Category Archives: marketing

Starbucks rolls out new look for the future

I like Starbucks. Honestly, I know that likely puts me into one of two camps and may affect (adversely or otherwise) your opinion of me. But I dig the concept of the third place and I think they are one … Continue reading

Posted in business, marketing, observations | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

File Under: Who Cares?

I received an email today from Adidas Golf telling me about the exciting plans for “THE WORLD’S FIRST 360 HOLE PLAYOFF” featuring two guys I’ve never heard of playing golf for 50 days across nine continents with the ultimate prize … Continue reading

Posted in business, marketing, observations | Tagged , | Leave a comment

What’s your sign? It’s not what you think…

If you were born between April 20 & May 20, you may have thought you were a Taurus. It’s a common mistake. You’re actually an American Avocet. Continue reading

Posted in business, marketing, writing | Tagged | Leave a comment

Memories of Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear

Ah, remember those old toys you used to love? Lincoln Logs. Stretch Armstong. Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear. Especially that Huggin’ Bear. Pink fur, purple fuzzy nose and a soft belly that just begged to be squeezed. Smelled like, strawberries. Remember that? This … Continue reading

Posted in business, funny, marketing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Mystery of My “Disappearing” iPad

As time progressed and early April turned to middle and then late (the 24th qualifies as late April, I think) I began to wonder on what day the order would actually ship. Rumors abound on the Net, but there didn’t seem to be anything official until Apple announced that orders had exceeded their capacity, they were delaying the International rollout, and people who ordered after April 19 would have their orders shipped “by May 7.” My first thought was, “Great! Since they know exactly when the NEXT batch of orders will be shipped, they should know when the FIRST batch will go out.” Continue reading

Posted in business, marketing | 1 Comment

Is bread pudding the new crème brûlée?

Two facts in the interest of full disclosure: I love crème brûlée Bread pudding, not so much. That’s not entirely true. There are certain parts of bread pudding that I do like. Like the crunchy cinnamon-y bread-stuff on top. It’s … Continue reading

Posted in marketing, thinking | 1 Comment

Recycle your holiday cards and help St. Jude’s Ranch

This is a great idea; something we can all do to help that doesn’t require a lot of time, effort, or investment. (Thanks for the heads up, Nadine!) You can recycle this year’s Christmas cards and help out some kids … Continue reading

Posted in business, marketing, thinking | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Steve Jobs has a "little talk" with AT&T

It’s no secret that I love my iPhone just a little more than my puppy and (slightly) less than my children. But from the very first day I turned it on, I have been dismayed by AT&T’s network. To say … Continue reading

Posted in business, funny, marketing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

College Teams to Honor Vets With Camo Uniforms

Sometimes stories just make me smile. This morning I read that the college football teams of Maryland and South Carolina will don camouflage uniforms when they play on Saturday, November 14. The idea is to honor vets and raise awareness … Continue reading

Posted in marketing, thinking | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Fun Theory

So, Volkswagen asked the question: “Can we entice people to do something that’s good for them if we make it fun?”

Posted in business, marketing, thinking | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment