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Chrysler tweet: an issue of process

March 16, 2011

Over the weekend, I had several people from big brands ask me what I thought about the Chrysler tweet debacle, and whether I thought the

SXSW as an API for industry collaboration

March 15, 2011

Exhausted. That’s about the only way I can describe how I feel after 6 days of SXSW Interactive. To be clear, this exhaustion doesn’t stem from the

Adult LEGO fandom hits TED

January 18, 2011

This makes me happy. When I started at LEGO (back in 2000), we struggled to get the attention of our colleagues in the office next

Why I canceled MySpace today

January 6, 2011

When my MySpace account refused to respect my request to unsubscribe all email notifications, I started asking why I shouldn’t just cancel my unused account.

2011: The Year of Photography

January 5, 2011

I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but this year I’m trying it. Most of them focus around my photography: Get one of my photos

How to build a community

January 4, 2011

Last week, I found myself in a macrobiotic vegan restaurant. On the wall, they had the image below, titled “How to build a community”. I

BlogFusion 5 arrives!

That’s right, I’ve just upgraded this blog to BlogFusion v5. In fact, I’m using the cool Performancing blog editor, a new capability of v5. And

September 10, 2006

Office 2.0 Debate: Jumping in feet first…

Sometimes I just don’t know enough to stay quiet. This weekend there was a bit of a blow up regarding the fact that of the

September 3, 2006

Stem to Stern

OK, I have to share this one… I’m driving home yesterday and pull up to a stoplight. It’s a long wait at a busy intersection,

September 1, 2006

Live blogging the dealership

Just a quick rant while I hang out at Courtesy Nissan. Short version of the story is that 2 weeks ago I brought my car

August 14, 2006

The Internet: Tubes and Trucks

Fun for a Friday! Jon Stewart has had several segments on the Daily Show in recent weeks and months related to the Internet and social

August 4, 2006

Yet another reason I heart Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart has to be one of the funniest guys around today. (Be sure to watch this until the end – that’s the best stuff)

August 2, 2006

Donations for the troops

A co-worker’s husband is current in the Army National Guard and stationed in Egypt as part of the MFO. The co-worker is heading over to

July 25, 2006

Phrases we should eliminate…

We all have our favorite marketing catch phrases, clueless concepts that won’t die, and discussion points. Favorite in the sense that we’d like to see

July 12, 2006

Hit bottom? Keep digging!

As you recall from yesterday’s blog post, a simply request to find out where in my area I could buy Pitu, a tasty liquor, I

June 20, 2006

Pardon the interruption

I’m pretty sure it won’t be long now before I start saying things like "I can quit any time" and "I have it completely under

June 13, 2006

World of Warcraft here I come…

Since nearly all of my friends are now playing World of Warcraft, I figured it was time to actually install my copy. I’m very interested

June 4, 2006

Nothing like a good parody

Anyone who: is a brand manager works with brand managers does marketing of any sort for a living …will enjoy this site: verysuccessfulbrandmanager.com Funny stuff.

April 26, 2006

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