force them to pay your chosen suppliers sky-high fees for things they don't need, extract massive fees for your "management" and then walk away from the collapse:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/06/02/plunderers/#farben

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/24/anti-posse/#when-you-absolutely-positively-dont-give-a-solitary-single-fuck

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New Approaches to Local SEO: What's Changing in 2024?

Local SEO refers to optimizing online properties, like website pages and profiles, to surface prominently when searchers on platforms like Google look for products or services coupled with geographic intent like "plumbers in Portland" or "pocket wifi rental Osaka." Ranking well for such location-enhanced queries has grown tremendously crucial over recent years. Consider that over half of all Google searches now originate from mobile devices. And with smartphones being on-the-go companions, many underlying searches have immediate location-based needs for things like navigational wayfinding, recommendations for nearby attractions, or reviews of area businesses. Emerging Trends in Local SEO Several key trends set to influence local search rankings in 2024 significantly include: Enhanced Search Algorithms After significant updates targeting local results relevance last year, Google has confirmed that core search algorithms and dedicated local finders will keep evolving to filter out spam and spotlight legitimate utility signals instead. This means focusing on engagement quality and transparency across digital platforms for businesses. Customizable local SEO packages designed by reputable agencies and experts ensure technical optimizations follow Google guidelines. Professional oversight also allows for verifying listing accuracy across directories while checking formatting. This strategy builds sustainability and prioritizes long-term visibility so businesses can establish a strong presence. Local Intent Optimization With over half of the queries now containing some elements of location importance, content must cater to searchers' context by geography. For instance, using region-specific references like "South Florida's best Cafe Cubano" early on helps pages surface for users specifically seeking local options rather than just generic terms optimally targeting worldwide audiences. Also, employing structured data markup to explicitly indicate geographic service areas, location addresses, and other regional relevance signals assists search engines in understanding the contextual page alignment with local intent. Mobile Optimization Considering over half of search results now originate from mobile searches, ensuring website speed, voice search compatibility, and acceleration by caching dynamic page elements locally pays tremendous dividends in earning visibility. Structured data also helps surface content directly in featured snippets and knowledge panels for nearly one-third of all searches. Prominence Across Maps & Directories Appearing prominently within key platforms searchers use to find localized options remains vital. This includes maintaining fully completed and synchronized Google My Business listings while monitoring presence across key directories searchers commonly leverage, like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and industry-specific tools. Social and Reviews Integration Citations on relevant social media profiles earn trust and awareness, while positive local reviews integrating across key platforms through schema markup increase discoverability. Direct user endorsements now have a more significant influence, so managing reputation protects ongoing visibility. Video Content prioritization Google continues placing more video results across page #1 listings, with some estimates over half of searches soon, including streaming results. Creating bite-sized, shareable videos optimized with subtitles and metadata makes engaging customer searches through universal visual storytelling. AI-driven Automation Leveraging business intelligence software to monitor online visibility, detect threats, and capitalize on opportunities helps streamline optimizations at scale rather than relying just on manual efforts. Tools also provide productivity analytics. Key Updates to Local Search Features Major updates across key platforms set to influence local SEO efforts significantly include: Enhanced Google Business Profiles Google My Business listings now allow highlighting unique specialties, certifications, brand imagery, and community differentiation across an expanded profile canvas. This requires strategic selectivity, given limited character allowances, to adequately convey competitive positioning and motivate engagement. Reviews and Ratings Platform Integration The role of positive local reviews expands even further in 2024 with new widgets allowing brands to showcase review quantity, sentiment breakdowns, and service category ratings for KPI communication grounded in third-party endorsements. Adverse reviews also gain increased visibility, so responding swiftly limits perception damage. Expansive Advertising Options PPC, paid listings, and retargeting through custom audience creation offer extensive options to supplement organic visibility, especially for competitive commercial segments. However, holistic management remains imperative, given the potential ad fatigue. Predictive Site Performance Sophisticated site analysis tools leverage machine learning to diagnose potential platform experience pitfalls before customers encounter them. These AI-powered assistants benchmark page load speeds and mobile compatibility against competitors, identifying capability gaps. Winning Local SEO for 2024 and Beyond Always Optimize for Value Fixating vanity metrics like keyword volumes and website traffic alone neglects what ultimately earns visibility—consistently providing utility to searchers. So, relentlessly ensuring content quality and accuracy stands up to helping customers best. Verify and Syndicate Listings Maintaining accurate and consistent business profiles across key local directories while securing recommendations through customer reviews gives searchers confidence in engaging your brand when discovering area options. Monitor and Safeguard Reputations Public feedback and review responses carry significant weight in influencing local impressions. So, systematically monitoring what existing customers say about your company allows for swiftly addressing concerns before misperceptions go viral. Improve Accessibility and Page Experience Google aims to deliver the best result for each query. Hence, optimizing site speed, seamless navigation, and mobile compatibility through structured data and caching helps your content rank well based on match relevancy and user experience. Always Stay Ahead of Algorithm Changes As local algorithms evolve aiming to filter out manipulation and spam, using expert guidance protects against visibility losses when requirements change while proactively optimizing credibly to build sustainable organic growth. The local SEO and consumer landscape will keep progressing, so brands must adapt through the expertise that ethical search visibility provides. Conclusion This local SEO guide summarizes why continually optimizing for helpfulness and transparency remains vital for customer connection via critical online visibility channels now powering over 78% of buying decisions. And work in tandem with leading consultants to enact data-backed optimization imperatives rather than play catch-up down the road. Local SEO fluency today fosters earning area authority tomorrow. So, choose providers wisely and prioritize local search dominance through trust and service quality. Read the full article

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VoIP Solutions Portland, Westbrook, Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology has been transforming the landscape of business communication, offering efficient and cost-effective solutions for organizations worldwide. As businesses strive to enhance productivity and streamline operations, the adoption of VoIP systems has become increasingly prevalent. This article delves into the future prospects of VoIP solution systems and their impact on modern business communication strategies.

Evolution of VoIP Technology

The evolution of VoIP Solution Service has been marked by significant advancements in features, reliability, and accessibility. Initially recognized for its ability to facilitate voice calls over the internet, VoIP systems have evolved to encompass a diverse range of communication channels. Modern VoIP solutions now integrate video conferencing, instant messaging, and collaboration tools, providing comprehensive communication platforms for businesses of all sizes.

Enhanced Flexibility and Mobility

One of the key advantages of VoIP solution systems is their inherent flexibility and mobility. Unlike traditional phone systems that are tied to physical locations, VoIP enables users to make and receive calls from any internet-connected device, be it a desktop computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet. This flexibility not only enhances workforce mobility but also supports remote work initiatives, enabling seamless communication regardless of geographical barriers.

Cost-Effectiveness and Scalability

For businesses, cost-effectiveness is a crucial consideration when adopting new technologies. VoIP solution systems offer significant cost savings compared to traditional phone systems, primarily due to reduced hardware requirements and lower call charges, especially for international calls. Moreover, the scalability of VoIP systems allows businesses to easily scale their communication infrastructure in line with organizational growth, without incurring substantial upfront costs.

Integration with Cloud Services

The integration of VoIP with cloud services has further expanded the capabilities and flexibility of modern communication systems. Cloud-based VoIP solutions offer enhanced reliability, scalability, and accessibility, as they are not bound by physical hardware limitations. Additionally, cloud integration enables seamless integration with other cloud-based business applications, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Enhanced Collaboration and Productivity

Collaboration is a cornerstone of modern business operations, and VoIP solution systems play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among teams, departments, and external stakeholders. Features such as video conferencing, screen sharing, and virtual meeting rooms facilitate real-time communication and collaboration, regardless of participants' locations. This not only improves productivity but also reduces the need for extensive travel, saving time and resources.

Future Trends and Innovations

Looking ahead, the future of VoIP solution systems holds promising advancements and innovations. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to revolutionize VoIP functionalities, enabling intelligent call routing, automated transcriptions, and personalized communication experiences. Enhanced security measures, such as end-to-end encryption and advanced threat detection, will also be integral to safeguarding sensitive communication data in an increasingly digital landscape.

