I just got back from the Stay Classy awards, and I must say, it makes me feel like I've accomplished very little with my life. For those of you who don't know, the Stay Classy awards is an awards ceremony honoring achievements in philanthropy - named after the famous quote from "Anchorman". It's amazing how … Continue reading Stay Classy, San Diego
Author: Ashley Deas
Google Instant = The Official Death of Logic
I hate Google Instant with a passion. I think it's the scariest, weirdest development...it reads minds. I can type in "cof" and it instantly knows I'm looking for a Coffee Shop in San Diego. Marketers, especially Digital Marketers, know that Google can do this because there's an algorithm which determines search results - a combination … Continue reading Google Instant = The Official Death of Logic
FourSquare – “I Love That Game!”
While on the journey to San Diego from Ohio, Derek and I stopped at this little steakhouse in Oklahoma City. Because I'm a huge FourSquare fanatic, I immediately checked in and to my surprise, I was awarded a "Real Housewives" badge! I'd only ever read about the badge, and had no idea how to get … Continue reading FourSquare – “I Love That Game!”
Digital Marketing – The Basics
When I told my friends I was offered a Digital Marketing internship, most were unaware of what Digital Marketing is. Not that Wikipedia should be seen as the end all and be all, but it's a good starting point - Wikipedia defines Digital Marketing as: "The promoting of brands using the internet, mobile, and other interactive … Continue reading Digital Marketing – The Basics
…And the Rest of the Story
Not to leave anyone on the edge of their seats... In a nutshell, Derek and I decided we would move to San Diego - job or no job - by the time our lease was up. We saved the money, we started selling furniture, and we continued the job search. One day, I received a … Continue reading …And the Rest of the Story
And so it begins…
I'm sitting in my new (I use the word new lightly) apartment in San Diego...on an air mattress...without a job...in a bad economy. And the funniest thing about that: this is of my own doing. No, I don't mean that I didn't work hard enough at my previous job and got fired. And no, I … Continue reading And so it begins…




