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Engineering to Amaze at University of Texas Arlington
In my volunteer position on the Advisory Board of the College of Engineering (COE) at UT Arlington (UTA), I have learned some amazing facts. For example: UTA’s COE is the third largest engineering school in Texas. The faculty currently includes nine National Science Foundation CAREER winners, and 14 professors have won the award while at UTA since 2006. The school’s graduate programs are ranked among the best in the nation by US News and World Report. Even more amazing is the incredible work that...
Lexus 2013 ES 350 and 300h Media Introduction
Situation: In the 2013 model year for Lexus, there was need for a re-launch of the brand. The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 was especially challenging for Lexus as the majority of its vehicle manufacturing is located...
Duck, Duck, Goose: Finding Web Development Company That is Right for You
Hopkins PR was in desperate needs for a new website. The previous website had a very dated look and feel, lacked visual and contextual appeal and wasn't a good representation of how we wanted people to see our company as a brand. As...
Community Waste Disposal
Introduction of Compressed Natural Gas Trucks SITUATION: Community Waste Disposal, the largest privately-held waste management company in North Texas was adding five compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet. These trucks were the first in an eventual fleet conversion from...
Technology Management Companies: Rebooting in the 21st Century
We used to have a saying in our office, “Did you try rebooting it?” and nine times out of 10, it would work. Unfortunately and fortunately, computers and technology have come a long way. Since Clyde Hopkins, our technology guru and...
Morgan’s Wonderland
Toyota Sponsorship Announcement of Morgan’s Wonderland and San Antonio Scorpions Situation: Toyota was planning to announce its presenting sponsorship of Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first theme park specifically designed for special-needs individuals and their families, as well as the title sponsorship of the adjacent San Antonio Scorpions soccer stadium. Action: Partnering with the management and communications team at Morgan’s Wonderland and the Scorpions, a press conference was staged onsite to showcase the sponsorship signage and new soccer field. Media and community officials...
The Process of Creating Ideas
In one of my college classes, I read a little book titled A Technique for Producing Ideas, by James Webb Young. The instruction from the book, first published in 1960, has served me throughout my career. It describes the process of developing creative ideas, the methods by which ideas are produced and how to grasp the principles at the source of ideas. While the process is simple, it is hard intellectual work. The method is based on two principles. First, an...

