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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Halloween! 🎃 🧀

#FlashbackFriday
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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 3d

A couple weeks back I made a quick day visit to the campus of my Alma Mater Northern Michigan University. 34 years may have passed, but I was filled with amazing memories and perspective on how far I've come in both career and life.

Go Wildcats!

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#GoWildcats

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 4d

The significance of transparency in business ethics cannot be overstated...

socialmediaexplorer.com/business-inn...

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#Entrepreneur

9 Business Ethics: Why Transparency Matters More Than Ever - Social Media Explorer

The advanced and highly interconnected world, businesses are under increasing scrutiny. Customers, investors, and stakeholders...

socialmediaexplorer.com

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 5d

Your Monday reminder that your personal brand isn’t just online...

Your brand is more than just an online persona; it’s how you carry yourself at home, in the office, at the grocery store and even on your daily commute. It’s always on. ALWAYS.

#designthatrocks #personalbranding

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 8d

Nothing motivated you more than that halftime locker room smoke....apparently.
👀 🚬

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 9d

Tis the season for cartoons about halloween... kids optional. 😉
🎃🎃🎃🎃

www.vulture.com/article/best...

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#Animation

The 15 Best Cartoon Halloween Specials

All seasonally spooky, but nothing too scary for kids.

www.vulture.com

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 11d

Facebook wants to scan your camera roll for suggestions to post... what could go wrong? 👀

www.socialmediatoday.com/news/faceboo...

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#Facebook

Facebook Wants To Help Find Photos To Share From Camera Rolls

It could get more people sharing or it could just freak people out.

www.socialmediatoday.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 12d

Your creative ideas don't need permission... they need execution! Never stop creating and see where it can take you. 💪

Also,
✅ Love daily doses of inspiration?
✅ Love things that rock?

You are invited... to follow @kisspirational on Instagram!

🤘🤘

www.instagram.com/kisspirational

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 15d

An artist’s power isn’t just in their talent — it’s in the way their work outlives them and becomes part of who we are.

🤘💔

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 16d

Always a great story reviewing the history of the MTV logo...

www.creativebloq.com/design/logos...

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#LogoDesign

R.I.P MTV: how an '80s icon stayed relevant for 40 years

We look back at the music channel's 40-year logo evolution.

www.creativebloq.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 18d

🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to increase your self-confidence…

💪 Reduce negative self-talk & resist the urge to shame yourself

💪 Dress in clothes that make you feel good & express your personality

💪 Celebrate the smallest achievements; progress builds momentum!

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#ThreeThings

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 19d

Interesting update in case you were wondering what ever came of this...

“Social media is very noisy. It’s not reality...”

www.adweek.com/brand-market...

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#Marketing

American Eagle’s CMO on Why Doing ‘Nothing’ Was the Boldest Move

Craig Brommers explains why he threw out the crisis comms playbook in response to Sydney Sweeney campaign backlash

www.adweek.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 22d

As the designer behind this years International Print Day 2025 poster, one of my favorite moments is searching the #IPD25 hashtag towards the end of the day to see all the posts print lovers share, edit and customize using the design to make it their own!

internationalprintday.org

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 23d

Sure there is a lot going on in the world, and while a new logo won't fix it all it can't hurt!?

I’ve worked with hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs and orgs to define their goals and create dynamic logo designs that became the cornerstone of their brand.

www.designthatrocks.com/logodesign

Logo Design — Craig Bower

I’ve included some of my personal favorite logo design projects on this page and welcome a discussion on how I can help you rock your next logo project!

www.designthatrocks.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 25d

Would you pay a monthly fee to not have ads on your social media?

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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#SocialMedia

Facebook and Instagram to charge UK users £3.99 a month for ad-free version

Subscription service is Meta’s response to regulatory warnings over crunching users’ data to serve targeted ads

www.theguardian.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 25d

Looking for reasons why print should be part of your marketing strategy in 2025?

marketing.com/blog/key-pri...

If you're exploring ways to engage in an over-saturated digital world, I'd love to discuss how Print can be the breath of fresh air they (and you) need.

#designthatrocks #print

Key Trends in Print Marketing We're Watching in 2025 | Marketing.com

At Marketing.com, we’re closely following these key 10 trends that are shaping the future of print.

marketing.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 29d

Ugh, men and those fat cigs. 🤮

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · 29d

Are you tired of stressing over what to post for your business? 😩😩

I can create, manage, and post content that connects with your audience—consistently and strategically.

✨ Done-for-you social. Zero stress. Maximum impact. Send up a flare. 🤘

www.designthatrocks.com/contact

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Oct 1

Brilliant.. and fun!

www.inc.com/jason-aten/a...

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#MonopolyMcDonalds

After 10 Years, McDonald’s Monopoly Game Is Back With an Unexpected Catch—and It’s Brilliant

Monopoly is back with an update for the app age.

www.inc.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 30

Just a little 80's reminder to always look beyond judging people by appearances or your preconceived biases and instead take time to understand and recognize their true character.

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 29

I first experienced Rocky Horror in college, and now it's 50!

well how 'bout that? 💋

www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...

#RockyHorrorPictureShow
#DesignThatRocks

50 years of 'Rocky Horror' and how to prepare for the immersive experience

The ultimate guide to dressing up and doing the "time warp" for the 50th anniversary of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

www.usatoday.com

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 26

If I won the lottery, I wouldn't tell anyone, but there would be signs.

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Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 24

Want to reignite the customer engagement process? Using exceptionally designed Print is a proven way of connecting to customers! 🤘

If you're exploring ways to engage in an over-saturated digital world, I'd love to discuss how #Print is the breath of fresh air they (and you) need.

#designthatrocks

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 23

🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to become a better listener…

💪 Listen to understand rather than planning your reply

💪 Don’t assume you already know… listen with curiosity

💪 Make eye contact for 50-70% of the conversation

Party time! Excellent! 👍

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#ThreeThings

Craig Bower @designthatrocks.bsky.social · Sep 22

If you're looking to get more followers on Instagram this can be a helpful read...

blog.hubspot.com/marketing/in...

Also, why not follow me?!
www.instagram.com/designthatro...

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#Instagram

How to get more followers on your business Instagram

Growing your platform on Instagram sounds difficult, but these tips will help you increase your brand's followers on Instagram and find your audience.

blog.hubspot.com

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