Conclusion

In conclusion, VoIP solution systems represent a paradigm shift in business communication, offering enhanced flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and collaborative capabilities. As businesses continue to prioritize digital transformation and remote work initiatives, the adoption of VoIP technology is expected to surge, driving innovation and efficiency across industries. By leveraging the evolving capabilities of VoIP systems and embracing upcoming trends, businesses can stay ahead in an ever-evolving communication landscape.

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Space habitat reports – Mar.28.2024

Here is this week's selection of videos and news items about space habitats, living in space, and space settlement. https://youtu.be/uWnmc1C_UOc ** Expedition 70 NASA's SpaceX 30th Commercial Resupply Services Docking Part 2 - March 23, 2024 - NASA Video Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, an unpiloted SpaceX Dragon cargo ship automatically docked to the International Space Station’s space-facing port of the Harmony module March 23. The SpaceX resupply craft launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida March 21 as part of the company’s 30th commercial resupply mission for the agency and will remain at the station for one month. https://youtu.be/xRh8yByGnU8 ** Expedition 70/71Soyuz MS-25 Launch, Docking Highlights - March 25, 2024 - NASA Video NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasileyskaya launched on the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft atop a Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on March 23. Following a thirty-four orbit rendezvous, the trio docked to the Prichal module of the International Space Station, opened up the hatch of the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft and floated aboard the International Space Station March 25. https://youtu.be/TJyCDVj0trU ** First Belarusian in space and crewmates enter space station after Soyuz docking - VideoFromSpace Belarusian astronaut Marina Vasilevskaya, NASA's Tracy C. Dyson and Roscomos' Oleg Novitskiy completed ingress on the International Space Station shortly after docking on March 25, 2024. https://youtu.be/Vbmh85ZT4lY ** Expedition 70 Astronaut Mike Barratt Talks with KGW TV Portland Oregon - NASA Video Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview March 26 with KGW-TV, Portland. Barratt is in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration flights as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program. https://youtu.be/-bLmuFdWxOA ** Expedition 70 Station Crew Talks with Women in Aerospace Engineering Conference - March 28, 2024 - NASA Video Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Jeanette Epps and Tracy Dyson of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview March 28 with attendees of the Women in Aerospace Engineering Conference at Georgia Tech University. Epps and Dyson are in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration flights as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program. https://youtu.be/a0ceZIJg3wU ** NLRA 2024-6: In-space Production Applications: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing  - ISS National Lab On March 21, 2024, the ISS National Lab held a webinar to discuss ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-6 soliciting proposals focused on flight investigations that seek to demonstrate space-based manufacturing and advanced materials activities on the ISS. https://youtu.be/bJ9y9K0fWrU ** Gateway - Lunar Space Station Trailer - NASA Johnson The Gateway space station will be humanity's first space station to orbit the Moon in support of the Artemis missions to return humans to the lunar surface for scientific discovery and chart a path for the first human missions to Mars and beyond. https://youtu.be/iLqu4sS4iR4 ** Blue Origin - Orbital Reef project: NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Life Support System | NASA - Mar.20.2024 A @NASA-funded commercial space station, @blueorigin's Orbital Reef, recently completed testing milestones for its critical life support system as part of the agency’s efforts for new destinations in low Earth orbit. The four milestones are part of a NASA Space Act Agreement… pic.twitter.com/bCypsQE78P — NASA Space Operations (@NASASpaceOps) March 20, 2024 ** Introducing our Haven-1 aluminum primary structure, made in . - VAST -  VAST Our Haven-1 aluminum primary structure manufacturing is underway. Designed, manufactured, and tested in house in the . https://youtu.be/wgW1hjdrfFU ** The Space Café Podcast #103: Building for New Frontiers: How Space Architecture Shapes Our Future in the Cosmos with space architect Georgi Petrov - SpaceWatch.Global Space Architecture is not just about creating structures; it’s about envisioning a sustainable future for humanity in space. In the latest #SpaceCafePodcast, Markus dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Georgi Petrov, a visionary at the forefront of designing habitats beyond Earth. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1915816/14777125-georgi-petrov-architecting-new-worlds-conversations-on-designing-for-space-habitation.mp3 ** Every Space Station Size Comparison | The Evolution of Space Station 3D - REAL SPACE(Hat tip Bob Zimmerman) https://youtu.be/qJNQ4aIwIKM ** TIMELAPSE: Retrieval of ETCS PM : External Thermal Control System Pump Module from SpX-30 trunk - ISS Above 20x TIMELAPSE: Retrieval of ETCS PM : External Thermal Control System Pump Module from SpX-30 trunk https://youtu.be/Sxvtk41rArc ** Other news and articles: - NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara, Expedition 70 Science Highlights | NASA - Mar.28.2024 - Station Crew Expands to Ten, Begins Working Together | Space Station/NASA - Mar.26.2024 - Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen? | Space.com - Mar.24.2024 - What We Can Create on Mars | Robert Zubrin/Quillette - Mar.19.2024 ** Highlight: Quebec - Newfoundland Sea Ice - Mar 25, 2024 17:05 EDT - ISS Above https://youtu.be/SNslBmyBWuo ** Highlight: LA - AL - TN - Mar 24, 2024 - 18:58 CDT - ISS Above https://youtu.be/5TZbeYMNfLw ** Live Video from the International Space Station (Official NASA Stream) - NASA Watch live video from the International Space Station, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due to handover between communications satellites, a blue screen is displayed. The space station orbits Earth about 250 miles (425 kilometers) above the surface. An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the station, and it has been continuously occupied since November 2000. It's a microgravity laboratory where science, research, and human innovation make way for new technologies and research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. More: https://go.nasa.gov/3CkVtC8 Did you know you can spot the station without a telescope? It looks like a fast-moving star, but you have to know when to look up. Sign up for text messages or email alerts to let you know when (and where) to spot the station and wave to the crew: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov https://www.youtube.com/live/xAieE-QtOeM?feature=share ====

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Production Begins

Welcome to the blog of The Memory Keeper; a fantasy short film following the journey of a young woman and her grandmother with Alzhiemher’s getting lost in the forest as it comes alive with Québécois folktales. 

This project is the sum work of a two semester course at Southern Maine Community college. It’s often dubbed a “senior film” for the associates degree in Media & Communications (with a focus in video production). At the end of this academic semester in May, The Memory Keeper will be theatrically premiering at The Nickelodeon Theater in Portland, Maine. 

My name is Kathryn Morin, I’m the director of The Memory Keeper. Last December, I pitched the idea for this film to a panel of producers and was fortunate enough to obtain the greenlight. Last semester, as well as over winter break, I spent many hours organizing legal documents, the cast and crew list, creating the proof of concept, and running a successful Indiegogo fundraiser that raised our goal of $2,275.

This past weekend, February 3rd and 4th, were the production’s first two days of shooting. This was months in the making. 

Our first day went as smoothly as it could have. The film is set mostly outside, but for this day most scenes were interiors. My father was actually one of the supporting actors for this scene, so directing him was a bit silly. It felt weird to be his boss for once! We had issues getting sound from inside a car, as the car moved while the camera was on a tripod outside of it. The audio for it was hard to get, but it just took patience and persistence. Our sound operator, Sam Martel, managed to contort himself in the back and blended in perfectly! We used my car for the scene, which had literally never been washed since I got it last August. So funny enough our art director’s first task during production was to clean my front windows.

Later in the day, a background extra no-showed, causing a bit of a panic because we really needed that background character. Luckily, I was able to “reuse” my dad’s character (Thomas, the father of the main character Chloe) there. He saved the day as dads do!

Otherwise, production went super well. There was a little hiccup in craft services (“crafts/crafties” is the film term for food) being delayed, but it got there on time and we had the best sub sandwiches. 

