Katie Pannell

Step 1: Don't skip the creative brief. Look, I knew what I was doing when I included a cute, flirty little "Just start spitting names" button, but that was really just for fun. If you actually want the names it spits to pertain to your brand, start with the brief. If you purchased the NOM Deluxe that includes the Human Hotline, you have a really beefy brief that you can fill out in Google Docs, and copy/paste or upload. But if you're feeling antsy to just get started, click the "Start with...

Business Names = Boundaries This is a thesis on why you should retire your personal name so you can stop performing intimacy for the internet. Let's talk about the analog movement. God, I love the analog movement. A life beyond performing for the Internet? Hobbies? YES PLEASE. I hate (read: loathe) that it seems like just another cool b-roll opportunity though. Honestly, are these people actually getting hobbies or just buying expensive props for content about having hobbies? Anyway, I...

Hello, my name is Katie and I'm addicted to my phone. I have no control. I'm always lurking but rarely posting, liking or commenting… I'M SORRY! Of course I've seen your content — it's great. IT'S ME, NOT YOU! Our parents were right. It is that damn phone, and it's a huge problem. I've tried EVERYTHING. The pinky promise: “Okay, Katie, you have to participate. Post first.” …yeah, no. The iPhone features: screen limits and app blockers. HA! Decline. Bypass. Ignore. The “Are you SURE?!”...