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A friend on LiveJournal asked me* to write a little something about managing client relationships. I assume this question is the product of countless less-than-ideal clients who could have made people’s lives a lot easier if they were ideal. Yes, the ideal client does exist. This type of client has done his/her homework on the target market, knows what the creative strategy should incorporate, has prepared all necessary materials for you to do your job, and understands that your time equals money. You meet on a frequent basis with this client to review progress on the project, receive constructive feedback, and coordinate with other team members on final deliverables without anyone getting in the way. You love this client. Managing this relationship is, by far, the easiest since you are being treated with the respect due any working professional and you will always look … Continue reading →

On Tuesday California’s Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 which bans gay marriage—but the marriages of 18,000 same-sex couples before the ban took effect are still legal. If there is any silver lining to be found, I suppose it’s the divorce rate of these same-sex couples will not be 50%. But what about all the other same-sex couples in California that deserve the same federal rights as married heterosexual couples? Between now and the next regularly scheduled election June 8, 2010, Californians – even the slacktivists! – have social media working in their favor. Here is a how-to guide for gaining the necessary momentum for overturning Proposition 8.