The production day on the 4th was a little more hectic. This day was entirely outside, and involved the character’s getting lost in the forest. One aspect of production I learned quickly was that you can never communicate too much with your director of photography. For this project, our DP is Clara Edgecomb. An oversight in my directing led to a shotlist being created that did not match the location and some visions I had for certain shots, so for over half the scenes for that day we had to brainstorm the shot list on the fly. I’m so so grateful for Clara’s patience and ability to adapt and work quickly. 

Our biggest issue that day, though, was the sound. Towards the later half of the day, my neighbor started logging trees right next to our shooting area! I managed to talk him into ending his session early, but then a motorcycle started ripping up and down the neighborhood, chainsaws went off in the distances, three planes flew by consecutively… it was a nightmare. The day was scheduled to last 8.5 hours, and the sound issues delayed schedule by fifty minutes. 

I almost scrapped filming our last scene because I didn’t think we had enough time left, but my crew really advocated to crunch time and get it done. By then, the sun was low on the horizon and we were in the forest, so we battled the sunset for that last hour of production. Eventually, we walked away with some beautiful shots and we ended right on schedule. Phew! We’ll have to be mindful of light continuity for our next production days.

Through all the chaos of a first filming weekend, we stayed largely on schedule and things went well! Our actors did a phenomenal job, and already embody the characters to my vision and have great chemistry. The crew really brought their a-game and utilized their experience to create efficient and quality work. I’m so proud of everyone and had a great experience. 

This blog series will be a semi-weekly occurrence in accordance with blog assignments for my class. Stay tuned for more posts! Feel free to ask questions, my social media manager will do his best to answer or relay information from me. 

Kathryn Morin (she/her), Director

2/5/24

If you’d like to learn more about this project:

View “The Memory Keeper” proof of concept - https://youtu.be/p8Nyk3x-oMI?si=YwNvypkpPH9jfMoa 

Instagram - thememorykeeperFILM

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Maine is a new battleground in the war against crypto scammers, and Portland police have issued a warning about the tactics that many fraudsters are putting to use. While impersonation scams are not new, the modus operandi of these bad actors is to evoke fear on the part of their victims. And thereby pressure them into sending money. Portland Police Warn of Crypto Scammers’ Ruse According to a Tuesday statement from Portland’s police, scammers are busily sending out “urgent-sounding, fear-evoking messages.” These appear in pop-up windows and text messages. The content of these messages is often something to the effect that Amazon, PayPal, or another online retailer has a billing problem. The customer needs to resolve it by doing exactly what the scammers say. Or that the hapless target’s bank account number is not secure and action is required. Whatever the pretext, the scammer makes insidious use of the threat of serious legal and/or financial trouble. To pressure the victim into depositing funds into a Bitcoin ATM. The real destination, as the police warning says, is the bad actors’ digital wallet. Once deposited there, the money is gone forever. An unnamed police spokesperson elaborated: “Remember, these scammers can be convincing, and use fear, urgency and scare tactics to get you to comply. If you receive this warning via a pop-up banner on your computer, in an email or text message, do not call the number provided on the screen.” Learn more about how scammers exploit the lack of online and social media awareness on the part of some victims. Elon Musk may have promised to clean up Twitter / X, but crypto scammers and other bad actors freely make use of the platform. Source: Fletcher / Digital Planet Crypto Fraud on the Rise As insidious as scams that evoke fear and alarm in victims may be, those that adopt a “friendlier” or “softer” approach are just as predatory. They baldly take advantage of psychological factors. Namely, the reassurance that many people find when they see the face of a public figure attached to a product or service. Scams increasingly making use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce fake videos presenting the image of a celebrity. The videos have popped up on TikTok, purporting to show Elon Musk or another trusted public figure endorsing an investment opportunity. Musk bought X, then known as Twitter, for $44 billion in October 2022. In spite of Musk’s promises to remake the platform and purge its many unappetizing features, notably spam bots, the problem has worsened. These, too, feature the likenesses of celebrities in an effort to solicit investments. Some accounts try to lend themselves credibility by purporting to belong to a respected journalist or other commentator. Someone whose professional raison d’être is to warn people of the dangers of scam accounts. Not make them the victim of one. Source

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PDXblackout Resource Guide

Yet Another Resource Guide 2023 AUGUST 22 - 14:44 PST ...in no particular

Department of Human Services SNAP is going to be very key in getting the most out of this guide. You will need to apply for it if you haven't already, and make sure that you're in communication with DHS to keep your benefits active. The golden ticket we will be looking at is the benefits verification letter. You're going to need that.

Google Drive / Photos Create a Google account. Access http://drive.google.com and http://photos.google.com to bring up these tools I'm telling you about. Take pictures with your phone of any documents you possess which will be important in this undertaking. This includes and is not limited to a driver's license or state issued ID, social security card, birth certificate, Portland Rescue Mission ID, SNAP Benefits Verification Letter, meeting sheets, this method may not be for you, but consider it, since it worked and is working for me.

Oregon Health Plan If you see me with some nice headphones, it's because I pursued getting my insurance to pay for them. Flex funds are really useful, I'm still learning about them, I've seen people get an array of help from this one resource. OHP pays for my nicotine products, my medication, my doctor visits, my dental visits and no telling what else. Get. The. Free. Insurance.

Billie Olegard Dental Clinic I had a pretty severe dental issue and thought I was losing my teeth. In two appointments this dental clinic that is right next to the outpatient classes totally took care of it, didn't cost me anything out of pocket except my time and acceptance. It's still a dentist's office. Kelly the dental hygienist is awesome.

8x8 Richard Harris Building Laptops can be checked out from the case manager office. Supported housing is the basis of our programs, the Mentor Program and the 8x8 Community Program. My case manager and the other case managers have been pivotal in my success. We are able to receive mail. A form was filled out for me that guaranteed I had been homeless and I was able to go get my state ID made with just my birth certificate for free, I got that at the 8x8. If you have a supported housing apartment, use it.

Central City Concern Recovery Center Stephanie and Anthony have teamed up to do some really awesome stuff for me. It's really important to learn how to show up for our schedules on time, reducing tardiness is part of reintegrating back into a standard level of society.

NARCAN Nasal spray NARCAN is available for free through Old Town Clinic and other agencies. Normally it takes about four of them to work, so if you're going to use them, use a lot of them! The NARCAN training video is on YouTube. Watch it several times if you plan to use NARCAN. It's important to follow all the instructions!

Blanchet House Free meals, hygiene items, peer support.

Portland Rescue Mission Free meals, socks, but most importantly they will make an ID card for you on the spot even in the middle of the night. I got mine while I was still using and I've still got it to this day. It will have your picture and name on it. Not many questions asked. It meant a lot to me and I was able to pick up prescriptions with it. You will need this specific ID when you receive services from PRM.

Union Gospel Mission I stayed at UGM's LifeChange program for a total of about two weeks. I didn't stay, but I've stayed tied in with those guys and they're on my side. They also offer free food services throughout the week.

St. Andre Free food, fill out a form get a food box, Father Tom prayed with me when my grandmother was passing away, genuine people, good coffee.

TRIMET Requires ID, SNAP benefits letter. Take the required documents to the TRIMET office at Pioneer Square and ask for an Honored Citizen pass. They will take your picture and probably give you the rest of the month for free. You can ride all the bus lines, the MAX and the streetcar with this pass. It is absolutely essential if you're starting completely over like I have.

Transitional Projects Showers, mail services, laundry, and to me the most important aspect was that they made me an ID specific to TPI services. I haven't been to TPI since I got clean, but they did matter in my addiction. They also offer a locker service but I never really used it.

RentWell Online class usually takes 6 to 8 weeks, I was done with the coursework in 4 days. They help you get and keep housing and teach you about tenant law! Now I have a RentWell case manager.

Community Volunteer Corps Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in CVC. It is my opinion that the point of CVC is to leave for work sober, be productive and give back, then come back, together, still sober. Work together, make it fun, and be on time. The reference letters are different for everyone. Don't cheat the system.

