You Are Here Toledo mobile app

You Are Here Project Featured in HOW Magazine

This week, we’re giving a well-deserved shout-out to our local AIGA chapter and Hanson's mobile app development team. Last summer, Hanson designed a mobile app and website to support the AIGA Toledo and The Arts Commission public arts project known as “You Are Here Toledo.” Inspired by the familiar “you are here” dot on directories, the project was an installation throughout the city of 100 large, outdoor dots by area artists highlighting Toledo’s landmarks.
Mindy Withrow
Mindy Withrow, Managing Director of Strategic Planning
Steve Hanson at BGSU Fall 2012 Commencement

Video: Steve Hanson on Photography, Business and Life

Last month, Steve Hanson had the honor of giving the commencement address at his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. He started his career as a photojournalist, and over the years, he says, "I've learned that some of the important tips for being a good photographer also hold true for life."

Happy Holidays from Hanson Inc.

2012 is drawing to an end but---despite the Mayan prediction---the world isn't! We're wrapping up some great projects and preparing for an exciting new year...
Happy Holidays from Hanson Inc.
Happy Holidays from Hanson Inc.,
Hanson reception area

10 More Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson

A few weeks ago we decided to give our readers a glimpse into the secret sauce of Hanson culture. Apparently you were so bored at work that you actually read our post. Which was maybe not so smart, since that inspired us to write another one. So without further ado, here are ten more things you didn’t know (and didn’t want to?) about Hanson Inc.
10 More Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson
10 More Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson,

Our 2012 Tech Wish List

Hansonites work with and develop digital tech every day. So it’s no surprise that a big percentage of our personal holiday wish lists is tech-related. Here’s what some of our team members are hoping Santa leaves under the tree this year.
Mindy Withrow
Mindy Withrow, Managing Director of Strategic Planning
Thanksgiving Survival Kit: Digital Edition

Thanksgiving Survival Kit: Digital Edition

Hansonites love holidays. Really, we do. But all that family togetherness has a way of driving up the stress levels. So this Thanksgiving, we’ve put together a survival kit with our favorite digital tools to help you through the family awkwardness. Here’s how to use it...
Mindy Withrow
Mindy Withrow, Managing Director of Strategic Planning

An Agency’s Perspective on the RFP Process

Proponents of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process argue that it’s the best way to find the right fit; opponents say it’s a waste of money that doesn’t compare apples to apples. At Hanson, we understand why so many clients go this route and we regularly participate in the process. But we’ve also seen the process leave clients and agencies frustrated from time to time. So in a good faith effort to make it more valuable for everyone, here are a few observations from the agency side of the process...
Mindy Withrow
Mindy Withrow, Managing Director of Strategic Planning
Melanie Christian, Senior Vice President,
Client Services & Strategy
original graffiti by Shades for Hanson Inc

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson

You already know that we design mobile apps, websites and kiosks. We produce videos. We stage multimedia events. We do all kinds of cool, digital-type stuff. But we bet there are a lot of things you don’t know about us. (And yeah, it’s keeping you up at night, right?)...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hanson,
Updates from GACP Summit

Update from the GACP Summit

Starting yesterday and continuing into today, Google is hosting a closed door event for its Google Analytics Certified Partners (GACP). A colleague and I are lucky enough to be here in Mountain View, California, since Hanson is a member of the GACP network...
Update from the GACP Summit
Update from the GACP Summit,

A Project Manager’s Principles for Effective Meetings

As a project manager, I admit I have a bit of a reputation around here. I’m known for getting people out of meetings early, earning me the nickname “Miss Bossypants.” (I’ve been assured this is an affectionate term.) Ending meetings on time seems like a basic tenet of business. But the dozens (hundreds?) of ineffective meetings we’ve all experienced in our careers indicates that it’s an acquired skill...
A Project Manager’s Principles for Effective Meetings
A Project Manager’s Principles for Effective Meetings,