Juicy gossip has always existed and always will as a reliable source of communication. It also has high social and economic value.
Helena Kaufman
Gossip at the Grocer’s
Over the Counter Communication about Cher Juicy gossip has always existed and it has high communication value. Gossip has such power to move information quickly and effectively that most major religions have injunctions against it. It’s in the fine print. We gloss over it as we head to the office water cooler or stretch closer … Read more
Fascinating People: Don Lloyd, Knight Works Game Designer …Kickstarter Helps Knight Works Get in the Game (2nd of 3)
Helena Kaufman unfolds the story of Don Lloyd, game designer for Knight Works and his Kickstarter-funded new game, Dark Horse. Part 2 of 3.
NHL Stanley Cup Finals Offer 7 Lessons in Mass Communication Success
What can a T-shirt communicate about a community? The vibration, noise and visual sea of blue and green Vancouver Canuck team hockey jerseys is a testament to the rallying power of a cause that can mobilize an entire community to action, pride and support. Their partners in the final series excitement , the Boston Bruins, … Read more
Anime and Manga Alley — Talking Technique
As you can see, getting into manga has gotten me out and about. Not only that, I’m usually catching conversation with people as I thumb through the choices on shelves at my library or local stores.
As a writer and happy-to-be-a-word-nerd, I’ve found that strangers are just friends who have not been asked for their opinion yet. A response to an anime DVD in its case may need more specialized knowledge, but you can open a book and turn it over and start discussing it with just about anyone near you as you flip it in discovery together, or to select pages.
Discovering 3-D Printing
Helena Kaufman ponders the potential of DIY 3-D Printing. She realizes Michael Curry might be the person to talk to. Stay tuned.
Anime Appetizer at My Manga Meal
Culture is Communicated and Shared in Various Ways by Helena Kaufman Ever found that you understand and enjoy more about a culture when literally consuming it? Oh, you can immerse yourself in travel, or study the language in an intensive setting that compels you to connect with only elements of the new culture. My favorite … Read more
Message in the Manicure
Influence being what it is, I was not surprised to find myself at the manicurist, even after denying it as an ‘artist date’ in my previous blog entry. And, being an observer by nature and profession, I found the need to record the experience, then and now, too hypnotic to resist. Be aware! What you think, … Read more
Return of the X Wordsmith
……..and being a part of bringing profiles of wonderful people with businesses great and small to the right public – I wanted to answer something else, reflexively to the question almost all North Americans pose: “What do you do?”
Write Numbers into Your Articles & Attract Attention & Action
Add a dash of stats to spice up titles, opening statements and copy. Which description has the power to inspire me to join its statistical camp? Will I do the work? Buy the product? Join the group? Give up or take up the activity to become one of the……(you decide for yourself)