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5 Resolutions I did not make for 2012
I’ve never been someone to make New Year’s Resolutions. I recall trying it when I was younger, failing miserably, and then avowing (resolving?) to not repeat the process. I have been somewhat successful in that regard. So in a world … Continue reading
I will again spend my New Years Eve without Dick Clark
I don’t have anything against the American legend Dick Clark. In fact I briefly met him at an event about ten years ago and found him to be a nice and friendly man. I don’t know about you, but watching … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Entertainment
Tagged Dick Clark, Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve, Merv Griffin, NBC, Ryan Seacrest
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Sears sags – is anyone really surprised?
As the holiday season scorecards begin to be revealed, Sears, showing its ‘softer side’ as sales were down 5.2% over the eight week holiday period, led by CEO Ed Lampert http://on.wsj.com/ttKCBi reported that it expected to close 100 to 120 … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Customer Experiences, Living in the World Today, Marketing stuff
Tagged Craftsman, Ed Lampert, ESL Investments, Haggar, Kenmore, KMart, Martha Stewart, Sears
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Today’s 3D movies don’t add much value except to the cost of a ticket
When I went to see Avatar in 3D in 2009 I felt it was an interesting and worthwhile experience. What I did not realize is that the story and imagery were woven so well together that they transcended the fact … Continue reading
Ten things about advertising that make me wonder
Stuart Elliot of The New York Times writes the advertising column and periodically has 20 questions about advertising. I decided to come up with a few of my own. 1) Why are there ads in the subway with QR codes … Continue reading
New models of distribution from Louis C.K. and Unbound.co.uk
Over the past week and a half I have become aware of two separate stories that I believe are closely related. Last week there were reports circulating on comedian Louis C.K. (who I have only seen in passing on cable … Continue reading
Will people listen to today’s pop stars in 2050?
Everyone knows Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is still performing well into his sixties. One of my very favorite musicians, Darryl Hall is sixty-five years old. And the voice is still strong and amazingly distinctive. His more than thirty-five … Continue reading
Amazon’s Kindle Fire – Version 1.0 is an ok start
On Monday December 12, New York Times’ writer David Streitfeld quasi-reviewed the hot-selling Amazon Kindle Fire http://nyti.ms/ruVyId. Skewered might be a better description. I have had my own Amazon Kindle Fire for two and a half weeks and have not … Continue reading
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