Employment Access Center The EAC is providing services to me for the next two years according to Will, my EAC worker. They've helped people get shoes, clothing, cell phones, bills paid, and more. My first day with them they helped me get signed up on iMatch through Oregon Works and although I have a different resume prepared, we created a new one, too. We're going to be working on cover letters and figuring out what my goals are and actually achieving them.

Nike BIKETOWN Access for All The Nike bikes are still free at the time of writing this. Just upload your benefits verification letter to their Access for All page and fill it out, creating an account, all that goodness.

Multnomah County Library, Kenton and Hollywood Locations https://multcolib.org/services The library offers a tech lending program that at the time of writing this just sent me a laptop and a mobile hotspot. It takes a while to get the equipment, but you can apply for free. Do you have a library card? It's crucial. I got mine made, originally, with my Portland Rescue Mission ID card! Free printing services are offered, which I used to print off the standard readings for Brothas and Get Your Fix. I've also used it to print off stuff I wanted to read like free stuff listings on Craigslist, song lyrics, and education information.

William Temple House Their food bank is still a huge asset for me, and if you've never had them then on Tuesday morning, if you're first, they'll give you a total of twenty five dollars in vouchers to their thrift store, but the most important service I've received from WTH has been from Emily, where she signed me up using their address for a year long HOP card pass. You've gotta have a HOP card with the Honored Citizen.

MHACBO While pursuing a certification, I found the oral health training and other online classes. I accomplished something by doing this, and earned a continuing education credit.

TextNow When I first got here all I had was a phone that I wasn't the original owner of, and it couldn't get service. Thanks to Wi-Fi and TextNow, I was able to send text messages, make phones, and have a phone number for free. There are advertisements built in.

211 I've called 211 several times especially recently, they provide me with an operator who's entire job is based around helping people get in touch with the resources they need.

Old Town Clinic Get a primary care physician, get nicotine replacement, be honest about your medical conditions. I always double check with my case manager if I'm going to miss something, but he always tells me that medical appointments are a solid reason to miss check-in.

Social Security Administration There was totally some police type activity when I went up there, but everything went fine overall. It was a little stressful, they asked me to take my shoes off, but it didn't cost me anything and I made it out without confrontation. They gave me a piece of paper that day which would let me get a job, and my social security card was in the mail about a week later.

Right 2 Dream 2 This is a homeless shelter beside the Yellow Line MAX at the Moda Center. The table there and the fridge there sometimes contains food. I stayed there the night before I went to Hooper. The higher ups there like recovery, feel free to check the fridge.

Cash App Functions as a bank account, easy to transfer funds, free debit card.

Chime Functions as a bank account, free debit card.

Alano Club of Portland Recovery meetings every single day without regular exception. 909 NW 24th Avenue

Sunshine Division My first day at the 8x8, Michael went and got me a food box from Sunshine Division. At the time of writing this, I went and got one today, too. Good solid consistent resource. You're not going to feed an army with a food box from Sunshine Division, but it's worthwhile.

Affordable Connectivity Plan Government assistance for individuals that qualify, that provides us with free phones and phone service. Free phones and service can be obtained from Assurance Wireless, Excess Telecom, and Cricket Wireless.

CCC ROC Clothing closet, ask a mentor or case manager about it.

Salvation Army on Killingsworth Awesome food bank, has a clothing closet too.

DoorDash At the time of writing this, DoorDash is my only employer. I was so excited when my background check came back fine. It took a while to get accepted, but I've been able to pay for things by delivering DoorDash orders. I've used my personal Trek bicycle, Lime scooters, Spin scooters, and mostly the Nike BIKETOWN bikes to deliver orders.

Home Forward Housing vouchers are a thing out there, so when the wait list opens up, apply. Sometimes they bump people up on the wait list based on their situations.

Alcoholics / Narcotics Anonymous There's a hotline we can call for all the different areas. Going to meetings, working the steps, living a life in recovery, has been the cornerstone of keeping me clean. I have a couple different apps on my phone, but there's one each of AA and NA that helps me find meetings based on criteria and location.

Nicotine Gum I smoked as many cigarettes as I could when I first got here. I still smoke, but I smoke a lot less than I did. Nicotine products have been a huge part of that, and OHP pays for it.

Bombas Free socks.

BottleDrop Whether your coping strategy is to take a sober friend with you, wearing headphones, or something else, have a serious and well enforced plan in effect if you plan to turn in cans and bottles in Portland. There's people smoking fentanyl everywhere, people trying to sell drugs, people walking around naked, it's insanity. I've walked out of the line and left my cans a couple times or more. Also if you aren't careful they will make your room stink. Anyways, Rite Aid and Whole Foods accept cans, and the BottleDrop at Delta Park is my personal favorite, but the one at 122nd has a machine that counts them for us, we just pour them out on a conveyor belt and it's kind of cool to watch. It isn't pretty, but this is how I paid for a lot of stuff while I've been here.

DMV2U Input your identifying information and become able to set DMV appointments.

Lynn on the 7th floor She's been giving me free tobacco since I got here. This could end at anytime and she would be at no fault, she is an angel for doing this and you are not guaranteed anything. At the time of writing this the free tobacco and papers hours are 1100 to 2000, or 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., please do not harass her, but she will help you.

Dollar Tree Affordable food, locations are convenient, sells can openers although they break, sells batteries, accepts food stamps, sells ramen noodles.

Goodwill Bins Buy electronics and other goods by the pound. Grab bags of hygiene supplies for around ten dollars a bag. Easily get a hundred bucks worth of hygiene stuff for ten bucks.

Straightway Services Located on Vancouver way, food bank service on Wednesdays.

Project 529 Register your bicycle with pictures and serial number and description, get a certificate of registration. Check the serial number of bicycles to see if they are reported stolen within the system.

SOLVE I signed up to be an event leader for Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism when I first got here and the date snuck up on me, then I had to actually go do the event. We didn't do it again after that but we had a great time and the event was a success. It's part of my resume now.

Elevate HIM

Nonprofit organization that helps prevent suicide in men by equipping them with proper clothing starting with a suit!

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Astoria's Buoy Beer Company eager to move on from a year ago announces changes at their brewery and taproom.

image courtesy Buoy Beer Company

Press Release

Astoria, Oregon is a small coastal town at the confluence of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. It’s a town fueled by community. A town where small businesses flourish. A town where locals see someone they know almost everywhere they go. At the river’s edge of this town is Buoy Beer Company, a brewery and restaurant on the Columbia River with a sweeping view of passing ships, shimmering waters, and in the distance, the Pacific Ocean.  

On June 14, 2022, part of a building on the brewery’s campus collapsed into the river after the pilings underneath gave way. Word moved quickly through town of the brewery’s damage. “Almost immediately I got a text from my friend Lisa,” says Dolores Matthys, Buoy’s HR Manager. “It said: ‘Thinking of you and all your staff. Hoping all are okay.’” 

Management’s first priority was to make sure everyone was accounted for and safe, which was quickly verified. The second priority was to shut down the natural gas and CO2 so emergency services could secure the building. The next few days were a blur, with every department working on how they could keep Buoy running while coping with the functional and symbolic loss of the building. “When the collapse happened, the reaction was so visceral, it made me realize just how important Buoy is to many in our community,” says Matt Jones, Head Brewer. 

In September 2021, Buoy finished a much-anticipated brewery expansion into the Astor Street building (formerly home to Video Horizons) across the Riverwalk and immediately south of the original building. Since then, all brewing and fermentation processes have taken place in that building.  

The partially collapsed building contained the second part of the beer-making process – bright tanks, lager tanks, kegging, packaging materials, and a new high-speed canning line – as well as the restaurant. Those tanks were full of beer and a plan was needed to not only salvage what we could, but to also replace that capacity (which had been cut in half) in time for the big beer months of the summer. “Pretty much the first few days were salvage-and-plan mode,” says Matt Jones. 

The team banded together and moved quickly. Usable fermenters were set up as bright tanks, a canning line was rented, brewing schedules were altered, and Buoy was back to producing beer in less than one week – in half the space and with half the equipment.  

