I did a little catching up on my reading a while back and I ripped out an article from Business Week that I thought raised an interesting question. The subject is sort of dry on the surface – “benefit corporations” – but the discussion is definitely one worth having and I’d love to hear what you all think. Continue reading
Category Archives: Reality checks
Guest Post – Eric D.
My friend Eric has been mentioned in this space before as one of the “Ralph Moneybags” crew. He sent me an email recently in which he raised a few thoughts I think are worth sharing. I hope you do as well, and I’ve taken the liberty, with Eric’s permission to post an edited down version.
If you live in the Bay Area, you should check out Eric’s band, the Jack Aces. Search around – there are videos! I know we try to keep this space pretty apolitical, but although some of what he writes is in a political content, they’re really more substantive issues that aren’t part of the conversation, no matter how you feel about one answer or another. The point he gets to toward the end was summed up nicely by old Kris: Nothing ain’t worth nothing but it’s free. Let’s hear what you think! Continue reading
Filed under digital media, Helpful Hints, Reality checks
Awards Shows
I started my career in TV, home of the Emmys. Lots of folks I know won them and it’s great that they got recognized for how good they were at their jobs. Of course, anyone whose ever entered a competition like that will tell you there are an awful lot of politics involved but nevertheless, the shiny award looks great in your office.
I used to call on ad agencies, and that business is home of the Clios, Effies, and a bunch of others. the media buyers didn’t win them – usually I’d see them in a creative’s office or on some account person’s shelf. They too got recognized for being good and having the scratch to afford the entry fees. Continue reading
Filed under Growing up, Helpful Hints, Reality checks
Consult Keith 