Team-Building vs. Annual Planning vs. Training Formada is a remote agency. We make no secret of that. In fact, we’re pretty proud of how successful we’ve been at creating a healthy, collaborative work culture despite how seldom we’re all in the same room...
AI-Generated Content: Cautious Optimism & Healthy Skepticism Artificial Intelligence is evolving. Quickly. And while its long-term repercussions remain to be seen, we at Formada are keeping a watchful eye on the AI-generated content space so that we can make...
The Importance of Reflection, Gratitude, and Action I really try my best to maintain a grateful attitude. You know the drill — don’t dwell on the past, and don’t worry about the future. Be present. Be here now. Appreciate this moment. Mindfulness, etc. Stay focused on...
The Long and Winding Road: Why Do We Still Care About The Beatles? I am absolutely fascinated by The Beatles. I realize that this is a somewhat pedestrian fascination — there are millions of others like me around the world, but that too is an aspect of what makes them...
Personalizing the Remote Marketing Agency Experience We really are trying to do things differently here at Formada. I know that might sound kinda corny, but we’re sincere in our aim to build something that’s special. No, we’re not trying to “change...
Happy Birthday, Dear Formada. Happy Birthday to You. “My brain hurt like a warehouse/It had no room to spare/I had to cram so many things/To store everything in there” Those are lyrics to David Bowie’s classic song, “Five Years,” and while that song is very much...
Play Is Serious Business There is a closet in my house that, depending on who we’re hosting, I either hide or show-off. It is filled with board games from floor to ceiling. And I’m not talking about 10 versions of Monopoly. I’m not exaggerating when I say its contents...
All Paths Lead To Here It’s funny how we all have certain experiences that leave us thinking, “Well, if I had the chance to do that again, I’d certainly do it differently.” While we all know that we can’t go back in time, make different choices, and “have a redo” so...
Yes, we’re a remote team, but in-person connections are still a priority It’s no secret that we at Formada pride ourselves in being a fully remote agency. It’s a foundational piece of our business, and it’s become a central element of our brand. Another central...
I have a complicated relationship with meeting culture In my corporate life, I've always hated meeting overload. On a fundamental level, this approach to business has just never made much sense to me. If your day is filled with back-to-back meetings, when are you...