“It’s amazing, what we were able to accomplish,” says Dave Kroening, Co-founder. “The quick shift was a testament to our incredible staff and their flexibility and dedication.” 

The outreach from the brewing community poured in from all over the Pacific Northwest. “We knew we couldn’t keep the shelves stocked with our now-limited capacity,” says Dave Kroening. “The great people of Ninkasi and Sin Marca quickly worked with us to set up contract brewing, which helped us figure out how we were going to keep our production numbers up.”  Brewers had long conversations about malt bills and yeast strains, and made trips to Eugene and Portland to sample batches and hone recipes with the same flavor profiles.  

But while the brewery staff was busy pivoting, the restaurant staff was unfortunately displaced. They dedicated their time to cleaning up what they could from the riverbank while the management staff jumped into finding a new space to maintain their livelihoods and continue to serve the community. 

By the end of week two, the team had found a temporary home in the Astoria Food Hub at 1152 Marine Dr, just a few blocks away.  

Though things were moving forward, it was hard not to experience the lingering feeling of loss and the worry of uncertainty. “We went from serving fish and chips and beer on the water one day to the restaurant being closed and our team’s employment future being in jeopardy the next,” says Bob Voss, Restaurant Manager.  Getting used to logistics, forecasting, scheduling, packaging, and balancing the needs and capabilities of altered operations was also a struggle. 

“It felt like the COVID-19 shut-down all over again,” says Dolores Matthys. 

In addition, the environmental impact and powerlessness associated with not being able to clear out the building, clean up remaining debris, or start the recovery process was tough. We did what we could to clear the river of scattered packaging materials. The community pitched in to help, and we began offering a free pint of Buoy beer to those who brought in lost beer labels. Yet Buoy’s brewing equipment sat amidst the wreckage for nine long months until initial insurance, engineering, permitting and planning processes were able to be completed.  

In an effort to keep things positive, Hospitality Director Katie Shaw and Kevin Shaw, Director of Production, hosted a team-wide BBQ at their home. 

“This company is so much more than a place, it’s family,” Katie wrote in her invitation. “While we do not know for certain what the future holds, we do know we will always have each other. So let’s drink some beer, eat some food, and have a few laughs together.” 

Pressing On 

For the last year, we have all pressed on at Buoy, brewing as much beer as possible, organizing cleanups for lingering debris, hosting local events, and settling into our new restaurant location.  

But with such a large portion of the building still out of commission, pivoting has become a daily task. The brewery was forced to quickly master a new set of skills. To keep beer at full capacity in Astoria, they needed to execute same-day tank turnarounds for cleaning. This meant regularly sending beer back into a tank the same day it was emptied in order to keep the few available tanks full.  

Packaging also became less efficient on the smaller, rented canning line that was shoehorned into an open area on the brewing floor. The packaging crew went from a smooth, efficient operation to long, challenging days. Stressors of constant maintenance, minimal space, and the inability to package enough beer to meet demand compounded often. The bright side, however, is that with fewer tanks there was less simultaneous brewing. This allowed our dedicated brewing and packaging staff to help wherever needed to keep products moving. 

“I think for many of us the biggest day-to-day struggle since the collapse (aside from capacity) has just been space,” says Michael Duron, Lead Brewer. “…space to walk through the brewery, move pallets through the brewery, store things safely and properly, etc. The struggle of fitting two buildings’ worth of work into one is constant and real.” 

“We just got done with the expansion and we had so much more space [with the new building],” says Kevin Shaw. “Finally, we were able to spread out a bit. But after the collapse everyone had to cram back into the same space. Folks are ready for more space again.” 

However, things are starting to look up as the team finishes the logistics of expanding brewing operations into a third building that will be shared by Buoy’s sister company, Pilot House Distilling. This building has been part of the distillery expansion plan for the past couple of years but has been delayed by the pandemic and permitting. But Pilot House continues to grow, and has recently expanded their offerings into Idaho. They have also turned their Portland tasting room into a full-service bar and secured a presence at Portland International Airport for 2025. The company plans to move their distilling operations into the building this fall as production of their canned cocktail line and Painted Lady gin ramps up.  

Buoy’s high-speed canning line just began operation again and favorites like the Czech-style Pilsner, IPA, Helles, and Dunkel Lager (previously contract-brewed by Ninkasi and Sin Marca) will be brewed in house again. Czech-style Pilsner will be packaged at Buoy this week for the first time (and almost exactly one year to date) since the collapse. 

Looking to the Future 

The future of the collapsed building is still unknown, but our first step is to work with the Army Core of Engineers, who permit all Columbia River work, to clean up the damage. Not only is the building missed dearly by our staff members, but it’s also missed by the community and Astoria’s many visitors. 

“The customers that come in and expect an amazing view, beer, and the glass floor we were known for become disappointed, and we have to share in their disappointment and be reminded of it constantly,” says Bob Voss. “Seeing the building in disrepair is also a hard one, as it is for everyone, I’m sure.”   

“I’ve spent a lot of time in that building and saw it transform from a complete dump to something that was treasured by many and made people happy,” says Kevin Shaw. “Hopefully it can return in some capacity.  It is one of the coolest and most unique brewery locations there is.” 

It has been an incredibly hard year for our entire Buoy team – the extent of which goes unrecognized by many. “This event was something that usually destroys a business, but most consumers didn’t notice anything because our staff worked so hard to keep beer on the shelves,” says Jessyka Dart-Mclean, Marketing Manager. Yet hardships often bring people together and create new appreciations for the future. After the incident, staff from all departments worked with each other to pivot, revise, adapt, and persevere in order to keep Buoy afloat. The result has been a strengthened company culture, a shared appreciation of our ability to adapt to change, and an affirmation of Buoy’s connection with our local and regional brewing community.   

“Our team is stronger than ever,” says Katie Shaw. “The collapse affected us all and that has brought us all closer together. After dealing with that, there isn’t anything we can’t do.”  

For now, the Astoria Food Hub (1152 Marine Dr.) will continue to be the home of Buoy Beer’s restaurant and the team is currently hiring for the summer season. The location now features an expansive menu, complete with our famous fish & chips and other favorites, fresh Buoy beers, a full bar, and donuts made by Jambot Donuts. The brewery will continue to brew flagship recipes and popular varieties as well as expand rotating lines to increase Buoy beer offerings in 2024. Our planned events will also continue, with Buoy’s second annual Oktoberfest this September 22 & 23 and the annual Lager Fest in Spring 2024, when the company will celebrate its 10th birthday! 

We are grateful the community and the many visitors who have joined us at the Hub over the past year and to the team members who made it possible to continue to do what we love. We look forward to making even more memories with great people, great food, and great beer – no matter where we are. 

Astoria, OR overlooks the meeting of one of the West's most relentless rivers and the wilderness of an entire ocean - and it's here that Buoy Beer Company brews its beer. With balance always a priority, we focus on traditional lagers and NW ales to savor and share with friends after a hard day's work.

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Portland Digital Agency Trends

B Corp Certified digital advertising company, Intuitive Digital provides results that develop companies. Through their professional companies, from SEO to integrated marketing, they guarantee the very best ROI for every shopper — whereas keeping the costs as little as potential. Adpearance is a digital advertising agency that is helping over 1,000 clients generate leads and enhance gross sales portland digital agency.

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Their full-services digital advertising campaigns lead to conversions and craft successful brands. To be effective, social media and paid search campaigns require seamless collaboration between model, inventive, and digital groups. Some businesses could charge an hourly fee, whereas others could offer package pricing for sure companies. From paid search, display advertisements, and social media advertising, we’re here that will help you get the most out of digital advertising strategy.

In the ever altering world of digital advertising, you need the highest gamers in your group.

It additionally certifies that Avenue has met Google Ads spend requirements, delivered company and shopper revenue growth, and sustained and grown its shopper base.

ninety seven Switch has designed and developed a WordPress website for a fashion accessories retailer from scratch.

Working with Vacano Solutions has been fantastic for my small unbiased business.

We stick by our purchasers for the lengthy haul to assist them get probably the most out of their digital projects.

