Nike’s new NFL uniforms built for speed, comfort

by Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY

The NFL unveiled new uniforms designed by Nike for all 32 teams Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at a New York fashion show.

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2012 Charlotte ADDY Awards

by AAF Charlotte

This year’s Charlotte ADDY’s has officially been marked one of the top achieving years in the chapter’s history. There was a 62% increase in professional entries, a 29% increase in the number of agencies, firms and individuals who submitted entries. Paragon Design Group brought home a Gold ADDY Award for its Bernhardt Hospitality Trade Show Exhibit. (Be sure to check out all the talent in the galleries at the bottom of the page.)

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Party Like A Rock Star

by AAF Charlotte

Paragon Design Group has received a Gold ADDY Award for its contributions towards a trade show exhibit that we developed last year. We attended the 2012 Charlotte ADDY Awards to celebrate and honor creative leaders from the ad industry.

Pinsanity: How Sports Teams Are Winning on Pinterest

by Sam Laird

Quickly shooting up the social media pyramid, image sharing network Pinterest has gained a reputation for largely being a repository for photos of wedding dresses and floral arrangements, due to its huge female user base.

6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile

by Jeff Haden

Overall, LinkedIn is the best social media platform for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. Unfortunately, your LinkedIn profile may not be helping you to create those connections.

Nike’s Team USA basketball logo is hideous

by Chris Chase

Nobody says United STATES of America. And when fans chant “USA,” they don’t hit the high note on the middle letter. You wouldn’t know that based on Nike’s 2012 Team USA basketball jerseys.

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Surviving as the Sole Designer for a Corporation

by Glenn Arnowitz

If you’re the sole in-house designer at your company, it’s kind of like being an only child. You get all the attention, all the love — and all the work, too, which can be a disaster if you’re not prepared. It takes a strong personal initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit to be the boss of you.

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Carolina Panthers introduce new team logo

by Will Brinson

The Carolina Panthers have had the same team logo since the team began playing in 1995. But that’s about to change, as the team announced the change on Sunday evening during the Pro Bowl.

New Miami Marlins Logo, Uniforms Officially Unveiled

by Jeff Sullivan

After months of guesses and speculation, the Miami Marlins officially unveiled their new logo and uniforms in a private ceremony.

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