The above sign, spotted today at Al Amir on Main St. -- a regular ADCO haunt -- put us in mind of "The Avengers." SPOILER ALERT! OK, not really, because it reveals nothing about the plot, although it will ruin a tiny little fun surprise. It's just one of those... read more →
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Jun
29
This morning on Twitter, The Washington Post whined that "Today is going to be very hot in D.C." I followed the link. You know what they think is "very hot?" They were expecting it to be between 97 and 102. (OK, actually it turned out to be 104 there; but... read more →
Jun
26
Check out the latest in the U.S. Airways magazine: Columbia, South Carolina, has proclaimed itself the “New Southern Hot Spot” — bold words for a place that’s little more than 100 miles from Charleston. No doubt, Columbia is a venerable Southern city, the state capital no less, with a winning... read more →
Jun
25
The need is always great in the Midlands, but at the moment it's more urgent than usual: Columbia, SC (June 25, 2012) – The American Red Cross blood... read more →
Jun
07
He may not yet have his footprints in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, but ADCO's own Aaron Griswold does have a foothold in the Internet Movie Database. That's because he appeared as "Munitions Team Leader" -- with 14th billing in the credits -- in The Asylum's "American Warships." Not all... read more →
Jun
07
A client, grateful for speedy, high-quality service on a project that was needed on a short timeline, sent the above box of chocolate-covered strawberries to ADCO. They were delicious. We're not saying that this sort of sweetener, above and beyond conventional payment, is actually required, or will in any way... read more →
May
24
This blog over at the WashPost liked this ad. So do I. (Although, truth be told, I liked him better in "In the Line of Fire.") Just 10 more months until my iPhone is due for an upgrade; then I can do stuff like this.
May
16
At the worst possible time -- on the eve of the social site's IPO -- The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors plans to quitadvertising on Facebook because ads there don't get the job done: General Motors Co. plans to stop advertising with Facebook Inc. after deciding that paid ads on... read more →
May
03
Anybody see "Mad Men" this week? If so, what do you think? Is it all over for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce? The firm has had enough trouble clawing its way back, and now this... Don Draper, who created a sensation last season by biting the hand that fed his agency... read more →
Apr
27
Everywhere we turn, we see more evidence of the broad acceptance of "Famously Hot." This example is from a e-release from Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. By the way, if you'd like to learn more about the bike tour the mayor was publicizing, and perhaps sign up for it, click here.