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August 21, 2019 Audio/Visual branding business plans charitable giving Customer relations Marketing trivia non-profit marketing political marketing Public relations Sales speaking Strategic planning vendor relations

My daughter, the opera singer

Regular readers know my daughter’s graduated from college with a degree in vocal performance. Now that she’s pursuing her operatic career, I naturally stepped in... Read more

August 15, 2019 B2B Marketing b2c marketing branding corporate messaging Customer relations Marketing trivia Public relations Sales sales promotion Strategic planning vendor relations

You should take a shower

As a marketing consultant, I’m frequently called upon to implement programs requiring writers, designers, illustrators, photographers, and other sub-contractors. And because I get called in... Read more

August 7, 2019 Uncategorized

In Real Estate They Say…

There’s a guy from Rancho Bernardo’s Westwood neighborhood who moved to be in a more walkable community. He wanted more than just a drugstore and... Read more

July 24, 2019 Uncategorized

Something On The Side

Have you noticed everyone seems to have a side hustle these days? Keeping yourself open to opportunity might lead to some interesting business prospects. Consider... Read more

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Saving Our Saucepans

San Francisco was a beautiful town in 1917 – at least, for everyone but Irwin Cox. An aluminum cookware salesman, Cox was having a tough... Read more

July 18, 2019 corporate messaging linguistics Marketing trivia Public relations

Today I Am A Fountain Pen

Jewish law stipulates children become adults on their 13th birthday. The occasion’s typically highlighted with prayers, pomp, and celebration called the bar (or bat) mitzvah.... Read more

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Making Audiences Work For You

Sometimes my bride and I lunch on Costco samples. Today the guy giving out pierogi touted them as coming from a New York deli. We’re... Read more

June 28, 2019 advertising specialties b2c marketing branding consumer marketing corporate messaging Customer relations customer service direct marketing Marketing trivia Monthly newsletter product marketing Public relations Sales sales promotion Signage Strategic planning

Doing Business With Relish

The oompah bands of Germany were only a distant memory when young Oscar Mayer rented the dilapidated Kollig Meat Market on the north side of... Read more

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How to Lose a Volunteer

Sleep’s a luxury for the over-committed. Sometimes my schedule gets so busy, I wonder how I’ve made it through the week intact. Family, clients, and... Read more

June 19, 2019 business plans political marketing Strategic planning

I’m Dropping My Presidential Bid

At this writing, there are 25 major competitors for the presidency. Each claims to have the answers, vision, and infrastructure to lead America through 2024.... Read more