Magazines often look to the next steps. However, this year has been one where no one knew what was around the corner and it made us all stop, take stock, and think. It's a collective behavior that has manifested itself on magazine covers that have felt quieter in many ways, giving the images room to […]

Disclosure: This content is endorsed by the reader. So if you click on some of our links we may receive a commission. The days of punch cards and physical timers are fading in the rearview mirror. Time clock software isn't just a less clunky alternative to the physical clock, however. This saves companies time, as […]

It's been a year of disruption and adaptation to the film and television landscape. With the announcement of a series of national bans, cinemas had to close their doors and stall big budget productions including Stranger Things and Succession. Meanwhile, traditional broadcasters were rationing episodes of our favorite soaps and becoming more creative in keeping […]

It's easy to believe that we understand the role the protagonist plays in a story. We saw movies and read books. We know the protagonist when we see her. As I supervise and edit authors, more and more authors have asked me the big question: "Can you have multiple main characters in a story?" Yes […]

Facebook now has over 2 billion active monthly users. Almost 1 billion of these users participate in Facebook groups. Creating your own group is an inexpensive and effective way to reach your target market. If you are new to Facebook groups, it is essentially a community within the Facebook platform that users can join, and […]

Choosing a paper material is the same as choosing a font. With sufficient skill, this is a powerful method of creating the character of a printed piece. However, it can also undermine your design and reduce its impact if you make the wrong call. “Every paper has a certain association,” says Paul Neale, Principal and […]

Disclosure: This content is endorsed by the reader. So if you click on some of our links we may receive a commission. There is an ongoing war between growing a business and maintaining a lean, mean, and agile operation. How does a company stay efficient even when it is trying new things and hiring people? […]

In its Christmas 2020 promotion, retailer Very encourages us to seize every single moment. Meanwhile, SodaStream has recruited Snoop Dog for its latest campaign to highlight the merits of back-to-basics treats – like home baking and a family meal. All around us, people are placing increasing emphasis on the simple things. This is also an […]

Google is constantly developing and testing new features. Augmented Reality (AR) is a hot topic right now. You can think of AR as a way to make digital images appear in your living room. Google's visual search technology for Android, Google Lens, does a lot more than that. It enables you to bring your physical […]

This year has been an ample opportunity for people to immerse themselves in games and for many of us repeated bans have turned them into much-needed forms of escapism. And there was plenty of choice as independent studios and large corporations released game after game to an eager audience. We have blockbuster titles like the […]