The staff built the client’s website and offered web optimization and PPC campaigns. RevvSpark has developed a advertising plan for a gloves manufacturing company to attract end clients. A brewery employed Two Wolves Creative to offer internet design and improvement. They constructed the client's website from scratch and assisted in creating content for the page in the likes of images, video, and others. Jute Creative spearheaded a branding project, creating a value proposition video, custom typeface, colour scheme, and emblem. The staff took the time to know the corporate before getting started.

They primarily serve small enterprise and midmarket shoppers within the enterprise companies, authorized and financial companies industries. Intuitive Digital is a advertising agency primarily based in Portland, Ore. Since 2012, they've grown to a streamlined team of about 10 workers. Intuitive Digital makes a speciality of internet design, web digital agency portland optimization, PPC, and social media advertising. The company works with clients within the enterprise service, client product, and training industries.

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Our content writing team can deliver content material that you can use for customer engagement and to tell your viewers. Thrive web sites are optimized for search engines and conversions so you can develop your small business faster. We specialize in high-quality net design, e-commerce web site design and a variety of advertising providers to get your website found. Websites and net functions evolve with business wants, gone their original launch.

Digital Marketing Companies In Portland

Michelle is a digital marketer with over 5 years of company expertise emphasizing in seo. Before joining Foghorn, she was an account supervisor helping in the growth and execution of tailored organic and paid online strategies for a variety of B2B and B2C manufacturers. In her free time, Michelle enjoys exploring Oregon’s superb outdoors and discovering new Portland eating places. In 2013, Rick joined nationwide design and building agency DC Builders to revolutionize its digital advertising technique.

Rylee's PA Services works as an assistant for a e-book firm's digital marketing needs. They also analysis numerous things to resolve the consumer's problems. Watson Creative supplied branding providers for a footwear company. The team created a website, model video, and other advertising materials for the consumer.

Advantage Media Partners is a full-service digital advertising company that helps small companies keep organic and paid search development. Their providers range from internet design & SEO to social media & advertising. However, if you need branding or an web site, it would be a wiser strategy to work with a creative company in Portland that makes a speciality of creative branding, and net design and growth companies. Mad Fish Digital is a values-first digital advertising company that provides elevated experiences for our workers and clients.

The firm has 12 satellite tv for pc places of work scattered along the West Coast, as well as one in Washington, D.C. Strategies 360 was based in 2004 and has round 100 workers. In addition to PR, Strategies 360 provides many other services, including internet design, UX/UI design, search engine marketing, and extra. The majority of its purchasers are in authorities and enterprise services. Obility is a B2B digital advertising company for tech and SaaS that provides scalable options for hypergrowth.

Noah is a digital marketer with over 5 years of agency expertise and a ardour for storytelling. While he's a native Pacific Northwesterner, Noah has also frolicked working for advertising and manufacturing companies in New York City. Prior to joining Foghorn, Noah was an Account Manager facilitating the development and execution of tailor-made paid social media methods for a range of B2B and B2C brands.

Cassidy is a lifelong learner and greets every challenge as a possibility to develop her skillset. Outside of labor you’ll discover her browsing in the chilly pacific ocean waters, snowboarding at her local mountain, path operating, or playing within the yard together with her four-legged friends. DIGITAL CONSULTING AGENCY IN PORTLAND, OREGON - GRAYBOX is a digital consulting agency that helps you solve challenges, attain your audience and optimize your operations with elegance, utility & experience.

The versatility of services they provide provides me with strategy, creativity, and a lot more! I would advocate them to anybody thinking about measurable marketing... Thrive offers web optimization content material creation and portland digital agency copywriting providers for all types of content material, including weblog posts, website copy, or product descriptions.

With the altering times and decisions, shoppers are continuously exploring new issues, so it’s essential for companies to listen to that. Our sights are set on strategy, design, storytelling, and creating an impression. Lifestyle manufacturers to tech, startups to venture capitalists, professional providers to skilled sports—we dig down to build up. Our Portland digital consultants have years of experience and skills in helping companies with their marketing efforts.

As a full-service agency, we look past sales and branding that will help you envision what’s subsequent. Our method succeeds as a result of we get to know you and your ambitions. Then we decide to the lengthy game of seeing you obtain your total business targets. To put it one other means, in relation to the large picture, we’re like a blimp-sized bulb that’s always there for you, lighting the best way.

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Advertising Portland Digital Agency

And leverage every other’s expertise and expertise to meet our partners’ needs. Tell us about your project, and we'll match you with vetted firms that meet your requirements. I was nervous but Mark Rivera, Janet Jasmine, and the relaxation of the staff helped calm all of my fears. They had been in constant contact with me and explaining every step. What can we take a look at, and the way can we higher serve your customers? These are the questions that information our every day and monthly work go here .

I employed Twibi to assist revamp the advert program for a multi-million greenback suite of WordPress plugin business, and let me inform you, they did not disappoint.

You also can evaluate if the agency has been featured in related advertising publications or spoken at media and promoting events, which might point out their thought leadership.

Collaborate with us and see how videos can elevate your small business.

Oregon Web Solutions helped us with keyword analysis to optimize our blog.

With workplaces in Portland and Yakima, Center Street Digital is are consultants in internet design and seo. Through a quantity of on-site and off-site search engine optimization activities, they help clients enhance visibility in addition to traffic. Specializing in B2B, this advertising agency combines web optimization and LinkedIn in their growth strategies, which are “voraciously effective”.

You can also have an total details about the team by reviewing the agency’s Linkedin web page. If your organization supplies local providers or merchandise in Portland solely, you should be positive that the overwhelming majority of the agency’s staff is predicated in Portland. Our Portland digital experts have years of expertise and skills in serving to businesses with their advertising efforts.

So far, they have carried out 242 profitable shopper campaigns. Whether you're a business or individual – in case you are selling a product, a service, your content material or doing philanthropy, you would want advertising. Even governments require advertising when they're campaigning. Marketing agencies develop artistic strategies primarily based on your promotional needs. They make use of completely different channels of promotion and make positive that your brand will get the proper of consideration. Rylee's PA Services works as an assistant for a guide firm's digital advertising wants.

Convertiv is a contemporary digital advertising agency that not solely designs & engineers progressive solutions, but in addition helps clients develop their market share. Their broad range of expertise includes customer engagement, social media, internet growth, advertising automation, search, and SEO. Established in 2017, the group provides search engine marketing, digital technique, social media advertising, content material advertising, and extra. Sarah's function consists of aiding in all stages of clients’ paid media campaigns. Her passion for the outdoors and marketing help her drive authentic connections between users and types to portland digital agency create lifetime clients.

We’re Like Sherpas To The Everest-level Peak Of Your Model

Marketing agencies should report again on the influence of their initiatives and campaigns. It is crucial for clients and advertising company teams to understand how their methods worked. If an company does not work on reporting influence and evaluation of the techniques, they'd waste time and money on future methods. Marketing businesses are third-party specialised corporations that assist companies enhance their marketing efforts. They help shoppers create and implement successful advertising strategies to scale and grow their businesses.

Our digital advertising strategies have helped companies obtain and surpass their objectives. In the ever altering world of digital marketing, you need the highest gamers in your group. Return on funding is a serious concern for most businesses, maybe together with yours. When investing money in advertising methods, you definitely count on quick and tangible outcomes which generally may be exhausting to return by. Working with proven and respected digital marketing companies provides you a chance to have peace of thoughts that your advertising investments can be sure to offer good returns. Obility is a B2B digital advertising agency for tech and SaaS that gives scalable solutions for hypergrowth.

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Our expertise in digital products allows us to help the unique wants of each shopper, together with product technique, UX design, UI design, and full-stack improvement. Over time, we may help enhance your search engine visibility so your near the top of search outcomes for vital keywords highly relevant to audiences who're actively looking for your options. That means a constant stream of high-quality traffic, priceless leads, and high income. Best of all, these search outcomes require shopping for zero promoting and might final for years. Your web site is the primary impression of all potential clients, purchasers, and patients. To be efficient in an internet world, your corporation or medical clinic website needs to position your brand and create a credible, constructive experience on the primary impression.

