While our daily routines, such as grabbing the usual coffee from a local coffee shop, may be comforting, Benedict Carey, author of the new book How We Learn says our routines limit our brain’s ability to build skills and knowledge. Structure is certainly important, but there are also activities that can help keep the brain operating with a higher level of effectiveness. For instance, just changing up your route to work can help you retain information better. Carey acknowledges that structure is something built into us from a young age –think, for instance of how traditional schooling gives us a structured 8-hour…

The Artist Evolution founder, Derek Champagne, will be a guest brand-expert judge at the University of Arkansas today to critique and give feedback to year-end Creative Strategy and Execution project presentations. Students selected major companies to conduct research on and develop marketing communication campaigns for during the semester. 

  As we begin the final month of 2014, so begins the obligatory roundup featuring “the best of” and “the most viewed” videos, commercials, and ads, among other lists.  This year wasn’t just about advertising, it was about anti-advertising (see any of Newcastle’s ads). Adweek presents their Top 10 Best Ads of 2014, many of which we have featured and discussed here. View the list and ads here: http://www.adweek.com/news-gallery/advertising-branding/10-best-ads-2014-161692

  From everyone here at The Artist Evolution, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the holiday with your friends and family!

We are excited to welcome Billy Law to our team as a new Account Manager! A few things to know about Billy...he loves all things St. Louis (including the St. Louis Cardinals), Chinese food, and his dog, Rex.