How much of you is technology… how much of you is human? No idea how this came across my radar,
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Want Great Content? Get Better At Conducting Interviews
You see a lot of content. I see a lot of content. Here’s a real scenario: an author comes out
Continue readingHacking Art Education And The Creative Experience
Is an education worth it? Is an education in art school worth it? There are many marketers that have (or
Continue readingIf You Have Ever Been Rejected… Be Like Bono
The letter read… "Thank you for submitting your tape of ‘U2‘ to RSO, we have listened with careful consideration, but
Continue readingLearning How To Jam
Let the tape roll and see what happens. One of the most important lessons that I learned from my days
Continue readingThe Filter, The Advisor And Your Personal Advisory Board
What would Malcolm Gladwell do? One of the easiest ways to guide my professional and community life has been to
Continue readingOn Death And Dying Brands
The new art of branding. How many painters do you know in your city or town? Not the kind with
Continue readingThe Finish Line
If I only had a few more hours… or a couple of more days… How long does a creative idea
Continue readingBrands Need To Think Like Artists
It’s amazing how content finds you, isn’t it? Brands feel the need to impress. They do this by trying to
Continue readingIndependence. Forever.
Happy Fourth Of July. I have a soft spot for any day that celebrates independence. This blog is about independence.
Continue readingThe Creative Push
When does creativity strike? I struggle with this concept on a daily basis. An old friend of mine is a
Continue readingDear Seth Godin
Dear Seth, It was great to see you this week at The Art of Marketing event in Chicago. You’re not
Continue readingThe Power Of Being Vulnerable
When you’re vulnerable people connect more to whatever it is that you’re doing. If we’re going to talk about the
Continue readingThe Value Of Focus
"When do you have time for all of the things that you do?" How often do you get asked this,
Continue readingDon't Forget About Marketing
It’s commonplace to hear non-Marketers give advice like "forget about marketing" to up and coming businesses. This is a big
Continue readingA Work Of Cinematic Proportions
How often do you really (and truly) push yourself? On my flight home from the Media Bistro Socialize event in New
Continue readingHow To Be Relevant
It’s important for a brand to understand their new role as a Publisher. It’s important for a brand to understand
Continue readingThe White Canvas
We all have the same opportunities. We all have the same channels. We all have access to the same people.
Continue readingHow Indispensable Are You?
The economy is still pretty sucky. Even as certain industries and sectors claw their way back to some sort of
Continue readingRemember: Marketing Is Art
Are you inspired to create the work that you were meant to create? Is it your art? Is Marketing art?
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