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Strategic eMarketing is a advertising agency based in 2010 with fewer than 10 members. They provide digital technique, social media advertising, and content material marketing solutions to clients from their office in Portland, Ore. Portland-based Digital C4, a digital advertising company, is ready to assist you with search marketing, SEO providers, PPC, social media, and custom content material creation. The agency’s staff plays a vital role in your digital advertising campaigns’ success.

Solid Digital is a web digital agency portland design, improvement, and advertising firm with workplaces in Portland, Ore. and Chicago. With about 30 staff members, the agency has expertise in internet design, branding, and custom improvement. Custom digital marketing solutions designed to satisfy and exceed your small business goals and objectives. I run a small enterprise & am a very long time client of Upsource. They have an excellent product (we use them for developing/maintaining our website and marketing) and are very good speaking with their shoppers. Our enterprise has grown steadily all through the years and I believe Upsource has been a significant contributor to the growth.

Strategic and inventive, we go beyond the 'campaign' to ship purpose-built solutions that change perceptions and have interaction your ever-changing future client. During the pandemic, e-commerce was booming, but not as a lot after the pandemic. Cocalero’s goal was to restore revenue back to pandemic levels at a 300%+ ROAS generated from top-of-funnel site visitors. Our objective has at all times been to deliver high-quality work as shortly as potential.

Working carefully with the inner advertising staff, they conduct varied interviews. A brewery hired Two Wolves Creative to offer web design and development. They built the client's web site from scratch and assisted in creating content material for the page in the likes of pictures, video, and others. Working with Vacano Solutions has been fantastic for my small unbiased business. They are very experienced and skilled and have made creating a professional on-line presence and marketing supplies a breeze.

After presenting a quantity of mood boards, Gravitate designed and developed a web site according to the consumer's chosen design. At Thrive, we pride ourselves on having group members who're sincere and trustworthy. We prepare our employees to abide by our code of conduct and work ethics always. Our team members are professional, respectful, and sincere of their desire to help others. At Thrive, we practice open and sincere communication with our purchasers.

Digital strategy company Rise Marketing is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The small staff focuses on digital technique, advertising technique, ppc, seo, and extra and was launched in 2009. Curious Website is a search engine optimization providers agency and net design company. Their services embrace seo and internet design. Cascade Web Development is a full-service digital company in Portland, Ore., that was based in 2001. Its 8 workers provide web development, e-commerce development, digital strategy, UI/UX design, web optimization, and CRM consulting providers to small and midmarket companies.

The staff of about 10 employees focuses on web design and improvement, but in addition provides seo and content material marketing. Online advertising is a dynamic area with new advertising ideas and skills being launched every so often. Hiring a competent local web optimization or digital advertising company provides your small business a competitive edge as you get access to essentially the most up to date digital marketing abilities in the market today. As against working with an in-house advertising group, a employed digital advertising company reaches out far and wide in search for competent abilities that when put to use can give your corporation a serious increase. DIGITAL & INTEGRATED MARKETING AGENCY - Anvil Media, Inc. is an built-in advertising company specializing in search engine advertising , e mail advertising, social media marketing and analytics. Anvil’s experienced staff is certified, published and speaks regularly at industry events.

A advertising agency strategizes and develops tactics of promotion, helping companies convey awareness about their products and services to their target audience. Content advertising company Bonfire Marketing was launched in 2008. The company focuses on content material advertising, digital strategy, market research, email advertising, and more and has a small staff. Eclipse + DDG is an internet design and development agency founded in 2000 and located in Portland, Ore. The staff of about 10 makes a speciality of net design and improvement, but additionally provides other providers, like cellular app improvement and UX/UI design. A landscaping company engaged with Dynamic Designs NW for their branding and net design services.

With Thrive, you're in good palms working with one of the best people who are certified for the job. At Twibi, we make it a point to support businesses like yours in Portland, Oregon by making them aggressive utilizing digital marketing ways. We purpose to be extra than just the solution to your advertising goals. You know the digital area is a good way to grow your corporation in Portland, Oregon. At Twibi, we focus on native search to tap your local customer base. As a enterprise owner, advertising is perhaps the biggest obstacle you could face as you wrestle to offer your corporation boosted sales, earnings, and basic market performance.

We’ll ask some questions about your business, ache factors, and advertising wants. ABOUT US - We leverage sound strategy, participating creative, operational excellence, platform prowess, and flawless execution to ship long-term email advertising worth for enterprise organizations. This course of is our hidden secret to success, and it’s centered round effectiveness. We lately applied a quiz funnel that they suggested, and we already see a 40% lower in CPA. I love the reality that my account manager at Voy Media treats my account like it’s their very own. Voy Media has a high consideration for me and really cares about my enterprise.

With this, she brings a contemporary perspective to shoppers from both a brand and agency standpoint. Cassidy is a lifelong learner and greets each problem as an opportunity to develop her skillset. Outside of labor you’ll find her surfing in the chilly pacific ocean waters, snowboarding at her native mountain, trail working, or taking part in within the yard together with her four-legged pals. Prior to becoming a member of Foghorn Labs, Michael worked at several agencies specializing in creating complete paid search methods for each B2B and B2C prospects.

Services embody brand technique and DNA, website design, UX/UI, graphic design, content advertising, photography, video, and e-commerce. Founded in 2013, ninety seven Switch is a Chicago-based digital advertising agency that helps purchasers adapt to the continuously changing digital market. Despite having a small team of fewer than 10 employees, ninety seven Switch provides a big selection of providers similar to web design, web optimization, PPC, social media, and content advertising. Also, if your trade has some specifics for target audiences solely in Portland, Oregon, make sure the digital marketing agency is knowledgeable about them. To be efficient, digital advertising companies present world-class search engine optimization providers once employed to deal with your business’ digital advertising efforts.

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Your website needs to appear professional if you want potential clients to think highly of your company. A great website increases conversion rates, which boosts your revenue in the end. While a business website can have many pages, all websites need a few key pages in order to attract visitors and encourage conversions.

In this post, we'll go over what those pages are and what information you should add to have the highest chance of achieving conversion. Understanding which pages to place front and center on your website is essential to giving a top-notch user experience.

It's critical to establish pages that promote your company and the goods or services you offer as your website serves primarily as a sales tool for your enterprise. Although there are numerous pages a company website might have, there are a few essential pages all websites need to have:

Home Page:

The home page is the first impression visitors have of your small business. It should be eye-catching, well-organized, and clearly communicate your brand's message and value proposition. Your homepage should also make it easy for visitors to navigate to other parts of your website.

About Us Page:

The About Us page is where you can tell your company's story and share your mission, vision, and values. It's an opportunity to connect with visitors on a personal level and build trust with potential customers.

Products or Services Page:

The Products or Services page is where you showcase what you have to offer. Make sure you provide a clear description of each product or service, along with pricing information and any relevant details. You can also include images or videos to help visitors understand your offerings.

Contact Us Page:

The Contact Us page is essential for visitors who want to get in touch with your small business. Include your business's phone number, email address, and physical address. You can also include a contact form that visitors can fill out to send you a message.

Testimonials or Reviews Page:

Testimonials or Reviews page is an excellent way to build trust with potential customers by showcasing positive feedback from past clients or customers. You can also include ratings and reviews from third-party review sites like Yelp or Google. Positive reviews can go a long way in encouraging visitors to become customers.

Before going on to your secondary pages, start with these pages and make sure your design, content, and calls-to-action are cohesive. These pages should each have a distinct purpose. What do you want visitors to your website to do when they arrive? Which next step do you want them to take? How will you let people move throughout your website? As you create your website design strategy, all of these issues must be taken into consideration.

By following the guidelines discussed in this blog, you can plan to create a website with the help of Portland web design that drives results and helps your business to succeed. 

