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Musings about entertainment, research, and stuff we heart.Mischief Managed: 20 Years of Harry Potter
What's your Hogwarts House? In celebration of Harry Potter's 20th anniversary on film, we've put together an infographic that charts the franchise's impact and the series' enduring fandom.
Begin Again: Who Wins When Taylor Swift Fans Face-Off Against the Algorithm?
After months of anticipation, it’s now Red season. The album has as much hype as any new album would have, with Taylor herself saying this will be a month of big surprises (SNL and mini-movie: Confirmed, Starbucks collab and release date for 1989 (Taylor’s Version): TBD). However, the ultimate test will be if can fans mobilize enough against faceless algorithms to bury the original Red until Taylor’s Version becomes the only relevant version (Scooter who?).
The infographic below charts the success—and challenges—Taylor and her army of Swifties will face in their quest. Fearless (Taylor’s Version) was monumentally successful, yet when you search for the album or certain songs, as we’ve learned, you may not get the album you want forever and always. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ll have stayed up until midnight to at least start trying.
Squid Game By The Numbers
Whether you’ve seen the series, or are just curious as to what everyone’s talking about, Artisanal Consulting has put together a little cheat sheet of how Squid Game has shaped pop culture, as well as a little exploration as to what may be driving people to actually pick up their phones and call to enter.
Covid, Climate, and Cats (duh!): Why we’re supporting Kitten Rescue
At Artisanal Consulting, part of our mission is to give back to our local community. Check out how the pandemic, climate change, and cats inspired our first pick, Kitten Rescue.
5 ways to give your PowerPoints a glow-up without pulling out your corporate card (or your hair)
Designing a presentation can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on for 5 easy ways to improve your design skills without needing to be a PowerPoint master.