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Learn to Code Because You Want to Make Something Cool

So you should learn to code, huh? It seems like everybody’s saying so these days, but it looks hard and/or devastatingly terrifying. Besides, you’re an artist (or a writer, or designer, etc.), and your job has nothing to do with code. Why even bother? Because it’ll make you smarter, more ...more +

9 years ago

The Seeker Part One: Life After Send

Until the dream, Nathan Raines had imagined that when he submitted his résumé to an online job post, his encapsulated career would land like a life preserver on some fatigued hiring manager’s desk. Nathan’s precisely selected action-verbs would bloom in the glow of the office fluorescents, an unexpected burst of ...more +

9 years ago

Pitching Your Portfolio: Do’s and Don’ts

Congrats, you’ve done it! After weeks, months, YEARS of staying up late to make ads that you love (and then inevitably hate), you have completed your book. Pat yourself on the back my friend, many have tried and many have failed (can you die from sleep exhaustion and Frappuccino overdose?). ...more +

9 years ago

We made the Inc. 5000!

We're truly honored to have made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America. It's been a wild ride, one that started in a bygone era called 2010. Back then it was just Jackie, Steve and a one-room office separated by a divider (for interview privacy). Today, we've opened ...more +

9 years ago

Want to Be a Developer? Where to Start, and What to Expect

Developer bootcamps are popping up all over the U.S., and Portland is no exception. We have no less than five code schools, including one focused on online courses. With so many options and opportunities, how do you know what’s right for you? And when it comes to committing your time and ...more +

9 years ago

Jordan Tells Us About His First Rock Show

Anyone who's spent time with our Director of Accounts, Jordan Livingston, knows that he's a human treasure trove of rock and roll knowledge. But where did it all start? With Sammy Hagar, as it turns out. We sat Jordan down and had him regale us with the tale of his very ...more +

9 years ago

Local Fast Food Critic Tackles Portland’s Professional Dress Code

Sometime in the 90s, “Casual Friday” gradually overtook the rest of the work week. Now, nearly every office outside the banking and legal rackets is a casual one. This is especially true of the creative industry, and doubly so in Portland. Let New York have its suits and ties. Let Los ...more +

9 years ago

What Has Portland Taught You About Being a Creative Professional?

Amber James is a freelance copywriter and founder of the Copywriter Conclave of Portland, a collaborative organization of writers who share networking opportunities, client leads, and happy hours. She's lived in Portland since 2008, but is departing for Minneapolis at the end of August. When she first arrived, she didn't ...more +

9 years ago

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