Posted On: March 2018
Cartoonist profiles: Vlad Kolarov
You know the type — that doodling cartoonist type. Every time there is a pen and paper on the table, they will be sketching something down, with a mysterious smile, giggling quietly and making funny faces. Vlad Kolarov is no exception — however, he has built a career out of his funny habit. If you are no Internet stranger, you’ve probably already seen his work. It might be a Yahoo ecard, or a funny cartoon on some web site, a greeting card or even his online portfolio. Vlad has been around for some time.
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Public Speaking: How to Use Humorous Illustrations And Cartoons to Grab the Attention of Your Audience
I don’t think there’s anyone who would disagree that public speaking is not easy.
Standing іn frоnt оf a group of реорlе and being the focus of many eyes can be a daunting task worthy of many sleepless nights. Not many of us are born with the talent for public speaking. It’s a skill that is developed and needs a lot of practice. However, it’s a skill that can be learned and there are tricks one can use to make it easier.
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OFFICE LIFE AND CARTOONS
Office cartoons? What’s that?
I think you’ll agree with me that for centuries, people have been using cartoons and humorous illustrations not only to entertain, but also bring attention to serious topics in a light-hearted way. It’s no surprise that many businesses have acknowledged their ability to communicate ideas, connect people and drive marketing and sales to higher levels. Cartoons and cartoon characters have been used successfully in marketing campaigns, print and TV ads, company and client newsletters, presentations, websites, etc.
But what about today?
Before exploring how cartoons can benefit your business let’s try to categorize cartoons into a few categories.
Where do you get your cartoon ideas from?
Where do you get your cartoon ideas from?
This is probably one of the most asked questions, and I have no reliable answer. Ideas appear. It’s like magic. BUT… nothing happens until you sit down and work.
10 Ideas on How To Use Cartoons to Improve Business Newsletters
Are your clients paying attention tо your buѕіnеѕѕ nеwѕlеttеr and reading it, or does it go straight to the trash bin? If your open rate is low, mауbе уоu need to rethink your newsletter’s format. If it’s decent, you can still make it better. “Add humor!“, says Brad Montgomery, an established motivational speaker whose clients include Microsoft, Verizon, the FBI (yes, that FBI) the CIA (yes, that CIA) and the IRS (where he withheld 30% of his best strategies.)
Cartoonist Profiles: Jerry King
(This interview was originally published in 2002)
Jerry King is one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today.
His work has appeared in thousands of greeting cards, magazines, Web sites, books, newspapers, newsletters and children’s books. His client list includes Disney, Playboy, American Greetings, The United States Golf Assoc., and many others.
Jerry’s magazine credits include Playboy, Better Homes and Gardens, Golf Digest, The Saturday Evening Post, National Enquirer, Woman’s World and hundreds of others world wide.
In Memoriam: Randy Glasbergen
Randy Glasbergen (1957-2015) was not only an amazing and hard-working cartoonist, he was also an incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful friend. He left us way too early and unexpectedly, but we still think of him and his amazing contributions in the field of cartooning.
Below is an interview we did with Randy in 2002.
