Monthly Archives: July 2007

Whole Brain

Posted on July 31, 2007 by john

No, that’s not where organic food zombies shop, but it is another half baked theory I have. While trying to find good Marketeers I’ve found an interview question that I like: Marketeers tend to fall into two camps: artistic or … Continue reading →

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Once upon returning home

Posted on July 30, 2007 by john

Just hanging out at DTW getting ready to catch a flight home. We’ve been delayed 1 hour but given the stories I heard about delays over the weekend it sounds like we are not that bad off. The latest M … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th Madman

Posted on July 28, 2007 by john

Today is Mikeâ€™s 40th Birthday (more about Chicago Mike) and his wife sent me a letter saying that she was throwing a virtual party and everyone was encouraged to call, email, etc. For some unholy reason Mike actually follows a … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Fights, Round 2!

Posted on July 27, 2007 by john

So I got lucky in round one, when checking out everyoneâ€™s posts it looked like free for all fighting, but after hearing from Bahlactus, the lead promoter himself, heâ€™s going for more of a true boxing Friday night thing, making … Continue reading →

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Using the Sneak Preview to generate buzz

Posted on July 26, 2007 by john

Iâ€™m off to the lake and coverage is a bit spotty so just a quick post from the road. Christopher Penn and I discussed some interesting techniques to give you some search engine and Technorati juice in the latest Marketing … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Funeral in Lexington

Posted on July 23, 2007 by john

I rarely miss lunch. I’ve found that if I don’t get away from my desk for a break in the middle of the day I tend to get worthless around 3pm. Getting outside, walking around, breathing some different air and … Continue reading →

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Dark and Stormy

Posted on July 22, 2007 by john

I was out in LA a few months back and Hollywood Steve hooked me up with a great summer drink – the Dark and Stormy. You get the spiciest Ginger Beer you can find and add a shot of Dark … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Fights!

Posted on July 20, 2007 by john

Time out for some Fanboy Fun: I’m adding Frank Miller’s Robocop vs. Terminator for Bahlactus’ Friday Night Fights:

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Why Awards are Important

Posted on July 19, 2007 by john

Tomorrow I’m going to grab lunch with David Meerman Scott, he’s had a lot going on in the past month including the best marketing and PR book of 2007. I just swung by his blog and he has a post … Continue reading →

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Steriods for your Career

Posted on July 18, 2007 by john

I just posted the latest and best marketing podcast, and I mentioned Salary.com. This service has run me anywhere from 29-79 dollars a year and the least it has ever generated for me in a year is $3,000. If every … Continue reading →

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