Many adults don’t listen to kids, because they’re kids. But then, at some arbitrary point on the way adulthood, adults start listening to those people who were once kids. Dave Winer observed the idiocy of that.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Management & Leadership
Erwin Ephron
I learned a few weeks ago from Joe Mandese that Erwin Ephron had passed away.… Read the rest
Forrester Is Wrong, Facebook IS Committed To Marketer Success
Last week Forrester Research published a report criticizing Facebook for its shortcomings to marketers. It was countered quickly by many leaders and journalists in the marketing community, who criticized the analysis, methodology and tone — such as fellow Spinster Joseph Jaffe, Matt Owen of Econsultancy, Andrea Huspeni in Entrepreneur, and Rick Munarriz in USA Today, among others.… Read the rest
I’m An Early-Rising East Coaster On The West Coast
I’m an early riser. My body wakes up around 5:00 am, and I can’t help it. But it’s a good thing, as I do my best thinking in the morning. With fewer people up, there are fewer distractions.
Because I’m an East Coaster (New York), my travels to the West Coast (usually San Francisco) become a blessing and a curse.… Read the rest
Creating A Brand Is Easy, But Getting Your People To Love It Is Hard
In the age of industrial branding, companies turn frequently to agencies and specialists to create and redefine their brands.… Read the rest