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Are the websites you visit secure?

Posted at May 17th, 2018 @ 10:48 am in Agency

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HTTPS: It’s More Than Security. Chances are you have visited a secure website with a URL starting with “HTTPS” (Hypertext Transport Protocol Security). This is commonly used for shopping, banking or e-commerce websites, but this security is also important for…

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Four Podcasts Every Designer Should Listen To

Posted at March 8th, 2018 @ 2:47 pm in Agency

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These days, my mornings entails groaning at my alarm, snoozing it for another 10 minutes, and finally scrolling to my Podcasts app and clicking “play” to start off my day. And it looks like I’m not alone; in the past four years, the amount of people listening to podcasts has close to doubled, with 67 million Americans listening to podcasts every month!

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esd’s Shiner Beers jersey advances to national round of AAF Awards

Posted at April 2nd, 2014 @ 1:56 pm in Breaking News

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San Antonio – Digital marketing firm esd & associates has twice struck gold – winning top awards in local and district levels of the 2014 American Advertising Awards – for the design of a Shiner Beers cycling jersey. The only…

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the value of great design

Posted at August 27th, 2012 @ 8:40 am in Agency

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Last year, in San Antonio alone, the creative industry accounted for no less than $4.6 billion in economic activity. The creative industry has grown in a powerful way, vertibably thriving in Texas compared to other recession-time and post-recession industries. And…

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A Day In The Life Of An esd Designer

Posted at May 23rd, 2012 @ 8:13 am in Agency

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Get an undercover look on creative life as seen by one of our esd graphic artists.

a credit for your thoughts

Posted at September 30th, 2011 @ 12:51 pm in Agency

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Virtual cash – it can’t buy you food, clothes or cars, but it can buy you fun and, to a certain extent, technology. At least that’s how it works on Facebook. Facebook credits, Facebook’s exclusive, virtual currency, allows Facebook users…

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blogging – why bother?

Posted at July 21st, 2011 @ 12:34 pm in Agency

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Imagine it: it’s a Thursday afternoon and the end of the workweek hovers tantalizingly close. It’s a slow day, and you have just one or two more loose ends to tie up. What do you do in these moments of…

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into the wild

Posted at June 22nd, 2011 @ 12:42 pm in Agency

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Traditional marketing isn’t going away and why should it? It still works when used correctly and strategically. But sometimes it helps to think outside of the traditional marketing box. Guerilla marketing relies on being creative and loud without the big…

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short bre.ad

Posted at June 1st, 2011 @ 4:17 pm in Agency

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Are you having trouble promoting a product or cause without being overly in-your-face to followers? Sure, you might be passionate about clean water in Africa or Lady Gaga but not all day everyday. When it comes to shortening URLs, bit.ly…

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planting a clue

Posted at December 21st, 2010 @ 12:54 pm in Agency

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Not all schools are created equal, but some students – the best and the lucky – emerge from the most challenged schools to succeed. They achieve academic honors, earn degrees and find fulfilling careers that serve their families and communities…

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iDon’t smoking prevention campaign

Posted at December 14th, 2010 @ 1:47 pm in Our Work

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DON’T HAVE TO AND DON’T WANT TO – SMOKE Seductive and addictive, tobacco presents a powerful challenge. For teenagers, it represents a torch of freedom, a quick route to adulthood and sophistication. The truth is: tobacco enslaves you to spend…

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Creative Jam at the McNay

Posted at June 29th, 2009 @ 3:18 pm in Creative

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Creative Jam at McNay  Being creative requires a constant supply of information. Whether it be from the internet, magazines, outdoor materials, everyday household products – you name it, we need it to keep our minds fresh and up-to-date with new…

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esd & associates 06/14/19
Heat AI is a new practice created by the agency that uses artificial intelligence to find trends and conversations on social media that are predicted to spike in popularity 72 hours before they peak, with a self-reported 70 percent accuracy rate. What are your thoughts on AI and predicting viral content?
esd & associates 06/03/19
Thinking about a marketing strategy for your nonprofit can be overwhelming, but with a little planning and well-set goals, you can ensure your nonprofit organization does not get lost in the shuffle.
esd & associates 05/08/19
“I believe the future is private,” #Zuckerberg said. “This is the next chapter for our services.” What are your #thoughts on #Facebook's new redesign?
esd & associates 03/26/19
Check out Methodist Healthcare System's LIVE Q&A on #ColorectalCancer screening in honor of #ColorectalCancerAwarenesMonth!
esd & associates 01/29/19
We are so proud to have helped get Justin Timberlake to Methodist Children's Hospital this past month and to have played a part in making an impact on these patients. The campaign garnered over 1 billion impressions and shows a little social media strategy goes a long way.