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I'll Be Seeing You!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Sharing some news, and taking a bit of a break.

Life Lessons Cereal Teaches Us

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Here are 10 life lessons we can learn from our breakfast cereal!

Storytelling Cereal

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

One of the greatest storytelling mediums ever is cereal.

College Football 25 Review

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000

My thoughts on College Football 25 after playing it for a few weeks!

Testing Adobe Podcast Studio (Beta)

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

I used Adobe Podcast Studio (beta) for this podcast episode, and gave my thoughts on the promising browser-based app!

Uncoiling the Storytelling of Slinky Dog Dash

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Amusement park rides are great at storytelling, and I love it when the line itself starts the story.

School Districts & the House of Brands Concept

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

How the House of Brands concept can provide individual branding for schools, while still being consistent at the district level.

The Late Jerry West and the NBA Logo

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

How Jerry West became the face of the NBA.

Cheapest Beer in College Football

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:10:00 +0000

Last week we saw an awesome trend with college football social media accounts that started with a viral post about the cheapest beer prices in college football.

Cereal Explained?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

I'm writing a book! Cereal Explained? A Humorous Take on Cereal Culture.

Garbage Pail Kids

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Let's talk about storytelling in 80s trading cards and Garbage Pail Kids!

NHL Stanley Cup Battle of the Brands

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Let's talk about the visual branding of the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers as they face off in the NHL Stanley Cup!

EA Sports College Football 25 Scouting Report

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Brandon and Andy discuss the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game!

McDonald's Wholesome Grandma McFlurry Campaign

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

I am a fan of the new McDonald's Grandma McFlurry and their marketing campaign.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Pop-Tarts

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Chargers revealed their NFL schedule for the 2024 NFL Football season with a clever Pop-Tart theme!

Adobe Hates Us, but We Shouldn't Care

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Feeling like Adobe is taking advantage of your loyalty? You are not alone.

Going Bananas for Customers

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The core values that make the Savannah Bananas so successful can help any brand!

Thrillshare A Communication Solution for Schools

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 01 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

School communication solutions are something we don't hear too often in terms of marketing, branding, web design, and messaging. I'm here to share my early experience of Thrillshare with you!

Civil War Movie Reaction

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

My spoiler-free reaction to the movie Civil War, an intense movie about storytelling!

Tiger Changes His Stripes

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Tiger Woods gets an awesome new brand and logo!

Phillies City Connect Uniforms

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

I hate the Phillies City Connect Uniforms, but they do have some cool visual storytelling elements to them!

GB Studio lets you make your own Gameboy game!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

I'm sharing about GB Studio and why every CS and coding teacher should be using this with their students!

Why Tony the Tiger is so Grrrreat!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Tony the Tiger is the champion of our Cereal Mascot March Madness! Why is Tony the Tiger so grrrrreat?!

March Madness: Cereal Mascots Championship

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

The final match of our cereal mascot March Madness! Who will between Capn Crunch and Tony the Tiger?!

March Madness: Cereal Mascots Final Four

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We are down to the remaining 4 cereal mascots in our March Madness cereal mascot tournament!

March Madness: Cereal Mascots Elite 8

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Happy National Cereal Day! We are down to the Elite 8! Which cereal mascots moved on to the next round after your voting, and what are our next matchups?!

March Madness: Cereal Mascots Sweet 16

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It's March Madness, and we are setting up a bracket to vote for the world's greatest cereal mascot! This week is the sweet 16!

Day In the Life: Communications Specialist

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What a day looks like for me as a communications specialist, high school teacher, and adjunct college professor.

Love at First Sight: Graphic Design & Valentine's Day

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Valentine's Day's real purpose is a love letter to graphic design.

Super Bowl LVIII: Visual Branding Matchup

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Let's look at some of the visual branding elements from Super Bowl LVIII (Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers).

The Standing Ovation: How collective efficacy saved Trea Turner and the Phillies

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Collective efficacy saved Trea Turner and the Phillies, and can help your business too!

Steamboat Mickey: Untrapped in the Public Domain

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain!

Personalized Funko POP! Trend

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about this personalized Funko POP! Trend!

Mayo & Pop-Tarts & Cheez-Its, Oh My!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:30:00 +0000

College football bowl season gave us an ultimate matchup between Pop-Tarts & Cheez-Its!

Social Media Manager New Year's Resolutions

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Some New Year's Resolutions for Social Media Managers!

Yuletide Chronicles

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Christmas is the best time of year for storytelling!

