Legendary Locals of the Long Beach Peninsula
Sydney Stevens‘ newest book is out and includes our own Keleigh Schwartz. Follow the link to get your copy! Geographic isolation, abundant natural resources, and the challenging climate of Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula have shaped the strong character, individuality, and creativity of those who live there–from the First Peoples of…
Small Biz Saturday One Day Sale
Email webmaster@beachdog.com to get started or request a gift certificate (good through 1pm on Sunday, Nov 25, 2012).
CAN-SPAM Act
It’s important to be compliant when sending e-mail campaigns. Rules have been set by the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumers, and breaking those rules could be costly. Violators may face penalties of up to $16,000 per each separate e-mail! It sounds scary, but compliance is rather simple. Following is…
Serif vs Sans Serif
We get this question from time to time so I thought I’d share an excerpt from Print Industry’s June newsletter: “Serif vs. Sans Serif” Typefaces and Legibility Serifs are the little strokes on the ends of letterforms. You will see them on such typefaces as Times, Baskerville, Garamond, and Palatino….
The Great Popcorn Challenge 2012 More Than Just Great Marketing.
The popcorn challenge started as a friendly banter between friends and competitors on facebook and I have to say when I first heard about it I thought it sounded like a fun friendly rivalry. This happens to be between Bob’s Sporting Goods and Dennis Company with great potential for cross…
What's the difference between branding, advertising, marketing and public relations?
I overheard Keleigh the other day, explaining to a client the difference between the branding, marketing and advertising products and services provided here at beachdog.com, and Public Relations, which we leave to specialists in PR. The terminology of the industry can be confusing, so I thought I’d share a little…
Happy Holidays to All!
Our office will be closed from Thursday the 22nd through Monday the 26th so that we can all enjoy being with our families for the holidays. Our best wishes to everyone for the season and for the coming year!
We've got spirit, yes we do!
SallyLeeByTheSea.com has a wonderful article on the holiday happenings –and Christmas Spirit– in Ilwaco this season. From Crab Pot Christmas Tree (and crab pot carols) to the lighted boat parade (led by the US Coastguard) to the indoor Saturday Market, charming shops, and fireworks, you’ll want to be sure to…
They're Baaaack!
Many of you are aware that our beachdog.com owners, Keith and myself (Keleigh), have been out of the office for a couple of months. I’m more than delighted to report that we are once again on the Peninsula and, better still, my cancer is in remission! W00t! I haven’t been…
