I have historically shied away from naming companies (or people, for that matter) by name in my blogging endeavors. That’s because I prefer to say only positive things about companies (and people), and also because sometimes companies (and people) can end up disappointing you. It’s kind of awkward to either have to “print a retraction” […]
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Do I owe the Super Bowl an apology?
For as long as I’ve had the honor of appearing on your screen as a Blogger, I have made essentially an annual tradition of bashing the whole pomp and circumstance surrounding the time of year I’ve come to call “Super Bowl Season.” I have stated often, and continue to believe, the hype about the grandeur […]
Better than a word-a-day calendar?
Next time you hear a word or phrase you aren’t familiar with, visit wordspy.com for some insight. They offer a quick way to look up a word or terms or sayings that are part of the popular culture so you can be informed without having to ask anyone!
The perfect Tweet?
Below is a link to an article shared in a Tweet by Tim Berney, founder and president of VI Marketing and Branding. Tim spoke to an entrepreneurship class of mine a while back, as he has done many times over the years. This very successful entrepreneur gives his time and wisdom to the class, and […]
Jingle Mingle for a great cause!
A good time was had by all and a boatload of money got raised for the Dream Fund Thursday night thanks to the Oklahoma City Marcomm Community. It’s always fun to hang out with marketing gurus (and AMA Past-Presidents) Brian Blake and Kevin Jessop, but to get to share the stage with these pros was […]
Is your vehicle wrap driving your brand into the ground?
Imagine it’s the first day of school. You’re in your car in line waiting to pick up your child. You’re being a patient rule follower, wanting to set a good example and all, then out of the blue, some parent who believes they’re in a bigger hurry than you, and are thus entitled, for some […]
The terrible truth about social media…
“You’ve gotta be doing this…” has been the buzz for the last few years. I’ve lost track of how many self-proclaimed social media experts have come along (and more than a few have gone away!), harping on how this is the next big thing, the future, and so on. “You’ve gotta be doing it…” They’d […]