Our Perspectives

Spokescharacter Stereotypes

David Segal at Slate has an interesting slide-ssay (slide show essay) on "the strange history of racist spokescharacters." Inspired in part by recent revisions to Uncle Ben's rice spokescharacter that...

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Partying like rockstars

The VIP section of the Family Circle Cup was infiltrated by members of BI recently. JC, CS, and CA got to spend some time in the sun while the rest...

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Easy Open

Most people really struggle with "blister packs"...those bombproof (and five finger discount proof) clear plastic packages that manufacturers use to encase their goods. Prying open those two layers can lead...

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GetInspired Threads

More gear is being added to the GetInspired Charleston Store everyday...so keep an eye out for that keepsake you've been craving. You'll feel more inspired the second it arrives, and...

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Sustainable Living in Charleston

Not sure about you, but I hate driving by the newest residential development and cringing at acres of clear-cut land. Even better is when the developer saves that one scrawny...

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25 Years of Force

Hip-hop veteran Rakim makes an appearance for this sweet spot showcasing 25 years of Nike Air Force I advertising. It also showcases some sweet work by Stardust Studios. Thanks to...

Marketing & Tech
Can I get a taste?

Having any role in a big-budget movie is exciting, no matter how small. I imagine it must feel a lot like one of the ushers at the Masters that holds...

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Find Your Place

This week marks the re-launch of Places, a site that aims to match high-value homes with individuals lucky enough to have the means to live in them. The site has...

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BUSTER TURNS 15!!

The Blue Ion team celebrates Buster's 15th Birthday. Despite Buster feeling a little down about RY and Auggie missing the celebration, Gus and Vita and the rest of us were...

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Women On The Web

A number of different research studies show that women outnumber men on the Internet....and it's likely to stay that way for some time. Women make up anywhere from 50.6% to...

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