by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Jul 29, 2011 | Humor, Naming, Pollywog News, Presentations
Recently, Pollywog had the privilege of speaking to design and technology students at Rasmussen College in Brooklyn Park, MN. Here is a recording of that 23-minute presentation....
by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Jul 18, 2011 | Branding, Naming, Nonprofit, Pollywog News
In 1970, a small group of parents in Richfield, MN began meeting in a vacant commercial space to discuss the needs of suburban families that were not being met by more urban-centric programs. Their venue became their name: Storefront. Over time, they relocated,...
by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Jun 3, 2011 | Intellectual Property Law, Naming, Nonprofit, Trademarks
The Star Tribune reports on a feud between the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” and small nonprofit also dedicated to fighting breast cancer. In a formal opposition to a trademark registration, Komen claimed that the Minnesota-based group’s...
by Devon Thomas Treadwell | May 24, 2011 | Branding, Naming, Nonprofit, Pollywog News
Animal welfare advocates agree: The best way to reduce the heartbreaking volume of animals euthanized by overcrowded shelters is to prevent unwanted litters. But when times are tough, a lot of pet owners can’t afford to neuter their animals, which ultimately...
by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Apr 5, 2011 | Naming, Pollywog News
From the It’s Nice To Be Noticed Department comes this—a thoughtful (and completely unsolicited!) response from someone who really understands what the Sprockets brand can do for the community: Mired in a series of budget cuts, union issues, declining enrollment...
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