Brandon Butler’s request was simple: “Give me $1,000 and 30 days, and leave me the hell alone.” At the time, the then-director of project management at Dagger, an Old Fourth Ward-based advertising agency, was speaking to the company’s CEO, Mike Popowski. A team had been assembled to launch the Dagger’s own in-house media company. There were lofty goals to turn the idea into a go-to destination for all things Atlanta culture, but it hadn’t really taken off. Brandon ButlerPhotograph courtesy of Butter.ATL “I said, ‘Look man, if you want it to work, just let me run it,” Butler recalls. “I told him, ‘I’m from Atlanta. I’ve been here my whole life. I know more than anybody else that Atlanta needs...
Challenge yourself. (Amazon/)It’s hard to put a finger on what makes puzzles so satisfying. They’re simple enough for anyone to use but demand sustained focus and precision, and they offer a beautiful feeling upon completion. Whatever the reason, it’s undeniable that puzzles are a fun and pressure-free way to eat up hours of anyone’s day. For those of us looking to push our limits, there’s an entire category of 3D puzzles that take this concept to the next level, combining optical illusions with unique designs and off-the-wall solutions into out-of-this-world brain teasers. If you’ve got a hankering for a challenge and extra time to kill, you won’t want to miss these.Here are some of our favorite 3D puzzles and brain...
Radiohead have been quite the saviors when it comes to curing quarantine-induced boredom. Over the past few months, the alt-rock icons have been running a weekly concert series, Ed O’Brien dropped his debut solo album, and Thom Yorke unveiled a gorgeous new song. Now, Radiohead are opting for a more…Please click the link below to read the full article.Radiohead Selling Jigsaw Puzzle
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The hospitality chain drove conversations online and in media outlets through new partnerships and virtual offerings. For the travel sector, COVID-19 has been a once-in-a-generation disruption. Many of the ways that destinations, resorts and travel companies had previously engaged audiences and generated interest were put on hiatus because of travel restrictions and safety precautions. Even amid new research suggesting that reporters are ready and excited to travel once restrictions are lifted, it’s still hard to know what the future holds. Wyndham Resorts decided to change its tack, pursuing new partnerships and virtual interactions to keep consumers connected with its brand. [RELATED: Tune in June 18-19 for our Social Media & Digital Communications Virtual Conference] “During this downtime, we’ve shifted our...
1. Get lost in the weeds There’s definitely a physical aspect to gardeningall of the squatting, lifting and carrying involved in yardwork torches lots of calories. But that’s not why gardening expert Tara Nolan loves it. “It’s very meditative,” explains Nolan, author of Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big and Small Spaces. “Weeding typically sounds like such a bane-of-your existence type of activity, but there’s something really soothing about putting on your gardening gloves, pulling away and getting lost in your thoughts.” Studies show that getting out in the garden has a myriad of health benefits, from increasing quality of life to reducing anxiety. 2. Jot on the spot Writing down your feelings in a journal reduces...
