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Marketers Could Learn A Lesson or Two from Coach Wooden

Some say John Wooden is the most influential, if not the greatest coach of the 20th century. At 98, he is definitely one of the oldest living coaches from the 20th century.Mr. Wooden is most notable for his success as the coach of UCLA's championship basketball teams from 1948 to 1975 (from 1946-1948 he was the coach of Indiana State, where he racked up a 44-15 record).

Marketers Could Learn A Lesson or Two from Coach Wooden2025-11-18T16:54:54+00:00

Goodnight Denny Crane

The funny thing about Alzheimer's Disease... Oh, wait, there isn't anything funny about Alzheimer's Disease. In point fo fact, it is the only thing about Boston Legal that was not funny.The idea of Denny Crane finally being taken down by an invisible foe was painful and sad.

Goodnight Denny Crane2025-11-18T16:54:55+00:00

He’ll Just Buy $2000 Worth of Ugly Suits!

Something about the big 3 automakers going to Congress today with their collective hats in hand reminded me of an old story.Once upon a time (in the early '80s) I was a Vice President and Public Relations Manager for Griswold-Eshleman, a very prominent ad agency headquartered in Cleveland (with offices around the world).

He’ll Just Buy $2000 Worth of Ugly Suits!2025-11-18T16:54:58+00:00

“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Blogs*

*But Were Afraid to Ask."Before we take the advice of anyone about blogging matters it is worthwhile to remember one vital - and wonderful - fact: Blogging should be the simplest and most straightforward thing we do.I've never blogged before and my friend told me that the first time can be painful; is this true?Blogging is actually quite simple.

“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Blogs*2025-11-18T16:54:59+00:00

Holy Crap, I Forgot About My Blog

The great thing about social media is that it allows you to connect with so many people in so many different ways almost all the time. The bad thing about social media is that it allows you to connect with so many people in so many different ways almost all the time.When I was in grade school at St.

Holy Crap, I Forgot About My Blog2025-11-18T16:55:01+00:00

Got Turkey Neck?

An ad review for StriVectin Neck Cream & delfogo neck cream I was reading Parade Magazine - the Sunday newspaper insert that reaches more than 30 million Americans – tonight while eating dinner.  Two weeks before Thanksgiving the issue is packed with delicious recipes.

Got Turkey Neck?2025-11-18T16:55:02+00:00

Supporting Movember

While this is unrelated to consumer products, I thought it was an excellent fundraiser and a good cause for some ink on my blog. For those of you who don't know what Movember is - it is a fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Supporting Movember2025-11-18T16:55:05+00:00

Can Marketing Save Starbucks

According to Kraft's new CMO, Mary Beth West, "Great marketing drives business. If it doesn't, it doesn't really matter."Forget for just a moment that Kraft's top marketing posts have experienced more turnovers in the past year than a Hungarian bakery; Mary Beth West is a proven asset.

Can Marketing Save Starbucks2025-11-18T16:55:04+00:00

A Search Engine is a Terrible Thing to Waste

At the risk of offending my SEO/SEM friends, I have a bone to pick with the state of search.Last night my daughter and I invested a solid hour searching online (on two separate computers) for a resource selling "down fill" for a winter jacket she is making.

A Search Engine is a Terrible Thing to Waste2025-11-18T16:55:07+00:00
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