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Author Archives: markkolier
Traveling by covered wagon was no fun
Americans by nature like to travel. Although it’s still a young country we’ve always been that way. Complaining about traffic, air travel, or traveling in general seems to be the norm rather than the exception. I thought about that while … Continue reading
Advertising on the side of the road – the brands change but the song remains the same
This week I drove the 750 miles down Interstate 95 from the New York City area into South Carolina. I like driving and don’t make 11 hour drives with any regularity. Since it’s long the scenery is not always riveting … Continue reading
Nobody calls anymore – are we less civil?
Remember when it was important to check for messages while you were out of the office for any length of time? I thought of this when I met a friend and business associate of mine recently for lunch and golf. … Continue reading
Hey Proflowers – no thanks for the reminder
Good marketers understand the value of a well-timed and relevant reminder email. Reaching a prospect or customer with a value-oriented message when they are considering a purchase decision is crucial to campaign success. I’ve purchased flower bouquets several times over … Continue reading
5 Things gas stations do to tick me off
With current gas prices in the U.S. averaging just under $4.00/gallon (of course where I live it is more like $4.20) the customer experience of going to the gas station is an already painful one. Many of the nation’s refiners … Continue reading
Gen Y has it tougher than it’s ever been before
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Technology was supposed to make things easier and among other things aid in making twenty-something’s (i.e. Gen Y denizens) achieve more, make more money and contribute faster to society. It could be argued … Continue reading
Would my coaching youth baseball when I don’t have a child in the program be creepy?
My children are all grown up now (meaning they are over eighteen). Accordingly my days and nights as a father are quite a bit different from what they were just ten years ago. This is because I was a dedicated … Continue reading
