STRAT_SCRAPS v151
FROG GUTS + PINKY PROMISE + HELMET
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*Several “been shared before, still important” items this week.*
But to start with the new;
I hung out with the creator of FISHO magazine last week. One of those random network connections that makes me hate the internet a little less.
FISHO is a magazine about fishing but also street photography and fashion.
People assume that the audience for something like this must look like this:
But not so.
illustrates a couple points…
Niche doesn’t mean small. There is a continuum between mass and insubstantial. Fringe is often more visible than mass because of its contrast.
the most interesting things are found at intersections.
Also, it reignited my intention around pursuing print again.
more to come on that soon.
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Credit where it’s due:
I want to credit Steve Bryant – writer of the Delightful newsletter – for the quote. Full context can be found in this article from 7 years ago (once again, the most valuable information is never the newest).
Steve and I have since caught up in a video chat and turns out we are both working on upcoming print projects. His is really cool too (and farther along). I’ll share more once he’s ready.
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The Heat Death of the internet
A painfully real read from Gregory Bennett, via Joel Stein via Garbage Day.
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This is my mantra:
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A strategist is a stylist - and the ones that aren’t are the ones who gripe about nobody listening to their advice.
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Damn.. I should have gone into design.
(via “Slides from design classes I have taught, 2012-2020” which is a great idea)
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I love craigslist because it is still one of the most human places on the internet.
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this is how all of my thoughts are organized, except half the time my brain doesn’t let me go backwards..
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Highly recommend: A very long piece on Screenshots.
(via networkcultures)
A screenshot of the article:
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From A Strategy Process Doc I Built for a former agency…
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The three roles of a planner, in order:
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WEEKLY MONSTER
This is a photo I took on my phone that I like for a reason I cannot explain:
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Available for projects starting in July.
Let’s make something memorable together
