Green Marketing

I admit that I “missed” the official Earth Day deadline to share this, but can’t help comment and admire this never seen before version of green marketing. Downtown, City of Chicago, a local green house is promoting locals to sponsor Read More …

Setting Expectations

There are many ways to satisfy customers, the basic and most fundamental way to achieve your goals should start with setting expectations. Then, as long as everyone is on the same page, no one will be disappointed. They still may Read More …

Old Stuff

I love it when old stuff is refurbished, re-purposed and reused. I see an increased number of non-profit church thrift shops, Good Will stores, Impact Thrift, ReStore, by Habitat for Humanity and for profit businesses lately. These and many others Read More …

Intermediary

In life, business and even if you’re thinking of managing a country, some things are best handled by an intermediary representative. Today, Facebook can probably handle all of these with ease, low cost and efficiency. It’s not “in your face” Read More …

What Changed

What changed the show producers’ and venues’ perspective about video recording and taking pictures? The handheld camera built into every smart phone. Which – sort of – doubles as a lighter. At least for showing support or creating a mood. Read More …

Change is Hard

No, I am not talking about people who can’t count…who make it look like making change is hard. (That is a whole ‘nother topic.) I am talking about changes made by your favorite localĀ  retailer. I know that sometimes, brands Read More …

The Right Demographics

If you have the ability to target the right demographics, it means that you know your audience. Design your product, your services, your book, your movie, your blog even…with the customers in mind. Modern action movie makers know whom it Read More …