Over the holidays, I spent a lot of time thinking about the upcoming year and how I can be a better branding agent for my clients. Through the numerous family gatherings, through the wine, the breads of all shapes and sizes, the Graziano’s sausage links (I’m Italian,
FEED ME MORE! >> →Resolutions… Why do we have to make them on New Years Day? I have made resolutions on days ranging from February 4th (my wedding anniversary) to September 3rd (birthday), and all it really comes down to is honesty – honesty in your decision to resolve an issue
FEED ME MORE! >> →This morning, while still sound asleep (where I do my best thinking), my eight-year old son walked into my room. Of course, he doesn’t nudge me, or say a thing, but I knew he was there. I shot up (as best I could for four in the
FEED ME MORE! >> →It’s always been a terrifying time for me. Semester end – report card time. Although I was an “Above average” student, I knew I was a consummate under-achiever. As soon as my parents would get the report card I knew the questions would start… I usually blamed
FEED ME MORE! >> →This was the first year in which I even thought of considering – attempting the idea of – writing a novel. It came to me about eight months ago; as I started to really make notes for my blog and reading voraciously in the attempt to… well,
FEED ME MORE! >> →Well, it comes to that time of year where we (Americans) all look forward to another a couple days off work to gorge ourselves on charred poultry, confectionery creations of all colors, alcohol in corresponding colors, nuts, pies, breads, board games, and football – all in the
FEED ME MORE! >> →Dick Wilson, better known as the “anti-TP-squeezing” manager in the classic Charmin commercials, died today at 91. I grew up with this icon. Mr. Whipple permeated my childhood and my generation. I often refer to memories of the Charmin commercials when I discuss messaging and brand consistency.
FEED ME MORE! >> →We all know that the pace of technology advancement is growing exponentially. Just to keep up with new innovation is a challenge for most companies, their marketers, advertisers, PR professionals, and yes, our educators. A great link sent to me this morning brings into perspective the speed
FEED ME MORE! >> →When you bought your house, did you notice the logo for the wood mill emblazoned on the back door? No? Well then, when you bought your spouse’s wedding ring, did you approve to have the jeweler’s name etched on the band? Why not! This is one of
FEED ME MORE! >> →…. ooooh, I can feel the hackles springing up now. Have you ever heard that? Forget that I wrote “Designers” for a second. Imagine if it said “Doctors…” or “Human Resource Professionals are a dime-a-dozen!” Or insert your profession before “…are a dime-a-dozen!” Angry? Insulted? Enraged? Sure.
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