Possibly one of the worst marketing consulting website in the world, but I wanted to get something simple up rather than nothing… progress not perfection… 

It’s not every day that you get to work on fun projects like this, BUT when you get to do them… RELISH THEM!

While I didn’t have a ton of hands in the pot on this one, my team in Harrisonburg did a fantastic job organizing, writing, and coordinating for the EVER-SO-TALENTED Exit 245.

These guys are the real deal. I’ve been following them for about 4 years now, and they continue to blow my mind. What a great bunch of students having a wonderful college time!

Enjoy.

Sorry- this song just GOT ME. Love it, brought me back to that warm kangaroo pouch of a place I call being young and having no responsibility.

ENJOY.

I had the pleasure of viewing “Only The Young” at Violet Crown in Austin Texas. I love Violet Crown so much that I almost just went on a wild tangent about their wine and beer atmosphere- but that’s not what this is about.

Only The Young is a documentary style narrative about 3 friends who have a strong bond and no fear of a camera crew following them around (or that’s what the movie would have you believe.) If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to spend your teenage years in a small desert town in Southern California, this is all you need to watch.

I went into this movie knowing to expect something a little out of the norm, so I slouched back in my seat, took advantage of the house red wine, and put my optimistic glasses on. Prior to the showing it was announced that the Director, Elizabeth Mims, was among us and would be around to chat about the movie and answer questions. Immediately, I’m like- CRAP, this may be really bad if the director is just chillin out here on a Friday evening. Oh well- my optimistic glasses were on, and I wasn’t going to take them off, rather just clean the lenses and start the movie,

Skip 2 hours ahead…

Holy, mother, effing, OW WOW OH, man. I tried to sit back and really take in what I had just witnessed. I don’t know if there are accurate words to describe it- but I had just seen a wildly masterfully cut narrative documentary of REAL LIFE that spliced correctly served up an incredible story of friendship, trust, love, youth, and internal struggle. It’s one of those “did that really just happen” moments where you have to retrace what you just saw to give it even more credibility.

Elizabeth was kind enough to answer question (of which mine was first) about their experience with the stars of desert town, their initial reaction to seeing the cut film, their actual validity, and the processes of making this master-mentary.

I was SHOCKED to find they spent 3 years with these kids and just literally followed them around and tried to urge them to just “act natural” and “do what you would normally do if a camera wasn’t here”.

Hands down the most interesting and creative way I’ve ever seen a snip-it biography shot, edited, and produced.

I’d like to say more, but I really want you to watch it- if you enjoy these types of films. Hit me up on the comments if you have questions.

Finally… I don’t have much else to say… finally!

So I work in an industry which makes you keep an eye on all the “18-24 yo” tendz (yes, that age group spells with with a “z”. Most of them I get and grasp pretty qucikly, some of them are dumb, some of them are funny, some of them are dunny (funny dumb, yeah, you got WORD COMBO’d!). But the Harlem Shake. WTF. Serisouly, whats going on? I’m as confused as everyone in the first half of the video…

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2013/02/14/is-it-any-wonder-the-harlem-shake-went-viral/

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/02/14/harlem-shake-becomes-youtube-age-macarena/?mod=google_news_blog

It’s so funny, as I think about what is going to catch the eye and give some social chatter- I’m always torn on if these types of posts will stir up more positive than negative… in my eyes, its funny, playful, eye catching, and relevant to the holiday… but will students feel the same way?

Aspen Heights is a brand new, all-student neighborhood of Colorado-style homes with all the convenience and amenities of a luxury apartment. The best of both worlds. Aspen Heights… revolutionizing student living.

See on myaspenheights.com

Private developers step up the old dorm experience with pools, on-site theatres and even tanning beds (RT @Places4Students: A new trend in the student-housing market, high-end luxury accommodations.

See on www.thestar.com