October 27, 2008 · 7:07 am
“What’s that for? I didn’t do nuthin’!” “That’s in case ya do and I’m not around!”
– Larry and Moe (HOI POLLOI, 1935)
One of the things I do as a consultant is to provide experience to inexperienced professionals. Generally, these are people who don’t have a lot of years in business or a lot of years in the particular business in which they now find themselves. In a few words, I’m the grown-up. Continue reading →
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October 22, 2008 · 5:37 pm
Once again we find great business lessons in the world of politics. It’s not really that far-fetched, by the way, that I keep making these comparisons. How often do you hear about politicians as products? Anyway – today’s lesson has to do with sending out messages by your actions that are different from the actions your words suggest would be in tune with your brand identity. Continue reading →
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Tagged as business, john mccain, marketing, Neiman Marcus, politics, Republican National Committee, RNC, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sarah Palin
October 21, 2008 · 3:55 pm
There is no doubt that changing economic conditions force changes in business operations. Unfortunately, as things have been turning sour, a number of digital businesses have been downsizing. In fact, ClickZ is beginning to track what’s been going on with respect to industry layoffs although I think their numbers are way low. However, it does raise an interesting question. Continue reading →
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