Spotify Wrapped and the Spirit of Personalized Data

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A Holiday story about how Spotify Wrapped can teach other platforms to get their customers to embrace data usage.

Rating Bowl Game Logos 2023

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

This week I'm taking all the 2023 college football bowl game logos and rating them into a tier list! You can fill the list out also at https://tiermaker.com/create/2023-bowl-game-logos-16457610

Byte Me! A Beginner's Guide to PC Building

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Taking you through my computer build I recently completed, and giving you tips on how to build your own pc!

Decoding Loki & Pruning Misinformation

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:30:00 +0000

What the Disney+ Marvel Series Loki can tell us about sharing data and misinformation.

Black Friday Shopping Doppelgangers

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:42:19 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Have you ever been a Black Friday shopper? Are you a camper like Frodo and Sam, or a scavenger like Rocket Raccoon? I'll tell you the categories of Black Friday archetypes with pop culture references.

X's O's & Logos: Visual Brand Victories

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Nobody embraces the visual brand greater than college athletics. Let's look at some examples.

Canva Magic Studio

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Canva's latest AI tools!

Post Whisperer

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Consistently vs constantly. Social media post frequency tips.

Mockup Magic

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Why you should use mockups, and how you can easily create them!

Adobe MAXED

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:30:00 +0000

News, thoughts, and insight from Adobe MAX 2023 Creative Conference!

Holiday Dash!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Let's look at Holiday Dash, Amazon.com's throwback to Sears Catalog holiday shopping!

NFL to Infinity & Beyond!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

NFL had a special 3D-rendered telecast transforming an NFL game into Disney's Toy Story. Here's what I liked and didn't like.

Flipped Lids

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Best examples of visual storytelling with college football helmets!

Want Smore Newsletters?

Brandon Petersen — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Why you need a newsletter, why you might want to make newsletters with Smore, and things to consider for your newsletter! Short and sweet!

Give Them Pumpkin to Talk About

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Let's give them pumpkin to talk about! This week I'll share three different ways brands run with autumn trends and their fall lineups!

Leadership Ninjas Oozing with Strengths

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and CliftonStrengths 4 leadership domains can help you put together an invincible team!

Breaking Brand: Uncovering the World of Anti-Branding

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Kicking off season 3 with anti-branding strategies!

Brushing Off 3D Animation

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Tired of 3D animated movies all looking the same? I like this new trend we are starting to see with animated movies!

Out With the New, In With the Old

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:44:57 +0000

My favorite graphic design trends this far in 2023.

Why You Should Use Canva!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Don't be scared to use Canva as a graphic designer or content creator. We won't judge you. It's awesome.

(Adobe) Express Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Why you should be using Adobe Express or Adobe Express Beta!

Pepsi's Logo Shake-Up Fizzing with Freshness

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Let's talk about Pepsi's new logo!

Threading the Needle: Social Fabric of Voice & Tone

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Trying out Threads or other new social media apps? Tap into the voice and tone of your personal brand to connect with others in a new space!

McLoving Me Some McMarketing! (100th Episode!)

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:30:00 +0000

In this 100th episode, my brand crush for McDonald's marketing!

Springsteen, the Wrestler, and Niche Marketing

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:30:00 +0000

We look to the words of the Boss for Niche Marketing advice!

Needle Drops: Showcasing Movie Soundtracks

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Cinema marketing has really upped its game showcasing feature soundtracks!

Savage Garden & Balanced Content

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Ever think Savage Garden was singing about social media content strategies? This week we will truly, madly, and deeply look at three categories of content that can keep your audience engaged year-round!

Skills to Pay the Bills!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Essential skills for your future!

The Amazing Web (Design) Warriors: Frameworks Unmasked!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Interested in friendly neighborhood web Frameworks? Just like Spider-Man variants, each has unique powers to help easily design web pages for a variety of uses! We will look at Bootstrap, Tailwind, and Bulma in this Spider-Verse-themed episode!

Console Clash! Retro College Football Video Game Showdown!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Missing college football video games? So are we! Andy Butler joins this episode and we break down a few OG college football video games after playing them through the winter! Which game has the edge, Bill Walsh College Football or Sega Sports College Football's National Championship for the Sega Genesis?!

Zeroing In on Visual Branding (Secrets to Coke Zero's Success)

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Have you ever seen Coke Zero's visual branding guide? It's awesome. Here are some things that stand out!

Catching (Adobe) Fireflies

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Hands-on user experience from Adobe Creative Cloud's new AI, Adobe Firefly.

