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Thanksgiving: History Shaped to Fit

By Amy Temple The Hoffman Agency, London What is Thanksgiving? A simple enough question it would seem. Or so I thought until I was asked that question by my 5-year-old daughter, an American, yes, but also British (and Canadian for that matter). So how do you tell a child about why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving without…

Social Media #Fail

Mishaps and Blunders from Around the World By Czarina Cabuyadao The Hoffman Agency Singapore My personal rule on any of my social media sites: do not post anything you will regret later. Ever since I registered for my first social network (Friendster, circa 2003), I’ve been quite strict with this rule.         …

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Billboards from Around the World – Geico

A Lesson in Branding from the Hoffman Agency This week’s submission comes from the Hoffman Agency, San Jose: Location: Off Route 1 in Warwick, RI The bright yellow billboard is enough to get your attention, but what causes pause is the character. The lizard (I guess it’s a gecko) has huge, bold eyes that look…

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One Truly Global Mission

By Polly Yu The Hoffman Agency, Hong Kong Here at Hoffman, we believe in sharing a little bit of happiness and harmony in the business world, so we work pro bono on some initiatives that are committed to creating a strong, global business ecosystem. One example is our work with Hua Yuen Science and Technology…

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The Startup That Gets It

How Fancy Hands Uses Storytelling to Create a Brand Image By Sara Staffaroni The Hoffman Agency, San Jose I’ve always been a strong believer in the importance of first impressions. Since technology has re-invented how we engage in society, it seems that someone’s initial opinion of you is no longer based on how you conduct…

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Sushi and Burritos – Oh My!

By: Jacqueline Velasco The Hoffman Agency, San Jose If you are a foodie like me, you know there is nothing like the combination of your two favorite foods. Mine happen to be sushi and burritos. Now – would I have ever guessed that the combination of the two was ever possible? No – not until I…