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Digital Agency Portland Solutions

These embody digital advertising strategy, social media management, web site and graphic design, and different digital advertising companies. Among the companies SFC labored with are RiverWest Acupuncture, Johnson & Johnson, NYU Langone Medical Center, and ArisGlobal Software. Jute Creative is a full-service digital advertising agency serving prospects in the Portland metro space. Other services obtainable embody podcasts, data design, web site and software development, and digital interactive and video providers. For customers looking for assistance with teaching, Jute Creative presents a choice of workshops and programs. Duwal LLC provides digital advertising companies to clients in Portland https://goat.digital/.

Investing in a Portland primarily based digital company is a big decision and one that should be made with thought and care.

South Ventures LLC supplies built-in digital advertising to small and huge business owners in Portland and the surrounding areas.

We guarantee to convert your small business ideas into beautiful visuals, thus enhancing your model notion.

Whether it’s helping a brick-and-mortar retailer arrange their web site or working paid promoting for a big company, Thrive’s dedicated digital advertising group may help all forms of companies.

It provides cellular app growth, UX/UI design, social media marketing, digital technique, and content marketing. The company has workplaces in LA, Seattle, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Denver, New York, and Portland. International branches embody Singapore, China, Costa Rica, Brazil, Germany, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Argentina, Russia, and the UK. Thrive is a full-service digital advertising agency in Portland for native companies of all sizes. Our full vary of promoting packages includes social media advertising, internet design and growth, on-line status administration, pay-per-click management and search engine optimization. Upswept Creative is predicated in Portland and works with businesses all round the world.

Marketing companies should report again on the impression of their projects and campaigns. It is crucial for clients and marketing company teams to understand how their methods worked. If an agency doesn't work on reporting impression and analysis of the techniques, they would waste money and time on future strategies.

There are completely different ways in marketing, and all of those can have varied sorts of impacts for your brand. Depending on your necessities, a advertising agency can strategize a 3-month, 6-month, yearly, or 5-yearly strategic plan for execution. Consistent marketing delivers extra impression than a small-term digital agency portland campaign. Our mission is to partner with purchasers we imagine in, so that together, we’re passionate about telling their story and rising their enterprise. The rules are all the time changing and the winners have an unfair advantage. Portland search engine optimization company specialists conduct thorough keyword research and ethical SEO techniques, so your corporation is present in search engine outcomes.

Are You Able To Upgrade Your Corporation With Portland's Finest Digital Transformation & Advertising Services?

The company manages digital marketing tasks involving the utilization of e-mails and develops an onboarding series to assist enterprises in leading their customers in path of their providers and products. It additionally takes on website redesigning jobs and conducts activities like site visitors evaluation and content material management. Its founder and CEO, Cameron Madill, hosts "The Remarkable Credit Union" podcast. South Ventures LLC provides integrated digital advertising to small and large enterprise owners in Portland and the encompassing areas. The firm presents absolutely personalized services, together with brand technique creation, PPC administration, and analytics tracking.

With greater than a decade of leadership and administration experience, Dustin lends his expertise to Eris Creative as the pinnacle of business growth. Dustin lives in Portland together with his wife Ilanah, son Maxton, daughter Violet, and canines Piper and Marley. Delivering transformative outcomes, Good & Gold is a marketing and design agency targeted on performance. They excel at tactical planning, thoughtful goal-setting, and sharp analysis in technique, branding, content material, SEO, and the like. Specializing in internet design, Solid Digital helps companies obtain digital development via their award-winning design, exceptional engineering, and advertising savviness.

The firm designs websites and produces content that's optimized to trigger search engine algorithms and lift viewership. The staff handles the social media advertising of services and products offered by small and medium-sized enterprises. It also delivers internet upkeep plans to maintain pages operating rapidly and securely.

They are very experienced and skilled and have made creating a professional on-line presence and advertising supplies a breeze. After 2 months working together on one small enterprise I noticed the value they brought and determined to reopen my shuttered enterprise with their help and it has been a fantastic experience. Also to note, not only skilled, but simple going, fun and enjoyable as well. They took my store from a couple hundred a day to some thousand . I can comfortably recommend them to anybody wishing to create a successful on-line presence.

We encourage our shoppers and staff to assume outside of the box. We recognize the significance of trying new methods and ideas to help your business survive the changing instances. That’s why we use a collaborative method when working on all customer projects. At Thrive, we take your objectives seriously and can do one of the best we will to assist you achieve success. Thrive web sites are optimized for search engines and conversions so you'll find a way to develop your small business quicker. We take a holistic view of your business/ startup and then ​orchestrate our companies to drive specific results.

Portland, Oregon’s largest City, is known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, in addition to for its eco-friendliness, microbreweries and coffeehouses. The City also presents plenty of alternatives for entrepreneurs/brands/businesses. You can relaxation assured our Portland primarily based digital advertising specialists are available to answer any questions, on-call or in person. When it involves online marketing, nothing is set in stone and outcomes differ based on the chosen channel. For instance, web optimization is a valuable long-term solution whereas PPC supplies quick results.

After receiving her undergraduate degree in marketing and graphic design from the University of North Georgia, she moved to Oregon to fine-tune her abilities. Strategic eMarketing supplied search engine optimization and internet administration services for a real property company. They optimized the shopper's web site to enhance their search ranking outcomes. Jute Creative spearheaded a branding project, creating a price proposition video, custom typeface, colour scheme, and logo.

Portland-based Digital C4, a digital advertising company, is ready that can help you with search advertising, search engine optimization providers, PPC, social media, and customized content material creation. We develop ownable model experiences that encourage, educate, inspire, market and promote. We do this by aligning research-driven, customer insights with a deep understanding and keenness for the cultural, technological and business forces shaping our world right now.

She is conversant in every sushi restaurant inside a two-mile radius of both the Eris office and her house. While pursuing communication studies at Portland State, she served as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper. Whitney led the editorial team to 19 state awards—including the first-place award for common excellence. Rick began his professional career in Hollywood reading screenplays for executives like Leonardo DiCaprio and Sid Ganis.

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Our video production consultants understand the impression of movies for elevated engagement and model awareness. Collaborate with us and see how movies can elevate your small business. We love logos as a lot as the next inventive company, but we all know that branding is rather more than only a pretty design. Nowadays a model is built upon brand voice, customer interplay, social media, consumer experience , and everything else that goes into how a buyer feels about your brand.

A landscaping company engaged with Dynamic Designs NW for their branding and web design services. They're tasked with all elements of development including logo design, content advertising, and UI/UX design. Digital technique company Rise Marketing is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The small group focuses on digital strategy, advertising technique, ppc, search engine marketing, and more and was launched in 2009. Watson Creative provided video production digital agency portland companies along with graphic design with the goal of enhancing corporate and product model id. The content material was distributed at commerce exhibits along with other channels.

Stout Web Solutions has in depth expertise in social media marketing, search engine optimization, and e-commerce design, in addition to print, blog, and graphic design. The position of a advertising company varies depending on the necessities of each client, in addition to the particular niches or services they provide. Broadly, a advertising agency’s duties range from market research to establishing a marketing budget as properly as creating and implementing advertising campaigns. Their providers may include social media, content material creation, advertising, SEO, PPC, CRO, branding, PR, web design and improvement, and so forth. The firm provides market analysis, video manufacturing, still images, and post-production companies. The team can be experienced in copywriting, social media advertising, and ad shopping for services.

They curate custom solutions for each client that assist them compete within the ever-changing and dynamic business setting. UpCity is an online marketplace that helps companies discover B2B service suppliers they'll belief. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital company. Our function is to assist SMBs and startups leverage the ability of digital to scale new heights. We convey the most effective practices and ways the Fortune 50 firms adopted to the SMBs and startups attempting to excel in the digital world.

Rise Marketing provides digital marketing solutions to purchasers in Portland. Its staff supplies purchasers with advertising strategies that boost ROI, increase on-line presence, attract new customers, and attain their target market. The firm has been in enterprise for over 15 years and has accomplished more than 1,250 initiatives. Cyphon Digital offers its companies to prospects in Portland and the encircling areas.