Galactic Influencers: Guardians of the Galaxy as Social Media Apps

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:30:00 +0000

What if the Guardians of the Galaxy were social media apps? Since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was released, I'm breaking down which app each of the guardians would be.

Verification Ghosts: When Twitter Handles Get Slimed

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The Real Ghostbusters knew the importance of a standout handle to verify itself way before the blue checkmark was invented!

Brands Jumping (Or Dropping) Into the Big Screen

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Some cool brands have been making big splashes in the movies! Tetris, Super Mario Bros., and AIR! If you enjoy this podcast, you'll enjoy these movies!

AI-ssist Me

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence and its possible roles in the creative industry.

You're a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Barbie Trailer and viral photo filters are setting the internet ablaze! Let's take a look at the Barbie movie marketing strategy!

The (Care) Bear Necessities of Personal Brands

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:30:00 +0000

How a popular 80's cartoon taught us about our personal brands way before the concept was defined.

Why the Ghostbusters Logo is the GOAT of Movie Logos

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Hashtag spoiler alert! Ghostbusters defeated Jurassic Park's logo in the Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness. You voted correctly, and I will explain why!

Movie Logo March Madness - The Big Dance

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Only two remain standing in the Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness! How did voting go last week, and what does our final matchup look like?!

Movie Logo March Madness - Final 4

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We are down to the Final Four of our Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness! Listen to find out how the voting went last week, and who our matchups are for this week!

Movie Logo March Madness - Elite 8

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:13:01 +0000

Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness continues! Let's find out which movie logos survived the sweet 16, and break down our elite 8 matchups!

Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:14:33 +0000

Help me select the greatest movie logo of all time in Ultimate Movie Logo March Madness! Let the chaos begin!

Google Fonts For Your Website

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:10:08 +0000

Tired of using the same web-safe fonts for your web pages? Try out Google Fonts! I'll explain how to add them to your page!

Call to Action in Super Bowl Commercials

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:09:07 +0000

It seems I see more specific call to actions in Super Bowl commercials. Let's look at some from Super Bowl LVII!

Is Spotify a Social Media Platform?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:19:40 +0000

Spotify has evolved into an engaging platform over the years. I'm breaking down features that have transformed it from a passive listening service to a social experience.

Can Tecmo Super Bowl Predict Super Bowl LVII?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:12:37 +0000

We look at an updated version of Tecmo Super Bowl and see how it did predicting 2023 NFL Playoff games!

Reviewing the Zoom PodTrak P4

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:49:07 +0000

My thoughts on the Zoom PodTrak P4 while recording this episode using the very same device!

Making games with Lyra & Unreal Engine 5!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:36:12 +0000

Using the Lyra demo in Unreal Engine 5, I'm slowly building my owl 4-player local split-screen free-for-all.

VR Headlines from CES 2023

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:11:38 +0000

VR talk! CES 2023 was last week with some interesting Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality headlines.

Kudos to Adobe InDesign

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:03:46 +0000

InDesign doesn't get the respect that other Adobe CC apps get. After spending time learning this program, here are my thoughts as a designer and creator.

Iconic Movie Posters

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000

With the recent release of the Across the Spider-Verse movie poster, I got to thinking about the most iconic movie posters ever.

Holiday Gaming Sessions

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:04:02 +0000

Merry Christmas!! My favorite couch co-op and versus games to play with the whole family during the holidays!

Tips for Overcoming Creative Block

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:24:25 +0000

Having trouble coming up with a content creation idea? Here are some suggestions!

Basketball Court Designs with Serious Game

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:05:27 +0000

College basketball is here, and I'm breaking down my favorite playing surface designs and also sharing how a few could be improved.

How to Start Your Own Podcast

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:16:32 +0000

Everything you need to know to start your very own podcast!

Small Things a Digital Designer is Thankful For

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:44:08 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some small things I am thankful for as a digital designer.

Adding Holiday Cheer to Visual Branding

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:50:37 +0000

Looking for ideas to add holiday cheer to your visual branding and content this season? I got you covered!

Christmas Gift Ideas for the Digital Designer 2022

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:56:04 +0000

Not sure what to get that special digital designer or tech enthusiast in your life? Here are some suggestions from stocking stuffers to big gift items!

Game Design Course

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:03:47 +0000

How I have incorporated Game Design in my Programming 2 class.

Adobe MAX 2022

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:06:18 +0000

Adobe MAX 2022 was last week! Some things I was excited about from the event!

