Our first entry comes to us from long-time listener, first-time caller, Dennis Bonifer. Dennis, aka “Creative Crusader,” recently donned a sweet black mustache to impersonate his child-hood idol Burt Reynolds at our annual Halloween soiree. Unfortunately, his costume was sadly incomplete as he was missing the quintessential monkey.
His site of choice:
I really like TheDieLine – it’s a site that focuses on some of the best and latest package design. As we have brought more and more of this kind of work into our shop, it has become an excellent resource for what trends are happening within the industry. It has also served as a great source of inspiration, not only for package design, but countless other projects I am working on.

Is Advertising on TikTok Worth It?
For the past few years, advertisers have been asking the same question about TikTok: Is it worth it?
Given changing trends, growing competition and considerable uncertainty about the platform’s future in the United States, it was fair for brands to be cautious. But in 2026, TikTok remains one of the most influential places for people to discover products, explore interests and connect with brands.
So, is TikTok still worth the advertising investment?
