February 2015 – Mopdog Creative + Strategy

Mopdog’s Lead Animator and Sound Engineer Critiques Oscar Nominees

By martin steib | February 20, 2015 |

The Oscars are an exciting event for movie-lovers, but it is important to remember that the Oscars are awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The inclusion of both art and science has become increasingly significant, as several technical categories have been added and continue to grow in the amount of entries.

What Collateral Is Fit to Print?

By bill mopdog | February 10, 2015 |

Four-fifths (79 percent) of consumers will act on direct mail immediately, compared to only 45 percent who say they deal with email straightaway,” according to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council. These printed pieces have a great likelihood of immediately resonating a campaign message or brand identity, directed as a one-on-one conversation, to your audience.

Mopdog’s Intern Goes to the Movies…

By Mopdog | February 9, 2015 |

Writing about movies has become even more fun as awards season gets into full swing. We’re only a few weeks away from the 87th Academy Awards—commonly referred to as the Oscars. And it looks like a show to watch, since 2014 was a spectacular year for movies. There are a variety of movies nominated in different categories, but the biggest competition is for Best Picture.

Custom-Crafted Valentine’s for You to Share

By Mopdog | February 6, 2015 |

There are times when I can be a sentimental guy, and Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for an animated dog, like myself, to show a sweet side

Mopdog welcomes The Musials to “The Newlywed Game—Plus Twenty Years!”

By Mopdog | February 5, 2015 |

What a lovely audience we have for this week’s edition of “The Newlywed Game—Plus Twenty Years!” I’m your host, Moppy. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we invited two dynamic contestants, who are not only happily married, but also run a marketing and design firm together. Let’s get to know Bill and Cheryl Musial.

Romance Is in the Air at Mopdog

By Mopdog | February 3, 2015 |

Love is in the air, or at least on many of the computer screens, at Mopdog this month. Senior Designer Adam Stephenson has fallen for two artists who sought out Mopdog for high-level web development and book cover design. Truthfully, Adam may not be in love with the artists, Karla Harris and Annie Oortman, but they did inspire him to create great work!