14th Colony built and launched the website for Darryl McGuire Media back in November of 2005. Darryl is a professional media buyer working with radio, television and print services. We recently made a couple small adjustments to the content but I wanted to bring this site to your attention for two reasons:

1. Darryl is a great person that goes the extra mile for his customers. If you need media planning or buying, talk to him.
2. The other reason is an opportunity for me to brag about my services. Actually, I’m not going to brag, I’ll let Darryl do the bragging for me:

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Fabrication Unlimited has been offering Sacramento custom metal fabrication for a couple years. I’m pleased to be a small part of this company. You see, I designed it.

John Christensen is the owner of Fabrication Unlimited and he started his business with just one product, a “satellite antenna under eave mount”. This product helps satellite installers do their job faster and reduces the sway from wind that causes signal loss.

Fabrication Unlimited also started with a website that had just one page.

Over the last year, I have met with John several times to discuss his marketing. Out of these meetings a tighter brand was assembled including a new logo, slogan and website.

John was certain he wanted a monogram for the logo and to tell you the truth… I was doubtful. I mean, what can you do with the initials “FU”? After some thought I came up with this: Read the rest of this entry »

I just want to say Sacramento is great and that there is no other city like it. When I think about growing up on the outskirts of this “cow town” listening to KZAP and 93 Rock (crank it up) I’m glad my daughter will get the same chances I had… and probably a lot more.

Sacramento is a city on the threshold of greatness. We have real skyscrapers trying to get in. Real culture with a plethora of artistic events. And one of the most diverse cultures in the world. We don’t all get along all of the time but I think we do most of the time and that in itself is a small miracle.

Now we have our own theme parks, championship golf tournaments, indoor racing and so much more. Remember when everything cool was two hours away?