Ethics with Photo Edits: Where do we draw the line?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:41:34 +0000

Editing and manipulating photographs digitally can be creative, fun, and practical. Photo edits can help visualize beautiful and imaginary stories or repair damaged family albums. As designers, we need to exercise good judgment to avoid unintended consequences.

Moneyball Experiment Recap

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:41:22 +0000

MLB regular season is over (Go Phils!). Time to see how my 2022 Phillies projections went using the Bill James Moneyball formula and Microsoft Excel.

NVIDIA.... Bruh.

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:46:15 +0000

NVIDIA made news this past week as they released specifications and price points for their 4000 series graphics cards. I will share details and explain why many are upset.

Social Media Managers = Real MVP

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:24:23 +0000

Who do we complain to when our team loses? Our spouse? Our family? Our coworkers? Most of the time it ends up being the social media manager. Social Media managers in the sports industry are the real MVP!

Environmental Graphic Design in Sports

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:55:05 +0000

College athletics training facilities have really gone all-in with environmental graphic design! It immerses athletes in storytelling of the team's brand in creative ways.

WTF! (Watch Those Fonts!): Some Typography Advice

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:53:01 +0000

Selecting fonts and typefaces is almost as fun as picking out Christmas presents! Endless possibilities. Here are some tips I have for you if you are trying to add text to your digital design projects.

Costacos Brothers Legendary Sports Posters

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:51:32 +0000

Graphic Design meets sports legends. The Costacos Brothers made the coolest sports posters in the '80s and '90s. Many of which are still collected and proudly displayed to this day! I share memories of Costacos Brothers posters, and talk about their awesome book, "Walls of Fame."

All the Fall Things

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:57:06 +0000

Autumn is the best time for graphic design inspiration. I'll explain in this episode!

Lost Madden Magic

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:58:55 +0000

Where is the excitement for Madden 23 release date?

If The Office Characters were Social Media Apps...

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:08:12 +0000

Ever wonder if Michael Scott was a social media app, which one he would be? Who in The Office would be TikTok? This week I talk Dunder Mifflin and Social Media!

Untangling Web Design (part 5): Uploading Our Web Pages

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:28:07 +0000

I discuss page-building methods, hosting, and domains. It's time for your website to shine online!

Untangling Web Design (part 4): Sitemaps, Wireframes, & Layouts

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:36:39 +0000

Let's figure out what our website is going to look like! Sitemaps and wireframes will allow us to put the pieces of the puzzle together for an effective web layout.

Untangling Web Design (part 3): The Best Ability is Usability

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:15:39 +0000

Episode 50! I will talk about usability and best practices as we continue to untangle web design.

Untangling Web Design (part 2): Opposites Attract

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:07:20 +0000

We take advice from Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat for our web page's visual brand identity.

Untangling Web Design (part 1): Who & Where

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:52:06 +0000

You need a website! Gwen Stefani and No Doubt's "Spiderwebs" lyrics tell us about a person who can't connect with a brand on their website (I'm sure of it). You don't want that to happen to you! This week I explain why you need a website, and where to start.

Happy Birthday Atari

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:30:33 +0000

Atari turned 50 last week! Let's talk Atari history, consoles, my top 10 Atari games, upcoming news, and more!

Cowabunga!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:07:29 +0000

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge (the perfect game for dads to play with their kids) recently released. Get a slice of pizza, and let's talk TURTLE POWER!

Intentional Foul with Brand Identity in Pro Sports

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:48:52 +0000

Logos, Fonts, and Colors are a big part of the sports industry. Why can't sports franchises win with their identity designs?

Ancient Jedi Texts for Designers Instagram Is

Brandon Petersen — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:14:21 +0000

Ancient Jedi Texts = Instagram for digital designers! Instagram helps train designers with digital tools and concepts they need to become strong in the force.

Dinosaurs and Digital Marketing

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:52:56 +0000

Jurassic World: Dominion comes out this week! The best way to tell a story is for the audience to become a part of it, and that's what happens with the movie's fun digital marketing campaign. We will also look at some dino-streaming options in case you are still hungry for prehistoric content after the movie!

Tech-Friendly Snacks

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:47:38 +0000

Sometimes we need to eat while we work. Pressing deadlines, pulling the "all-nighter," or grinding to a convenient stopping point in an inspirational moment are no reasons to get that keyboard, mouse, or tablet dirty! My list of snacks that will keep your devices clean, and you from having to stop and wash your hands every few minutes.

