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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:57:21 +0000

[...] Why not maximize your networking by targeting your pro bono work to an audience that will help you every step of the way. Like Mike Davidson did? “One of the first pro-bono projects I involved myself in was the Seattle Show — the annual advertising and design awards for the Seattle area…I was able to meet and work with a lot of creative directors, art directors, ad agencies, and design firms around town. It has been a great networking opportunity and it only takes up maybe 40 hours of my time every year.” | Mike Davidson | How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors [...]

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By: How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors « Trooji

How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors « Trooji — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:40:22 +0000

[...] to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors Mike’s article on how to best get started in the design industry gets a pretty high Google ranking, and it shows. Reading through it, you get the sense that the [...]

By: New Radical Link Feed

New Radical Link Feed — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors

How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors A great article from ESPN designer Mike Davidson….

By: Kit.blog

Kit.blog — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wanna design?

If you’re a wannabe designer and you’re a bit confused about how to get started in the design industry, Mike Davidson’s How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors is a useful read for you.
And while you’re at reading lists of advices, have anot…

By: -stainedpaper-

-stainedpaper- — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

guidance

‘How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors’ by Mike Davidson that’s my starting point. it feels good to have some solid advice, even if it is common sense things i came up with on my own. having someone validate…

By: Engage

Engage — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Advice for new grads

Mike Davidson — insert a genuflect here if you know anything about online design — has a great primer for recent design grads. Lots of wisdom in there for any newly minted communications pros, designers or not….

By: 8 Ways to Sunday

8 Ways to Sunday — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Business Links for Web Developers

A handful of links related to the business end of web design and development…

By: Raspberry-Latte

Raspberry-Latte — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Deciding on Being a Grown-up

One of the biggest decision ever made in life comes at the tender age of 17 or 18 during college and major selection. The decision can be put off or changed, but if delayed the pressure only continues.

Mike Davidson of Mike Industries.com has grea…

By: Smiley Cat Weblog

Smiley Cat Weblog — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

How to Get a Job in the Web Industry

I recently filled a position on my web team after several arduous months of looking (don’t even get me started on the reasons why). However, it was certainly interesting to be involved in the interview process from the hiring perspective…

By: Biznik

Biznik — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Word of mouth is “the strongest form of advertising”

Today I discovered Mike Industries, a blog by Seattle entrepreneur Mike Davidson. He’s CEO of a startup called Newsvine, a company that believes “in turning news into conversation.” He has some interesting things to say about the imp…