Published: Sun, 07/19/20
Another true story:Back in 1974 a small-town Wisconsin cobbler huddling in his basement was working on an idea that, quite literally, changed the face…
Published: Sun, 07/19/20
True story:A few months ago, I got to talking to an Email Player of the Horde in the entertainment business. And, specifically, I told him about a…
Published: Sat, 07/18/20
A cautionary tale for the social media-obsessed ages:One of the greatest ad men who ever lived was one Mr. Bruce Barton. And once upon a time, ol’ BB…
Published: Sat, 07/18/20
One of the things I get “flack” for is my lack of keeping up with all the newest technology & software, or internet marketing goo-roo fanboy…
Published: Sat, 07/18/20
Let’s talk about something serious & rational for a change:Bigfoot.If you live in the Pacific Northwest or have ever visited here, and if you look…
Published: Fri, 07/17/20
I once read a long article about Leonardo DiCaprio titled:“His Brand Is E cellence”There were lots of profitable insights into how to build a brand in…
Published: Fri, 07/17/20
Last year I read a news story about how the ultra rich were starting to acquire cheetahs.There are only about 7,500 left.And although it’s illegal,…
Published: Fri, 07/17/20
Pop quiz time...What is the attribute these 3 brand-defining stories have in common:1. Walt Disney’s BS version of why he changed Micky Mouse’s…
Published: Thu, 07/16/20
Reader Sanjay Pande sets the internet straight on what it really means to be a “guru”:===The word guru is from sanskrit and doesn't translate well to…
Published: Thu, 07/16/20
Not that I know a ton of designers… but last year, the only graphic designer I've ever seen get a testimonial from the great Dan Kennedy — Kia Arian —…