As the Roman poet Ovid says it. For us English speakers, it translates to "Time, the devourer of all things." Eventually, time catches up to our technology. When I think about monks spending most of their waking hours copying texts from sheepskin to sheepskin, I can't...
[caption id="attachment_14957" align="alignleft" width="250"] Early morning runner, near Douro river in Portugal (Black and White)[/caption] Marketing is a lot like training for a big race. All those hours getting up early and running, particularly when you don’t want to, in an effort to improve your stamina,...
"Youth is wasted on the young." ~ George Benard Shaw Social media is a place where the young'uns may not be the only ones gathering 'round. According to the Pew Trust, "Social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older has nearly doubled—from 22% to 42% over the...
Food advertising on television increases automatic snacking on available foods in children and adults, according to a series of experimental studies conducted by researchers from Yale University. (for more information on the study: http://opa.yale.edu/news/article.aspx?id=6770) Many conversations I have with clients and friends will include a variation...
Mobile may not replace the wheel, but its functionality changes the way we work and play. We are entering a truly exciting time in the development and maturation of the 'online world'. The fact is, the online world is expanding beyond the personal computer into mobile....
One consistent question I receive from clients and prospective clients is: How can our website show up on search engines? The first part of the answer is we want to rank well, not just show up. The second part of the answer is with some...
Email is a fast, inexpensive, and effective way to target and address your prospects, customers, and clients, especially when compared to other traditional marketing channels. 93% of U.S. Internet users consider email to be their top online activity, according to Jupiter Research. However, it’s very important to...
In recognition of the 40 year anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon, I will focus on the need to set challenges for your business and yourself. "We choose to go to the moon in this decade . . . not because it is easy...
More than 48% of U.S. adults believe that a lack of advertising by a retail store, bank or auto dealership during a recession indicates the business must be struggling. Likewise, a vast majority perceives businesses that continue to advertise as being competitive or committed to doing...
Ideas are what set businesses apart; ideas and hard work. Taking an idea and carrying it to fruition is what makes your business a success. Part of building a sustainable business is getting your message out. What many fail to focus on is the importance of...