Another year of low expectations and even lower delivery for the ad industry at this year’s Super Bowl. Rather than howl on like every other advertising-related blog about the dire collection of hyper-inflated nonsense that was trotted out last night (Danica Patrick in the Shower? And give the Clydesdales a rest, already), we’d just like to share what was very likely the best Super Bowl ad of the entire lot:


It’s probably worth pointing out that nobody at NDG feels this way. Except for Steve, and only when the coffee runs out.


So we changed our blog name. The reason? As we’ve been writing the blog, we’ve been finding our collective voice. Now that our blog has been up and on its feet for a little while, the character, topics, and tone of the material have become more consistent and our focus more defined.

“Noise to Signal” means cutting through the clutter to create real meaning, and real connections. If you’re not doing that, you’re wasting time and money. We believe in the power of new media to make connections. And while we don’t believe Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube are the ultimate killer channels, we must all acknowledge their power to reshape our communications, and the way we share information.

We’ll continue to relate our news and accomplishments, but we’re also now committed to providing real and meaningful content that can help you connect with the people who live your brand every day. And of course, the occasional industry goodies will be sprinkled here and there to keep you up to speed on e-marketing and advertising in general. Or if we see the work or ideas of others worthy enough to share, we’re even happy to share our spotlight—at least for a minute.

So, go ahead and bookmark us. We promise to continue to deliver. And, if you’re really ready to get real about your marketing and advertising in the 21st century, we’re ready to help you.


From time to time we like to share the work of other people and agencies that we really like. This series of ads encouraging public support of the arts from Leo Burnett for AmericansForTheArts.org is a rare example of PSAs that really capture attention and interest. And you should support the arts, too—the world truly needs more Pete Townshends, Aretha Franklins, Itzhak Perlmans, Elmore Leonards, and even Seth Rogens. Besides, we only have one Willie Nelson left.

Guten Taaaaag!


Everyone at NDG Communications would like to wish you a very happy new year. We hope 2009 brings you peace, joy, and success. We look forward to working with our clients next year, and helping them achieve and exceed their goals.


From all of us at NDG Communications, we wish you and yours the very happiest of holidays. We hope you can take this time to relax, reconnect with loved ones, and prepare for a bigger and better new year. See you in 2009.


Everyone at NDG would like to wish everyone out there in blogland a Happy Thanksgiving. We’ll be sitting down to turkey with family tomorrow, but we’ll be back in the office Friday to keep things moving along. We hope you’ll have time this year to be with family and friends, and remember all the things that we have to be thankful for…Like gas going down to $1.89 and that new Starbucks opening on the corner.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!


NDG brought the spooky at our Halloween party a few weeks ago. We played dress-up, had some smart cocktails, and nearly melted the Nintendo Wii with our smooth sporty skills.

Please to be enjoying the pictures from our haunted office fete…

The Black Cat & Dr. Scratch & Sniff Battle at Bowling
The Black Cat & Dr. Scratch & Sniff Battle at Bowling

Most Creative!!!
Most Creative!!!
Hands off!
Hands off!

Taking a moment to reflect on the win...
Taking a moment to reflect on the win...