Visual Design's Role in Communication

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 25 May 2022 13:04:02 +0000

Let's talk design! We look at the role of visual design in communication. I'll share tips to use images with content even if you are just getting started!

Can Data Science Improve Your Golf Game?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:39:40 +0000

Instructional technology for golfers?! We look at the valuable data Garmin golf watches and other electronic training aids can provide to help out our golf games.

Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunts

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:24:19 +0000

Summertime phone photography ideas. Need to unplug, disconnect, and get outside? Addicted to your devices? Here is a nice compromise!

Virtual Sticky Notes

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:11:49 +0000

Lino is a free service that allows you to post digital sticky notes onto a virtual bulletin board space. It's great for teachers, students, and anyone else!

Twitter Purchased & My Musings

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:17:06 +0000

A bit of Twitter news this week! Here are some of my thoughts and takes on the social media platform.

Moneyball & Excel Classroom Activity

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:13:48 +0000

Data science, analytics, and baseball! In Computer Apps 2 we will be using the Pythagorean Theorem of Baseball formula from the movie Moneyball to put together Excel Spreadsheets as we discuss data-driven decision making.

Photo Mode in Video Games

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:17:04 +0000

Do you also have a talent for photography? Are you a gamer? Let's talk about virtual photography! What is in-game photography and which games do it the best?

Unreal Engine 5 is Here!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:51:18 +0000

Immediate reaction from The State of Unreal 2022 as Unreal Engine 5 is now available to the public!

The Forgotten Art of Mixtape Making

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:52:04 +0000

Mixtapes aren't convenient to make. Materials aren't easy to obtain. They take a lot of time, but it is a fun process to share with those who have never made one. I share the experience of teaching my daughter how to make mixtapes.

Nintendo's latest patent + my top 5 controllers

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:04:51 +0000

We break down the new Nintendo gamepad patent recently discovered, and I share my favorite 5 controllers of all time!

Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, & More at Apple Event 2022

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:17:57 +0000

We take a look at Apple's announcements from their March event, plus I let Apple know what they need to do to switch me over to a Mac.

NFL Combine = Social Media Strategies?!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:13:34 +0000

NFL combine is just like social media strategies?! I will explain how vanity metrics help make actionable metrics for NFL draft prospects and social media strategies!

Coolest Techie Movie Props Ever!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:26:34 +0000

We will soon see awesome gadgets and a sweet car in theaters with "The Batman!" I thought it would be fun to list some of my favorite tech-inspired movie props!

3 Bears, Dr. Strange, & Coding

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:19:39 +0000

A look at "Once Upon an Algorithm" by Martin Erwig to discuss how stories, songs, and pop culture references help teach computer science and coding concepts.

Raspberry Pi Computers

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:12:27 +0000

Raspberry Pi Computers are great for making, coding, learning, and computing! This week we talk about these remarkable, inexpensive, tiny computers!

My All-Time Favorite Super Bowl Commercials

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:32:26 +0000

Big day for Bengals & Rams, and a big day for brands! Super Bowl LVI is this Sunday, so I am breaking down my all-time favorite Super Bowl commercials!

Ready Player One

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:40:59 +0000

Ready Player One. The book, the movie, and real-life! No spoilers in case you haven't read the book or seen the movie, because you may want to after this episode!

Tecmo Super Bowl

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:50:24 +0000

Let's talk Tecmo Super Bowl to kick off NFL Championship Weekend! My favorite sports game!

NVIDIA Canvas: Creating Art with AI

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:01:35 +0000

Have you tried NVIDIA Canvas? You can create photo-realistic art scenes using AI! I share my experience and impressions from this unique, free software.

Is CES Getting Stale?

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:49:17 +0000

Consumer Electronics Show was last week! My noteworthy topics from CES 2022.

Tamagotchi R2-D2 & What We Need Next!

Brandon Petersen — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:15:34 +0000

I got an R2-D2 Tamagotchi in my Christmas stocking this year. My early impressions, plus what they need to make next!

John Madden the Educational Technologist?!

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:34:14 +0000

We all know John Madden as the coach and the broadcaster. I'm going to share my thoughts on John Madden the teacher whose innovations will continue to teach people about the game of football for years to come.

All-Time Trendy Christmas Gifts

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:20:43 +0000

The ghost of Christmas gifts past takes us down memory lane to see popular technology Christmas gifts over the years. Merry Christmas to you, and safe travels if you are on the road!

Unreal Engine

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 07:22:14 +0000

Talking about Unreal Engine. It's used for game design, cinema, and in my classroom.

