Category Archives for Blogs
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Different Strokes: iPad Delayed Gratification
Could you wait a month to open a new iPad? I couldn’t. But I have met two persons (their names are withheld for their protection – just kidding (for those who didn’t know)) during post holiday chatter who comfortably revealed … Continue reading
Entrepreneur Defined
Here is a terrific piece that accurately defines the entrepreneur. Enjoy!
Emailnery: A Dream Realized
I wanted to start this new year on a progressive and positive note. So, at the end of last year I set out to complete a dream project I had considered doing for some time. It was one of those … Continue reading
Black Mountain Hike
Anya and I hiked up +34k feet on Black Mountain. Gasoline – $40. Lunch – $20. Awesome experience with my beautiful youngest daughter – Priceless.
Design Ingenuity Takes A Walk
You never know where the next great spark of inspiration will come from. I got these intensely creative shoe designs in a viral email recently. Enjoy!
Poll: Keeping Your Social Media Presence Professional
Results of a nonscientific reader poll, conducted by SmartBrief on Social Media, tracked feedback from leading marketers about social media practices and issues. The poll question: How do you keep your social media presence professional? 68.46% – I keep separate … Continue reading
Nothing Like Soul Music
I can think of no better music than that played by passionate musicians spanning the cultural diaspora. Music that provokes rhythm and dance in infants, adults and elders. Check out this video rendition of “Ahora Si”, performed by Israel “Cachao” … Continue reading
Social Media Stats
695 MIL – Facebook users. 148+ MIL – LinkedIn users. 140 MIL – Number of daily tweets. 2.5 BIL – Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn visits combined. 164 MIL – Number of active blogs.
How To Get Great Results From Email Marketing Campaigns
One process for getting great results from email marketing campaigns is: Define clear goals. Typically, in my experience, there will be different goals for each audience segment. Example: Goal 1 for customers vs. Goal 2 for prospects. Deliver clear value/benefits. … Continue reading
The New Yorker Theatre – My Painting
By Edward Phelps – Oil on masonite. 1960 would change American film forever, and the revolution would occur nowhere near a Hollywood set. With the opening of the New Yorker Theater, a cinema located at the heart of Manhattan’s Upper … Continue reading
