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Last-Second Valentine Gifts

News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 14, 2012

Creative professionals are often expected to come up with thoughtful, unusual, handmade, heartfelt gifts for their valentines. Hopefully you've been too busy with work for all that. These last-second gifts may save your reputation.

Facebook Gives Photographers Better Viewing Experience

News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 13, 2012

New Facebook lightbox feature offers alternative to Google+ and Flickr.

Kodak Tosses Digital Cameras in the Dustbin

News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 10, 2012

Legendary camera company decides to focus on online and retail imaging service.

How to Price Your Work

News: Written by Terri Stone on February 7, 2012

Learn how to charge your clients what you're truly worth. Strategic pricing will not only make you more successful financially, it will make clients more satisfied.

How to Use QR Codes

News: Written by Terri Stone on February 3, 2012

"QR Codes for Publishing and Marketing" is a 36-page eBook from the Seybold Report. It's now on sale at a lower-than-normal introductory price.

J.C. Penney Logo Changes Again

News: Written by Terri Stone on January 25, 2012

Less than a year after a major logo redesign, the retail giant J.C. Penney takes another step toward blah.

Like Etsy for the Digital Set

News: Written by Terri Stone on January 17, 2012

The team behind Colourlovers is introducing Creative Market, a new site for selling your digital patterns, brushes, fonts, and other digital creations.

Start Your 2012 Marketing Right

News: Written by Terri Stone on December 29, 2011

Marketing pro Ilise Benun is leading a free webinar on January 12 called "The Only Marketing Tools You Need for 2012". The webcast is sponsored by
 HOW magazine.

25 Champions of Design

News: Written by Terri Stone on December 28, 2011

jkr, a UK design agency, is giving away its book "Champions of Design". Get your copy now and discover what makes great design.

Get Answers to Five QR Code Questions

News: Written on December 2, 2011

A free PaperSpecs webinar led by Daniel Dejan of Sappi Paper will introduce you how to use QR and AR codes in marketing campaigns. The online seminar will be held on December 13, 2011.

Sharpen Your Photo Business Skills

News: Written on November 14, 2011

A free five-part class from stock agency PhotoShelter aims to give you the know-how to run your own photography business, from crafting a portfolio that lands you jobs to creating repeat customers.

2012 Salary Guide Now Available

News: Written by Terri Stone on November 8, 2011

The Creative Group has updated its yearly Salary Guide, which lists starting salary ranges for design and marketing positions in the United States and Toronto.

Find Logo Thieves with Google's Image Search

News: Written by Terri Stone on October 7, 2011

Whether they're unscrupulous or simply ignorant, other people may be using your designs as their own. Track down the crooks with Google's Image Search.

Adobe Dramatically Drops Price of iPad Publishing

News: Written by Terri Stone on October 3, 2011

The new Single Edition of Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) makes publishing to the iPad from InDesign affordable for almost every creative pro.

Webinar Series Tackles Business Concerns of Creative Pros

News: Written by Terri Stone on September 30, 2011

Would you like business advice from Von Glitschka, Daniel Schutzsmith, and other experts for free? Then check out this webinar series from The Graphic Artists Guild.

Free Guide to Email Marketing

News: Written by Terri Stone on September 27, 2011

MailChimp, the email newsletter service with a sense of humor, is giving away another guide that's handy for anyone who uses emailing for marketing (or designs those marketing messages).

Print Reseller Certification Series

News: Written by Terri Stone on September 22, 2011

This seven-stage course is free and online. Complete it and you'll be a certified print reseller with $250 in print credit at PrintingForLess.com.

Download Free Facebook Security Guide

News: Written by Terri Stone on August 23, 2011

Learn how to protect your Facebook account, and make yourself more valuable to your clients by advising them, too. This free guide will help you stay secure.

Stock Photo Site Helps You Stop Image Theft

News: Written by Terri Stone on August 17, 2011

If your photos are sold on Dreamstime, you can now easily report copyright infringement when you see it.

Design Salary Survey Reflects Steady Volume But Narrow Margins

News: Written by Terri Stone on August 10, 2011

The AIGA and Aquent asked 7,000+ people across the United States who identify themselves as "design professionals" about their compensation in the past year. See how your hourly and daily rates and annual salaries stack up against your peers.

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