Social Good

It’s Getting Hot in Here: Takeaways from OnAir’s No Idling Campaign

I love to make and tinker. I also enjoy finding ways to make my life automagically easier. While I was in school, I liked taking a good afternoon time-out in between class and work. I used that time to decompress with a catnap or sketchbook inside my car with AC blowing cool air. So imagine my surprise …

Your Guide to Good Gift Giving

  I used to hate buying gifts. Picking the “right” thing out of everything and questioning whether or not the recipient would love it created a lot of stress. Several years ago, to spare myself Christmas shopping at a mall, I opted to give everyone an experience instead – a date of zip-lining for my …

Mothers and Children

She’s homeless. She has no place to rest her head at night. No access to a shower, bathroom or a bed. No stove or dinner table. And, she has children. She needs help, hope and – most importantly – a home. Have you seen her? I have. She’s like me: a mother with children. Most people …

Our Top 5 Faves From the Sol Blog Archives

Sol started in 2002, and we’ve been sharing our thoughts on all things social, marketing, digital and random on a blog for a while. Unfortunately, our very first blog posts have disappeared into the internet graveyard, but we were able to resurrect some oldies but goodies to share with you here: 5. Five Steps to Protecting …

Social Stupidity Works!

It was the challenge of the summer. Donate to ALS research or face a bucket of ice water – or both – and Youtube yourself. From A-list celebrities to my own sister, it seems as if everyone has taken the plunge. At face value, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is simple – stupid simple. I …

SolDesign Spearheads PR for Lil Jon’s “Celebrity Apprentice” Charity

Lil Jon’s “Celebrity Apprentice” stint not only boosted his fan base—it spiked an interest in his charity-of-choice: The United Methodist Children’s Home in Decatur, GA. UMCH called upon us to help them capitalize on the popularity of the show, draw national media attention and increase an interest in the organization through social media and their …