Storytelling & Video Games

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:50:23 +0000

Today's games have some pretty immersive storytelling in them (Marvel's Guardians of the galaxy was just voted "Best Narrative" in a game for 2021. This wasn't always the case with video games. We compare storytelling in games from the '80s and '90s when the technology limited how developers could include story elements in the games themselves.

8-Bit Christmas (Spoiler-Free Synopsis/Review)

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:46:27 +0000

A spoiler-free synopsis and review for 8-Bit Christmas (the movie AND the book). One of the most-wanted technology gifts of all time, the NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM! 8-Bit Christmas is a story about a group of friends and their quest to get a Nintendo for Christmas.

Life Lessons Learned From Gaming

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:10:32 +0000

Growing up we were warned that video games might rot our brains. What if I told you they were teaching us lessons like parables or fables? Let's open our hearts and hear life lessons that can be drawn from some of my childhood favorite games.

Thanksgiving Unplugged

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:59:13 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! We love technology, but here's my idea of some things for us to do so we can distance ourselves from distractions on this wonderful holiday (some are still tech-related). Safe travels to all who are on the road, and I hope you all have a great day!

Library Creation Station

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:20:54 +0000

Libraries are hubs for the community that promote literacy, learning, growth, and now.... making! Amazing person and natural podcaster Sky Seery (Library Director at the North Platte Public Library) shares her thoughts on pumpkin spice lattes and all the great things you can do at our public library including the new creation station!

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Discovery Tour: Viking Age

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:02:35 +0000

Do you want a unique glimpse of Viking and Anglo-Saxon clashes from the 9th century? Now you can with Assassin's Creed Valhalla Discovery Tour: Viking Age. Play the part of characters from different cultures to learn more about their points of view, find historical artifacts, share their beliefs, walk through the architecture, listen to the music, and even learn how historians and designers made the game. It is an intriguing, interactive, learning experience to consider for sure. I also share my top educational games from my childhood.

Adobe to the MAX

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:14:15 +0000

Last week was Adobe MAX! I had the privilege of participating and came away very inspired and excited to share some of my thoughts!

Adventures in Geocaching!

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:25:51 +0000

My good friend Josh Bruck joins us and shares his hobby of geocaching! GPS and GIS skills provide many employment opportunities in any career field! Want to get started learning about GIS? Geocaching can give you an introduction to GIS while getting some fresh air and having fun with the whole family!

The Stigma of a Gamer: Friendships in Online Gaming (3 of 3)

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:42:56 +0000

This week is part 3 of 3 in my series "The Stigma of a Gamer". I share my experience where I made meaningful life-long friendships through online gaming.

The Stigma of a Gamer: eSports & Gaming in Schools (2 of 3)

Brandon Petersen — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 23:10:26 +0000

This week I share my thoughts about eSports and gaming clubs in schools.

The Stigma of a Gamer (1 of 3)

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:21:01 +0000

This is part one of a three-part series. This episode covers the current view people have about gamers, why you shouldn't be ashamed to be a gamer, and why I think the stereotype will continue to improve.

Gamification (XP & badges for teaching)

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:12:50 +0000

Level up students with gamification in your teaching. We look at ways to incorporate achievement badges and an XP system to help give your instructional design some gaming elements.

Free Guy (The movie & gaming)

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:20:35 +0000

I saw Free Guy a few weeks ago! My thoughts on the movie and how it relates to Westworld. How we act toward NPC's explored in 3 of my favorite game series (Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Red Dead Redemption, and Marvel's Spiderman).

3D Printing

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:17:55 +0000

Whether it's a practical use or for the hobbyist, 3D Printing brings out the inventor in all of us! My experience with 3D printing.

One's & Oh's with Jimmy's & Joe's

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:06:19 +0000

From NPHS Bulldogs, to Army Black Knights, to Philadelphia Eagles.... Football coaches are data scientists. We discuss Moneyball, analytics in football, and a company called Hudl that provides data science tools to help athletes and coaches. This week is about technology and sports!

Insert Coin

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:39:57 +0000

This week we are talking about some good old retro arcade gaming! We will talk about the classic arcade experience, TMNT, and NBA Jam. We also talk about the company Arcade1Up and how they allow you to bring the arcade experience to your home!

Hello World!

Brandon Petersen — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:33:14 +0000

Do you like Technology?! I love all forms of technology, and am excited to talk about it! Welcome to the Cache-All Podcast! This is an introduction to my podcast, who I am, and what we will be trying to do with this platform!