Monthly Archives: April 2009
Balling South African style
Today is my last day in South Africa, and all I can say is I can’t wait to come back here. South Africa exceeded my wildest expectations, and it gave me an appreciation for Africa that I didn’t formerly … Continue reading
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Folks on a plane
I find the people I encounter on planes absolutely fascinating. Today I met Caroline Pitts on the Delta airlines flight this morning. Caroline, originally from East Orange, but now of Atlanta, Georgia, and I talked politics for the two hours from … Continue reading
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Always wear a name-tag (or be ostracized from conversations)
This morning, the partisan and I attended (likemind) ny at sNice, 45 Eighth Avenue, at West 4th Street. As we sauntered in casually: he in a spiffy sport coat, trousers, tie and dress slacks, and I in an adidas jacket, … Continue reading
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I am the worst softball player on the face of the planet
What’s worse than striking out in softball? How about striking out in softball LOOKING at the pitch? Would it be worse if you did it TWICE? What if you also had three errors, that resulted in 8 more runs … Continue reading
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Hats off to you BMW
As someone who talks branding frequently, I just had to share this photo of what is unquestionably one of the best advertising one-ups by a brand I’ve come across in quite a while. There have been a few brand rivalries … Continue reading
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UniverSOOOOOUUUULLLLLL Circus!
Why am I sweating like a slave? A fleeting moment of reflection hit me, as I stood there screaming at the top of my lungs, hooting and hollering with my kids (football style) under each arm. Whatever! I was sweating, but … Continue reading
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Burnt Bridges: The Scorched Earth Style of Brand Building
I am a firm believer in the philosophy you reap what you sow. So I’ve tried to remain vigilant about the way that I treat other people, especially when it comes to business. I haven’t always necessarily been successful, but I’ve … Continue reading
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The Best Year of My Life
I groan every morning when I get up and get ready for work. It’s not an audible groan, per se, just an internal ‘here we go again’ groan. It’s not that I don’t enjoy my job either. I work … Continue reading
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Nicely done Handmark
So Day 2′s CTIA after-conference hour offering from Handmark renewed my faith in CTIA’s party acumen. The Handmark party was hosted poolside at the Renaissance Hotel next door to the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to the live jazz … Continue reading
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