Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Was the Hype Deserved?
In 2010 Crispin Porter + Bogusky was named Interactive Agency of the year. And since their meteoric rise in the late 1990′s and early 2000′s they have claimed many creative awards and been named “Agency of the Year” 13 times by trade publications. But was all of the hype and accolades deserved? I have want ...
Healthcare Marketing with Consumer Friendly Terms
In the world of healthcare marketing I often experience the ongoing debate of what to call a doctor. Is he or she a doctor, a physician, or a primary care giver? It should be a simple debate on what term to use, but more often than not it becomes a heated discussion. The doctors, hospitals ...
Stop, Rewind – Retro Unilever Ads on Mad Men
If you are a fan of AMC’s Mad Men you may have taken notice to the retro style television ads now playing during the commercial breaks. In early August it was announced that AMC and Unilever had made a season-long sponsorship agreement that would include six commercials focusing on their products. “The commercials are set ...
My Thoughts on TRUE Skool
I applaud the blog entry by Mary Louise Schumacher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel concerning the disagreement between Alderman Robert G. Donovan and community organization TRUE Skool. I applaud the blog entry by Mary Louise Schumacher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel concerning the disagreement between Alderman Robert G. Donovan and community organization TRUE Skool. I ...
Poor Journalism by Weblogs, Inc.
For a little over a week I’ve been debating my position on the state of integrity with online journalism. For the most part I believe traditional newspapers continue to publish a very professional product. But in recent years I’ve even seen the research methods of some journalists be called into question. However, this post is ...
The Hidden Genius of the PlayStation Move Controller
PlayStation or XBox? I admit, I love my PlayStation 3. But since Microsoft announced Project Natal and Sony announced PlayStation Move I’ve watched with much curiosity and anticipation. There is a hidden genius in Sony mimicking the Wii experience and controllers. While Sony and Nintendo are different platforms to develop for, it seems porting games ...
Happiness Only Real When Shared
“Into the Wild” chronicles the adventures of Christopher McCandless, a young man looking to disconnect from a conventional and materialistic life. After watching the movie I realize I will likely need to read the book to experience, and understand, his complete adventures. While I admire his search for something true, I found it quite sad ...
Medicare Reductions Affecting Physician Revenue
Dr. William Schreiber, a primary care physician based in North Syracuse, N.Y., claims that the 21% reduction in Medicare payments will affect his business. Dr. Schreiber suggests that cut, slated to take affect later this month, may make treating Medicare patients a “losing proposition.” While reading this story on CNN I felt compelled to figure ...
January Tracks
January Tracks, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. The tracks. Are they converging or diverging? Are the waiting for a train to arrive or do they represent freedom? Freedom to hop a train and discover the waiting world? Freedom to experience adventure, unlimited sunsets and the unknown? This photo could become a metaphor for something significant ...
Top 5 Must Have Features for the Apple Tablet
Apple left much to our imagination with their invitation to next week’s media event, “Come see our latest creation.” Obviously it is widely rumored that we will see an Apple Tablet (iTablet, iSlate), a new iPhone OS 4.0 and possibly other Mac lineup changes. I am extremely excited about the possibility of a full-color hand ...