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About markkolier

Futurist, entrepreneur, left lane driver, baseball lover

Advertising print and mail – the incredible shrinking channel

I spent more than twenty-eight years working on print and mail (and inserted) projects.   In addition I have not been in a printing facility for almost a year and miss the smell of alcohol, ink and paper.  While I don’t … Continue reading

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How will Americans handle not being #1 in so many categories?

The 20th century has been termed the ‘American Century’ by pundits.   There are plenty of good reasons for this notion such as having had the largest economy (this crown was gained around 1900 from Great Britain), the largest military by … Continue reading

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Mobile blogging on how advertising tries to impact me

Sitting on the 11:39 p.m. train with an hour on my hand, I notice the train ads ( kind off liking OOH BTW), I realize I’ve never mobile blog posted, (can that be written?) and I find the three ads … Continue reading

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In flight internet service offers poor customer value

More than three years ago I wrote a post noting that gogo internet service http://www.gogoair.com was so-so.   I’ve used the service when available and again this past week I flew on a certain airline that offered the gogo internet service.    I’m here … Continue reading

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The Las Vegas brand in one word – FUN!

Until this week I hadn’t been in Las Vegas for almost five years. I’m here for a client franchise convention and while I like to sit and play a little blackjack and even stand at a crap table for a … Continue reading

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Even making a little effort can go a long way

Does this seem familiar?   You run into someone that you’ve known for a long time but have not spent time with them in ages.  You briefly catch up and part with the promise that you’ll get together soon.   And then … Continue reading

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Acxiom – a huge data marketing company that knows things about you

  Having been in the direct marketing business for much of my career I have been familiar with Little Rock, Arkansas-based Acxiom including yesterday when he formally introduced http://www.aboutthedata.com an Acxiom website that offers consumers the chance to review some of … Continue reading

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What would you do tomorrow if your career today was no longer viable?

Keeping one’s business skills up-to-date and relevant has never been more important in this era of ever-evolving technology.    But what if what you had been doing for more than twenty five years was increasingly irrelevant?   I can tell you that … Continue reading

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Professional tennis could use a few more personalities

Don’t worry I am not going to go all nostalgic here,  even after attending the first day of the U.S. Tennis Open this past Monday for the 37th time in 38 years (or something like that).   Aside from making me … Continue reading

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Paying for membership does not create a community

When you become a member of an organization or club you sometimes have to pay for the privilege.   Think of a health club, beach or golf club, or alumni club from your university.  All require payments in order to remain … Continue reading

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