Holiday Gift Giving

It is that time of year once again. It is that frustrating time of year again, it is that bewildering time of year again, Yes, you guessed it, it is business gift giving time of year. This is a virtual mine field that must be navigated every year by every business owner and it is … Read moreHoliday Gift Giving

Thankful

At this time of year I find myself reflecting back on the previous months, and I think of all the things that I am grateful for. I am certainly not alone in this practice, as there is an entire holiday devoted to doing just that. But I find that I tend to do it much … Read moreThankful

What makes a Good Spokesperson?

As long as we are on the topic of who and or what makes a good spokesperson, let’s drill down on that and talk about why some hit and some miss. Flo. The Chevy Guy. A Duck. A Gecko. These “spokespeople” have become icons, just as famous as the products they represent. None of them … Read moreWhat makes a Good Spokesperson?

What is this Crap? OR when did the inanimate become so animated? Part II

In today’s world there are more ways to offend someone than you can keep track off. So what’s a person to do? Well, there is nothing to do but tread as carefully as you can and be as smart as you can. So if you are in the business of marketing this can be a … Read moreWhat is this Crap? OR when did the inanimate become so animated? Part II

What is this Crap? OR When Did The Inanimate Become So Animated?

Something has happened out there in the marketing and advertising world. I cannot put my finger on when it happened, but happened it has. The inanimate has become animate and the person has become secondary (more on this in Friday’s Post). So what has caused this great shift? Where the person is merely a supporting … Read moreWhat is this Crap? OR When Did The Inanimate Become So Animated?