Topic: Mind Candy & Brain Food
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MaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing: Holiday Downtime!
As things often go, I’ll be working next week (ah, the ‘freedom’ of being self-employed!) However, (as...
As things often go, I’ll be working next week (ah, the ‘freedom’ of being self-employed!) However, (as...
MaryS posted a blog entry
The Serendipity Factor
I’m a big believer in the harder you work, the better your luck (as Thomas Jefferson pointed out.) There are, of course,...
I’m a big believer in the harder you work, the better your luck (as Thomas Jefferson pointed out.) There are, of course,...
6 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Ramblings
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., RamblingsMaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing: The Giving Habit
NYT: In Month of Giving, A Healthy Reward. There’s no question that it gives life a greater meaning when we make this kind...
NYT: In Month of Giving, A Healthy Reward. There’s no question that it gives life a greater meaning when we make this kind...
MaryS posted a blog entry
Counter-Intuitive Marketing
I’m prejudiced (since I love dead-tree publishing in all its forms)…but…as Elissa Altman notes, “it is...
I’m prejudiced (since I love dead-tree publishing in all its forms)…but…as Elissa Altman notes, “it is...
MaryS posted a blog entry
Why I Love Reading The Dead Tree Newspaper
I don’t have to turn anything on. I never have to worry about the connection being down.If I drop it, I’ve not...
I don’t have to turn anything on. I never have to worry about the connection being down.If I drop it, I’ve not...
MaryS posted a blog entry
Sad, Bad PR
Following on my recent post, “PR” is dead. Long Live People. I decided to try to be considerate,...
Following on my recent post, “PR” is dead. Long Live People. I decided to try to be considerate,...
17 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Emarketing, Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Emarketing, Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....MaryS posted a blog entry
Maybe We DO Need to Re-Invent the Wheel
Regular readers know I’m a big proponent of “good enough is sometimes good enough”and innovation for...
Regular readers know I’m a big proponent of “good enough is sometimes good enough”and innovation for...
20 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....MaryS posted a blog entry
“Staying In Business Sale”
Amidst all the economic doom and gloom – saw this sign at a small auto/truck dealer somewhere in fly-over country, during...
Amidst all the economic doom and gloom – saw this sign at a small auto/truck dealer somewhere in fly-over country, during...
21 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., Ramblings
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., RamblingsMaryS posted a blog entry
What’s Behind The Aol. Logo?
AOL – um, Aol. – just unveiled their new logo (which will have changing backgrounds, such as the cute fish). Some...
AOL – um, Aol. – just unveiled their new logo (which will have changing backgrounds, such as the cute fish). Some...
MaryS posted a blog entry
People Eat All Year Long
NYT: Warm Intentions Meet Cold Reality.What is the sound of one eye rolling? Call Joel Berg, executive director of the New...
NYT: Warm Intentions Meet Cold Reality.What is the sound of one eye rolling? Call Joel Berg, executive director of the New...
MaryS posted a blog entry
“PR” Is Dead! Long Live People
“Bloggers send more than a few emails asking to be removed from a media list, we also send emails to PR people to tell...
“Bloggers send more than a few emails asking to be removed from a media list, we also send emails to PR people to tell...
28 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., Ramblings
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., RamblingsMaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing: 52 Rules of Thumb
I’m currently reading Rules of Thumb, 52 Truths For Winning at Business Without Losing Your Self, by Alan M. Webber. ...
I’m currently reading Rules of Thumb, 52 Truths For Winning at Business Without Losing Your Self, by Alan M. Webber. ...
MaryS posted a blog entry
Web-Way Robbery (Rebates & More!)
Many people are still leery about doing business on the Web, with some justification. “I don’t want to give my info...
Many people are still leery about doing business on the Web, with some justification. “I don’t want to give my info...
MaryS posted a blog entry
Customer Value Is A Moving Target.
“Value” is a constantly moving target. It depends not only on the person, but the time, mood, need and context. ...
“Value” is a constantly moving target. It depends not only on the person, but the time, mood, need and context. ...
MaryS posted a blog entry
The Kevin Bacon Marketing Method
“Our target market is the Fortune 500.”“We’ll target industry leaders.”Both of these tired...
“Our target market is the Fortune 500.”“We’ll target industry leaders.”Both of these tired...
46 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Biz Dev Tips &..., Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....MaryS posted a blog entry
Creating Customer Loyalty for Only 44 Cents
Last Wednesday I woke up and realized I really, really, really needed a haircut RIGHT NOW (one day the hair is fine; the next I...
Last Wednesday I woke up and realized I really, really, really needed a haircut RIGHT NOW (one day the hair is fine; the next I...
56 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., Ramblings
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg...., RamblingsMaryS posted a blog entry
Monday’s Facebook Forecast: Sunny with A Hint of Depression
NYT: Is It a Day to Be Happy? Check the IndexFacebook, the social networking Web site, has developed a happiness index based...
NYT: Is It a Day to Be Happy? Check the IndexFacebook, the social networking Web site, has developed a happiness index based...
70 days ago
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Emarketing, Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....
Mary’s Blog
| Topics: Emarketing, Entrepreneur Sanity..., Mind Candy & Brain..., Mktg....MaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing - Are Men Necessary?
(Recommended from my bookshelf: Is Sex Necessary? By James Thurber and E. B. White, first published in 1929, with illustrations...
(Recommended from my bookshelf: Is Sex Necessary? By James Thurber and E. B. White, first published in 1929, with illustrations...
MaryS posted a blog entry
How A Customer Service Phone System Should Work
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with automation for “customer convenience.” Unfortunately, this is often...
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with automation for “customer convenience.” Unfortunately, this is often...
MaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing: “TWITTER’S DOWN” (So?)
Twitter was down again yesterday, based on Facebook status posts. So? Life seemed to move right along. (Life. You remember...
Twitter was down again yesterday, based on Facebook status posts. So? Life seemed to move right along. (Life. You remember...
MaryS posted a blog entry
‘Tooni Musing - “What Would Jane Do?”
Remember class? While there are many good things about our changing society, “Let it all hang out” (sometimes...
Remember class? While there are many good things about our changing society, “Let it all hang out” (sometimes...
