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Despite the slight, I shall still cover Apple’s March 7 press announcement.

Last week, Apple sent out press invitations for members of the press corps to attend their March 7th press announcement. I know my seven loyal readers will be shocked when they hear this, but brace yourselves…here goes… I didn’t get … Continue reading

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Talking Strategy with the Digital Strategist

I know, I know. I haven’t posted in a while. But I have a perfectly good excuse – I’ve been busy. I really have! It’s not really a good excuse, but I use it every time I get lax in … Continue reading

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Taxi Magic App Works Like Magic!

Since I recently lampooned an app, I felt the need to be balanced. So today, I give props to an app I recently downloaded and used, that I found to work exceptionally well. That app was Taxi Magic from RideCharge … Continue reading

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Network 4 Net Worth: You Are The Brand

I’ve recently joined a Linkedin group started by my younger brother, called Network 4 Net-Worth. BTW – this group has a great name! In a few weeks, I’ll be speaking to the group about the importance of personal branding, and … Continue reading

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Oprah. You. Need. Me. An open letter to Oprah Winfrey.

Alright Oprah. If you wanted me to host a show for you, you could have simply asked. But no. Instead you arrange this ridiculous Your OWN Show contest, just so that people won’t figure out that you’re one of my … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Domesticated (aka You’re Slipping Dude)

I don’t know when it happened. One day, I’m the king of the castle. The lord of all I survey. My word is law. My rule absolute. But that day has passed. It’s a new day now, and I’m feeling … Continue reading

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The Principle of Functional Utility

As more businesses and brands move into mobile, they have got to be cognizant of the very different environment mobile represents to the mobile audience, and how critical functional engagement on a mobile device really is. The Principle of Functional … Continue reading

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The Real Empress

Last night, I was out with my friend Syed at Buddha Bar on Little West 12th Street. While we shot the breeze drinking our drinks, we noticed this Amazon of a fine Black woman looking like she was trying to … Continue reading

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Day 2 2009

‘$1.1M?’ That was the question posed by my business partner, Ben, late last night. Earlier in the day, I had Twittered that I had made that amount in the first few hours of the day, and he was (rightly) seeking … Continue reading

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January 1st Musings

So this year has started off well (and 08 ended like a dream). I’ve got lots of projects in the pipeline and a great team implementing some truly innovative (but tested) things. I brought 2009 in with dinner at Aozora … Continue reading

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