Reflect - Late Winter 2008


It was in the 1920s, when nobody had time to reflect, that I saw a still-life painting with a flower that was perfectly exquisite, but so small you really could not appreciate it.
Georgia O'Keeffe
 

Whenever you find yourself in the majority, it's time to pause and reflect.
Mark Twain
 

If you confront the universe with good intentions in your heart, it will reflect that and reward your intent. It just doesn't always do it in the way you expect.
J. Michael Straczynski

20 years. How can 20 years rush by so quickly? Reflections like that (or "What was I thinking with that hairstyle back then?") can drive you crazy. We've decided it's better to look ahead, focusing on the fresh, exciting ways we can help clients tell their stories and grow their businesses. High Point Creative is so fortunate to have robust and lasting professional relationships that have carried us into this, the beginning of our 20th year. If you know High Point well, you know we have some fun celebrations in the works. If you're just getting to know us, stay tuned. And watch for your invite.


TRY THIS

Musical Reflections
We spend a lot of time at the computer, so it was music to our ears when we learned about the Music Genome Project® at Pandora.com. Plug in the name of one or more favorite musicians, and this free service creates a customized online radio station that streams similar music – new and old, well known and obscure, guaranteed to stretch your musical mind. You can create as many "stations" as you like, based on your different moods. Hear a new song you like? Click to buy and download for keeps.

HOT POINT

Best Products of 2007: Right or Wrong?
Amazon.com released its Best of 2007 list featuring "all the bestselling, most positively reviewed, most wished for and favorite gift" products according to the online giant's customers this past year. [Snarky High Pointer comments included in brackets.]

"Reviewed most positively" category includes:

  • Electronics: Garmin Nuvi 350 3.5-inch portable GPS navigator [good to know]
  • Gourmet: Tuscan whole milk, 1 gallon [for real?!]
  • Video Games: Nintendo Wii [Kate and Christina love theirs]
"Most popular gifts" category includes:
  • Books: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert [agreed]
  • Home & Garden: George Foreman Next Grilleration removable-plate grill [grilleration?]
  • Automotive: LifeHammer original emergency hammer [curious]
Wondering about other customer favorites? Check out the full list.

WORDWISE

e-Patients
If you've ever accessed the Internet to address a medical need, consider yourself an e-patient in good standing.

High Point Creative team members recently attended a seminar on the e-patient revolution sponsored by Life Science Alley. To learn more about how e-patients are changing health care, check out these links:

E-Patients: How They Can Help Us Heal Healthcare
by Tom Ferguson, MD – 2007
http://www.acor.org/e- patients-wiki/index.php/Main_Page

E-Patients with a Disability or Chronic Disease
Pew Internet & American Life Project – 2007
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/222/report_d isplay.asp

HIGH POINT HIGHLIGHTS

Deluxe Financial Services
Marshall Schwartz, Security Director at Deluxe, is a popular speaker when it comes to discussing identity theft. When he planned to speak at the TechMecca conference in 2007, Deluxers wanted to spread the word about his participation and their solutions to help financial institutions and consumers prevent identity theft.

Working with design partner Zimmer Madich, High Point Creative created a series of promotional pieces for the event. Pieces included a pre-mailer with a unique zip tab opening and invitation card, feedback form, reminder card encouraging participants to visit Deluxe's booth and signage. The result: edgy pieces with a high tech feel that successfully communicated the "Mission: Possible" theme.

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