Leadership

Don’t Convict ‘Greedy Fan’ In Baseball Viral Video

Some guy snares a ball at a game. He celebrates while a little kid next to him bawls. He’s a greedy jerk, right? Not so fast, ladies and gentleman of the jury.

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Syrup For $60 And Ink For $1,400: Putting Costs Into Perspective

We buy stuff in familiar increments — gas by the gallon, eggs by the dozen, internet service by the month. But those conventional units can distort something’s value. Here’s a new way to look at the prices of everyday goods and services.

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Fast Horse Snares Armful Of Minnesota PRSA Awards

We walked out with six awards at the 34th Annual Classics Awards ceremony hosted by the Minnesota PRSA.

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Fast Horse Launches Summer Internship Campaign On Facebook

We’re looking for a smart and creative go-getter to be our next intern. The twist? The winning applicant must impress not only us — but our Facebook fans, too. Here’s the deal: You apply, we pick the finalists… and then whoever gets the most “likes” on Facebook wins the job.

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Asian Businesses Carving ‘Little Mekong’ Brand In St. Paul

A thriving cluster of restaurants and shops hopes a new nickname catches on. Businesses owners want you to explore the sights, sounds and smells along University Avenue.

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Astute Marketing Advice From An Ink-Stained Curmudgeon

Today’s sharp marketing advice comes from an unlikely source — Star Tribune sports columnist and gravelly voiced radio host Patrick Reusse.

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Sit Down And Be Heard: Vote For Your Favorite Chair Design

Which of these chairs sketched by modernist architect Ralph Rapson will go into production for the first time? You decide. Click through to cast your vote.

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Marking A Peepshow Milestone

The Idea Peepshow reaches its 1,000th post. Whoop-ti-do, right? Well, we’re proud of hitting the mark, especially when so many company blogs wither on the vine. Inside are some lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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Endorsement From USA Today Actually Hurts Sales

A web service found that displaying the USA Today logo on its site hurt business. It just goes to show that even after nearly 30 years, USA Today remains the Rodney Dangerfield of newspapers.

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It’s Been A Big Week For SweeTango

An apple developed by the University of Minnesota and marketed by Next Big Thing (a Fast Horse client) is basking in buzz from The New Yorker magazine, National Public Radio and The Atlantic. Yes, this apple is worth the attention.

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