The Etiquette Of Seeking Advice

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Yes, the title of this post ran a few days ago. Yes, I’ve handed you more regurgitated, mutated thoughts — from myself. By the way, they also comprise my latest MediaPost column. Have a nice Friday.
The Etiquette Of Seeking Advice

I love helping college students and recent graduates, including from my alma mater, Syracuse University. I [...]

The Disintegration Of Big Media Brands And The Content They Carry

Friday, June 20th, 2008

The following also is my latest MediaPost column…
As a media consumer, there’s one thing that has changed dramatically for me in the past two years: the eroding significance of big media brands to the programming I like. Sure, publishers and networks play a major role in the funding, development, distribution and promotion of programming. They’re [...]

Acknowledge What You Don’t Know

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The following also is my latest MediaPost column…

Acknowledge What You Don’t Know
Venture capitalist Mike Hirshland recently explained how he was delighted when the CEO of one of his portfolio companies said to him: “I’d love some help here, I think we are doing the right things but to be honest I don’t know what I [...]

Sometimes It’s Best To Just Get Out Of The Way

Friday, June 6th, 2008

The following also is my latest MediaPost column…
Sometimes It’s Best To Just Get Out Of The Way
The AdWords Help forum, hosted on Google Groups, is one of the most valuable community resources for search advertisers, especially beginners. To keep a pulse on advertiser trends and give back to the larger search-marketing community, my team at [...]

The Little Things Offer The Greatest Lessons And Inspiration

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Following also is my latest MediaPost column…
The Little Things Can Offer The Greatest Lessons And Inspiration
My 18-month-old son has been obsessed with hinges since the age of six months. It’s awesome to watch such a simple apparatus fascinate such an early yet fast-developing mind. Any door or large object empowered with a hinge will captivate [...]